Live Acoustic Music Near Middle Island, New York

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

House concerts are a growing trend across the country, where people invite friends and neighbors into their homes for an up-close concert experience. And there are many house concerts being held in and around the Middle Island area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Middle Island host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together. Local libraries also host free concerts that are open to the general public.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Middle Island area. Local vineyards and restaurants and cafes in the area sometimes host nationally touring musicians as well.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

December 19
Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street (Small Theater)
Port Washington, NY
January 10
Lyrics Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Redding, CT
January 11
LINDA SUSSMAN is an award-winning artist whose original alt-folk & blues delivers songs about heartache, triumphs and social justice. Her albums have hit #1 on the RMR's Alt-Folk Album Chart; her music is played on radio shows internationally.
Moriches Community Center (Listening Room)
Center Moriches, NY
January 17
The North County Band is a Country/Americana act based out of Redding, CT. They are a touring act which plays covers and originals focused on rich storytelling and strong instrumental solos. They are available as a 3, 4, 5 or 6 piece act.
Nod Hill Brewery (Brewery)
Ridgefield, CT
January 18
Brian is a classic hard-working, touring troubadour, with a rich, clear voice and an engaging stage presence. With just guitar, voice, and a harmonica, Brian offers audiences inspired songs.
Space Ballroom (Neighborhood Bar)
Hamden, CT
February 8
Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street (Small Theater)
Port Washington, NY
February 13
Nod Hill Brewery (Brewery)
Ridgefield, CT
February 14
College Street Music Hall (Concert Hall)
New Haven, CT
February 21
Singer/songwriter Chris Brown is also an artist/illustrator who can capture a subject's essence through caricature. He has shared the stage with Pete Seeger & Tom Chapin and has released 4 CDs that have received national airplay and reviews.
Lyrics Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Redding, CT
February 28
Nod Hill Brewery (Brewery)
Ridgefield, CT
March 2
Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are an Americana, folk-rock duo whose blend of voices, virtuoso violin, guitar, and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to Mountain Stage to the White House.
East Meadow Public Library (Library)
East Meadow, NY
March 7
Our Times Coffeehouse (House Concert)
Garden City, NY
March 9
Space Ballroom (Neighborhood Bar)
Hamden, CT
March 15
Boulton Center for the Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Bay Shore, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Middle Island, New York

House Concerts

Acoustic Celebration (Ridgefield)
Down By The Creek House Concerts (Patchogue)
Fire in the Kitchen (Madison)
GuitartownCT (Hamden)
Our Times Coffeehouse (Garden City)
Shine Sessions House Concerts (Commack)
Songbox House Concerts (Seaford)

Listening Rooms

Best Video Film & Cultural Center (Hamden)
Cafe Nine (New Haven)
Grounds and Sounds Cafe (Stony Brook)
Moriches Community Center (Center Moriches)

Folk Music Societies

Folk Music Society of Huntington - Hard Luck Cafe (Huntington)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Lyrics Coffeehouse (Redding)
Voices Cafe (Westport)

Vineyards & Breweries

Jones Family Farms (Shelton)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Jazzy's Cabaret (New Haven)
Rally Caps Sports Bar & Grill (North Branford)

Libraries

Bethpage Library (Bethpage)
East Meadow Public Library (East Meadow)
Levittown Library (Levittown)
Longwood Public Library (Middle Island)
Westbury Memorial Library (Westbury)

Small Theaters

Fairfield Theatre (Fairfield)
Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street (Port Washington)
Ridgefield Playhouse (Ridgefield)
Wall Street Theater (Norwalk)

Outdoor Music Series

CHIRP Concerts (Ridgefield)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (Westport)
Bellport Bandshell (Bellport)

Bars & Nightclubs

Space Ballroom (Hamden)