Live Acoustic Music Near Montclair, New Jersey

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 Montclair 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 Montclair 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 Montclair 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

November 19
Public Records (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
November 19
The Mercury Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
New York, NY
November 20
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
November 20
Public Records (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
November 21
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
November 21
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
November 21
A celebration of the music of folk legend, Phil Ochs, featuring Greg Greenway, Reggie Harris, Louise Mosrie and Pat Wictor
Princeton Folk Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Princeton, NJ
November 21
Emelin Theatre (Small Theater)
Mamaroneck, NY
November 22
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
November 22
Crossroads (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Garwood, NJ
November 22
Singer-songwriter Dan Strauss has been performing for over twenty years with his trademark melodic storytelling and intimate vocals. Someone once said Dan's music felt like Jeff Tweedy being in the Beatles. That sums it up pretty good.
Silvana (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
November 22
The Bowery Ballroom (Nightclub)
New York, NY
November 23
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
November 23
Hamilton Park House Concerts (House Concert)
Staten Island, NY
November 23
The Bowery Ballroom (Nightclub)
New York, NY
November 23
Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street (Small Theater)
Port Washington, NY
December 2
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
December 4
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
December 4
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
December 5
Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, Americana, folk-rock. Voted "Best Band" by Upstate NY’s Chronogram Magazine for their rootsy, rockin’ psychedelia, the Slambovians' deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Performing Arts Center)
Woodbridge Township, NJ
December 5
Folk-pop artist Halley Neal is a Nashville based singer and songwriter. Inspired by music from the 1970's, Halley released her debut record in June 2021.
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
December 5
Cafe Wha? (Small Theater)
New York, NY
December 5
Tarrytown Music Hall (Small Theater)
Tarrytown, NY
December 6
Earth Room Concerts (Listening Room)
Lincroft, NJ
December 6
Emelin Theatre (Small Theater)
Mamaroneck, NY
December 6
Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music's most respected songwriters and performers.
The Bowery Ballroom (Nightclub)
New York, NY
December 7
Union County Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Rahway, NJ
December 7
Husband-and-wife folk/rock Americana duo The Kennedys have been writing, recording & touring for over twenty five years. Their energetic pop-influenced sound recalls Buddy Holly & The Everly Brothers.
Turning Point Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Piermont, NY
December 7
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.
New City Library (Library)
New City, NY
December 7
The Scratcher Sessions (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
December 9
The Bowery Ballroom (Nightclub)
New York, NY
December 9
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
Cafe Carlyle (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
December 10
The Bowery Electric (Neighborhood Bar)
New York, NY
December 10
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
Cafe Carlyle (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
December 10
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
December 11
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
December 11
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
Cafe Carlyle (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
December 12
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
December 12
Turning Point Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Piermont, NY
December 12
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
Cafe Carlyle (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
December 12
Michael Gabriele/New Jersey Folk Revival Music: History & Tradition & Spook Handy/Remembering Pete Seeger - A night of folk music history.
Princeton Folk Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Princeton, NJ
December 12
The Bowery Ballroom (Nightclub)
New York, NY
December 13
Tarrytown Music Hall (Small Theater)
Tarrytown, NY
December 13
Kyle Hancharick captivates audiences with his soaring tenor voice and crisp acoustic guitar. His songwriting is sometimes personal, other times reflective of experiences he observes.
Torne Valley Vineyards (Vineyard)
Sloatsburg, NY
December 13
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
December 13
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
Cafe Carlyle (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
December 13
Voices in the Heights in one of the best listening rooms in Brooklyn. They feature extraordinary singer-songwriters in an intimate setting featuring great sound and ambience. Don't miss the free home-baked desserts at intermission.
Voices in the Heights (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
December 14
Turning Point Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Piermont, NY
December 14
The Owl Music Parlor (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
December 14
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Montclair, New Jersey

House Concerts

Brooklyn Music Shop (New York)
Concerts in the Studio (Freehold)
Evergreen House Concerts (Plainfield)
Hamilton Park House Concerts (Staten Island)
House of Love Concerts (Brooklyn)
Jenkins House Concerts (New York)
Live @ Drew's (Ringwood)
Our Times Coffeehouse (Garden City)
The Funkhouse (Westbury)

Listening Rooms

503 Social Club (Hoboken)
Brooklyn Artery (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn Music Kitchen (Brooklyn)
City Vineyard (New York)
City Winery (New York)
Earth Room Concerts (Lincroft)
Folkus-NYC (Brooklyn)
Jalopy Theater (Brooklyn)
Joe's Pub at the Public (New York)
On Your Radar (New York)
Pete's Candy Store (Brooklyn)
Public Records (Brooklyn)
Shrine (New York)
Spanish Pavillion (Harrison)
Tavern Concerts in Old Richmond Town (Staten Island)
The Amity Gallery (Warwick)
The Cutting Room (New York)
The Frost House (Brooklyn)
The Iridium (New York)
The Owl Music Parlor (Brooklyn)
Voices in the Heights (Brooklyn)

Folk Music Societies

Princeton Folk Music Society (Princeton)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Outpost in the Burbs (Montclair)
People's Voice Cafe (New York)
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Morristown)
The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood Cafe Concert Series (Ridgewood)
Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse (White Plains)

Vineyards & Breweries

Torne Valley Vineyards (Sloatsburg)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

An Beal Bocht Cafe (Bronx)
Cafe Carlyle (New York)
Crossroads (Garwood)
Hill Country Barbecue (NY) (New York)
Mohansic Grill and Lounge (Yorktown Heights)
Silvana (New York)
The Scratcher Sessions (New York)
Turning Point Cafe (Piermont)

Libraries

Bethpage Library (Bethpage)
Bridgewater Library (Bridgewater)
East Meadow Public Library (East Meadow)
Music in the Garden at Merrick Library (Merrick)
New City Library (New City)
Port Washington Library (Port Washington)
Suffern Free Library (Suffern)
Westbury Memorial Library (Westbury)

Small Theaters

Art House - Unplugged Jersey City (Jersey City)
Bedford Playhouse (Bedford)
Cafe Wha? (New York)
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (New York)
Emelin Theatre (Mamaroneck)
Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street (Port Washington)
Le Poisson Rouge (New York)
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
Rockland Center For The Arts (West Nyack)
Roxbury Performing Arts Center (Roxbury Township)
Tarrytown Music Hall (Tarrytown)
The Bitter End (New York)
The Triad Theater NYC (New York)
White Eagle Hall (Jersey City)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alphaville (Brooklyn)
Arlene's Grocery (New York)
Cowgirl Seahorse (New York)
Daly's Pub (Astoria)
Don't Tell Mama NYC (New York)
Freddy's Bar (New York)
Hutch Astoria (Astoria, Queens)
Parkside Lounge (New York)
Skinny Dennis (Brooklyn)
Sleepwalk (Brooklyn)
Sunnyside Singers Club (Woodside)
The Bowery Electric (New York)
The Mercury Lounge (New York)
The Parlor at Hailey’s and The Hangout at Hailey’s (Metuchen)
The Sultan Room (Brooklyn)