Live Acoustic Music Near Morganton, North Carolina

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 house concerts being held in and around the Morganton area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Morganton 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 21
Pierce Pettis
White Horse Black Mountain welcomes back Pierce Pettis!
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Neighborhood Bar)
Black Mountain, NC
November 22
Ty Herndon
Don Gibson Theatre (Small Theater)
Shelby, NC
December 1
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
December 1
Admiral Radio
Award-winning folk/Americana outfit hailing from the heart of South Carolina. With tight-knit harmonies, endearing storytelling and authentic energy, this husband and wife duo holds a presence that is palpable and real, both on and off stage.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (Small Theater)
Boone, NC
December 4
Chris Rosser,  Wes Collins
Chris Rosser is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter, composer and producer from Asheville, NC. As a solo performer, he has released four recordings, including the latest A Thousand Hands.
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Neighborhood Bar)
Black Mountain, NC
December 8
Letters to Abigail
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
December 12
Noan Partly
Indie-folk with Midwest roots, dexterous fingerstyle, resonant voice,spritely soulful grooves
The Beacon Butcher Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Boone, NC
December 13
Kruger Brothers
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (Small Theater)
Boone, NC
December 15
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
December 29
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
January 5
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
January 16
Rod Abernethy
White Horse Black Mountain presents Rod Abernethy 1/16/25
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Neighborhood Bar)
Black Mountain, NC
January 19
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
February 2
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
February 13
Chatham Rabbits
With palpable chemistry and warmth, Chatham Rabbits -- Sarah Osborne McCombie (vocals, banjo) and Austin McCombie (vocals, guitar, fiddle) -- fill each space they enter with brightness and sincerity. They are the stuff duo dreams are made of.
Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (Small Theater)
Boone, NC
February 16
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Morganton, North Carolina

House Concerts

Songs From the Wood House Concert (Deep Gap)

Listening Rooms

Joe Shannon's Mountain Home Music (Boone)

Folk Music Societies

SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Black Mountain)
The Birdsong Society (Hickory)

Vineyards & Breweries

Mountain Brook Vineyards (Tryon)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Chimney Rock)
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Lake Lure)
The Beacon Butcher Bar (Boone)
The Boone Saloon (Boone)

Small Theaters

Appalachian Theatre of the High Country (Boone)
Black Mountain Center for the Arts (Black Mountain)
Don Gibson Theatre (Shelby)

Outdoor Music Series

Sails Original Music Series (Hickory)
Broyhill Park (Blowing Rock)

Bars & Nightclubs

The White Horse at Black Mountain (Black Mountain)