Live Acoustic Music Near Nashville, Tennessee

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 Nashville 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 Nashville. 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

July 27
The Bowery Vault (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
July 27
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
July 27
City Winery (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
July 28
GRAMMY CONSIDERED ARTIST, SONGWRITER, PRODUCER & MULTI-INSTRUMENTALIST
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
July 30
Soaring, river delta Alt-Country that builds houses of emotion across a warm & lonesome landscape. Listen to the new album, Out Here Now, at evermorenest.com. Touring as a solo, duo, and full band artist.
The Bowery Vault (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
July 30
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
August 1
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
August 1
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
August 4
The 5 Spot (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
August 7
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
August 8
The Station Inn (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
August 8
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
August 10
Arrington Vineyards (Vineyard)
Arrington, TN
August 17
The Bowery Vault (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
August 20
Cheley Tackett is an Americana/Country artist "Music News Nashville" describes as “an exceptional live performer, outstanding lyricist, & phenomenal singer."
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
August 22
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
August 22
Eastside Bowl Low Volume Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
August 23
A unique performer in todays arena, drawing from the roots of blues, jazz, country and bluegrass, with a lyrical quality easily compared to some of the most celebrated poets of Rock & Roll and Folk Music.
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
August 23
A unique performer in todays arena, drawing from the roots of blues, jazz, country and bluegrass, with a lyrical quality easily compared to some of the most celebrated poets of Rock & Roll and Folk Music.
Eastside Bowl Low Volume Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
August 24
Arrington Vineyards (Vineyard)
Arrington, TN
August 24
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
August 27
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
August 31
Arrington Vineyards (Vineyard)
Arrington, TN
August 31
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
September 1
Commodore Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
September 2
The Listening Room Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
September 4
J. Dewveall is the irreverent chaplain of Americana music. His brand of comfort blues and soulful alt-country provides a soundtrack to exploring life’s big questions rooted in human experience and emotion.
The Underdog (Bar/Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
September 4
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
September 4
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
September 5
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
September 7
Grammy-nominated songwriter and Nashville Songwriter Hall of Fame member
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
September 8
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
September 12
The Station Inn (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
September 12
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
September 13
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
September 13
The Basement (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
September 13
The Cannery Ballroom and Mercy Lounge (Small Theater)
Nashville, TN
September 14
The Cannery Ballroom and Mercy Lounge (Small Theater)
Nashville, TN
September 15
Like Hearted House Concerts (House Concert)
Nashville, TN
September 17
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
September 17
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
September 17
Nashville-based singer/songwriter with a distinct root blend of blues, soul, and bluegrass.
The 5 Spot (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
September 18
Winner of seven International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year awards, Missy Raines has proven herself without doubt as an iconic bluegrass instrumentalist.
The Station Inn (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
September 19
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
September 19
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
September 20
The Bowery Vault (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
September 20
The Cannery Ballroom and Mercy Lounge (Small Theater)
Nashville, TN
September 20
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
September 21
Multi-award winning The Weeping Willows (Aus) are a couple of old souls, steeped in Bluegrass tradition & draped in Gothic Americana imagery. They regale their audiences with stories of sunshine & romance, God & The Devil, murder & decay. Real music.
The 5 Spot (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
September 21
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Nashville, Tennessee

House Concerts

Like Hearted House Concerts (Nashville)

Listening Rooms

City Winery (Nashville)
Kimbro's Pickin Parlor (Franklin)
The Basement (Nashville)
The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville)
The Bowery Vault (Nashville)
The Center for Contemplative Justice (Nashville)
The Listening Room Cafe (Nashville)
The Local (Nashville)
The Station Inn (Nashville)
The Whiskey Room Live (Franklin)

Vineyards & Breweries

Arrington Vineyards (Arrington)
Belle Meade Winery (Nashville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

3rd and Lindsley (Nashville)
Acme Feed and Seed (Nashville)
Belcourt Taps (Nashville)
Brown's Diner (Nashville)
Cafe Coco (Nashville)
Cafe Makai (Nashville)
Cambria Hotel – True Music Room (Nashville)
Commodore Grill (Nashville)
Copper Branch Nashville (Nashville)
Corner Pub - Franklin (Franklin)
Pucket's Grocery (Nashville)
Pucket's Grocery (Franklin)
Puckett's Restaurant - Downtown Murfreesboro (Murfreesboro)
Sheyegirl Coffee (Ashland City)
Springwater Supper Club and Lounge (Nashville)
The 5 Spot (Nashville)

Small Theaters

Franklin Theatre (Franklin)
Temple Theatre (Portland)
The Cannery Ballroom and Mercy Lounge (Nashville)

Outdoor Music Series

Mill Ridge Park (Nashville)

Bars & Nightclubs

12 Keys Saloon (Nashville)
Analog at Hutton Hotel (Nashville)
Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge (Nashville)
Eastside Bowl Low Volume Lounge (Nashville)
Jane's Hideaway (Nashville)
Lipstick Lounge (Nashville)
The Underdog (Nashville)