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.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Nashville host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in Nashville. Local 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

March 26
Shawn is an American singer-songwriter who specializes in folk rock, instrumental rock, adult alternative, and Americana music and is best known for the 1998 single "Lullaby", which hit number one on the Adult Top 40.
City Winery (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
March 26
The 5 Spot (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
March 27
The Basement (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
March 28
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
March 28
The Underdog (Bar/Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
March 28
Commodore Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
March 29
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
March 29
The Mile Twelve lineup offers five of the most promising young musicians in bluegrass: David Benedict (mandolin), Catherine “BB” Bowness (banjo), Bronwyn Keith-Hynes (fiddle), Evan Murphy (guitar, lead vocals), and Nate Sabat (bass, lead vocals).
The Station Inn (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
March 29
Analog at Hutton Hotel (Bar/Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
March 31
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
April 2
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
April 2
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
April 2
I'm Sam Robbins, a Nashville based singer songwriter! My music is in the vein of classic 70's] writers like James Taylor, with an upbeat side. I'm big on storytelling, audience interaction, etc!
City Winery (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
April 7
Student Life Center at Vanderbilt University (College/University)
Nashville, TN
April 8
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
April 8
The Bowery Vault (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
April 11
Austin-born, NYC-based singer, guitarist, and writer of songs such as "I'm a Stone," "Night Shines On," and "American Dreaming."
The 5 Spot (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
April 11
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
April 12
The Basement (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
April 13
The Station Inn (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
April 14
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
April 15
The 5 Spot (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
April 16
The 5 Spot (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
April 16
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
April 17
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
April 22
The 5 Spot (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
April 22
City Winery (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
April 27
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
April 28
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
April 28
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
April 29
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
April 29
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
April 29
Analog at Hutton Hotel (Bar/Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
April 30
3rd and Lindsley (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
May 3
The Basement (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
May 3
Analog at Hutton Hotel (Bar/Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
May 4
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
May 6
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
May 6
The Station Inn (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
May 10
American Songwriter describes Eilen Jewell as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.”
City Winery (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
May 13
Ryman Auditorium (Concert Hall)
Nashville, TN
May 14
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
May 18
Analog at Hutton Hotel (Bar/Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
May 18
The 5 Spot (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nashville, TN
May 18
The Basement (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
May 19
Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
Nashville, TN
May 20
Cheley Tackett is an Americana/Country artist "Music News Nashville" describes as “an exceptional live performer, outstanding lyricist, & phenomenal singer."
The Bluebird Cafe (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
May 24
City Winery (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
May 25
The Basement (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
May 27
The Basement (Listening Room)
Nashville, TN
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Nashville, Tennessee

Listening Rooms

12th and Porter (Nashville)
City Winery (Nashville)
Kimbro's Pickin Parlor (Franklin)
The Basement (Nashville)
The Bluebird Cafe (Nashville)
The Bowery Vault (Nashville)
The Listening Room Cafe (Nashville)
The Local (Nashville)
The Station Inn (Nashville)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Carpe Cafe (Smyrna)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

3rd and Lindsley (Nashville)
Belcourt Taps (Nashville)
Brown's Diner (Nashville)
Cafe Coco (Nashville)
Commodore Grill (Nashville)
Just Love Coffee (Nashville)
Puckett's Boat House (Franklin)
Sheyegirl Coffee (Ashland City)
Springwater Supper Club and Lounge (Nashville)
The 5 Spot (Nashville)
The Coffee House at Second and Bridge (Franklin)
The High Watt (Nashville)

Small Theaters

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

Bars & Nightclubs

Analog at Hutton Hotel (Nashville)
Dee's Country Cocktail Lounge (Nashville)
Jane's Hideaway (Nashville)
Lipstick Lounge (Nashville)
Music City Bar and Grill (Nashville)
The Underdog (Nashville)