Live Acoustic Music Near Newton, 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 Newton 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 Newton 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 Newton 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 29
Sherman Theater (Concert Hall)
Stroudsburg, PA
November 30
Sherman Theater (Concert Hall)
Stroudsburg, PA
December 1
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
December 5
Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic, and traditional country sounds to her music.
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
December 7
Sherman Theater (Concert Hall)
Stroudsburg, PA
December 7
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
December 8
Union County Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Rahway, NJ
December 8
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
December 13
Sherman Theater (Concert Hall)
Stroudsburg, PA
December 14
Crossroads (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Garwood, NJ
December 15
Somewhere in between James Taylor and John Mayer. Characterized by poignant, thoughtful lyrics and soothing yet dynamic vocals.
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery (Vineyard)
Saylorsburg, PA
January 11
Cliff Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is a founding member of the Fast Folk Music Cooperative in New York City.
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Newton, New Jersey

House Concerts

Cozy Cabin Concerts (Green Brook Township)
Empty Nest Concerts (Maplewood)
Evergreen House Concerts (Plainfield)
Live @ Drew's (Ringwood)
Northern Light House Concerts (Washington)

Listening Rooms

Ethical Brew at The Ethical Culture Society (Teaneck)
Stangl Factory Stage (Flemington)
Watchung Arts Center (Warren)

Folk Music Societies

Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead Concert Series (Knowlton Township)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Glen Ridge Train Station (Glen Ridge)
Outpost in the Burbs (Montclair)
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Morristown)

Vineyards & Breweries

Beneduce Vineyards (Pittstown)
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery (Saylorsburg)
Torne Valley Vineyards (Sloatsburg)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bowman's North (Riegelsville)
Crossroads (Garwood)
Easton Public Market (Easton)
Noble Coffee Roasters (Campbell Hall)
Shanghai Jazz Restaurant and Bar (Readington Township)
SURV (Easton)
The Fine Grind (Little Falls)
Tipton's Tavern (Phillipsburg)
Widows Tavern (Easton)

Libraries

Cranford Public Library (Cranford)
Hillsdale Free Public Library (Hillsdale)

Small Theaters

Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
Hurdy Gurdy Folk Club (Fair Lawn)
Roy's Hall (Blairstown)
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (South Orange)
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center (Sugar Loaf)

Outdoor Music Series

Harmony in the Woods (Hawley)