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 Northport 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 Northport 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 Northport 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.
Born in a New England country town and into a musical family, Grammy-nominated artist Reed Foehl crafts stories with a lyric and voice which push boundaries, while also paying homage to tradition. Dusty and patient, his music is genuine.
Dustin Lowman writes antisensical songs: lyric-driven tunes which illuminate and deconstruct the nonsense of living. He is a self-taught singer and guitarist whose style is reminiscent of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Aimee Man, and Adrienne Lenker,
Singer/songwriter Chris Brown is also an artist/illustrator who can capture a subject's essence through caricature.
He has shared the stage with Pete Seeger & Tom Chapin and has released 4 CDs that have received national airplay and reviews.
Ken Waldman combines original poetry, old-time fiddling, and smart storytelling for a performance uniquely his. 20 books, 12 CDs. House concerts, major festivals. Solo or band. “Like a Ken Burns movie . . . Always recommended.” --Austin Chronicle
Ken Waldman combines original poetry, old-time fiddling, and smart storytelling for a performance uniquely his. 20 books, 12 CDs. House concerts, major festivals. Solo or band. “Like a Ken Burns movie . . . Always recommended.” --Austin Chronicle
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.
LINDA SUSSMAN is an award-winning artist whose original alt-folk & blues delivers songs about heartache, triumphs and social justice. Her albums have hit #1 on the RMR's Alt-Folk Album Chart; her music is played on radio shows internationally.
Adrian and Meredith, the dynamic duo behind The Adrian and Meredith Band, have journeyed from their humble Midwest roots, to the heart of East Nashville's music scene, to international touring.
The North County Band is a Country/Americana act based out of Redding, CT. They are a touring act which plays covers and originals focused on rich storytelling and strong instrumental solos. They are available as a 3, 4, 5 or 6 piece act.
Jackson Pines are known for playing traditional folk music along with their fingerpicking guitar and stand-up bass rhythms. They weave their songs with threads of stories from people and places they’ve been, and pains and joys they’ve experienced.
Brian is a classic hard-working, touring troubadour, with a rich, clear voice and an engaging stage presence. With just guitar, voice, and a harmonica, Brian offers audiences inspired songs.
Raising Daughters is a NYC based country-folk duo featuring Hallie Riddick and Josette Axne. The Kentucky and Colorado natives craft stories of femmehood and coming of age. Their work weaves together the sounds of chick rock, country, and folk.
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.
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Northport, New York
