Live Acoustic Music Near Northville, Michigan

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 several house concerts being held in and around the Northville 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 Northville 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 and around the Northville 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 18
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
November 20
Royal Oak Music Theatre (Concert Hall)
Royal Oak, MI
November 20
Singer-songwriter trying always to balance the bad, the batty and the beautiful.
Moonwinks Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ann Arbor, MI
November 20
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
November 21
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
November 21
North Star Lounge (Listening Room)
Ann Arbor, MI
November 21
The Magic Bag (Nightclub)
Ferndale, MI
November 21
Howell Opera House (Listening Room)
Howell, MI
November 22
The Accidentals display a genre-hopping range of influences and some smart songwriting skills to go with their abundant musical chops
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill (Small Theater)
Canton, MI
November 23
“... vocals shine with the energy befitting a Broadway musical - the acoustic compositions are enchanting and the lyrical tales make the best of the human experience.” - Americana Highways
Trinity House Theatre (Listening Room)
Livonia, MI
November 30
The Loving Touch (Neighborhood Bar)
Ferndale, MI
December 2
“Polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit Empty Pockets” (Rolling Stone) celebrates old-school classic rock, folk, and the blues, skillfully blending singer/songwriter catharsis with rich harmonies and
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 3
Christopher will be with Greg Winters on acoustic fretless bass and Dave Gillespie on guitar and vocals in a split show for this songwriter?s showcase series. A 45-minute set of songs old and new.
On the Tracks Songwriter Showcase (Listening Room)
Chelsea, MI
December 5
A literate and engaging song artist from Pittsburgh, with echoes of Greg Brown, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Coburn and Daryl Scott.
Trinity House Theatre (Listening Room)
Livonia, MI
December 6
Howell Opera House (Listening Room)
Howell, MI
December 6
Songs about broken things and poignant little ponderings with a rootsy vibe, a touch of twang and a soulful groove.
North Star Lounge (Listening Room)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 7
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 8
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 9
Royal Oak Music Theatre (Concert Hall)
Royal Oak, MI
December 12
Trinity House Theatre (Listening Room)
Livonia, MI
December 12
Happy Hour set with the Hot Boys of Jenison
North Star Lounge (Listening Room)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 12
The Michigan Theatre (Concert Hall)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 12
20 Front Street (Listening Room)
Lake Orion, MI
December 13
Lyric-driven folk songs are what Detroit singer-songwriter Mike Ward produces. Besides Irish, his influences are Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Young, Springsteen, Jason Isbell and John Prine.
MAMA's Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Bloomfield Hills, MI
December 13
20 Front Street (Listening Room)
Lake Orion, MI
December 14
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 16
Masonic Cathedral Theatre (Concert Hall)
Detroit, MI
January 3
“... vocals shine with the energy befitting a Broadway musical - the acoustic compositions are enchanting and the lyrical tales make the best of the human experience.” - Americana Highways
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
January 10
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
January 13
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
January 22
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
February 1
“... vocals shine with the energy befitting a Broadway musical - the acoustic compositions are enchanting and the lyrical tales make the best of the human experience.” - Americana Highways
Trinity House Theatre (Listening Room)
Livonia, MI
February 6
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
February 13
“... vocals shine with the energy befitting a Broadway musical - the acoustic compositions are enchanting and the lyrical tales make the best of the human experience.” - Americana Highways
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
February 14
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
February 18
Founder of the Irish-American powerhouse band Solas, is now touring as a solo performer, bringing along friends and musical guests.
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Northville, Michigan

House Concerts

Broken Branch Music Series (Ann Arbor)
Garfield House Concerts (Northville)
Knight Road House Concerts (Ann Arbor)
Manchester Underground (Manchester)

Listening Rooms

20 Front Street (Lake Orion)
Acoustic Routes Concerts (Saline)
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room (Ann Arbor)
Howell Opera House (Howell)
Kerrytown Concert House (Ann Arbor)
North Star Lounge (Ann Arbor)
On the Tracks Songwriter Showcase (Chelsea)
The Black Crystal Cafe (Ann Arbor)
The Rumpus Room (Chelsea)
Trinity House Theatre (Livonia)
Ziggy's (Ypsilanti)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Green Wood Coffee House (Grace Church) (Ann Arbor)
Green Wood Coffee House (Out of Eden) (Grass Lake)
MAMA's Coffeehouse (Bloomfield Hills)

Vineyards & Breweries

Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room (Royal Oak)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Cadieux Cafe (Detroit)
Detroit Street Filling Station (Ann Arbor)
Moonwinks Cafe (Ann Arbor)

Small Theaters

The Ark (Ann Arbor)
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill (Canton)

Bars & Nightclubs

Parts and Labor Bar (Melvindale)
The Blind Pig (Ann Arbor)
The Lager House (Detroit)
The Loving Touch (Ferndale)