Live Acoustic Music Near Ocala, Florida

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 Ocala 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 listening rooms in and around the Ocala area. 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

December 21
John Ford
It’s pre war blues, old school country, southern gospel and the history behind the music. John Ford assimilates the blues of the 1920’s and 30’s, the blues of Robert Johnson and Son House, a bit of 1940's country and a pinch of gospel rhythm.
Lightnin' Salvage (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Gainesville, FL
January 17
Kathleen Edwards
Heartwood Soundstage (Listening Room)
Gainesville, FL
January 25
Mary Gauthier,  Jaimee Harris
Heartwood Soundstage (Listening Room)
Gainesville, FL
February 6
Lil Rev
Lil Rev is an award-winning musician, author, and multi-instrumentalist from Wisconsin. He celebrate American roots music including Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Roots Rock on thr ukulele as well as on banjo, guitar, dulcimer, and harmonica.
The Melrose Center (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Melrose, FL
February 16
American Aquarium
Heartwood Soundstage (Listening Room)
Gainesville, FL
February 26
John Moreland
Heartwood Soundstage (Listening Room)
Gainesville, FL
February 27
Brett Newski
The Bull (Neighborhood Bar)
Gainesville, FL
March 13
The Hill City Lovelies
The Hill City Lovelies' ability to evoke emotion with their original songs while also teaching a history lesson in Old Time music gives their live shows a special atmosphere that listeners of all backgrounds can enjoy.
The Melrose Center (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Melrose, FL
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Ocala, Florida

Listening Rooms

Heartwood Soundstage (Gainesville)
LaHacienda Recreation Center at The Villages (Lady Lake)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Dunnellon Depot (Dunnellon)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Lightnin' Salvage (Gainesville)
The Melrose Center (Melrose)

Bars & Nightclubs

The Bull (Gainesville)