Live Acoustic Music Near Pawling, New York

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 Pawling 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 Pawling 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 Pawling 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

December 21
Nod Hill Brewery (Brewery)
Ridgefield, CT
December 21
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
December 21
Tarrytown Music Hall (Small Theater)
Tarrytown, NY
December 27
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
December 28
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
December 29
The Ashokan Center (Outdoor Music Series)
Olivebridge, NY
December 29
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.
Cafe Nine (Listening Room)
New Haven, CT
January 4
Coming up! Anonymous Coffeehouse - December 6 in Lebanon NH!
Twelve Moons Coffeehouse (Listening Room)
Canaan, CT
January 5
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.
Hopkins Vineyard (Vineyard)
Warren, CT
January 10
Lyrics Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Redding, CT
January 11
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
January 17
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
January 17
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.
Nod Hill Brewery (Brewery)
Ridgefield, CT
January 18
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.
Space Ballroom (Neighborhood Bar)
Hamden, CT
January 18
John Carter Hill is a singer/songwriter performing as a solo acoustic artist with great vocals and amazing guitar work, playing all your favorite music from 1980 to NOW!!!!
Cheshire Craft Brewing (Brewery)
Cheshire, CT
January 24
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
January 26
Bruces Blues Cafe (Listening Room)
Southbury, CT
January 31
Cliff Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is a founding member of the Fast Folk Music Cooperative in New York City.
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
January 31
Tickets & lodging are on sale now for the 12th Annual Winter Hoot?a heartwarming, down-to-earth roots music gathering where everyone is welcome, and joy is abundant. Drop by for your favorite bands or activities or stay the whole weekend.
The Ashokan Center (Outdoor Music Series)
Olivebridge, NY
February 1
Tickets & lodging are on sale now for the 12th Annual Winter Hoot?a heartwarming, down-to-earth roots music gathering where everyone is welcome, and joy is abundant. Drop by for your favorite bands or activities or stay the whole weekend.
The Ashokan Center (Outdoor Music Series)
Olivebridge, NY
February 1
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
February 1
Groovin in New Fairfield (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
New Fairfield, CT
February 2
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
February 6
Community Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Danbury, CT
February 8
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
February 13
Nod Hill Brewery (Brewery)
Ridgefield, CT
February 14
Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band. The band was nominated for Group of the Year at the Juno Awards in 1990 and 1991.
Tarrytown Music Hall (Small Theater)
Tarrytown, NY
February 14
Infinity Hall (Small Theater)
Norfolk, CT
February 14
College Street Music Hall (Concert Hall)
New Haven, CT
February 15
Infinity Hall (Small Theater)
Norfolk, CT
February 21
City Winery (Listening Room)
Montgomery, NY
February 21
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.
Lyrics Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Redding, CT
February 21
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
February 28
Nod Hill Brewery (Brewery)
Ridgefield, CT
March 2
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.
Hopkins Vineyard (Vineyard)
Warren, CT
March 6
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
March 6
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
Tarrytown Music Hall (Small Theater)
Tarrytown, NY
March 8
Towne Crier Cafe (Listening Room)
Beacon, NY
March 9
Space Ballroom (Neighborhood Bar)
Hamden, CT
March 19
Cimarron 615 - Janiva Magness Wednesday, March 19 - 7:00pm Daryl's House 130 New York 22 Pawling, NY 12564 $35.00 and 120 tickets @ $25.00 https://darylshouseclub.com/
Daryl's House (Listening Room)
Pawling, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Pawling, New York

House Concerts

Acoustic Celebration (Ridgefield)
Acousticool House Concert (Bristol)
Celia's Music Room (Cortlandt Manor)
ConnArtists (Southbury)
First Acoustics (Kingston)
GuitartownCT (Hamden)
Sow a Seed Concerts (New Hartford)

Listening Rooms

Best Video Film & Cultural Center (Hamden)
Bruces Blues Cafe (Southbury)
Cafe Nine (New Haven)
City Winery (Montgomery)
Daryl's House (Pawling)
Towne Crier Cafe (Beacon)
Twelve Moons Coffeehouse (Canaan)

Folk Music Societies

Tompkins Corners Cultural Center (Putnam Valley)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Community Coffeehouse (Danbury)
Groovin in New Fairfield (New Fairfield)
Lyrics Coffeehouse (Redding)
The Local Saugerties (Saugerties)
Voices Cafe (Westport)

Vineyards & Breweries

Hopkins Vineyard (Warren)
Jones Family Farms (Shelton)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

C.J. Sparrow (Cheshire)
Jazzy's Cabaret (New Haven)
Mohansic Grill and Lounge (Yorktown Heights)
Noble Coffee Roasters (Campbell Hall)
Notch8 (Bethel)
Rosy Tomorrow's (Danbury)
The Falcon (Marlboro)

Libraries

Between the Stacks at Beekley Community Library (New Hartford)
https://www.bristollib.com/ (Bristol)
Mahopac Library (Mahopac)
New City Library (New City)
Ossining Public Library (Ossining)
Ridgefield Library (Ridgefield)
Torrington Library (Torrington)

Small Theaters

Bedford Playhouse (Bedford)
Fairfield Theatre (Fairfield)
Flagpole Radio Cafe (Newtown)
Infinity Hall (Norfolk)
Ridgefield Playhouse (Ridgefield)
Rockland Center For The Arts (West Nyack)
Tarrytown Music Hall (Tarrytown)
The Stissing Center (Pine Plains)
Wall Street Theater (Norwalk)

Outdoor Music Series

The Ashokan Center (Olivebridge)
CHIRP Concerts (Ridgefield)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (Westport)

Bars & Nightclubs

Rock Da Casbah (Saugerties)
Space Ballroom (Hamden)
The Lemon Squeeze (New Paltz)