Live Acoustic Music Near Pleasanton, California

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 Pleasanton area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Pleasanton 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

March 29
Cafe Du Nord (Bar/Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
March 29
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 30
Slim's and The Great American Music Hall (Small Theater)
San Francisco, CA
March 30
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QuaranPalooza (Online Concert Stream)
Hayward, CA
March 30
The Chapel (Bar/Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
March 30
Lucca Bar and Grill (Bar/Nightclub)
Benicia, CA
April 5
Multi-award winning singer/songwriter Rocky Michaels will perform a mix of popular cover songs along with some originals. Come on by and say hi!
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danville, CA
April 5
The Monkey House (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
April 6
Pam Delgado & Jeri Jones team up with Chris Webster & Nina Gerber for a soulful and memorable musical experience
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
April 10
Almost Famous Wine (Listening Room)
Livermore, CA
April 10
The Chapel (Bar/Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
April 10
Bottom Of the Hill (Bar/Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
April 11
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
April 12
Ivy Room (Bar/Nightclub)
Albany, CA
April 13
Sound Union (Listening Room)
Redwood City, CA
April 13
Empress Theatre (Small Theater)
Vallejo, CA
April 13
San Gregorio General Store (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Gregorio, CA
April 14
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
April 16
Bottom Of the Hill (Bar/Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
April 16
The Chapel (Bar/Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
April 20
Sound Union (Listening Room)
Redwood City, CA
April 20
Cafe Du Nord (Bar/Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
April 20
The Young Fables are an emerging country/americana duo comprised of three-time American Idol vet Laurel Wright and guitarist Wesley Lunsford and is best known for their appearance on USA's showcase television series Real Country
Empress Theatre (Small Theater)
Vallejo, CA
April 20
Almost Famous Wine (Listening Room)
Livermore, CA
April 20
Apple Jacks Inn (Bar/Nightclub)
La Honda, CA
April 21
Winters Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Pacifica, CA
April 24
The Bistro (Bar/Nightclub)
Hayward, CA
April 24
Winters Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Pacifica, CA
April 24
Sicilian Roots Music...and a folktale...or two
Art Boutiki Music Hall (Listening Room)
San Jose, CA
April 27
The Bistro (Bar/Nightclub)
Hayward, CA
April 28
Winters Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Pacifica, CA
April 29
Simple Pleasures Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Francisco, CA
May 2
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 3
Multi-award winning singer/songwriter Rocky Michaels will perform a mix of popular cover songs along with some originals. Come on by and say hi!
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danville, CA
May 3
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 4
Russell and Kaplan span a wide Americana landscape of Folk, Blues, Country, Swing and Bluegrass, driven by Claudia’s expressive voice and distinctive songwriting style, with spot-on accompaniment by Kaplan on mandolin and electric guitar.
Rose Avenue Acoustic Delights (House Concert)
Oakland, CA
May 9
From China to Iceland, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and rock.
Sound Union (Listening Room)
Redwood City, CA
May 14
Club Fox (Listening Room)
Redwood City, CA
May 17
Winner of seven International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year awards, Missy Raines has proven herself without doubt as an iconic bluegrass instrumentalist.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 18
The songs on my new album, "Seek the Love You’re Yearning" reflect my belief that everyone can reject their past neglect and abuse, which may hold them back from finding their heart’s desire.
Bankhead Theater (Small Theater)
Livermore, CA
May 18
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
May 23
Venezuelan-Appalachian fusion by Llanera master and asylum-seeking migrant Larry Bellorín & GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass superstar Joe Troop (Che Apalache). Latingrass: Banjo, cuatro, fiddle, guitar, maracas, upright bass, vocals.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 29
Winters Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Pacifica, CA
June 4
Simple Pleasures Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Francisco, CA
June 5
The Bistro (Bar/Nightclub)
Hayward, CA
June 16
Winters Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Pacifica, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Pleasanton, California

House Concerts

Dala's Nest House Concerts (Menlo Park)
Fifth Street Farms (Berkeley)
Fog House Concerts (San Francisco)
KC Turner Presents (San Francisco)
Rose Avenue Acoustic Delights (Oakland)
SYLA Presents House Concerts (Oakland)
The Monkey House (Berkeley)
The Shady Lady House Concert (Saratoga)

Listening Rooms

Almost Famous Wine (Livermore)
Art Boutiki Music Hall (San Jose)
Bird and Beckett Books and Records (San Francisco)
Clarion Performing Arts Center (San Francisco)
Club Fox (Redwood City)
Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows (Half Moon Bay)
Lamorinda Music (Lafayette)
Lille Aeske (Boulder Creek)
Sound Union (Redwood City)
The Backroom (Berkeley)
The Lost Church (San Francisco)
The Sound Room (Oakland)
Timbre Folk and Baroque (Berkeley)

Vineyards & Breweries

Las Positas Vineyards (Livermore)
McGrail Vineyards and Winery (Livermore)
Wood Family Vineyards (Livermore)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Hop & Vine (San Jose)
Riggers Loft Wine Company (Richmond)
San Gregorio General Store (San Gregorio)
Simple Pleasures Cafe (San Francisco)
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Danville)
The Preacher's Daughter (Alameda)

Small Theaters

Bankhead Theater (Livermore)
Campbell Theater (Martinez)
Carriage House Theatre at Montalvo Arts Center (Saratoga)
Empress Theatre (Vallejo)
Freight and Salvage (Berkeley)
Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (Livermore)
Slim's and The Great American Music Hall (San Francisco)
The Guild Theatre Menlo Park (Menlo Park)

Outdoor Music Series

USS Potomac (Oakland)

Bars & Nightclubs

Amado's (San Francisco)
Apple Jacks Inn (La Honda)
Bottom Of the Hill (San Francisco)
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (San Francisco)
Cafe Du Nord (San Francisco)
Hotel Utah (San Francisco)
Ivy Room (Albany)
Lucca Bar and Grill (Benicia)
Neck of the Woods (San Francisco)
No Name Bar (Sausalito)
The Bistro (Hayward)
The Chapel (San Francisco)
The Make Out Room (San Francisco)
The Riptide (San Francisco)
Winters Tavern (Pacifica)