Live Acoustic Music Near Putnam, Connecticut

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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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 Putnam 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

July 13
Lakeview Houseconcerts (House Concert)
Sharon, MA
July 17
The Parlour Providence (Neighborhood Bar)
Providence, RI
July 18
'22 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Folk Song of the Year
Preston Ridge Vineyard (Vineyard)
Preston, CT
July 19
Borealis Coffee Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Bristol, RI
July 20
'22 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Folk Song of the Year
Taylor Brooke Brewery (Brewery)
Woodstock, CT
July 23
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
July 24
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
July 25
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
July 27
Lone Quail writes songs about lost places, stray chases, and finding your covey.
Myrtle (Listening Room)
East Providence, RI
July 27
Erin Harpe country blues duo with Jim Countryman, award winning blues artist
The Stomping Ground (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
August 2
The United Theatre (Small Theater)
Westerly, RI
August 7
Fallout Shelter (Listening Room)
Norwood, MA
August 8
The Rough & Tumble is a folk/Americana duo from New Hampshire. They aren’t afraid to take an audience from the lighthearted to the gut wrenching, and they do it seamlessly.
Not Just Another Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Sharon, MA
August 8
Fete Music Hall (Nightclub)
Providence, RI
August 15
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
August 16
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
August 18
Tree House Brewing - Charlton (Brewery)
Charlton, MA
August 22
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
August 29
Husband-and-wife folk/rock Americana duo The Kennedys have been writing, recording & touring for over twenty five years. Their energetic pop-influenced sound recalls Buddy Holly & The Everly Brothers.
Niagara Coffee Haus (Listening Room)
Millis, MA
September 5
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
September 10
The Rough & Tumble is a folk/Americana duo from New Hampshire. They aren’t afraid to take an audience from the lighthearted to the gut wrenching, and they do it seamlessly.
Perks and Corks (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Westerly, RI
September 12
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
September 12
'22 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Folk Song of the Year
Preston Ridge Vineyard (Vineyard)
Preston, CT
September 13
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Franklin, MA
September 19
If folk, roots, and Americana were on a Venn diagram, Grace Morrison would be squarely in the center. With a career that began as a backup singer for rock icons like Eddie Money and Joey Molland (of
The Knickerbocker Cafe (Listening Room)
Westerly, RI
September 20
Borealis Coffee Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Bristol, RI
September 20
Karyn is part Joan Osborne, a touch of Janis Joplin and a bit of Emmylou Harris – her seductive voice effortlessly oscillates from bluesy soul to country and back. Oliver's new album, "A List Of Names", is currently charting on both Folk (#8
Lakeview Houseconcerts (House Concert)
Sharon, MA
September 20
Emily Haviland Baker, half of the Boston-based duo – The Bakers – String Duo, is a multi-instrumentalist focusing on fiddle and guitar as well as being a songwriter and arranger.
Not Just Another Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Sharon, MA
September 20
Jessica Lea Mayfield is an American singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music
Fete Music Hall (Nightclub)
Providence, RI
September 21
Karyn is part Joan Osborne, a touch of Janis Joplin and a bit of Emmylou Harris – her seductive voice effortlessly oscillates from bluesy soul to country and back. Oliver's new album, "A List Of Names", is currently charting on both Folk (#8
Lakeview Houseconcerts (House Concert)
Sharon, MA
September 27
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!!!!
The Broken Crust (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
September 27
Bristol's Stone Church Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Bristol, RI
September 28
Lakeview Houseconcerts (House Concert)
Sharon, MA
October 2
The Stomping Ground (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
October 2
“Captivating, unorthodox songwriting.” — PopMatters “Brilliant musicianship, a warm and welcoming stage presence and a voice as rich, matured and knowing as the finest thrice-distilled Irish malt whiskey.” — fRoots
Walpole Public Library (Library)
Walpole, MA
October 3
The Center for Arts in Natick (Small Theater)
Natick, MA
October 4
Blackstone River Theater (Small Theater)
Cumberland, RI
October 5
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!!!!
Priam Vineyards (Vineyard)
Colchester, CT
October 5
Original heartfelt music from the streets of New Orleans to the hills of Appalachia.
Lakeview Houseconcerts (House Concert)
Sharon, MA
October 9
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.
Mechanics Hall (Concert Hall)
Worcester, MA
October 10
The wit and honesty of this renowned Minnesota-via-New Jersey guitarist and songwriter have made him one of the most beloved artists currently carrying on the folk tradition.
The Center for Arts in Natick (Small Theater)
Natick, MA
October 11
Jim Kweskin's shows radiate charm, humor, sophistication and talent. His endearing sense of good humor and interpretations make his performances a delight. Kweskin is recognized as one of the best interpreters of the great American songbook.
Niagara Coffee Haus (Listening Room)
Millis, MA
October 12
Pump House Music Works (Listening Room)
Wakefield, RI
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Putnam, Connecticut

House Concerts

Lakeview Houseconcerts (Sharon)
Roots Hoot House Concerts (South Kingstown)
White Pine Woods Music Series (North Stonington)

Listening Rooms

AS220 (Providence)
Broad Brook Opera House (East Windsor)
Fallout Shelter (Norwood)
First Congregational Church of Canterbury (Canterbury)
First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church- Medfield, MA (Medfield)
Galactic Theatre (Warren)
Hopkinton Center for the Arts (Hopkinton)
La Grua Center (Stonington)
Myrtle (East Providence)
Niagara Coffee Haus (Millis)
Pump House Music Works (Wakefield)
Stone Soup Coffeehouse (Providence)
The Knickerbocker Cafe (Westerly)
The Mediator Fellowship (Providence)
The Packing House (Willington)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Bristol's Stone Church Coffeehouse (Bristol)
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse (Franklin)
Friday Night Folk at All Souls (New London)
Gathering Grounds Coffeehouse (East Providence)
Kingston Congregational Church (South Kingstown)
Local Brew Coffeehouse (Barrington)
Moosup Valley Music Series (Foster)
No Cover Cafe (Enfield)
Not Just Another Coffeehouse (Sharon)
OCC Coffeehouse (Wrentham)
Rose Garden Coffeehouse (Mansfield)
The Bread Box Theater (Windham)

Vineyards & Breweries

Preston Ridge Vineyard (Preston)
Priam Vineyards (Colchester)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Askew Bar & Lounge (Providence)
Borealis Coffee Company (Bristol)
Clements' Marketplace (Portsmouth)
Java Madness (Wakefield)
Perks and Corks (Westerly)
Saw Dust Coffee (Sturbridge)
The Broken Crust (Putnam)
The Flour Girl Cafe (Hebron)
The Stomping Ground (Putnam)
The Vanilla Bean (Pomfret)

Libraries

Boyden Library (Foxborough)
Franklin Public Library (Franklin)
George Hail Public Library (Warren)
Morrill Memorial Library (Norwood)
Red Ink Community Library (Providence)
Seekonk Public Library (Seekonk)
Walpole Public Library (Walpole)
Warwick Public Library (Warwick)

Small Theaters

Blackstone River Theater (Cumberland)
Mass Arts Center (Mansfield)
Narrows Center For the Arts (Fall River)
The Center for Arts in Natick (Natick)
The United Theatre (Westerly)

Outdoor Music Series

Bellforge Arts Center (Medfield)

Bars & Nightclubs

Nick-A-Nees (Providence)
The Met (Pawtucket)
The Parlour Providence (Providence)
The Shiproom at Hotel Vernon (Worcester)