Live Acoustic Music Near Ridgefield, Washington

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 Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield 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 Ridgefield 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

October 5
Mojo Holler
Chehalem Winery (Vineyard)
Newberg, OR
October 5
John Bunzow
John Bunzow’s mix of eclectic musical influences – melding blues, country, rock and even jazz – have helped establish him as an original artist of heartfelt depth, substance and style.
McMenamin's Edgefield (Small Theater)
Troutdale, OR
October 5
Phoenix
An annual fun-filled day (always 1st Saturday of October). Phoenix has performed here for years and is delighted to be back! This year we'll be at Overlook Park along with the area's young entrepreneurs, 11 - 2 pm.
Overlook Park (Festival)
Ridgefield, WA
October 7
The Collection,  Marielle Kraft
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
October 8
Stephen Kellogg
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
October 9
Carsie Blanton
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 9
Stephen Kellogg
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
October 10
Kelly Willis
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
October 10
The County Fools
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
October 11
Yasmin Williams
McMenamin's Edgefield (Small Theater)
Troutdale, OR
October 11
Willi Carlisle
Willi Carlisle is an award-winning folksinger, writer, and theater-artist from Northwest Arkansas
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
October 11
JT Wise Band
Performing as duo and band. Story telling songs, good guitar picking, rollicking jams and vocal harmony. One of the many Splendors of this duo is that their collective harmonies are rich and dance above their collective tasteful guitars.
McMenamin's Edgefield (Small Theater)
Troutdale, OR
October 11
Terry Robb
“One of the best players on acoustic [guitar] embracing a range of blues styles and then some.” – Vintage Guitar Magazine
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
October 11
Anne Weiss
Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (House Concert)
Portland, OR
October 12
Tish Hinojosa
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
October 12
Tish Hinojosa
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
October 12
Becca Mancari
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Concert Hall)
Forest Grove, OR
October 12
Terry Robb
“One of the best players on acoustic [guitar] embracing a range of blues styles and then some.” – Vintage Guitar Magazine
Old Liberty Theater (Small Theater)
Ridgefield, WA
October 17
Fruition,  Maya de Vitry
Wonder Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 18
Haley Heynderickx
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 19
Haley Heynderickx
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 19
JT Wise Band
Performing as duo and band. Story telling songs, good guitar picking, rollicking jams and vocal harmony. One of the many Splendors of this duo is that their collective harmonies are rich and dance above their collective tasteful guitars.
Butteville General Store (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Aurora, OR
October 19
Corral Creek Bluegrass
Corral Creek has shown its commitment to showing their audience a good time through performing music and story telling since 2003
West Hills Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Portland, OR
October 19
Dave Stamey
Dave Stamey is one of the most popular Western entertainers working today. The Western Music Association has seven times voted him Entertainer of the Year and Male Performer of the Year along with five times Songwriter of the Year.
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
October 19
Silver Lake 66
No Depression magazine writes, “The joy in records like this is finding a true grass roots voice, something Silver Lake 66 has in spades . . . This is music for cold nights and warm whiskey.”
Alberta Street Pub (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
October 20
Clem Snide
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
October 21
Gaelic Storm
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 22
Kommunalux
Ukraine’s Kommuna Lux performs what they call "Odesa Gangsta Folk:" thrilling klezmer music and common gangster folk songs from their hometown, all with a dose of rocket fuel.
Alberta Street Pub (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
October 23
Charles Wesley Godwin
Crystal Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 24
Eilen Jewell
American Songwriter describes Eilen Jewell as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.”
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 25
Liz Vice
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Listening Room)
Hillsboro, OR
October 25
Nathaniel Talbot
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
October 25
Blair Borax
With indie-folk vocal stylings reminiscent of 1920s jazz, songwriting that is unafraid to tackle the taboo, and melodies that stay with you for days, singer-songwriter Blair Borax writes tender folk-pop songs to make you feel less alone.
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
October 26
Jeffrey Martin
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
October 26
John Bunzow
John Bunzow’s mix of eclectic musical influences – melding blues, country, rock and even jazz – have helped establish him as an original artist of heartfelt depth, substance and style.
Strum Guitars (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Portland, OR
October 27
Griffin House
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
October 27
Nolan Taylor
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 28
Spencer LaJoye
Award-winning singer/songwriter Spencer LaJoye makes music to tell the truth and return to their body as a queer person in recovery from Evangelicalism. Their shows are equal parts confident quirk and elegant storytelling.
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 31
The Bylines
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Lake Oswego, OR
November 1
Phoenix
Admission is by your generous donation to the performing arts center so they may continue to do their good work in the community. For information contact Elsa at 503.728.3403 or elsawooley1@gmail.com
Clatskanie Performing Arts Center (Listening Room)
Clatskanie, OR
November 2
Noah Gundersen
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
November 3
Andrew Duhon
Alberta Abbey (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
November 6
Jonathan Coulton
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
November 6
Jeffrey Foucault,  Erik Koskinen
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
November 6
Filthy Skillets
Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Tigard, OR
November 7
Jonathan Coulton
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
November 8
Willie Watson
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
November 9
American Aquarium
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
November 9
Marc Broussard
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
November 9
Whiskey Deaf Band
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Ridgefield, Washington

House Concerts

Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (Portland)
Bleu Dog Presents (Lake Oswego)
Hart House Concerts (Beaverton)
Tiny Deck House Concert (Portland)
Wee Ceili Room Trad House Concerts (Tualatin)

Listening Rooms

Artichoke Music (Portland)
Clatskanie Performing Arts Center (Clatskanie)
McMenamin's Al's Den (Portland)
Polaris Hall (Portland)
U & I Cultural Event Center (Tigard)
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Hillsboro)

Folk Music Societies

Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Portland)
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Beaverton)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

West Hills Coffeehouse (Portland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Chehalem Winery (Newberg)
Lady Hill Winery (Saint Paul)
Moulton Falls Winery (Yacolt)
Pendarvis Farm (Happy Valley)
Roland Wines (Longview)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Tigard)
Emanar Cellars (Battle Ground)
Jo Bar & Rotisserie (Portland)
McMenamin's Kalama Harbor Lodge (Kalama)
Mississippi Pizza (Portland)
Northwood Public House and Brewery (Battle Ground)
Spare Room (Portland)
Spinella's Restaurant (Gresham)
Tigardville Station (Tigard)

Small Theaters

Aladdin Theater (Portland)
Alberta Abbey (Portland)
Alberta Rose Theatre (Portland)
Crystal Ballroom (Portland)
McMenamin's Edgefield (Troutdale)
McMenamin's Mission Theatre & Pub (Portland)
Old Liberty Theater (Ridgefield)
Portland Spirit (Portland)
Revolution Hall (Portland)
The Old Church (Portland)
Winona Grange (Tualatin)
Wonder Ballroom (Portland)

Outdoor Music Series

Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Portland)
Shaniko (Portland)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alberta Street Pub (Portland)
Billy Blues Bar and Grill (Vancouver)
Corkscrew Wine Bar (Portland)
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge (Lake Oswego)
Landmark Saloon (Portland)
Laurelthirst Public House (Portland)
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Portland)
Star Theater Portland (Portland)
The Blue Diamond (Portland)
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Portland)
The Six (Portland)