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 several 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

April 18
An Irish singer songwriter from Derry City, Ireland now residing in Los Angeles CA.
Haymaker (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
April 18
Crystal Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
April 19
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
April 19
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
April 23
The Patricia Reser Center for the Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Beaverton, OR
April 24
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Lake Oswego, OR
April 24
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
April 24
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
April 25
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
April 26
Brian is one-man band and singer songwriter on harp guitar, foot drums, conga, and bongos, akin to like Michael Hedges, Nick Drake, Bruce Cockburn, Leo Kottke and José González, who skillfully balance singing and instrumental guitar.
McMenamin's Al's Den (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
April 26
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
April 26
West Hills Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Portland, OR
April 26
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
April 26
Barrie Dempsey is an award winning musician whose genre wears many different hats. He is a songwriter who spins stories about morality and love, yet can carry a Folk Americana/Roots feel, akin to writ
Chehalem Winery (Vineyard)
Newberg, OR
April 27
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
April 30
Ronnie Carrier, a Portland-based folk-rock artist, melds haunting vocals and Lewis Carroll-like lyrics, sculpting a musical world that delves deep into life’s complexities.
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
April 30
Jo Bar & Rotisserie (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Portland, OR
May 2
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
May 2
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.”
Strum Guitars (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Portland, OR
May 3
Butteville General Store (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Aurora, OR
May 7
Jenner is a storyteller. His music is full of love, compassion and curiosity. The characters are relatable because they’re real folks
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
May 7
Haymaker (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
May 9
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
May 10
The Old Church (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
May 10
Winona Grange (Small Theater)
Tualatin, OR
May 10
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
May 11
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
May 12
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
May 13
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
May 13
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
May 16
The Prairie Benders are an original singer-songwriter, folk rock band based in Portland, Oregon. The Prairie Benders deliver compelling lyrics steeped in psychedelic escapism, catchy melodies and sharp songwriting.
The Six (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
May 16
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
May 17
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
May 17
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
May 20
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
May 22
HLH delves into inspired songwriting and sparse arrangements. Frisson-inducing harmonies mark their music. Limned with nostalgia, soaked in Southern gothic lore, the duo meticulously assembles songs to preserve the spirit of the stories they tell.
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
May 23
Roseland Theater (Concert Hall)
Portland, OR
May 23
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
May 24
Emanar Cellars (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Battle Ground, WA
May 26
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
May 26
It's a cherished annual performance, and this year you'll find Phoenix on the Rose City Stage 1:30-1:30 p.m. on Memorial Day.
Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Portland, OR
May 27
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
May 28
McMenamin's Edgefield (Small Theater)
Troutdale, OR
May 28
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
May 29
Crystal Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
May 29
Sassy pop rock with folk intimacy
Alberta Street Pub (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
May 31
The Showdown (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
May 31
McMenamin's Kennedy School (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
June 3
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
June 5
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, 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)
Hill Country West House Concerts (Tigard)
Tiny Deck House Concert (Portland)

Listening Rooms

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

Folk Music Societies

Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Portland)
FAR-West (Folk Alliance Region-West) (Vancouver)
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)
Portland Hostel Cafe (Portland)
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 Kennedy School (Portland)
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)
Haymaker (Portland)
Landmark Saloon (Portland)
Laurelthirst Public House (Portland)
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Portland)
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Portland)
The Six (Portland)