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
Chehalem Winery (Vineyard)
Newberg, OR
October 5
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
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
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
October 8
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
October 9
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 9
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
October 10
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
October 10
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
October 11
McMenamin's Edgefield (Small Theater)
Troutdale, OR
October 11
Willi Carlisle is an award-winning folksinger, writer, and theater-artist from Northwest Arkansas
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
October 11
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
“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
Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (House Concert)
Portland, OR
October 12
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
October 12
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
October 12
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Concert Hall)
Forest Grove, OR
October 12
“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
Wonder Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 18
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 19
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 19
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 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 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
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
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
October 21
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 22
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
Crystal Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 24
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
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Listening Room)
Hillsboro, OR
October 25
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
October 25
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
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
October 26
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
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
October 27
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
October 28
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
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
Lake Oswego, OR
November 1
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
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
November 3
Alberta Abbey (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
November 6
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
November 6
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
November 6
Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Tigard, OR
November 7
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
November 8
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
November 9
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
November 9
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
November 9
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)