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 Salem 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 Salem 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 Salem 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.
Two appearances in one year! We welcome you back if you attended in June and encourage you to check it out if you weren't. Gormet food, wonderful atmosphere, and the best music in the region.
Willamette Week, 2023 Best of Portland issue: “They sing about Mississippi boat queens, trains, juke joints, church bells—all things backwoods—with devotion and delicacy.”
Join Phoenix for a little pre-Thanksgiving fun in the Fireside Lounge of the Oregon Garden Resort. Charming, with great food and desserts to die for. Come on out and support live music!
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
Husband and wife songwriters that are a staple on the NW roots rock music scene. JT Wise is a formidable force on guitar, Maggie Wise is the bassist and soulful singer.
The small town of Falls City, Oregon comes together to celebrate the season with music, stories, treats, gifts, and a special appearance by Mr. and Mrs. Santa by horse drawn sleigh! All are welcome, and there is no cost for this event.
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
Willamette Week, 2023 Best of Portland issue: “They sing about Mississippi boat queens, trains, juke joints, church bells—all things backwoods—with devotion and delicacy.”
What better way to wrap up 2025 than by visiting the famous Oregon Garden Resort (look up their holiday extravaganza!). Phoenix will be sharing our holiday tunes (and more) in the Fireside Lounge from 7 - 10 p.m.
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
Willamette Week, 2023 Best of Portland issue: “They sing about Mississippi boat queens, trains, juke joints, church bells—all things backwoods—with devotion and delicacy.”
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Salem, Oregon
