Live Acoustic Music Near Saluda, North Carolina

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 house concerts being held in and around the Saluda 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 Saluda 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 Saluda 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

May 31
Highland Brewing Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
June 1
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 1
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Small Theater)
Tryon, NC
June 1
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
1898 Waverly Inn (Listening Room)
Hendersonville, NC
June 1
Tyler Hood writes with sharp wit and bold sincerity. From heroic ballads of rural living to refreshing tales of deliciously mundane everyday life, he writes and sings the stories of the region that raised him.
185 King Street (Listening Room)
Brevard, NC
June 1
The Purple Onion (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Saluda, NC
June 1
Asheville Guitar Bar (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 2
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Bar/Nightclub)
Black Mountain, NC
June 2
Roadmaster Stage (House Concert)
Black Mountain, NC
June 3
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 3
Jack of the Wood (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
June 3
Salvage Station (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
June 3
Brevard Music Center (Outdoor Music Series)
Brevard, NC
June 7
British multi-award nominated artist Danni Nicholls recently fulfilled her dream of moving to Nashville. She has released three critically acclaimed albums, toured the world, and offers stunning self penned songs that’ll make you move, laugh & weep.
Highland Brewing Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
June 9
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 9
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Appalachian Ridge Artisan Cidery (Brewery)
Hendersonville, NC
June 11
INDIE FOLK-POP DUO WITH DAZZLING VOCAL HARMONIES Special guest, genre bending Rebecca Loebe joins The Sea The Sea for Sundays on the River in Olivette!
Chatt Hills Music - Asheville (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 11
Diana Wortham Theatre (Small Theater)
Asheville, NC
June 17
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 22
Peace Center (Small Theater)
Greenville, SC
June 22
The Spinning Jenny (Listening Room)
Greer, SC
June 23
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 24
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
June 24
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 25
Salvage Station (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
June 25
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards (Vineyard)
Hendersonville, NC
June 25
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 27
The frontman, founder, and driving force behind The Black Lillies
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 29
Kerrville New Folk winner John John Brown is bringing giant comics, iconic photographs, and moving panoramas to the stage; weaving together storytelling songs and the visual arts in a live performance. His new show is titled "Songs, Stories &Art".
The Spinning Jenny (Listening Room)
Greer, SC
June 29
A Unique Night - Double Bill with Dana Cooper & Jeff Black. Come out for a fun night of Music with Song Swapping & Storytelling from these 2 Acclaimed Singer/Songwriters.
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Bar/Nightclub)
Black Mountain, NC
June 30
Kerrville New Folk winner John John Brown is bringing giant comics, iconic photographs, and moving panoramas to the stage; weaving together storytelling songs and the visual arts in a live performance. His new show is titled "Songs, Stories &Art".
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Bar/Nightclub)
Black Mountain, NC
July 2
End Of The Line” is a tribute to The Allman Brothers Band. Comprised of 6 members from varying musical backgrounds, they provide a comprehensive and authentic musical experience, faithful to the original spirit of The Allman Brothers Band.
Salvage Station (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
July 6
Jack of the Wood (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
July 9
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
July 13
The Spinning Jenny (Listening Room)
Greer, SC
July 15
Salvage Station (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
July 21
Oskar Blues Brewery (Brewery)
Brevard, NC
July 21
Salvage Station (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
July 22
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
July 22
Salvage Station (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
July 23
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
July 27
The Purple Onion (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Saluda, NC
July 29
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
August 3
The Orange Peel (Concert Hall)
Asheville, NC
August 4
The Orange Peel (Concert Hall)
Asheville, NC
August 5
With palpable chemistry and warmth, Chatham Rabbits -- Sarah Osborne McCombie (vocals, banjo) and Austin McCombie (vocals, guitar, fiddle) -- fill each space they enter with brightness and sincerity. They are the stuff duo dreams are made of.
The Orange Peel (Concert Hall)
Asheville, NC
August 13
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
August 13
An American singer-songwriter and actress, who was the runner-up on the ninth season of American Idol
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
August 15
Brevard Music Center (Outdoor Music Series)
Brevard, NC
August 16
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Saluda, North Carolina

House Concerts

Roadmaster Stage (Black Mountain)

Listening Rooms

185 King Street (Brevard)
1898 Waverly Inn (Hendersonville)
Ambrose West (Asheville)
Asheville Guitar Bar (Asheville)
Chatt Hills Music - Asheville (Asheville)
Rainer's Cafe and Bar (Greenville)
The DFR Room (Brevard)
The Grey Eagle (Asheville)
The Hut (Rutherfordton)
The Radio Room (Greenville)
The Spinning Jenny (Greer)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Trinity Presbyterian Church (Hendersonville)

Vineyards & Breweries

French Broad River Brewery (Asheville)
Mountain Brook Vineyards (Tryon)
Pisgah Brewing Company (Black Mountain)
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

2nd Act Coffee, Wine, Craft Beer & Cocktail Bar (Hendersonville)
Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria (Spindale)
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Chimney Rock)
Cork and Keg (Asheville)
Highland Brewing Company (Asheville)
Jack of the Wood (Asheville)
Salvage Station (Asheville)
Sweet Sippin' (Simpsonville)
The Joint Next Door (Fairview)
The Purple Onion (Saluda)
The Social Asheville (Asheville)
The Strip Club 104 Steakhouse (TSC 104) (Greer)
The Twisted Pear (Forest City)

Small Theaters

Asheville Music Hall (Asheville)
Diana Wortham Theatre (Asheville)
Isis Restaurant and Music Hall (Asheville)
Peace Center (Greenville)
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Tryon)

Outdoor Music Series

Brevard Music Center (Brevard)

Bars & Nightclubs

The White Horse at Black Mountain (Black Mountain)