Live Acoustic Music Near San Gregorio, California

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 San Gregorio area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the San Gregorio area. Local 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

November 21
Karla Bonoff
Carriage House Theatre at Montalvo Arts Center (Small Theater)
Saratoga, CA
November 22
Jeffrey Martin
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
November 22
Tommy Quayle
Singer-songwriter based in southern California. He loves it all, rock, blues, folk, twang. A powerful stage presence, he has captivated audiences for 40 years.
The Monkey House (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
November 22
Karla Bonoff
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
November 23
Adrian West Band
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
November 23
McKasson, McDonald, McLane,  Kalos
Fifth Street Farms (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
November 23
Dave "Nomad" Miller
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
November 30
Vogel & Cain
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
December 6
Aaron Burnham and The Brushfires
Hotel Utah (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
December 7
Dave "Nomad" Miller
Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Davenport, CA
December 7
Michael Manring
World's leading solo fretless electric bass player.
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
December 7
Shovels and Rope
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
December 7
Rocky Michaels
Rocky Michaels is a California born acoustic singer-songwriter. His indie, folkstyle stories through songs have gained the attention of fans & industry professionals. He was named 2020 'Male Artist of the Year' (CFAB Music Realm).
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danville, CA
December 7
Loudon Wainwright III
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 8
The Quitters (duo),  Stevie Coyle
A mostly acoustic duo of right-side up finger picking (Stevie Coyle) and upside down flat picking (Glenn Houston) The Quitters deliver a memorable performance spiced with humor & serendipity.
San Gregorio General Store (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Gregorio, CA
December 10
The Barr Brothers
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
December 10
Tall Heights
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
December 11
Jonathan Richman
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
December 12
Jonathan Richman
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
December 12
Allegra Krieger
Bottom Of the Hill (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
December 12
Charlie Hunter
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 13
Jonathan Richman
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
December 13
Dom Flemons,  Corey Harris,  Yasmin Williams
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 13
Caleb Hawley
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
December 14
Amelia Ray
Amelia Ray is The Interpreter. The San Francisco native has performed her soul-rock compositions across Europe and is featured at the 2024 National Women’s Music Festival.
The Lucky Horseshoe (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
December 14
Jonathan Richman
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
December 14
Dom Flemons,  Leyla McCalla
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 15
Dom Flemons
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 17
Jessica Lea Mayfield
Jessica Lea Mayfield is an American singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music
Bottom Of the Hill (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
December 20
Molly Tuttle
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
December 21
Lucy Kaplansky,  Cliff Eberhardt,  John Gorka
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 21
Molly Tuttle
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
December 21
Dave Alvin
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
December 28
Dave "Nomad" Miller
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
December 31
The California Honeydrops
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
December 31
Tommy Castro
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 10
Tommy Emmanuel
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
January 11
Chris Nauman
The Monkey House (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
January 19
The Wild Feathers
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
January 21
Sierra Hull
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
January 22
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
January 23
Rainbow Girls
A gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
January 23
The Clements Brothers
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 24
The Wildwoods
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
January 24
Hot Club of Cowtown,  Jason Anick
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 25
Jim Kweskin
Jim Kweskin's shows radiate charm, humor, sophistication and talent. His endearing sense of good humor and interpretations make his performances a delight. Kweskin is recognized as one of the best interpreters of the great American songbook.
The Hillside Club (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 28
The Wildwoods
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
February 2
Cheryl Wheeler
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 6
Steve Poltz
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 13
Liz Longley
Lille Aeske (Listening Room)
Boulder Creek, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around San Gregorio, California

House Concerts

Blue House Stage (Scotts Valley)
Dala's Nest House Concerts (Menlo Park)
Downtown Soundz (Santa Cruz)
Fifth Street Farms (Berkeley)
Fog House Concerts (San Francisco)
KC Turner Presents (San Francisco)
Poplar Playhouse (Berkeley)
SYLA Presents House Concerts (Oakland)
The Monkey House (Berkeley)
The Shady Lady House Concert (Saratoga)

Listening Rooms

Art Boutiki Music Hall (San Jose)
Clarion Performing Arts Center (San Francisco)
Club Fox (Redwood City)
Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows (Half Moon Bay)
Lille Aeske (Boulder Creek)
Old St. Hilary's Landmark (Tiburon)
Sound Union (Redwood City)
The Backroom (Berkeley)
The Billy DeFrank LGBTQ+ Community Center (San Jose)
The Lost Church (San Francisco)
The Sound Room (Oakland)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bazaar Cafe (San Francisco)
Capitola Wine Bar and Merchants (Capitola)
Chit Chat Cafe (Pacifica)
Cork and Fork Capitola (Capitola)
Davenport Roadhouse Restaurant and Inn (Davenport)
Red Rock Coffee (Mountain View)
Riggers Loft Wine Company (Richmond)
San Gregorio General Store (San Gregorio)
Simple Pleasures Cafe (San Francisco)
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Danville)
The Crepe Place (Santa Cruz)
Ugly Mug Coffeehouse (Soquel)
Whale City Bakery, Bar & Grill (Davenport)

Small Theaters

Carriage House Theatre at Montalvo Arts Center (Saratoga)
Felton Music Hall (Felton)
Freight and Salvage (Berkeley)
Rio Theatre Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz)
The Guild Theatre (Menlo Park)
The Hillside Club (Berkeley)

Outdoor Music Series

The Golden Gate Bandshell (San Francisco)
Outer Sunset Farmers Market & Mercantile (San Francisco)
The Whale's Tail (San Francisco)
San Francisco Civic Center (San Francisco)

Bars & Nightclubs

Apple Jacks Inn (La Honda)
Bottom Of the Hill (San Francisco)
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (San Francisco)
Hotel Utah (San Francisco)
Ivy Room (Albany)
Kensington Circus Pub (Kensington)
Nickie's (San Francisco)
No Name Bar (Sausalito)
The Bistro (Hayward)
The Lucky Horseshoe (San Francisco)
The Make Out Room (San Francisco)
The Riptide (San Francisco)
Winters Tavern (Pacifica)