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

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
Tommy Castro
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 31
The California Honeydrops
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, 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 17
Railroad Earth
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, 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
Izzy Heltai
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, 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
Hot Club of Cowtown,  Jason Anick
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 24
The Wildwoods
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
January 25
Melinda Kausek
Dreamy, haunting, sometimes sassy original music.
Winters Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Pacifica, CA
January 25
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 26
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.
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
January 28
The Wildwoods
Felton Music Hall (Small Theater)
Felton, CA
January 31
Chris Jones and the Night Drivers
Chris Jones is a singer, a songwriter, a guitarist, and, thanks to his role hosting SiriusXM’s Bluegrass Junction, one of the most widely heard broadcasting voices in bluegrass music.
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
February 1
The Lowest Pair
Fifth Street Farms (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
February 2
Jill Sobule
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
February 2
Cheryl Wheeler
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 2
The Lowest Pair
Lille Aeske (Listening Room)
Boulder Creek, CA
February 6
Steve Poltz
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 13
Liz Longley
Lille Aeske (Listening Room)
Boulder Creek, CA
February 22
Martin Kerr
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
February 22
Rainbow Girls
A gang of sweet angels punching you in the heart
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 23
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.
Bazaar Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Francisco, CA
February 28
Michigan Rattlers
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
March 2
Rachel Sumner,  Rachel Sumner & Traveling Light
With songs as sweet and biting as the nectar and venom in her voice, Lennon Award winner Rachel Sumner has been captivating audiences throughout the country with her lyric-forward folk songs and snaking chord progressions.
Ugly Mug Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Soquel, CA
March 4
Bryan Bielanski
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
March 5
Bryan Bielanski
Winters Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Pacifica, CA
March 6
Bryan Bielanski
Hotel Utah (Neighborhood Bar)
San Francisco, CA
March 7
Nefesh Mountain
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 8
Altan
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 8
The Cactus Blossoms
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
March 10
Bryan Bielanski
Simple Pleasures Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Francisco, CA
March 14
Seamus Egan Project
Founder of the Irish-American powerhouse band Solas, is now touring as a solo performer, bringing along friends and musical guests.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 15
AJ Lee & Blue Summit
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, 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)
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)