Live Acoustic Music Near Sarasota, Florida

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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 in Sarasota. 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 23
Billy Day and Cliff Randi, along with several dynamic musicians, will transport you back to the 70's and 80's with a brilliantly crafted tribute to the music of Daryl Hall & John Oates.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
December 5
Cliff Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is a founding member of the Fast Folk Music Cooperative in New York City. Louise Mosrie may well be the brightest young folk-oriented artist to emerge from Nashville in many a year.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
December 5
Cliff Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is a founding member of the Fast Folk Music Cooperative in New York City. Louise Mosrie may well be the brightest young folk-oriented artist to emerge from Nashville in many a year.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
December 5
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
December 6
Tin Can Tourist will take you on a magical mystery tour of the Beatles from their early hits to music from their later career.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
December 6
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
December 7
The Habitat House Concerts (House Concert)
Bradenton, FL
December 7
RB is a man who has lived the life of his music. From Americana to country to the blues, his songs reflect his work as a cowboy, plumber, truck driver, jet pilot and a Hollywood actor.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
December 8
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
December 12
Troll Music owner Billy Day and ivory tickler Nick Sperry return their popular Christmas show to the Troll stage.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
December 13
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
December 13
Troll Music owner Billy Day and ivory tickler Nick Sperry return their popular Christmas show to the Troll stage.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
December 14
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
December 18
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
December 19
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
December 22
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
January 3
The Doors were founded in Venice, California in 1965. Sixty years later the Storm Riders bring their music and experience to the Troll Music stage in Venice, Florida.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 4
Joe is the legendary former member of the Doc Watson Band Frosty Morn, as well as a 34 time Merlefest performer. His show has elements of bluegrass, folk and southern rock.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 10
"Berardo has a magical way of bringing you into the story. You don't want the song to end." Jane Falvey, Host, Kingston Coffeehouse, WRIU-FM
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 11
Memphis Rub performs a burning blend of blues and rock with an all-star lineup consisting of "Hurricane" Gary Drouin, Scott Matzke, Dan Ryan, and David Wells.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 17
Julie Black, along with guitarist Dave Eichenberger, will take you on a journey that travels between jazz and the blues. Her captivating vocals and Dave's guitar will transcend you to another place
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 23
Lil Rev is an award-winning musician, author, and multi-instrumentalist from Wisconsin. He celebrate American roots music including Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Roots Rock on thr ukulele as well as on banjo, guitar, dulcimer, and harmonica.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 24
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
January 24
Lil Rev is an award-winning musician, author, and multi-instrumentalist from Wisconsin. He celebrate American roots music including Blues, Bluegrass, Country, Roots Rock on thr ukulele as well as on banjo, guitar, dulcimer, and harmonica.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 25
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
January 26
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
January 28
Husband-and-wife folk/rock Americana duo The Kennedys have been writing, recording & touring for over twenty five years. Their energetic pop-influenced sound recalls Buddy Holly & The Everly Brothers.
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
February 1
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
February 2
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
February 16
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Sarasota, Florida

House Concerts

The Habitat House Concerts (Bradenton)
Wolf Howl Concerts (St Petersburg)

Listening Rooms

Common Grounds Meeting Hall (North Port)
Craftsman House Gallery (St Petersburg)
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Sarasota)
Troll Music (Venice)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Fellowship Church of Englewood (Rotonda West)
Sacred Lands (St Petersburg)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Snook Haven (Venice)
The Ale and the Witch (St Petersburg)