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.
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.
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.
If folk, roots, and Americana were on a Venn diagram, Grace Morrison would be squarely in the center. With a career that began as a backup singer for rock icons like Eddie Money and Joey Molland (of
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.
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
Brigade is a Sarasota based group os seasoned pros that perform the timeless classics of the Hall of Fame artists Ann and Nancy Wilson better known as Heart.
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.
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.
Lil Rev is a Wisconsin based award winning multi-instrumentalist who's shows celebrate American roots music including the blues, bluegrass, country and roots rock along with his own compositions.
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.
Joe Lawhorne is a Venice based singer songwriter who after years of playing other people's music began writing his own. He now has an extensive catalog of original music in a variety of styles.
Patchouli and Terra Guitarra is master guitarist Bruce Hecksel & singer-songwriter guitarist Julie Patchouli. Their music is a soulful fusion of blazing Spanish & world guitar instrumentals & spine tingling vocal harmonies with a onstage chemistry.
Tamas Nagy was born and raised in Hungary. Early on he discovered his passion towards music, as a young guitarist he had interest in a wide range of musical genres especially jazz.
One of the world?s foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, engaging audiences with joy, humor, and a personal touch. First woman to win the National Fingerstyle Championship.
Trey Wanvig is a blues rock guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter from Sarasota, Florida. Trey leads a powerful band of locally based professional musicians and performs regularly in front of sold-out crowds at local venues.
David and Bob create a musical conversation between intense slide guitar and virtuosic harmonica; together they weave left-coast stories of the blues. The show moves from blues, to delicate balladry, and then swings back to swampy rock and roll.
With over 17 combined Canadian Folk Music, East Coast Music, and Music Nova Scotia awards and nominations, the JUNO-Nominated powerhouse duo, Cassie and Maggie, emerge as an unstoppable force on the global folk stage.
Matthew is a singer-songwriter writing songs that draw from personal inspirations, incorporating elements of blues, rock, southern rock, and old school country in to his repertoire.
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Sarasota, Florida
