Live Acoustic Music Near Saratoga Springs, New York

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

Local libraries host free concerts that are open to the general public.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Saratoga Springs 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

November 13
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
November 14
The Parting Glass (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Saratoga Springs, NY
November 14
The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Galway, NY
November 14
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
November 15
Old Songs (Folk Music Society)
Voorheesville, NY
November 15
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
November 19
The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Galway, NY
November 20
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
November 21
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
November 22
Putnam Den (Nightclub)
Saratoga Springs, NY
November 23
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
December 4
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
December 5
The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Galway, NY
December 5
Sassy pop rock with folk intimacy
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
December 5
Lark Hall (Nightclub)
Albany, NY
December 6
Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, Americana, folk-rock. Voted "Best Band" by Upstate NY’s Chronogram Magazine for their rootsy, rockin’ psychedelia, the Slambovians' deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary
Eighth Step (Small Theater)
Schenectady, NY
December 6
Old Songs (Folk Music Society)
Voorheesville, NY
December 10
“Polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit Empty Pockets” (Rolling Stone) celebrates old-school classic rock, folk, and the blues, skillfully blending singer/songwriter catharsis with rich harmonies and
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
December 10
The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Galway, NY
December 13
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.
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
December 16
The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Galway, NY
December 18
The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Galway, NY
December 21
Heard is a collective of musicians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvising together to create irresistible grooves set in a unique sonic tapestry.
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
December 27
Born in a New England country town and into a musical family, Grammy-nominated artist Reed Foehl crafts stories with a lyric and voice which push boundaries, while also paying homage to tradition. Dusty and patient, his music is genuine.
Bennington Theater (Performing Arts Center)
Bennington, VT
December 27
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
December 30
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
December 31
Heard is a collective of musicians that bring their skills and passion for world music, jazz and improvising together to create irresistible grooves set in a unique sonic tapestry.
Saratoga Winery (Vineyard)
Saratoga Springs, NY
January 9
Multi-instrumentalist Jenna Nicholls is giving vintage genres a new spin with her own lush nostalgic style and melodic sensibility. Jenna has toured with Ingrid Michaelson, shared the stage with Oscar Winner Glen Hansard, Amanda Palmer and Lucius.
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
January 17
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music.
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
January 30
McDonnell sings with her whole being, and her upside-down-and-backward-guitar playing is "polished, solid, fleet, energetic, and fresh"--Acoustic Guitar Magazine. She has a long history as a performer and award-winning songwriter.
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
February 4
The Addy Theater at Proctors (Black Box Theater)
Schenectady, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Saratoga Springs, New York

House Concerts

Hillview Sounds (Greenwich)

Listening Rooms

Caffe Lena (Saratoga Springs)
Dorn Space (Gloversville)
The Linda (Albany)

Folk Music Societies

Old Songs (Voorheesville)
Northeast Regional Folk Alliance (Albany)

Vineyards & Breweries

Saratoga Winery (Saratoga Springs)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Mojo's Cafe & Gallery (Troy)
The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (Galway)
The Coffee Bar (Bennington)
The Moon and River Cafe (Schenectady)
The Parting Glass (Saratoga Springs)

Libraries

Bennington Museum Courtyard Concerts (Bennington)

Small Theaters

Eighth Step (Schenectady)
The Park Theater (Glens Falls)

Outdoor Music Series

Music Haven Concert Series (Schenectady)