Live Acoustic Music Near Schenectady, New York

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

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 Schenectady 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 21
Ellis
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
November 22
Lucy Kaplansky
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
November 22
Lisa Gutkin
When Grammy Award-winner Lisa Gutkin plays solo, she likes to wander through her many musical worlds - original songs, Irish, American and Klezmer tunes, stories about life on the road… It's a fascinating mix!
Old Songs (Folk Music Society)
Voorheesville, NY
November 23
The Slambovian Circus Of Dreams
The Linda (Listening Room)
Albany, NY
November 23
Darlingside
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
November 27
Gillian Welch
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall (Concert Hall)
Troy, NY
November 27
Erin Harkes
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
November 30
Northern Borne
Saratoga Winery (Vineyard)
Saratoga Springs, NY
December 5
Anthony Green
The Egg - Empire State Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Albany, NY
December 6
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
The Coffee Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Bennington, VT
December 8
Kathy Mattea
Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic, and traditional country sounds to her music.
The Egg - Empire State Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Albany, NY
December 10
Tony Trischka,  Tim Eriksen
The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Galway, NY
December 12
Goodnight Moonshine
The Linda (Listening Room)
Albany, NY
December 12
Sara Milonovich
The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Galway, NY
December 12
Kaki King
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
December 13
The Empty Pockets
“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 13
Drank The Gold
The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Galway, NY
December 13
Tony Trischka,  Tim Eriksen
The Linda (Listening Room)
Albany, NY
December 14
Windborne
Old Songs (Folk Music Society)
Voorheesville, NY
December 21
Nefesh Mountain
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
December 22
Drank The Gold
The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Galway, NY
December 27
Stephen Kellogg
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
January 3
The Nields
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
January 4
The Nields
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
January 4
Kate McDonnell
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.
Dorn Space (Listening Room)
Gloversville, NY
January 12
Ellis Paul
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
January 18
Jenna Nicholls
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 24
Nate Sabat,  Rakish
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
January 30
Lee DeWyze
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
January 31
The Suitcase Junket
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
February 1
Ryan Montbleau
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
February 2
Ryan Montbleau
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
February 7
Goodnight Moonshine
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
February 12
Yasmin Williams
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
February 14
The Faux Paws
Rainshadow Recording welcomes The Faux Paws, featuring Port Hadlock’s own Chris Miller, Sunday January 15 at 7:30pm at The Palindrome at Eaglemount Cidery, 1893 S. Jacob Miller Rd.
Saratoga Winery (Vineyard)
Saratoga Springs, NY
February 15
Tom Chapin
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
February 16
The Henhouse Prowlers
Caffe Lena (Listening Room)
Saratoga Springs, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Schenectady, New York

Listening Rooms

Caffe Lena (Saratoga Springs)
Dorn Space (Gloversville)
Spencertown Academy Arts Center (Spencertown)
The Linda (Albany)
Tourists - Sing for your Slumber (North Adams)

Folk Music Societies

Old Songs (Voorheesville)

Vineyards & Breweries

Saratoga Winery (Saratoga Springs)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

The Cock 'n Bull Restaurant (Galway)
The Coffee Bar (Bennington)

Libraries

Bennington Museum Courtyard Concerts (Bennington)
Middleburgh Library (Middleburgh)

Small Theaters

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