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 Sharon 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 Sharon host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.
Local libraries
also 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 Sharon 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.
Rakish, a duo comprising violinist Maura Shawn Scanlin and guitarist Conor Hearn. Rakish explores tunes and songs from Irish and American folk traditions.
Join singer songwriters Jason Baker, Kathleen Healy, Linda Marks and Ilene Springer.
$20 recommended donation to help us cover the costs of running the Event.
Monique Byrne and Andy Rogovin perform original music and eye-opening covers that reflect a mutual passion, sense of discovery and celebration of life.
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 Burren (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Somerville, MA
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.
Grammy-nominated “an absolute master” (No Depression), Molsky transports audiences with his authentic & personal interpretations of rarities from the Southern Appalachian songbook & musical traditions from around the globe.
Grammy-nominated “an absolute master” (No Depression), Molsky transports audiences with his authentic & personal interpretations of rarities from the Southern Appalachian songbook & musical traditions from around the globe.
Jessica Lea Mayfield is an American singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music
Cafe 939 (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Boston, MA
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
Songwriter, banjo-piano-uke-guitar player, Rachael Davis is as renowned for her expressive–and explosive–voice as she is for uniting the often disparate worlds of folk, blues, country, and pop.
Lee Harvey is a singer/songwriter from Beverly, Mass. who has been playing (solo and with a band) since around 1995.
Set-lists include 60's - 80's hits, hippy jam tunes, originals, and other songs that don't easily fit into those other categories.
Joyous high energy bluegrass and delicious Southern Buffet! Appetizers at 4:30. Dinner 5-6. Music 6-8. Cash bar.
For tickets, go to: https://www.viewcy.com/e/southern_rail_dinner
Parking at The Music Mansion at 88 Meeting St, Providence, RI 02906 is limited. There is also available parking on Benefit Street, a short set of stairs will lead you right up to the Music Mansion.
"...a luminous voice and a buoyant stage presence... big-hearted lyrics embrace the sum of life... Herscovitch's music blows on the embers of a lagging spirit..." -The Boston Globe
Through imagery, conversation and music, photographer Barry Schneier & Boston Globe arts reporter James Sullivan bring Boston folk music history to life. They?ll discuss music legends and newer artists. Performances by Naomi Westwater and Kim Moberg.
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Sharon, Massachusetts