Live Acoustic Music Near Shelbyville, Indiana

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

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Shelbyville area. Local vineyards 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 29
Discover Connie Converse, pioneering folk singer-songwriter of the 1950’s who vanished in 1974 leaving a legacy of haunting songs. Levy brings her back through music & story exploring Converse’s disappearance and Levy’s personal connection to her.
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station (Listening Room)
Indianapolis, IN
December 7
Bryce Mullins is a fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter from Batesville, Indiana. He writes his own instrumental songs for solo guitar in the style of Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Merle Travis.
Brown County Playhouse (Small Theater)
Nashville, IN
December 13
Mama Said String Band— a Louisville, Kentucky based 4 piece bringing their own brand of bluegrass, folk and americana with a focus on vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation. Honest songwriting any listener can relate to.
Brown County Playhouse (Small Theater)
Nashville, IN
December 14
A merry band of travelling folkies bringing mid-winter cheer
Indy Folk Series (Listening Room)
Indianapolis, IN
December 22
Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic, and traditional country sounds to her music.
Brown County Playhouse (Small Theater)
Nashville, IN
January 11
Mallow Run Winery (Vineyard)
Bargersville, IN
January 18
Indy Folk Series (Listening Room)
Indianapolis, IN
January 24
Jackson County Visitor Center (Listening Room)
Seymour, IN
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Shelbyville, Indiana

House Concerts

Flying Cat Concerts (Indianapolis)

Listening Rooms

Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Downtown Union Station (Indianapolis)
Indy Folk Series (Indianapolis)
Jackson County Visitor Center (Seymour)
Jazz Kitchen (Indianapolis)
MPA Opry Barn (Metamora)
The Hi-Fi Indy (Indianapolis)
The Speakeasy Listening Room (Batesville)

Folk Music Societies

Central Indiana Folk Music and Mountain Dulcimer Society (Indianapolis)

Vineyards & Breweries

Mallow Run Winery (Bargersville)

Small Theaters

Brown County Playhouse (Nashville)
Irving Theater (Indianapolis)
Strand Theatre (Shelbyville)