Live Acoustic Music Near Sherwood, Oregon

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 Sherwood 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 Sherwood 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 and small theaters in and around the Sherwood 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 23
David Rogers
Emanar Cellars (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Battle Ground, WA
November 24
Phoenix
The 2024 residency of Phoenix at the Oregon Garden Resort has the duo scheduled for the 4th Sunday of each month. Mark your calendar and join us!
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
November 27
John Bunzow
John Bunzow’s mix of eclectic musical influences – melding blues, country, rock and even jazz – have helped establish him as an original artist of heartfelt depth, substance and style.
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
November 29
Curtis Salgado
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
November 30
Tony Furtado
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
December 1
Mojo Holler
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
December 5
John Craigie
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
December 6
John Craigie
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
December 7
Brightwell & Moran
Pacific NW songwriting partners Brightwell & Moran perform "eclectic acoustic folk-rock" music. "Really good songs, great harmonies... you got pocket!" David Wilcox.
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
December 7
Jenner Fox
Jenner is a storyteller. His music is full of love, compassion and curiosity. The characters are relatable because they’re real folks
The Historic Grand Theater (Small Theater)
Salem, OR
December 7
Tall Heights
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
December 9
Shovels and Rope
Wonder Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
December 10
Allegra Krieger
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
December 12
The County Fools
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
December 13
John Bunzow
John Bunzow’s mix of eclectic musical influences – melding blues, country, rock and even jazz – have helped establish him as an original artist of heartfelt depth, substance and style.
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Concert Hall)
Forest Grove, OR
December 14
Phoenix
For tickets and information check out: https://thegrotto.org/christmas-festival-of-lights/
The Grotto Portland (Concert Hall)
Portland, OR
December 14
Jessica Lea Mayfield
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
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
December 14
Terry Robb
“One of the best players on acoustic [guitar] embracing a range of blues styles and then some.” – Vintage Guitar Magazine
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
December 22
Phoenix
The 2024 residency of Phoenix at the Oregon Garden Resort has the duo scheduled for the 4th Sunday of each month. Mark your calendar and join us!
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
December 28
JT Wise Band
Performing as duo and band. Story telling songs, good guitar picking, rollicking jams and vocal harmony. One of the many Splendors of this duo is that their collective harmonies are rich and dance above their collective tasteful guitars.
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
December 28
Chasing Ebenezer
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
January 3
Mojo Holler
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Concert Hall)
Forest Grove, OR
January 10
Hubby Jenkins
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music.
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Listening Room)
Hillsboro, OR
January 11
Katie Jane Band
Winona Grange (Small Theater)
Tualatin, OR
January 11
Fadin' by 9
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
January 15
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 17
Fox and Bones
Crystal Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 17
Sierra Hull
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 18
The Clements Brothers
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
January 18
JT Wise Band
Performing as duo and band. Story telling songs, good guitar picking, rollicking jams and vocal harmony. One of the many Splendors of this duo is that their collective harmonies are rich and dance above their collective tasteful guitars.
Emanar Cellars (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Battle Ground, WA
January 23
Houndmouth
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 24
Hubby Jenkins
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music.
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Listening Room)
Hillsboro, OR
January 25
Silver Lake 66
No Depression magazine writes, “The joy in records like this is finding a true grass roots voice, something Silver Lake 66 has in spades . . . This is music for cold nights and warm whiskey.”
Strum Guitars (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Portland, OR
January 25
Shook Twins
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 25
Lady Lamb the Beekeeper
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 29
Damien Jurado
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 30
Steve Poltz
McMenamin's Mission Theatre & Pub (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 30
Damien Jurado
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 1
Tom May,  Terry Robb
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 8
John Batdorf
When you hear John sing his songs, you'll know why his music and voice have touched so many for over 49 years starting with Batdorf and Rodney, Silver, Michael McLean, James Lee Stanley and now solo.
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
February 14
Amy Ray
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 15
Windborne
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
February 16
Liz Longley
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Sherwood, Oregon

House Concerts

Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (Portland)
Bleu Dog Presents (Lake Oswego)
Cozine Creek House (and yard) Concerts (McMinnville)
Hayloft Concerts (Salem)
Tiny Deck House Concert (Portland)
Wee Ceili Room Trad House Concerts (Tualatin)

Listening Rooms

Artichoke Music (Portland)
McMenamin's Al's Den (Portland)
Polaris Hall (Portland)
U & I Cultural Event Center (Tigard)
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Hillsboro)

Folk Music Societies

Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Portland)
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Beaverton)
Willamette Heritage Center (Salem)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

West Hills Coffeehouse (Portland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Andante Vineyard (Dallas)
Chehalem Winery (Newberg)
J L Kiff Vineyard (McMinnville)
Lady Hill Winery (Saint Paul)
Pendarvis Farm (Happy Valley)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Tigard)
Emanar Cellars (Battle Ground)
https://www.divinedistillers.com/ (Independence)
Jo Bar & Rotisserie (Portland)
Mississippi Pizza (Portland)
Northwood Public House and Brewery (Battle Ground)
Spare Room (Portland)
Spinella's Restaurant (Gresham)
The Oregon Garden Resort (Silverton)
Tigardville Station (Tigard)

Small Theaters

Aladdin Theater (Portland)
Alberta Abbey (Portland)
Alberta Rose Theatre (Portland)
Crystal Ballroom (Portland)
Elsinore Theatre (Salem)
McMenamin's Edgefield (Troutdale)
McMenamin's Mission Theatre & Pub (Portland)
Old Liberty Theater (Ridgefield)
Portland Spirit (Portland)
Revolution Hall (Portland)
The Historic Grand Theater (Salem)
The Old Church (Portland)
Winona Grange (Tualatin)
Wonder Ballroom (Portland)

Outdoor Music Series

Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Portland)
Library Park (Woodburn)
Shaniko (Portland)
Englewood Park (Salem)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alberta Street Pub (Portland)
Billy Blues Bar and Grill (Vancouver)
Corkscrew Wine Bar (Portland)
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge (Lake Oswego)
Landmark Saloon (Portland)
Laurelthirst Public House (Portland)
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Portland)
Star Theater Portland (Portland)
The Blue Diamond (Portland)
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Portland)
The Six (Portland)