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
several
house concerts being held in and around the Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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.
The November edition of EG Phillips Residency at Bazaar Cafe will feature Brendan Getzell and Melinda Kausek for an evening of original tunes with an Americana Gothic flavor.
Bazaar Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Francisco, CA
Patterson Hood is a musician and songwriter living in Portland, OR. He's originally from Muscle Shoals, AL and plays with a band called Drive-By Truckers as well as being a solo artist.
Jenerator's unique sound is a delightful mix of Americana, blues, and jam-rock, with plenty of room for the rich combination of stellar instrumentalists to shine alongside bandleader Jen Rund's compelling, smoky vocals and deep bass grooves.
Dayan Kai is a true force of musical nature. An artist whose musical abilities and style know few bounds, Dayan is known for his soulful voice, powerful songwriting, and multi-instrumental prowess.
S.R. cut his teeth as a songwriter in Austin, Texas. The “live music capitol of the world”. You can find him performing all over California solo and with his band The Heartsleeves. His new release “A.M. Sessions” is available at his live shows
Cafe Frida (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Santa Rosa, CA
Jenerator's unique sound is a delightful mix of Americana, blues, and jam-rock, with plenty of room for the rich combination of stellar instrumentalists to shine alongside bandleader Jen Rund's compelling, smoky vocals and deep bass grooves.
Amy’s songs are timeless. With lyrics about the experience of being human, her music has a way of connecting on a deeply personal level. Her sometimes soulful, sometimes pure and haunting voice is often compared to Joni Mitchell or Carole King.
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Sonoma, California