Live Acoustic Music Near Stanhope, New Jersey

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 Stanhope 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 Stanhope 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 Stanhope 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

December 5
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 Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
December 6
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Woodbridge Township, NJ
December 6
The Triad Theater NYC (Small Theater)
New York, NY
December 7
Sherman Theater (Concert Hall)
Stroudsburg, PA
December 7
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
December 8
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
December 8
Hopewell Valley Vineyards (Vineyard)
Pennington, NJ
December 8
Union County Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Rahway, NJ
December 9
Tealeaf Collective presents a night of songwriters at Arlene's Grocery. doors @ 6:30 pm, Elbi Lewes @ 7 pm, Madi Task @ 8 pm, Jess Yaffa @ 9 pm, The Starlight Darlins @ 10 pm
Arlene's Grocery (Neighborhood Bar)
New York, NY
December 10
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
December 10
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.
The Bitter End (Small Theater)
New York, NY
December 11
Colombian-American Singer-Songwriter & Actor.
Art House - Unplugged Jersey City (Small Theater)
Jersey City, NJ
December 12
The Bowery Ballroom (Nightclub)
New York, NY
December 13
A folky concert for people who like to feel things, featuring two separate artists. admission is free (tip jar), and music starts at 6 pm
Freddy's Bar (Neighborhood Bar)
New York, NY
December 13
Sherman Theater (Concert Hall)
Stroudsburg, PA
December 13
The Princeton Folk Music Society welcomes back singer-songwriter David Roth.
Princeton Folk Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Princeton, NJ
December 14
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
December 14
Crossroads (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Garwood, NJ
December 14
The Stanhope House (Nightclub)
Stanhope, NJ
December 15
White Eagle Hall (Small Theater)
Jersey City, NJ
December 15
Somewhere in between James Taylor and John Mayer. Characterized by poignant, thoughtful lyrics and soothing yet dynamic vocals.
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery (Vineyard)
Saylorsburg, PA
December 15
Celtic/ Folk/ World/ Rock/ Americana.
Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
December 18
With a sound that was born in Arizona & raised in Kentucky, A Former Friend uses the grand tradition of American songwriting to speak truth to power. AFF's music is available for streaming on all platforms & available for purchase on his website.
Silvana (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
December 19
The Bowery Ballroom (Nightclub)
New York, NY
December 20
Colombian-American Singer-Songwriter & Actor.
Fox & Crow (Listening Room)
Jersey City, NJ
December 21
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
December 21
Austin-born, NYC-based singer, guitarist, and writer of songs such as "I'm a Stone," "Night Shines On," and "American Dreaming."
Rockwood Music Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
December 21
Kyle Hancharick captivates audiences with his soaring tenor voice and crisp acoustic guitar. His songwriting is sometimes personal, other times reflective of experiences he observes.
Torne Valley Vineyards (Vineyard)
Sloatsburg, NY
December 28
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
January 3
Free Show!
Rockwood Music Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
January 4
Singer/songwriter Chris Brown is also an artist/illustrator who can capture a subject's essence through caricature. He has shared the stage with Pete Seeger & Tom Chapin and has released 4 CDs that have received national airplay and reviews.
People's Voice Cafe (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
New York, NY
January 8
Ken Waldman combines original poetry, old-time fiddling, and smart storytelling for a performance uniquely his. 20 books, 12 CDs. House concerts, major festivals. Solo or band. “Like a Ken Burns movie . . . Always recommended.” --Austin Chronicle
Rockwood Music Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
January 9
Ken Waldman combines original poetry, old-time fiddling, and smart storytelling for a performance uniquely his. 20 books, 12 CDs. House concerts, major festivals. Solo or band. “Like a Ken Burns movie . . . Always recommended.” --Austin Chronicle
Don't Tell Mama NYC (Neighborhood Bar)
New York, NY
January 10
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
January 11
Cliff Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is a founding member of the Fast Folk Music Cooperative in New York City.
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
January 12
Cafe Wha? (Small Theater)
New York, NY
January 13
Colombian-American Singer-Songwriter & Actor.
The Bitter End (Small Theater)
New York, NY
January 17
Princeton Folk Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Princeton, NJ
January 24
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
January 25
The Mercury Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
New York, NY
January 25
Hill Country Barbecue (NY) (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
February 2
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
February 2
The Bowery Ballroom (Nightclub)
New York, NY
February 8
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
February 8
Austin-born, NYC-based singer, guitarist, and writer of songs such as "I'm a Stone," "Night Shines On," and "American Dreaming."
Fox & Crow (Listening Room)
Jersey City, NJ
February 8
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
February 12
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
February 15
People's Voice Cafe (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
New York, NY
February 15
The Bitter End (Small Theater)
New York, NY
February 19
The Mercury Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
New York, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Stanhope, New Jersey

House Concerts

Cozy Cabin Concerts (Green Brook Township)
Empty Nest Concerts (Maplewood)
Evergreen House Concerts (Plainfield)
Hamilton Park House Concerts (Staten Island)
Live @ Drew's (Ringwood)
Northern Light House Concerts (Washington)

Listening Rooms

City Vineyard (New York)
City Winery (New York)
Ethical Brew at The Ethical Culture Society (Teaneck)
Fox & Crow (Jersey City)
Jalopy Theater (Brooklyn)
Joe's Pub at the Public (New York)
More Barn Studios (Stockton)
Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest (Bethlehem)
Stangl Factory Stage (Flemington)
Tavern Concerts in Old Richmond Town (Staten Island)
The Birdhouse Center for the Arts (Lambertville)
The Cutting Room (New York)
The Iridium (New York)
Watchung Arts Center (Warren)

Folk Music Societies

Princeton Folk Music Society (Princeton)
Ramsaysburg Historic Homestead Concert Series (Knowlton Township)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Glen Ridge Train Station (Glen Ridge)
Outpost in the Burbs (Montclair)
People's Voice Cafe (New York)
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Morristown)

Vineyards & Breweries

Beneduce Vineyards (Pittstown)
Blue Ridge Estate Vineyard and Winery (Saylorsburg)
Hopewell Valley Vineyards (Pennington)
Old York Cellars (East Amwell Township)
Torne Valley Vineyards (Sloatsburg)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bowman's North (Riegelsville)
Carroll Place (New York)
Crossroads (Garwood)
Easton Public Market (Easton)
Hill Country Barbecue (NY) (New York)
Shanghai Jazz Restaurant and Bar (Readington Township)
Silvana (New York)
SURV (Easton)
The Fine Grind (Little Falls)
The Scratcher Sessions (New York)
Tipton's Tavern (Phillipsburg)
Widows Tavern (Easton)

Libraries

Cranford Public Library (Cranford)
Hillsdale Free Public Library (Hillsdale)

Small Theaters

Art House - Unplugged Jersey City (Jersey City)
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Woodbridge Township)
Cafe Wha? (New York)
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (New York)
Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
Le Poisson Rouge (New York)
Rockwood Music Hall (New York)
Roy's Hall (Blairstown)
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (South Orange)
Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center (Sugar Loaf)
The Bitter End (New York)
The Triad Theater NYC (New York)
White Eagle Hall (Jersey City)

Bars & Nightclubs

Arlene's Grocery (New York)
Don't Tell Mama NYC (New York)
Freddy's Bar (New York)
Parkside Lounge (New York)
Sunny's Bar (Brooklyn)
The Bowery Electric (New York)
The Mercury Lounge (New York)
The Parlor at Hailey’s and The Hangout at Hailey’s (Metuchen)