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.
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.
Singer-songwriter Dan Strauss has been performing for over twenty years with his trademark melodic storytelling and intimate vocals. Someone once said Dan's music felt like Jeff Tweedy being in the Beatles. That sums it up pretty good.
Silvana (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
Folk-pop artist Halley Neal is a Nashville based singer and songwriter. Inspired by music from the 1970's, Halley released her debut record in June 2021.
Woodstock-tinged psychedelia, Americana, folk-rock.
Voted "Best Band" by Upstate NY’s Chronogram Magazine for their rootsy, rockin’ psychedelia, the Slambovians' deep connection with audiences and exciting live shows are legendary
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.
Multi-instrumentalist Jenna Nicholls is giving vintage genres a new spin with her own lush nostalgic style and melodic sensibility. Jenna has toured with Ingrid Michaelson, shared the stage with Oscar Winner Glen Hansard, Amanda Palmer and Lucius.
Dustin Lowman writes antisensical songs: lyric-driven tunes which illuminate and deconstruct the nonsense of living. He is a self-taught singer and guitarist whose style is reminiscent of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Aimee Man, and Adrienne Lenker,
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
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Stanhope, New Jersey
