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 Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook 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 Stony Brook 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.
LINDA SUSSMAN is an award-winning artist whose original alt-folk & blues delivers songs about heartache, triumphs and social justice. Her albums have hit #1 on the RMR's Alt-Folk Album Chart; her music is played on radio shows internationally.
The North County Band is a Country/Americana act based out of Redding, CT. They are a touring act which plays covers and originals focused on rich storytelling and strong instrumental solos. They are available as a 3, 4, 5 or 6 piece act.
Jackson Pines are known for playing traditional folk music along with their fingerpicking guitar and stand-up bass rhythms. They weave their songs with threads of stories from people and places they’ve been, and pains and joys they’ve experienced.
Brian is a classic hard-working, touring troubadour, with a rich, clear voice and an engaging stage presence. With just guitar, voice, and a harmonica, Brian offers audiences inspired songs.
Cowboy Junkies are a Canadian alternative country/blues/folk rock band. The band was nominated for Group of the Year at the Juno Awards in 1990 and 1991.
Known for fearless, truth-telling lyrics & melodies you can’t resist singing, Pat Humphries & Sandy O is the award-winning activist duo whose songs have been praised by Pete Seeger, covered by Holly Near and featured on NPR.
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.
Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are an Americana, folk-rock duo whose blend of voices, virtuoso violin, guitar, and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to Mountain Stage to the White House.
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
LINDA SUSSMAN is an award-winning artist whose original alt-folk & blues delivers songs about heartache, triumphs and social justice. Her albums have hit #1 on the RMR's Alt-Folk Album Chart; her music is played on radio shows internationally.
For thirty years Seamus Kennedy has taken his music from Alaska to Florida, Maryland to California and a host of stops in between. As a result, he is a master showman of exceptional musical skills and unmatched repartee.
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Stony Brook, New York
