Live Acoustic Music Near SW Portland, 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 SW Portland 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 SW Portland 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 SW Portland 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

March 29
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
March 29
Doug Fir Lounge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Portland, OR
March 29
Mississippi Studios (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
March 29
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Listening Room)
Hillsboro, OR
April 3
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
April 5
Wonder Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
April 5
Fronted by singer-songwriter Kristen Grainger, the folk-bluegrass powerhouse includes Dan Wetzel, guitar, vocals; Martin Stevens, mandolin, fiddle, vocals; and Josh Adkins, bass, vocals. Amazing harmonies, songwriting, and instrumentaion.
McMenamin's Al's Den (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
April 6
Kate Power and Steve Einhorn are lifelong musicians, songwriters, teachers, and were the owners of the world renowned performance venue, music school, and instrument shop, Artichoke Music in Portland, Oregon (1981-2006).
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
April 6
Wonder Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
April 6
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
April 9
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
April 9
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
April 10
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
April 12
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
April 12
Doug Fir Lounge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Portland, OR
April 13
Northwood Public House and Brewery (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Battle Ground, WA
April 13
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
April 16
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
April 17
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
April 17
Barrie Dempsey is an award winning musician whose genre wears many different hats. He is a songwriter who spins stories about morality and love, yet can carry a Folk Americana/Roots feel, akin to writ
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
April 18
Jenner is a storyteller. His music is full of love, compassion and curiosity. The characters are relatable because they’re real folks
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
April 18
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
April 19
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Listening Room)
Hillsboro, OR
April 19
Mississippi Studios (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
April 20
A Crow tribal member, Cary received the 2018 Independent Music Awards for Best Blues CD and the 2017 Indigenous Music Awards for Best Blues CD.
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
April 20
We'll be dragging The Rough & Tumble to one of our favorite venues, The Old Liberty Theater in Ridgefield, Washington on Saturday, April 20, 2024. Two duo's - double the fun!
Old Liberty Theater (Small Theater)
Ridgefield, WA
April 20
The Rough & Tumble is a folk/Americana duo from New Hampshire. They aren’t afraid to take an audience from the lighthearted to the gut wrenching, and they do it seamlessly.
Old Liberty Theater (Small Theater)
Ridgefield, WA
April 21
With their comedic brotherly banter, impeccable harmonic expression, and widely varying influences, a Brothers Reed performance will have you reflecting on lost lives and lovers, laughing hysterically and leaving completely entertained.
Bleu Dog Presents (House Concert)
Lake Oswego, OR
April 26
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
April 27
Doug Fir Lounge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Portland, OR
April 28
Born in a New England country town and into a musical family, Grammy-nominated artist Reed Foehl crafts stories with a lyric and voice which push boundaries, while also paying homage to tradition. Dusty and patient, his music is genuine.
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
April 28
Award winning acoustic folk pop music that's entertainingly good fun is what you get when you bring Tim and Kathy Crosby to your home or venue. Let us entertain you! https://www.phoenixduo.org
The Oregon Garden Resort (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Silverton, OR
May 2
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
May 3
Mississippi Studios (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
May 4
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.
Butteville General Store (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Aurora, OR
May 6
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
May 6
Brothers Cascadia Brewing (Vineyard)
Vancouver, WA
May 11
Avery Hill is a performing artist, songwriter, storyteller, and music teacher. Her singular style of songwriting integrates intricate melodies with insightful, storytelling lyrics. Avery’s voice is direct and searching, telling and investigating.
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
May 15
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.
McMenamin's Kalama Harbor Lodge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Kalama, WA
May 15
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
May 16
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
May 16
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
May 16
Doug Fir Lounge (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Portland, OR
May 17
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
May 18
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
May 18
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
May 18
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Bar/Nightclub)
Portland, OR
May 18
Northwood Public House and Brewery (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Battle Ground, WA
May 18
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
May 19
Venezuelan-Appalachian fusion by Llanera master and asylum-seeking migrant Larry Bellorín & GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass superstar Joe Troop (Che Apalache). Latingrass: Banjo, cuatro, fiddle, guitar, maracas, upright bass, vocals.
Alberta Abbey (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around SW Portland, Oregon

House Concerts

Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (Portland)
Bleu Dog Presents (Lake Oswego)
Cozine Creek House (and yard) Concerts (McMinnville)
Hart House Concerts (Beaverton)
Hill Country West House Concerts (Tigard)
MarxHouse Concerts (Portland)
Wee Ceili Room Trad House Concerts (Tualatin)

Listening Rooms

Artichoke Music (Portland)
McMenamin's Al's Den (Portland)
Polaris Hall (Portland)
Strum Guitars (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)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

West Hills Coffeehouse (Portland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Brothers Cascadia Brewing (Vancouver)
Celestial Hill Vineyard (McMinnville)
Chehalem Winery (Newberg)
J L Kiff Vineyard (McMinnville)
Lange Estate Winery (Dundee)
Moulton Falls Winery (Yacolt)
Pendarvis Farm (Happy Valley)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Butteville General Store (Aurora)
Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Tigard)
Doug Fir Lounge (Portland)
Emanar Cellars (Battle Ground)
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Forest Grove)
McMenamin's Kalama Harbor Lodge (Kalama)
Mississippi Pizza (Portland)
Northwood Public House and Brewery (Battle Ground)
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)
McMenamin's Edgefield (Troutdale)
McMenamin's Kennedy School (Portland)
McMenamin's Mission Theatre & Pub (Portland)
Old Liberty Theater (Ridgefield)
Portland Spirit (Portland)
Revolution Hall (Portland)
Roseland Theater (Portland)
The Old Church (Portland)
Winona Grange (Tualatin)
Wonder Ballroom (Portland)

Outdoor Music Series

Tom McCall Waterfront Park (Portland)
Library Park (Woodburn)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alberta Street Pub (Portland)
Billy Blues Bar and Grill (Vancouver)
Corkscrew Wine Bar (Portland)
Hawthorne Theatre (Portland)
Jo Bar & Rotisserie (Portland)
Landmark Saloon (Portland)
Laurelthirst Public House (Portland)
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Portland)
Mississippi Studios (Portland)
Star Theater Portland (Portland)
The Blue Diamond (Portland)
The Six (Portland)