Live Acoustic Music Near Thurmont, Maryland

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 Thurmont 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 Thurmont 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 Thurmont 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 21
Andrew Grimm’s rich baritone voice and David Hadley’s atmospheric, elegiac pedal steel brings a time-honored aesthetic to their unique tales of fractious love, quixotic anxiety, and the promise of redemption.
Garryowen Irish Pub (Neighborhood Bar)
Gettysburg, PA
December 22
Ploughman Cider Taproom (Brewery)
Gettysburg, PA
December 27
Susanna Laird is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She writes soulful songs in the Americana roots style.
Maggie's Restaurant (Neighborhood Bar)
Westminster, MD
December 28
Rarely do you get in one musician the virtuosity of singer, instrumentalist and songwriter. Kevin brings all three with eloquent effortlessness. Kevin is a multi-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter
Ploughman Cider Taproom (Brewery)
Gettysburg, PA
December 28
Big Cork Vineyards (Vineyard)
Rohrersville, MD
December 30
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Hagerstown, MD
January 8
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
January 10
Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale are two scoops of modern folk with a generous sprinkling of pop-catchiness, topped off with the wit and flair that comes of their theater backgrounds.
Moore Music (In the House) (House Concert)
Rockville, MD
January 12
With a voice that?s confident though fragile, melodies that take surprising turns, and lyrics that are as smart as they are emotionally vulnerable, Brody?s songs will delight especially anyone who has grown from heartbreaking circumstances.
Blackrock Center for the Arts (Small Theater)
Germantown, MD
January 15
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
January 18
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Vineyard)
Frederick, MD
January 22
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
January 25
Wild-mind, bittersweet acoustic music meets creative musical storytelling and virtuosic cello work.
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Listening Room)
Gaithersburg, MD
January 29
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
February 1
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
February 1
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Listening Room)
Gaithersburg, MD
February 1
To listen to Brody Bond's songs is to fall into a bit of a trap. You hear something that at first feels comfortable and familiar. Then you realize something else is happening. You?re being offered new ways to perceive your experience in the world.
Zoey's World House Concerts (House Concert)
Ellicott City, MD
February 5
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
February 6
Award-winning folk/Americana outfit hailing from the heart of South Carolina. With tight-knit harmonies, endearing storytelling and authentic energy, this husband and wife duo holds a presence that is palpable and real, both on and off stage.
New Spire Arts (Listening Room)
Frederick, MD
February 7
Andrew Grimm’s rich baritone voice and David Hadley’s atmospheric, elegiac pedal steel brings a time-honored aesthetic to their unique tales of fractious love, quixotic anxiety, and the promise of redemption.
Ploughman Cider Taproom (Brewery)
Gettysburg, PA
February 8
Breaux Vineyards (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
February 12
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
February 15
3-time IBMA Male Vocalist of the Year Danny Paisley leads the Southern Grass, a bluegrass band rooted in tradition. The band has received over 20 Bluegrass Music Award Nominations and won the 2009 IBMA Song of the Year.
Lucketts Bluegrass (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Leesburg, VA
February 15
Celtic/ Folk/ World/ Rock/ Americana.
Weinberg Center for the Arts (Concert Hall)
Frederick, MD
February 16
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Vineyard)
Leesburg, VA
February 19
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
February 22
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Vineyard)
Frederick, MD
February 26
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
February 27
Kathleen Alice "Kathy" Mattea is an American country music and bluegrass performer who often brings folk, Celtic, and traditional country sounds to her music.
Weinberg Center for the Arts (Concert Hall)
Frederick, MD
March 1
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Listening Room)
Gaithersburg, MD
March 5
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Hagerstown, MD
March 5
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
March 7
Founder of the Irish-American powerhouse band Solas, is now touring as a solo performer, bringing along friends and musical guests.
Weinberg Center for the Arts (Concert Hall)
Frederick, MD
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Thurmont, Maryland

House Concerts

Garys House Concert Series (Woodbine)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Zoey's World House Concerts (Ellicott City)

Listening Rooms

FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Gaithersburg)
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
New Spire Arts (Frederick)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Lucketts Bluegrass (Leesburg)
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Woodbine)

Vineyards & Breweries

61 Vineyard (Damascus)
868 Estate Vineyards (Purcellville)
Adams County Winery (Orrtanna)
Antietam Creek Vineyards (Sharpsburg)
Battlefield Brew Works (Gettysburg)
Big Cork Vineyards (Rohrersville)
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Leesburg)
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters (Funkstown)
Bozzo Family Vineyards (Purcellville)
Breaux Vineyards (Purcellville)
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Leesburg)
Creek's Edge Winery (Lovettsville)
Doukenie Winery (Purcellville)
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery (Mount Airy)
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Frederick)
Linganore Winecellars (Mount Airy)
Loew Vineyards (Mount Airy)
Notaviva Vineyards (Purcellville)
Red Heifer Winery (Smithsburg)
Reid's Winery and Cider House (Gettysburg)
Rocklands Farm (Poolesville)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Dickerson)
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
Windridge Vineyards (Darnestown)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

B Street 104 (Greencastle)
Brew House Coffee (Gaithersburg)
District Provision and Supply Company (Hagerstown)
Empress Coffee and Cocktails (Gaithersburg)
The Common Market, Rt. 85 (Frederick)
The Derby Restaurant and Bar (New Market)
The Lost Fox (Ashburn)
The White Oak Tavern (Ellicott City)

Small Theaters

Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Franklin Park Arts Center (Purcellville)
Tally Ho Theater (Leesburg)

Outdoor Music Series

Sky Stage (Frederick)
Charles Town Farmers Market (Charles Town)
Frederick City Market (Frederick)
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Frederick)
Shab Row Stage (Frederick)
Worman’s Mill (Frederick)
Waynesboro Farmers Markey (Waynesboro)

Bars & Nightclubs

Garryowen Irish Pub (Gettysburg)
Maggie's Restaurant (Westminster)
RaceHorse Tavern (Thomasville)
Yellow Barn Tavern (Freeland)