Live Acoustic Music Near Vancouver, Washington

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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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 Vancouver 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

November 21
The Old Church (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
November 22
Wonder Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
November 22
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
November 23
Emanar Cellars (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Battle Ground, WA
November 27
John Bunzow’s mix of eclectic musical influences – melding blues, country, rock and even jazz – have helped establish him as an original artist of heartfelt depth, substance and style.
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
November 29
Artichoke Music (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
November 30
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
December 1
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
December 5
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
December 6
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
December 7
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
December 7
Pacific NW songwriting partners Brightwell & Moran perform "eclectic acoustic folk-rock" music. "Really good songs, great harmonies... you got pocket!" David Wilcox.
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
December 9
Wonder Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
December 10
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
December 12
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
December 13
John Bunzow’s mix of eclectic musical influences – melding blues, country, rock and even jazz – have helped establish him as an original artist of heartfelt depth, substance and style.
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Concert Hall)
Forest Grove, OR
December 14
For tickets and information check out: https://thegrotto.org/christmas-festival-of-lights/
The Grotto Portland (Concert Hall)
Portland, OR
December 14
Jessica Lea Mayfield is an American singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music
Polaris Hall (Listening Room)
Portland, OR
December 14
“One of the best players on acoustic [guitar] embracing a range of blues styles and then some.” – Vintage Guitar Magazine
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
December 28
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.
Laurelthirst Public House (Neighborhood Bar)
Portland, OR
January 3
McMenamin's Grand Lodge (Concert Hall)
Forest Grove, OR
January 10
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music.
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Listening Room)
Hillsboro, OR
January 11
Winona Grange (Small Theater)
Tualatin, OR
January 11
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
January 15
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 17
Crystal Ballroom (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 17
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 18
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.
Emanar Cellars (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Battle Ground, WA
January 18
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
January 23
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 24
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music.
Walters Cultural Arts Center (Listening Room)
Hillsboro, OR
January 25
No Depression magazine writes, “The joy in records like this is finding a true grass roots voice, something Silver Lake 66 has in spades . . . This is music for cold nights and warm whiskey.”
Strum Guitars (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Portland, OR
January 25
Aladdin Theater (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 25
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 29
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
January 30
McMenamin's Mission Theatre & Pub (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
January 30
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
February 1
Alberta Rose Theatre (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 8
When you hear John sing his songs, you'll know why his music and voice have touched so many for over 49 years starting with Batdorf and Rodney, Silver, Michael McLean, James Lee Stanley and now solo.
Portland FolkMusic Society at Southminster (Folk Music Society)
Beaverton, OR
February 14
Revolution Hall (Small Theater)
Portland, OR
February 15
Portland FolkMusic Society at Reedwood (Folk Music Society)
Portland, OR
February 16
Mississippi Studios (Nightclub)
Portland, OR
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Vancouver, Washington

House Concerts

Abbie Weisenbloom Presents (Portland)
Bleu Dog Presents (Lake Oswego)
Cozine Creek House (and yard) Concerts (McMinnville)
Tiny Deck House Concert (Portland)
Wee Ceili Room Trad House Concerts (Tualatin)

Listening Rooms

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

Chehalem Winery (Newberg)
J L Kiff Vineyard (McMinnville)
Lady Hill Winery (Saint Paul)
Moulton Falls Winery (Yacolt)
Pendarvis Farm (Happy Valley)
Roland Wines (Longview)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Cooper Mountain Ale Works (Tigard)
Emanar Cellars (Battle Ground)
Jo Bar & Rotisserie (Portland)
McMenamin's Kalama Harbor Lodge (Kalama)
Mississippi Pizza (Portland)
Northwood Public House and Brewery (Battle Ground)
Spare Room (Portland)
Spinella's Restaurant (Gresham)
Tigardville Station (Tigard)

Small Theaters

Aladdin Theater (Portland)
Alberta Abbey (Portland)
Alberta Rose Theatre (Portland)
Crystal Ballroom (Portland)
McMenamin's Edgefield (Troutdale)
McMenamin's Mission Theatre & Pub (Portland)
Old Liberty Theater (Ridgefield)
Portland Spirit (Portland)
Revolution Hall (Portland)
The Old Church (Portland)
Winona Grange (Tualatin)
Wonder Ballroom (Portland)

Outdoor Music Series

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

Bars & Nightclubs

Alberta Street Pub (Portland)
Billy Blues Bar and Grill (Vancouver)
Corkscrew Wine Bar (Portland)
Domaine Serene Wine Lounge (Lake Oswego)
Landmark Saloon (Portland)
Laurelthirst Public House (Portland)
McMenamin's White Eagle Saloon (Portland)
Star Theater Portland (Portland)
The Blue Diamond (Portland)
The Muddy Rudder Public House (Portland)
The Six (Portland)