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
house concerts being held in and around the Venice 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 Venice 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
in and around the Venice area.
Local 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.
Troll Music proudly presents two great songwriter/ performers, Dean Johanesen and Luke Andrews. Join these two artists for a wonderful evening of songs and stories.
John Salaway is currently nominated for Nashville musician of the year for the Josie Awards! Salaway has shared the stage with countless legends and is currently in consideration for a Grammy award for "Best American Roots song."
Virginia based Eddie Estes is a champion finger style guitarist specializing in the music of Chet Atkins and more! Eddie has shared the stage with many greats of the guitar such as Richard Smith, Gareth Pearson, and Tommy Emmanuel.
George and the boys will dazzle you with great renditions of classic tunes from Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed and many more! Get ready for a toe tappin', knee slappin', good ol' American music experience with this original trio.
Julie Black and guitarist Dave Eichenberger will take you on a journey that threads between jazz and blues. Julie always puts on a captivating performance with her powerful voice back by Dave's incredible guitar virtuosity.
Bryce Mullins is a fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter from Batesville, Indiana. He writes his own instrumental songs for solo guitar in the style of Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Merle Travis.
Heather Pierson is a New Hampshire based singer/songwriter, pianist, song leader, and performer with a passion for cultivating joy, both onstage and off.
Matthew is a singer-songwriter writing songs that draw from personal inspirations, incorporating elements of blues, rock, southern rock, and old school country in to his repertoire.
ABBA Nova tribute band delivers an electrifying live performance of the music of ABBA. Featuring a live band, powerful vocals, and authentic costumes, this tribute offers an unparalleled experience.
Muriel Anderson is a guitarist, harp-guitarist and composer who embraces music from all over the world with grace, joy and gentle humor. Muriel is the first woman to have won the National Fingerstyle Guitar Championship.
Grammy considered Nashville recording artist and SW Florida native, John Salaway. John has shared the stage with countless legends and is currently in consideration for a Grammy award for "Best American Roots song."
It?s pre war blues, old school country, southern gospel and the history behind the music. John Ford assimilates the blues of the 1920?s and 30?s, the blues of Robert Johnson and Son House, a bit of 1940's country and a pinch of gospel rhythm..
The Garbage-Men, are from Sarasota FL who since 2010 have been sharing sustainability and creativity with our community playing music on DIY recycled instruments.
The Black Snake Bayou Band is a hearty group of seasoned musicians. Their original songs are a musical gumbo of rock, blues, alternative country, and so much more. Slightly dangerous, all original.
Cliff Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is a founding member of the Fast Folk Music Cooperative in New York City. Louise Mosrie may well be the brightest young folk-oriented artist to emerge from Nashville in many a year.
Cliff Eberhardt is an American folk singer-songwriter. He is a founding member of the Fast Folk Music Cooperative in New York City. Louise Mosrie may well be the brightest young folk-oriented artist to emerge from Nashville in many a year.
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Venice, Florida
