Live Acoustic Music Near Westminster, 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 many house concerts being held in and around the Westminster 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 Westminster 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 Westminster 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

February 5
Local Cream is a popular songwriter showcase featuring the best DC area and touring songwriters hosted and curated by award-winning singer/songwriter, Annette Wasilik and sponsored by Focus Music. $10-$20 suggested donation. Come early for a seat.
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
February 5
Creative Alliance at The Patterson (Listening Room)
Baltimore, MD
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 6
Celtic and Castilian Folk Duo
Four Hour Day Lutherie (Listening Room)
Baltimore, 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
The Morel Trio is a collaborative original project drawing influences from Jazz, Americana as well as Rhythm & Blues. The trio features Grant Fisher on guitar, Mike Gambone on drums and Ian Trusheim on bass.
J and J House Concerts Bel Air, MD (House Concert)
Bel Air, MD
February 14
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
February 14
Juliet Lloyd is an acclaimed singer/songwriter based in the DC region who has garnered comparisons to Patty Griffin, Grace Potter, Carole King, and Chris Stapleton for her signature blend of soulful, roots-infused folk/pop.
Windridge Vineyards (Vineyard)
Darnestown, MD
February 15
Edith May’s Paradise (House Concert)
Jessup, MD
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 15
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
February 16
True North Project at UUFHC (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Churchville, MD
February 20
The Cellar Stage at Temple Isaiah (Listening Room)
Fulton, MD
February 21
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Hagerstown, MD
February 22
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Vineyard)
Frederick, MD
February 22
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
February 22
"Berardo takes you to a place within yourself to make changes you want to see in the world." Mary Sue Twohy, The Village, Sirius/XM Radio
Bonnie Branch House Concerts (House Concert)
Ellicott City, MD
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
February 28
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
March 1
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Listening Room)
Gaithersburg, MD
March 2
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
March 3
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.
Creative Alliance at The Patterson (Listening Room)
Baltimore, MD
March 5
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Hagerstown, MD
March 5
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
March 5
On Love & Fire Debuted #1 and #6 on NACC and Folk DJ charts "A dead solid perfect singer/songwriter...the words, music and voice come together so perfectly...Killer stuff." - Midwest Record
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
March 6
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
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
March 8
Blackrock Center for the Arts (Small Theater)
Germantown, MD
March 9
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
March 17
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
March 20
McDonnell sings with her whole being, and her upside-down-and-backward-guitar playing is "polished, solid, fleet, energetic, and fresh"--Acoustic Guitar Magazine. She has a long history as a performer and award-winning songwriter.
The Cellar Stage at Temple Isaiah (Listening Room)
Fulton, MD
March 20
McDonnell sings with her whole being, and her upside-down-and-backward-guitar playing is "polished, solid, fleet, energetic, and fresh"--Acoustic Guitar Magazine. She has a long history as a performer and award-winning songwriter.
The Cellar Stage at Temple Isaiah (Listening Room)
Fulton, MD
March 22
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Perry Hall Folk Music Night (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Nottingham, MD
March 22
Garys House Concert Series (House Concert)
Woodbine, MD
March 23
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
March 23
Four Hour Day Lutherie (Listening Room)
Baltimore, MD
March 28
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Hagerstown, MD
March 29
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Listening Room)
Gaithersburg, MD
March 29
Steven Gellman is a quintessential folk singer-songwriter with insightful original songs and homespun stories that provide a soul-warming folk rock respite in a busy, chilly world.
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Listening Room)
Gaithersburg, MD
March 30
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Vineyard)
Frederick, MD
April 3
The Cellar Stage at Temple Isaiah (Listening Room)
Fulton, MD
April 5
“... vocals shine with the energy befitting a Broadway musical - the acoustic compositions are enchanting and the lyrical tales make the best of the human experience.” - Americana Highways
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
April 11
Half of Baltimore’s ilyAIMY. Her lush voice and storytelling have earnedTelluride Troubadour Top 4, Falcon Ridge Most Wanted, No Depression Award Finalist and Grand Prize Bernard Ebb Award.
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Vineyard)
Dickerson, MD
April 11
Weinberg Center for the Arts (Concert Hall)
Frederick, MD
April 12
Steven Gellman is a quintessential folk singer-songwriter with insightful original songs and homespun stories that provide a soul-warming folk rock respite in a busy, chilly world.
The Common Market, Rt. 85 (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Frederick, MD
April 12
Lucketts Bluegrass (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Leesburg, VA
April 12
Nashville Singer-Songwriter Josh Gray is a storyteller at heart, his thoughtful and often poetic lyrics stick with you long after the songs end. His sound is a mixture of the folk, blues, country, and rock that first inspired him to pick up a guitar.
Garys House Concert Series (House Concert)
Woodbine, MD
April 16
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Hagerstown, MD
April 19
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Westminster, Maryland

House Concerts

1st Avenue Concerts (York)
Bonnie Branch House Concerts (Ellicott City)
Club 603 (Baltimore)
CommuniTea House Concert (Glen Burnie)
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (Columbia)
Edith May’s Paradise (Jessup)
Garys House Concert Series (Woodbine)
J and J House Concerts Bel Air, MD (Bel Air)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Zoey's World House Concerts (Ellicott City)

Listening Rooms

An Die Musik (Baltimore)
Baltimore County Artists Guild (Catonsville)
Creative Alliance at The Patterson (Baltimore)
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Gaithersburg)
Four Hour Day Lutherie (Baltimore)
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Kable House Presents (York)
King George Speakeasy (York)
Le Mondo (Baltimore)
Manor Mill (Monkton)
New Spire Arts (Frederick)
SHC Music Tribe Concerts (Gambrills)
The Cellar Stage at Temple Isaiah (Fulton)
The Cellar Stage at The Timonium United Methodist Church (Lutherville-Timonium)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Living Arts Concert Series (Burtonsville)
Lucketts Bluegrass (Leesburg)
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Woodbine)
Perry Hall Folk Music Night (Nottingham)
True North Project at UUFHC (Churchville)

Vineyards & Breweries

61 Vineyard (Damascus)
Adams County Winery (Orrtanna)
Battlefield Brew Works (Gettysburg)
Big Cork Vineyards (Rohrersville)
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters (Funkstown)
Creek's Edge Winery (Lovettsville)
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery (Mount Airy)
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Frederick)
Hybridoma Organic Fruit Farm (Baldwin)
Linganore Winecellars (Mount Airy)
Loew Vineyards (Mount Airy)
Red Heifer Winery (Smithsburg)
Reid's Winery and Cider House (Gettysburg)
Rocklands Farm (Poolesville)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Dickerson)
Windridge Vineyards (Darnestown)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Brew House Coffee (Gaithersburg)
Burning Bridge Tavern (Wrightsville)
District Provision and Supply Company (Hagerstown)
Empress Coffee and Cocktails (Gaithersburg)
Filling Station (Sparks)
Little Market Cafe (Ellicott City)
The Common Market, Rt. 85 (Frederick)
The Derby Restaurant and Bar (New Market)
The White Oak Tavern (Ellicott City)

Small Theaters

Black Cherry Puppet Theater (Baltimore)
Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)

Outdoor Music Series

Sky Stage (Frederick)
Frederick City Market (Frederick)
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Frederick)
Shab Row Stage (Frederick)
Federal Hill Main Street Series (Baltimore)
Worman’s Mill (Frederick)
Waynesboro Farmers Markey (Waynesboro)

Bars & Nightclubs

Garryowen Irish Pub (Gettysburg)
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Rockville)
Maggie's Restaurant (Westminster)
Morsbergers Tavern (Catonsville)
RaceHorse Tavern (Thomasville)
Yellow Barn Tavern (Freeland)