Live Acoustic Music Near Winston-Salem, North Carolina

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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem 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 30
Carolina Theatre (Small Theater)
Greensboro, NC
April 5
Reeves Theater (Small Theater)
Elkin, NC
April 6
The Ramkat (Small Theater)
Winston-Salem, NC
April 7
Jon has shared stages with Jackson Browne, John Hiatt, and Keb Mo. Winner of the 2019 Int'l Blues Challenge, Jon is a fine picker, and Americana songwriter. Often tours with FJ Ventre on upright bass.
Fiddle and Bow (Listening Room)
Winston-Salem, NC
April 14
Flat Iron (Bar/Nightclub)
Greensboro, NC
April 18
Reeves Theater (Small Theater)
Elkin, NC
April 18
Flat Iron (Bar/Nightclub)
Greensboro, NC
April 23
Running with Headphones House Concert (House Concert)
Mount Airy, NC
May 2
Jon has shared stages with Jackson Browne, John Hiatt, and Keb Mo. Winner of the 2019 Int'l Blues Challenge, Jon is a fine picker, and Americana songwriter. Often tours with FJ Ventre on upright bass.
Flat Iron (Bar/Nightclub)
Greensboro, NC
May 2
Reeves Theater (Small Theater)
Elkin, NC
May 4
This unique collaborative effort between two uniquely gifted musicians is bound to be a revelation to traditional music fans on several counts. Rob Ickes is a longtime, well-established instrumental giant, and Trey Hensley is newly arrived in Music City,
Reeves Theater (Small Theater)
Elkin, NC
May 10
Carolina Theatre (Small Theater)
Greensboro, NC
May 16
With Pat Byrne & Travis Williams Group
Reeves Theater (Small Theater)
Elkin, NC
May 19
This nomadic singer/songwriter's sound is a blend of grassroots storytelling entwined with the darker twists of a Southern Gothic palate. showcasing the versatility of Americana music. Don't hesitate to ask her the stories behind her lyrics.
Oden Brewing (Brewery)
Greensboro, NC
June 7
Admiral Radio is a folk/Americana outfit hailing from the heart of South Carolina. With tight-knit harmonies, endearing storytelling and authentic energy, this husband and wife duo hold a presence that is palpable and real, both on and off stage.
Muddy Creek Cafe and Music Hall (Listening Room)
Winston-Salem, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Winston-Salem, North Carolina

House Concerts

Backyard Stage (Greensboro)
Music at Big Purple (Greensboro)
Running with Headphones House Concert (Mount Airy)

Listening Rooms

Fiddle and Bow (Winston-Salem)
Muddy Creek Cafe and Music Hall (Winston-Salem)
Shugs at Brooklyn South Square (Salisbury)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Church of the Covenant (Greensboro)
Marguerite's Coffee House (Winston-Salem)

Vineyards & Breweries

Grove Winery (Gibsonville)
Stonefield Cellars Winery (Stokesdale)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Common Grounds Greensboro (Greensboro)
Roar (Winston-Salem)

Small Theaters

Carolina Theatre (Greensboro)
Reeves Theater (Elkin)
The Ramkat (Winston-Salem)
Willingham Theate (Yadkinville)

Bars & Nightclubs

Craft City Sip-In (Greensboro)
Flat Iron (Greensboro)
Folly's- Draft & Snack (Kernersville)