Venues That Host Acoustic Music
There are thousands of smaller, intimate music venues out there that host touring acoustic musicians. Most don't advertise heavily so you probably are not aware most of them exist - one could be right around the corner from you!
In case you are unfamiliar with this growing acoustic music scene, click on one of the links below to learn more and find venues near you.
House concerts are exactly that - a concert in someone's home. Mosts only host a few shows per yer (3-6), and combine a pot-luck dinner party with live music.
Similar to house concerts, these are intimate shows for anywhere from 50-100 people but are "for profit".
Many local community organizations, especially Unitarian Universalist Churches, host acoustic "coffeehouse" concerts as a way to bring the community together.
Non profit organizations around the country that are dedicated to preserving folk and traditional acoustic music.
Fairly self explanitory - places with the main purpose is food but that also host live music.
Local bars with limited seating for small crowds of listeners.
Where everyone knows your name.
Most wineries/vineyards and breweries ocassionally host live concerts at their locations.
Music instrument sellers, bookstores and record shops sometime host concerts in their stores.
Many local libraries ocassionally host free concerts for the community.
Many senior centers and elder care facilities host concerts for their residents.
Many smaller community theaters host concerts by acoustic musicians.
Large bars or clubs typically with packed crowds standing to hear the concert.
Summer concerts held outdoors in many parks and communities around the country.
When physical venues closed because of Covid, concert series sprang up online that stream concerts on a regular basis.
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