Live Acoustic Music Near Fairfax, California

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 Fairfax area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Fairfax 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

April 19
Starling Bar (Bar/Nightclub)
Sonoma, CA
April 19
Hopmonk Tavern Sebastopol (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Sebastopol, CA
April 20
Sebastiani Theatre (Small Theater)
Sonoma, CA
April 20
Sound Union (Listening Room)
Redwood City, CA
April 20
The Young Fables are an emerging country/americana duo comprised of three-time American Idol vet Laurel Wright and guitarist Wesley Lunsford and is best known for their appearance on USA's showcase television series Real Country
Empress Theatre (Small Theater)
Vallejo, CA
April 20
Cafe Du Nord (Bar/Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
April 21
Winters Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Pacifica, CA
April 21
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
April 24
The Bistro (Bar/Nightclub)
Hayward, CA
April 24
Winters Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Pacifica, CA
April 25
Green Music Center (Concert Hall)
Rohnert Park, CA
April 27
The Bistro (Bar/Nightclub)
Hayward, CA
April 27
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QuaranPalooza (Online Concert Stream)
Hayward, CA
April 28
Winters Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Pacifica, CA
April 29
Simple Pleasures Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Francisco, CA
April 30
An affable country rocker exploring his roots as a rancher and rodeo rider while striving to adapt this traditional identity to the challenging modern world
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
May 2
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 3
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 3
Multi-award winning singer/songwriter Rocky Michaels will perform a mix of popular cover songs along with some originals. Come on by and say hi!
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danville, CA
May 4
Jaeger & Reid are Judi Jaeger and Bob Reid, a singer-songwriter duo with beautiful harmony and folk roots. Original songs and a contemporary interpretation of some cherished songs written by others.
Hopmonk Tavern Novato (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Novato, CA
May 4
Hopmonk Tavern Novato (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Novato, CA
May 4
Russell and Kaplan span a wide Americana landscape of Folk, Blues, Country, Swing and Bluegrass, driven by Claudia’s expressive voice and distinctive songwriting style, with spot-on accompaniment by Kaplan on mandolin and electric guitar.
Rose Avenue Acoustic Delights (House Concert)
Oakland, CA
May 5
Our duet - the Hoboes - is part of our Mary-Lou band. We play since 2001 A very special blend of American folk, blues and country oldies, as well as French songs by our own.
Poplar Playhouse (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
May 5
Lost Church Santa Rosa (Bar/Nightclub)
Santa Rosa, CA
May 8
Blue Note Napa (Listening Room)
Napa, CA
May 8
Hopmonk Tavern Novato (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Novato, CA
May 9
Hopmonk Tavern Sebastopol (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Sebastopol, CA
May 9
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
May 9
From China to Iceland, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and rock.
Sound Union (Listening Room)
Redwood City, CA
May 14
Club Fox (Listening Room)
Redwood City, CA
May 15
McNear's Mystic Theatre (Small Theater)
Petaluma, CA
May 17
Winner of seven International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year awards, Missy Raines has proven herself without doubt as an iconic bluegrass instrumentalist.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 18
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
May 19
S.R. cut his teeth as a songwriter in Austin, Texas. The “live music capitol of the world”. You can find him performing all over California solo and with his band The Heartsleeves. His new release “A.M. Sessions” is available at his live shows
Lost Church Santa Rosa (Bar/Nightclub)
Santa Rosa, CA
May 22
With palpable chemistry and warmth, Chatham Rabbits -- Sarah Osborne McCombie (vocals, banjo) and Austin McCombie (vocals, guitar, fiddle) -- fill each space they enter with brightness and sincerity. They are the stuff duo dreams are made of.
Sweetwater Music Hall (Listening Room)
Mill Valley, CA
May 23
Venezuelan-Appalachian fusion by Llanera master and asylum-seeking migrant Larry Bellorín & GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass superstar Joe Troop (Che Apalache). Latingrass: Banjo, cuatro, fiddle, guitar, maracas, upright bass, vocals.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 24
Kathy Kallick’s exceptional career includes winning a Grammy and two IBMA Awards, receiving a Lifetime Membership from the California Bluegrass Association, co-founding the internationally-acclaimed Good Ol’ Persons, and collaborating with the countr
Fifth Street Farms (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
May 25
"It?s beautifully produced, poignant in places, stirring in others, romantic and sad. Just honest and sweet and heartfelt and very very good. -Samantha Simmonds-Ronceros NoHo Arts Review
Lost Church Santa Rosa (Bar/Nightclub)
Santa Rosa, CA
May 25
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,
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 25
The Bistro (Bar/Nightclub)
Hayward, CA
May 28
Four albums and 30 years of performing and touring combined activism. His songs lie at the juncture where culture clash with politics. Soulful. Pointed. Poignant. Playful.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 29
Winters Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Pacifica, CA
June 1
S.R. cut his teeth as a songwriter in Austin, Texas. The “live music capitol of the world”. You can find him performing all over California solo and with his band The Heartsleeves. His new release “A.M. Sessions” is available at his live shows
Cafe Frida (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Santa Rosa, CA
June 4
Simple Pleasures Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Francisco, CA
June 5
The Bistro (Bar/Nightclub)
Hayward, CA
June 14
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
June 16
Rancho Nicasio (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Nicasio, CA
June 16
Winters Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Pacifica, CA
June 18
Singer/songwriter Rocky Michaels will perform a mix of popular cover tunes as well as some originals. Come on by and say hi!
The Bistro (Bar/Nightclub)
Hayward, CA
June 19
Slim's and The Great American Music Hall (Small Theater)
San Francisco, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Fairfax, California

House Concerts

Fifth Street Farms (Berkeley)
Fog House Concerts (San Francisco)
KC Turner Presents (San Francisco)
Poplar Playhouse (Berkeley)
Rose Avenue Acoustic Delights (Oakland)
SYLA Presents House Concerts (Oakland)
The Monkey House (Berkeley)

Listening Rooms

Blue Note Napa (Napa)
Clarion Performing Arts Center (San Francisco)
Club Fox (Redwood City)
Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows (Half Moon Bay)
Occidental Center for the Arts (Occidental)
Sebastopol Community Cultural Center (Sebastopol)
Sound Union (Redwood City)
Sweetwater Music Hall (Mill Valley)
The Backroom (Berkeley)
The Lost Church (San Francisco)
The Sound Room (Oakland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Adobe Road Winery (Petaluma)
JaM Cellars (Napa)
Lagunitas Taproom (Petaluma)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Andaz Napa (Napa)
Blue Barn Novato (Novato)
Cafe Frida (Santa Rosa)
Hopmonk Tavern Novato (Novato)
Hopmonk Tavern Sebastopol (Sebastopol)
Rancho Nicasio (Nicasio)
Riggers Loft Wine Company (Richmond)
Simple Pleasures Cafe (San Francisco)
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Danville)
The Preacher's Daughter (Alameda)

Small Theaters

Campbell Theater (Martinez)
Empress Theatre (Vallejo)
Freight and Salvage (Berkeley)
McNear's Mystic Theatre (Petaluma)
Sebastiani Theatre (Sonoma)
Slim's and The Great American Music Hall (San Francisco)
Uptown Theatre Napa (Napa)

Outdoor Music Series

USS Potomac (Oakland)

Bars & Nightclubs

Amado's (San Francisco)
Bottom Of the Hill (San Francisco)
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (San Francisco)
Cafe Du Nord (San Francisco)
Hotel Utah (San Francisco)
Ivy Room (Albany)
Lost Church Santa Rosa (Santa Rosa)
Lucca Bar and Grill (Benicia)
Neck of the Woods (San Francisco)
No Name Bar (Sausalito)
Starling Bar (Sonoma)
The Big Easy (Petaluma)
The Bistro (Hayward)
The Chapel (San Francisco)
The Make Out Room (San Francisco)
The Riptide (San Francisco)
Winters Tavern (Pacifica)