Live Acoustic Music Near Forest City, 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 house concerts being held in and around the Forest City 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 Forest City 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 20
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lake Lure, NC
April 25
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Bar/Nightclub)
Black Mountain, NC
April 27
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
May 2
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Small Theater)
Tryon, NC
May 9
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.
The Purple Onion (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Saluda, NC
May 9
Albino Skunk Music Festival (Festivals)
Greer, SC
May 9
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.
SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Folk Music Society)
Black Mountain, NC
May 10
Albino Skunk Music Festival (Festivals)
Greer, SC
May 10
Award-winning songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, Karen Bridges and Clint Thomson. Based in Cincinnati, OH.
SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Folk Music Society)
Black Mountain, NC
May 23
Soaring, river delta Alt-Country that builds houses of emotion across a warm & lonesome landscape. Listen to the new album, Out Here Now, at evermorenest.com. Touring as a solo, duo, and full band artist.
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Small Theater)
Tryon, NC
June 2
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
June 7
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Southern Appalachian Brewery (Brewery)
Hendersonville, NC
June 14
Randall House (Listening Room)
Greer, SC
June 21
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lake Lure, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Forest City, North Carolina

House Concerts

Roadmaster Stage (Black Mountain)

Listening Rooms

1898 Waverly Inn (Hendersonville)
Randall House (Greer)
The Spinning Jenny (Greer)

Folk Music Societies

SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Black Mountain)

Vineyards & Breweries

Mountain Brook Vineyards (Tryon)
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

2nd Act Coffee, Wine, Craft Beer & Cocktail Bar (Hendersonville)
Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria (Spindale)
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Chimney Rock)
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Lake Lure)
Grind Cafe (Morganton)
Highland Brewing Company (Asheville)
Straightaway Cafe (Black Mountain)
The Joint Next Door (Fairview)
The Purple Onion (Saluda)

Small Theaters

Black Mountain Center for the Arts (Black Mountain)
Don Gibson Theatre (Shelby)
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Tryon)

Outdoor Music Series

Fretwell Spartenburg (Spartanburg)

Bars & Nightclubs

The White Horse at Black Mountain (Black Mountain)