Live Acoustic Music Near Franklin Township, New Jersey

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 Franklin Township 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 Franklin Township host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together. Local libraries also host free concerts that are open to the general public.

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

May 5
Carsie Blanton,  Josh Okeefe
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 5
Holly Near
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 5
Al Stewart
Al Stewart is perhaps best known for his hits ‘Year of the Cat” from the Platinum album of the same name and the Platinum follow up album “Time Passages.” But his career spans five decades as a key figure in British music.
Keswick Theatre (Concert Hall)
Glenside, PA
May 5
The Empty Pockets
“Polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit Empty Pockets” (Rolling Stone) celebrates old-school classic rock, folk, and the blues, skillfully blending singer/songwriter catharsis with rich harmonies and
Keswick Theatre (Concert Hall)
Glenside, PA
May 5
E.W. Harris
E.W. Harris is an alt-folk songwriter and artist based in Brooklyn, NY. A self-styled “Dystopian Romantic,” Harris combines sonic textures, memorable melodies, and powerful vocals to create music he calls “folk tunes from an (im)possible future.”
18th Ward Brewing (Brewery)
Brooklyn, NY
May 5
Michael McDermott
Hamilton Park House Concerts (House Concert)
Staten Island, NY
May 5
Grainne Hunt
With a voice like complex coffee,Gráinne Hunt enchants audiences with her heart-melting vocals and emotional songs, making her a standout among Ireland’s vocalists and songwriters.
Cozy Cabin Concerts (House Concert)
Green Brook Township, NJ
May 7
The Empty Pockets
“Polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit Empty Pockets” (Rolling Stone) celebrates old-school classic rock, folk, and the blues, skillfully blending singer/songwriter catharsis with rich harmonies and
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
May 8
Giulia Millanta,  Ginger Leigh
Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter with a European Twist. I sing in 4 languages and I love to take my audience with me on an imaginary journey throught songs and stories.
Rockwood Music Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 9
Alasdair Fraser and Natalie Haas
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 9
Tim Farrell
Tim Farrell is one of only four artists to be honored as one of the 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitarists who have also won Best Instrumental in the International Acoustic Music Awards.
The Newtown Theatre (Small Theater)
Newtown, PA
May 10
Susan Werner,  Abbie Gardner
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
May 10
Grace Pettis,  Robby Hecht,  Joe Crookston
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Woodbridge Township, NJ
May 10
The Kennedys
Husband-and-wife folk/rock Americana duo The Kennedys have been writing, recording & touring for over twenty five years. Their energetic pop-influenced sound recalls Buddy Holly & The Everly Brothers.
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
May 10
Annika Bennett
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
May 11
Joy Clark,  Kirsten Maxwell
This is going to be a concert you will never forget. Joy Clark and Kirsten Maxwell are two of the premiere singer-songwriters and vocalists in today's acoustic music scene.
Voices in the Heights (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
May 11
Amelia White
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
May 11
Robinson Treacher,  Victoria Banks
The Bitter End (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 11
Robby Hecht,  Grace Pettis,  Joe Crookston
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
May 11
Cristina Vane
Songwriter, singer, slide guitar and clawhammer banjo player based in Nashville, TN.
Skinny Dennis (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
May 11
John Moreland
Brooklyn Made (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
May 13
Grace Potter
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 14
Lisa Loeb
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
May 14
Miss Tess and The Talkbacks
Skinny Dennis (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
May 14
Golden Shoals
The Triad Theater NYC (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 16
Howie Day
Sellersville Theater (Small Theater)
Sellersville, PA
May 17
Josh Ritter
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
May 17
Katie Linnane
Princeton Folk Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Princeton, NJ
May 17
Kalos
Roy's Hall (Small Theater)
Blairstown, NJ
May 17
Tom Chapin
Keswick Theatre (Concert Hall)
Glenside, PA
May 18
Heather Maloney
The Newton Theatre (Concert Hall)
Newton, NJ
May 18
Sloan Wainwright,  Judy Kass
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
May 18
Michael Patrick
Michael Patrick is an established NJ based Singer/Songwriter who has shared the stage with many national acts including Randy Travis, Clint Black, Rosanne Cash, Marty Stuart, Justin Townes Earle and more!
Weyerbacher Brewing (Brewery)
Easton, PA
May 19
Mama's Broke
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
May 20
Dwayne Haggins
Pete's Candy Store (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
May 22
Rufus Wainwright
Praised by the New York Times for his “genuine originality,” Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation.
Keswick Theatre (Concert Hall)
Glenside, PA
May 22
Kalos,  McKasson, McDonald, McLane
The Birdhouse Center for the Arts (Listening Room)
Lambertville, NJ
May 23
Colleen Green
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
May 25
Damn Tall Buildings
Cafe Wha? (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 25
The Locksmiths
Branded Saloon (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
May 29
Annalyse & Ryan
Americana husband and wife duo. The sweetness and severity in their music echoes a cross between The Civil Wars and The Tedeschi Trucks Band. Strong harmonies melt together with an undeniable edge.
The Cutting Room (Listening Room)
New York, NY
May 31
Chastity Brown
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
June 1
David G Smith
Singer/Songwriter: serving the song and a life sentence!
The Vineyard At Windward Festival (Festivals)
Holland Township, NJ
June 1
China Forbes
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
June 1
Jeffrey Gaines
Godfrey Daniels (Listening Room)
Bethlehem, PA
June 2
Jesse Harris
The Sultan Room (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
June 2
The Kennedys
Husband-and-wife folk/rock Americana duo The Kennedys have been writing, recording & touring for over twenty five years. Their energetic pop-influenced sound recalls Buddy Holly & The Everly Brothers.
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Frenchtown, NJ
June 3
Tinsley Ellis
The Bitter End (Small Theater)
New York, NY
June 4
Will Overman
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
June 6
Joe Kaplow
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Franklin Township, New Jersey

House Concerts

Concerts in the Studio (Freehold)
Cozy Cabin Concerts (Green Brook Township)
Empty Nest Concerts (Maplewood)
Evergreen House Concerts (Plainfield)
Got Music (Newtown)
Hamilton Park House Concerts (Staten Island)
House of Love Concerts (Brooklyn)
Krobath Concert Series (Hatfield)
Northern Light House Concerts (Washington)
Pete and Lisa's Ewing House Concerts (Ewing)
Private House Concert, Dresher, PA (Dresher)
Stone Turtle House Concerts (Southampton)

Listening Rooms

ArtYard (Frenchtown)
Brooklyn Artery (Brooklyn)
City Vineyard (New York)
City Winery (New York)
Fox & Crow (Jersey City)
Godfrey Daniels (Bethlehem)
Jalopy Theater (Brooklyn)
Joe's Pub at the Public (New York)
Lambertville House (Lambertville)
More Barn Studios (Stockton)
Musikfest Cafe at ArtsQuest (Bethlehem)
Pete's Candy Store (Brooklyn)
Stangl Factory Stage (Flemington)
Tavern Concerts in Old Richmond Town (Staten Island)
The Birdhouse Center for the Arts (Lambertville)
The Cutting Room (New York)
The Iridium (New York)
The Owl Music Parlor (Brooklyn)
Voices in the Heights (Brooklyn)
Watchung Arts Center (Warren)

Folk Music Societies

Princeton Folk Music Society (Princeton)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Glen Ridge Train Station (Glen Ridge)
Outpost in the Burbs (Montclair)
People's Voice Cafe (New York)
Perkasie Patchwork Coffeehouse (Perkasie)
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Morristown)

Vineyards & Breweries

Beneduce Vineyards (Pittstown)
Black River Farms (Bethlehem)
Hopewell Valley Vineyards (Pennington)
New Hope Winery (New Hope)
Old York Cellars (East Amwell Township)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bowman's North (Riegelsville)
Cafe Carlyle (New York)
Caffeine Underground (Brooklyn)
Carroll Place (New York)
Crossroads (Garwood)
Easton Public Market (Easton)
Edge (Bethlehem)
Gladstone Tavern (Peapack and Gladstone)
Hamilatte Coffeehouse (Trenton)
Hill Country Barbecue (NY) (New York)
Organic Grill (New York)
SURV (Easton)
The Boiler Room by Crossing Vineyards (Dublin)
The Fine Grind (Little Falls)
The Scratcher Sessions (New York)
Tipton's Tavern (Phillipsburg)
Widows Tavern (Easton)

Libraries

Cranford Public Library (Cranford)
Franklin Township Public Library (Franklin Township)

Small Theaters

Avenel Performing Arts Center (Woodbridge Township)
Cafe Wha? (New York)
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (New York)
Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
Hurdy Gurdy Folk Club (Fair Lawn)
Knitting Factory (Brooklyn)
Le Poisson Rouge (New York)
Murmrr (Brooklyn)
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
Nazareth Center For The Arts (Nazareth)
Rockwood Music Hall (New York)
Roy's Hall (Blairstown)
Sellersville Theater (Sellersville)
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (South Orange)
The Bitter End (New York)
The Ice House (Bethlehem)
The Newtown Theatre (Newtown)
The Triad Theater NYC (New York)
White Eagle Hall (Jersey City)

Outdoor Music Series

Acoustic Kitchen (Easton)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alphaville (Brooklyn)
Bar Basic (Brooklyn)
Branded Saloon (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn Made (Brooklyn)
Don't Tell Mama NYC (New York)
Freddy's Bar (New York)
Parkside Lounge (New York)
Skinny Dennis (Brooklyn)
The Bowery Ballroom (New York)
The Bowery Electric (New York)
The Mercury Lounge (New York)
The Parlor at Hailey’s and The Hangout at Hailey’s (Metuchen)
The Sultan Room (Brooklyn)
The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park)