Live Acoustic Music Near Frederick, Maryland

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 Frederick 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 Frederick 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 Frederick. 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 28
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
March 28
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
March 29
British multi-award nominated artist Danni Nicholls recently fulfilled her dream of moving to Nashville. She has released three critically acclaimed albums, toured the world, and offers stunning self penned songs that’ll make you move, laugh & weep.
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
March 29
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
March 30
Lost Barrel Brewing (Brewery)
Middleburg, VA
April 3
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
April 3
If folk, roots, and Americana were on a Venn diagram, Grace Morrison would be squarely in the center. With a career that began as a backup singer for rock icons like Eddie Money and Joey Molland (of
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Rockville, MD
April 4
New Spire Arts (Listening Room)
Frederick, MD
April 4
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Rockville, MD
April 4
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
April 5
Quattro Goombas Winery (Vineyard)
Aldie, VA
April 6
Lucketts Bluegrass (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Leesburg, VA
April 6
If folk, roots, and Americana were on a Venn diagram, Grace Morrison would be squarely in the center. With a career that began as a backup singer for rock icons like Eddie Money and Joey Molland (of
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
April 6
Half of Baltimore’s ilyAIMY. Her lush voice and storytelling have earnedTelluride Troubadour Top 4, Falcon Ridge Most Wanted, No Depression Award Finalist and Grand Prize Bernard Ebb Award.
7 Locks Brewing (Brewery)
Rockville, MD
April 10
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Stone Silo Brewery (Brewery)
Damascus, MD
April 10
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
April 10
Blues Alley (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
April 11
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
April 12
The Barns At Wolf Trap (Small Theater)
Vienna, VA
April 13
Edith May’s Paradise (House Concert)
Jessup, MD
April 13
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Bear Chase Brewing Company (Vineyard)
Bluemont, VA
April 13
Weinberg Center for the Arts (Concert Hall)
Frederick, MD
April 13
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.
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
April 13
Laura Baron is an accomplished and talented singer-songwriter, known for her ability to inspire with her unique blend of indie folk, finger snapping jazz, and world influences that add depth and richness to her songs.
FocusMusic at Church of the Ascension (Listening Room)
Silver Spring, MD
April 13
Paul has a unique and distinctive style of performing fingerstyle guitar that is rhythmic, melodic, funky, and mellow and a voice that's been described as soothing and amazing with great range and control,
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters (Vineyard)
Funkstown, MD
April 13
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
April 13
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Vineyard)
Leesburg, VA
April 14
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
April 14
Genuine and playful Americana folk featuring witty lyrics and stellar guitar, vocals and mandolin. ?The songwriting and performing talent these fine musicians display is only upstaged by the fun you?ll have in their company.?
Moore Music (In the House) (House Concert)
Rockville, MD
April 16
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
April 16
Songwriter, banjo-piano-uke-guitar player, Rachael Davis is as renowned for her expressive–and explosive–voice as she is for uniting the often disparate worlds of folk, blues, country, and pop.
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
April 17
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
April 17
Michelle is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter from Maryland. If you like acoustic music in the Indie/Alternative Folk genre, then Michelle's show is a MUST attend!
Windridge Vineyards (Vineyard)
Darnestown, MD
April 18
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
April 18
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
April 19
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
61 Vineyard (Vineyard)
Damascus, MD
April 19
Half of Baltimore’s ilyAIMY. Her lush voice and storytelling have earnedTelluride Troubadour Top 4, Falcon Ridge Most Wanted, No Depression Award Finalist and Grand Prize Bernard Ebb Award.
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Vineyard)
Dickerson, MD
April 19
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (House Concert)
Washington, DC
April 20
Michelle is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter from Maryland. If you like acoustic music in the Indie/Alternative Folk genre, then Michelle's show is a MUST attend!
Fleetwood Farm Winery (Vineyard)
Leesburg, VA
April 20
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Vineyard)
Dickerson, MD
April 21
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
April 24
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
April 25
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.
Arts Barn Music (House Concert)
Herndon, VA
April 26
Howdy and welcome to ‘The Honky-tonk Experience’ SHOW. T.H.E. SHOW is brought to you by ‘Gary Jay & The FIRE’. Gary Jay is a country*grassroots singer-songwriter and is joined by ‘The FIRE’ to make an exciting four(4) piece band.
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant (Listening Room)
Bluemont, VA
April 27
Big Cork Vineyards (Vineyard)
Rohrersville, MD
April 27
District Provision and Supply Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Hagerstown, MD
April 27
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
April 27
Multi-Grammy award winner Tim O'Brien with wife Jan Fabricius.
Common Ground on the Hill (Festivals)
Westminster, MD
April 27
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
May 1
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Frederick, Maryland

House Concerts

Arts Barn Music (Herndon)
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (Columbia)
Edith May’s Paradise (Jessup)
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (Washington)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Music on the Heights (Broadlands)
Square in a Circle House Concert (Takoma Park)
Stone Room Concerts (Falls Church)
Zoey's World House Concerts (Ellicott City)

Listening Rooms

Baltimore County Artists Guild (Catonsville)
Barns of Rose Hill (Berryville)
Blues Alley (Washington)
Earp’s Ordinary (Fairfax)
FocusMusic at Church of the Ascension (Silver Spring)
FocusMusic at Community Lutheran Church (Sterling)
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Gaithersburg)
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant (Bluemont)
Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Jammin Java (Vienna)
Music Makers (Waynesboro)
New Spire Arts (Frederick)
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Washington)
The Cellar Stage at Temple Isaiah (Fulton)

Folk Music Societies

Folk Club Reston-Herndon (Herndon)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Common Ground on the Hill - Westminster (Westminster)
Concerts at Cedar Lane (Bethesda)
Lucketts Bluegrass (Leesburg)
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Woodbine)
UUCC One World Coffeehouse (Columbia)

Vineyards & Breweries

50 West Vineyards (Middleburg)
61 Vineyard (Damascus)
868 Estate Vineyards (Purcellville)
Adams County Winery (Orrtanna)
Antietam Creek Vineyards (Sharpsburg)
Bear Chase Brewing Company (Bluemont)
Big Cork Vineyards (Rohrersville)
Black Ankle Vineyards (Mount Airy)
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Leesburg)
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters (Funkstown)
Bozzo Family Vineyards (Purcellville)
Breaux Vineyards (Purcellville)
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Leesburg)
Doukenie Winery (Purcellville)
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery (Mount Airy)
Fleetwood Farm Winery (Leesburg)
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Frederick)
Linganore Winecellars (Mount Airy)
Loew Vineyards (Mount Airy)
Lost Rhino (Ashburn)
Notaviva Vineyards (Purcellville)
Quattro Goombas Winery (Aldie)
Red Heifer Winery (Smithsburg)
Rocklands Farm (Poolesville)
Springfield Manor Winery Distillery Brewery (Thurmont)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Dickerson)
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
Windridge Vineyards (Darnestown)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

American Ice Company Cafe (Westminster)
Beans in the Belfry (Brunswick)
Brew House Coffee (Gaithersburg)
District Provision and Supply Company (Hagerstown)
Little Market Cafe (Ellicott City)
Matchbox (Reston)
Mayta's Peruvian Cuisine (Frederick)
Parallel Wine & Whiskey Bar (Broadlands)
The Common Market, Rt. 85 (Frederick)
The Derby Restaurant and Bar (New Market)
The Lost Fox (Ashburn)

Small Theaters

Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Creative Cauldron (Falls Church)
Dumbarton Concerts (Washington)
Franklin Park Arts Center (Purcellville)
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Hagerstown)
Tally Ho Theater (Leesburg)
The Barns At Wolf Trap (Vienna)

Outdoor Music Series

Sky Stage (Frederick)
Charles Town Farmers Market (Charles Town)
Frederick City Market (Frederick)
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Frederick)
Shab Row Stage (Frederick)
Worman’s Mill (Frederick)
Waynesboro Farmers Markey (Waynesboro)

Bars & Nightclubs

Garryowen Irish Pub (Gettysburg)
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Rockville)