Live Acoustic Music Near Gruene, Texas

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 Gruene 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 Gruene 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 and around the Gruene 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 24
“When you combine the transcendent poetry of Bob Dylan with the gritty, real-world rock-n-roll storytelling that Bruce Springsteen made so famous, and then add a dash of the political activism embod
Sam's Burger Joint (Listening Room)
San Antonio, TX
April 24
Three of Austin's finest songwriters - each with their own distinct style - get together for a night of shared original music. Join Anna Larson, Claudia Gibson & Erica Michelle Longoria for a special in-the-round songwriters show.
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
April 25
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
April 26
Gruene Hall (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
April 28
The Far Out Lounge & Stage (Bar/Nightclub)
Austin, TX
May 1
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
May 2
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
May 2
Radio Coffee and Beer (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Austin, TX
May 3
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
May 3
Burton’s career started in 2006 with a broken heart, a broken down van, and a haphazard tour across Canada in a van named Lucky. This set the tone for an artist life driven by adventure, spontaneity, and a desire to connect with people from all walks o
Vista Brewing (Brewery)
Driftwood, TX
May 3
The wit and honesty of this renowned Minnesota-via-New Jersey guitarist and songwriter have made him one of the most beloved artists currently carrying on the folk tradition.
Fischer Dance Hall (House Concert)
Fischer, TX
May 3
From Ithaca NY, Joe Crookston brings foot-stomping rhythms, hilarious stories, and gorgeous melodies for a night of music and art that will leave you feeling more awake and alive. Decide to come!
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
May 4
Redbird Listening Room (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
May 4
End Of The Line” is a tribute to The Allman Brothers Band. Comprised of 6 members from varying musical backgrounds, they provide a comprehensive and authentic musical experience, faithful to the original spirit of The Allman Brothers Band.
Sam's Burger Joint (Listening Room)
San Antonio, TX
May 8
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
May 8
Casa DBs House Concerts (House Concert)
Austin, TX
May 10
John T Floore's Country Store (Bar/Nightclub)
Helotes, TX
May 15
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
May 16
Dana is a poetic & powerful songwriter from Nashville. He is currently on a National CD Release Tour promoting his 32nd Release. Come out for an evening of insightful, humourous storytelling & masterful musicianship from this legend.
Susanna's Kitchen Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Wimberley, TX
May 16
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
May 17
Sam's Burger Joint (Listening Room)
San Antonio, TX
May 17
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
May 17
Cypress Woods House Concert (House Concert)
New Braunfels, TX
May 18
Redbird Listening Room (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
May 18
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
May 19
Redbird Listening Room (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
May 21
Dana is a poetic & powerful songwriter from Nashville. He is currently on a National CD Release Tour promoting his 32nd Release. Come out for an evening of insightful, humourous storytelling & masterful musicianship from this legend.
Sam's Burger Joint (Listening Room)
San Antonio, TX
May 24
Hiy'all! Thanks for visiting my page. My mission statement for my songs is CONNECTION. Let's share some uncomfortable eye contact. See you at the show!
Redbird Listening Room (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
May 24
Gruene Hall (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
May 25
Redbird Listening Room (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
May 25
Gruene Hall (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
May 26
Gruene Hall (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
May 26
Redbird Listening Room (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
May 29
“When you combine the transcendent poetry of Bob Dylan with the gritty, real-world rock-n-roll storytelling that Bruce Springsteen made so famous, and then add a dash of the political activism embod
Sam's Burger Joint (Listening Room)
San Antonio, TX
May 31
Kelly Zirbes and Perry Robertson play mostly original Acoustic Blues with heart and grit. Their last record, WHERE AND WHEN’ has been on the top 10 of Acoustic Blues on the USA's Roots Music Report for the last year and a half.
Dog and Pony (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Boerne, TX
May 31
Stable Hall 1894 (Small Theater)
San Antonio, TX
June 1
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
June 2
Kelly Zirbes and Perry Robertson play mostly original Acoustic Blues with heart and grit. Their last record, WHERE AND WHEN’ has been on the top 10 of Acoustic Blues on the USA's Roots Music Report for the last year and a half.
Sternenwirth Hotel (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
San Antonio, TX
June 6
Sam's Burger Joint (Listening Room)
San Antonio, TX
June 7
Gruene Hall (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
June 8
Gruene Hall (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
June 8
Indie Americana band, The Close, is a harmony-focused band who are as dynamic as they are intimate live and blur the lines between Americana/Contemporary Folk/Indie Rock and Country with a commercial Pop sensibility.
Fischer Haus Concerts (House Concert)
Fischer, TX
June 9
Devils Backbone Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Fischer, TX
June 12
Sam's Burger Joint (Listening Room)
San Antonio, TX
June 14
Devils Backbone Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Fischer, TX
June 14
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
June 15
04 Center (Listening Room)
Austin, TX
June 15
Stable Hall 1894 (Small Theater)
San Antonio, TX
June 20
Susanna's Kitchen Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Wimberley, TX
June 21
Gruene Hall (Listening Room)
New Braunfels, TX
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Gruene, Texas

House Concerts

Backyard at Gruene House Concerts (Gruene)
Betty's House Concerts (San Antonio)
Bowman Backyard House Concert Series (San Antonio)
Cantina Sound House Concerts (Dripping Springs)
Casa DBs House Concerts (Austin)
Cypress Woods House Concert (New Braunfels)
Fischer Dance Hall (Fischer)
Fischer Haus Concerts (Fischer)
Green Acres (Sunset Valley)
NB House Concerts (New Braunfels)
Sycamore Creek House Concerts (Dripping Springs)

Listening Rooms

04 Center (Austin)
Blue Rock Ranch and Studio (Wimberley)
Gruene Hall (New Braunfels)
Redbird Listening Room (New Braunfels)
Sam's Burger Joint (San Antonio)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Susanna's Kitchen Coffeehouse (Wimberley)

Vineyards & Breweries

Bell Springs Winery (Dripping Springs)
Desert Door Distillery (Driftwood)
Sidecar Tasting Room (Dripping Springs)
Treaty Oak Distilling (Dripping Springs)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Backyard on Broadway (San Antonio)
Dog and Pony (Boerne)
Freiheit Country Store (New Braunfels)
Meridian (Buda)
Radio Coffee and Beer (Austin)
Sternenwirth Hotel (San Antonio)
The Cove (San Antonio)
Wake the Dead Coffee House (San Marcos)

Small Theaters

Brauntex Theater (New Braunfels)
Stable Hall 1894 (San Antonio)

Outdoor Music Series

The Purple Barn (Wimberley)

Bars & Nightclubs

Broken Spoke (Austin)
Cheatham Street Warehouse (San Marcos)
Devils Backbone Tavern (Fischer)
Giddy-Ups (Austin)
Happy Cow Bar and Grill (New Braunfels)
John T Floore's Country Store (Helotes)
Paper Tiger (San Antonio)
Salvador Dobbs (Boerne)
The Far Out Lounge & Stage (Austin)
The Lonesome Rose (San Antonio)