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 Menlo Park 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 Menlo Park 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.
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
Gillian sings stories where Americana meets folk and steeps into soul, where finger picking builds and swells and gets slapped back to silence. She calls it full-bodied folk.
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.
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.
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.
The songs on my new album, "Seek the Love You’re Yearning" reflect my belief that everyone can reject their past neglect and abuse, which may hold them back from finding their heart’s desire.
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.
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
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,
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.
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Menlo Park, California
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