Live Acoustic Music Near Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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 Monroe 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
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 5
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
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 5
Hamilton Park House Concerts (House Concert)
Staten Island, NY
May 7
“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
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
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
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
May 10
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
May 10
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Woodbridge Township, NJ
May 11
Songwriter, singer, slide guitar and clawhammer banjo player based in Nashville, TN.
Skinny Dennis (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
May 11
The Bitter End (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 11
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
May 11
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
Brooklyn Made (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
May 13
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 14
The Triad Theater NYC (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 14
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
May 14
Skinny Dennis (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
May 17
Princeton Folk Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Princeton, NJ
May 17
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
May 19
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
May 20
Pete's Candy Store (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
May 22
The Birdhouse Center for the Arts (Listening Room)
Lambertville, NJ
May 23
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
May 25
Branded Saloon (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
May 25
Cafe Wha? (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 29
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
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
June 1
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
June 2
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 2
The Sultan Room (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
June 3
The Bitter End (Small Theater)
New York, NY
June 4
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
June 6
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
June 7
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
June 7
The Cutting Room (Listening Room)
New York, NY
June 8
Voices in the Heights closes out their spring season with Jeremy Aaron making a rare appearance and Belle-Skinner returning to Brooklyn.
Voices in the Heights (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
June 10
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
June 14
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (Small Theater)
South Orange, NJ
June 15
More Barn Studios (Listening Room)
Stockton, NJ
June 16
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
June 18
The Sultan Room (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
June 19
Guitar Wizardry with catchy melodies!
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
June 19
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
June 20
Catherine Miles & Jay Mafale are two scoops of modern folk with a generous sprinkling of pop-catchiness, topped off with the wit and flair that comes of their theater backgrounds.
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
June 23
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
June 26
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
June 30
Craig's songs have been recorded by BB King, Ray Charles, Johnny Cash, Martina McBride and about 110 others. However, his live performances are the key to his success.
Riverton Memorial Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Riverton, NJ
June 30
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
Sunday Night Music Club at Frenchtown Bookshop (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Frenchtown, NJ
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Monroe Township, New Jersey

House Concerts

Circle of Friends House Concerts (Riverton)
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)
Pete and Lisa's Ewing House Concerts (Ewing)
Rosie's Cafe Concerts (Brick Township)
Stone Turtle House Concerts (Southampton)

Listening Rooms

ArtYard (Frenchtown)
Brooklyn Artery (Brooklyn)
City Vineyard (New York)
City Winery (New York)
Fox & Crow (Jersey City)
Jalopy Theater (Brooklyn)
Joe's Pub at the Public (New York)
Lambertville House (Lambertville)
More Barn Studios (Stockton)
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)
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Morristown)

Vineyards & Breweries

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

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Cafe Carlyle (New York)
Caffeine Underground (Brooklyn)
Carroll Place (New York)
Crossroads (Garwood)
Gladstone Tavern (Peapack and Gladstone)
Hamilatte Coffeehouse (Trenton)
Hill Country Barbecue (NY) (New York)
Organic Grill (New York)
Sayra’s Wine Bar & Bier Garden (Far Rockawa)
The Fine Grind (Little Falls)
The Scratcher Sessions (New York)

Libraries

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

Small Theaters

Albert Music Hall (Ocean Township)
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Woodbridge Township)
Cafe Wha? (New York)
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (New York)
Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
Knitting Factory (Brooklyn)
Le Poisson Rouge (New York)
Murmrr (Brooklyn)
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
Rockwood Music Hall (New York)
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (South Orange)
The Bitter End (New York)
The Newtown Theatre (Newtown)
The Triad Theater NYC (New York)
White Eagle Hall (Jersey City)

Outdoor Music Series

Riverton Memorial Park (Riverton)

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)