Live Acoustic Music Near Pasadena, 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 several house concerts being held in and around the Pasadena 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 Pasadena 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 listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Pasadena 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 20
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
April 20
I'm like if Dolly, Aretha, and Bob Seger had a baby.
5 and Dime House Concerts (House Concert)
Spring, TX
April 25
“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
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
April 25
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
April 26
White Oak Music Hall (Bar/Nightclub)
Houston, TX
April 26
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
April 26
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe (Listening Room)
Galveston, TX
April 27
Internationally acclaimed, bilingual singer/songwriter and 2021 Houston Chronicle "Musician of the Year," Amanda Pascali is often referred to as a "young, female, and Italian Bob Dylan,"
Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
The Woodlands, TX
May 2
Dense harmony-singing and subtle musical arrangements indelibly binds Clay Parker and Jodi James to the tradition of singer-songwriters and positions them well in the folk roots and americana strains of country music.
Kojaks (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
May 2
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe (Listening Room)
Galveston, TX
May 3
Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
The Woodlands, TX
May 4
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
May 4
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.
Anderson Fair (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
May 5
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.
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
May 7
A Crow tribal member, Cary received the 2018 Independent Music Awards for Best Blues CD and the 2017 Indigenous Music Awards for Best Blues CD.
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
May 9
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe (Listening Room)
Galveston, TX
May 11
HFMS Second Saturday Concert presents Sarah Pierce! Singer-songwriter Brian Kalinec will open!
Houston Folklore and Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Houston, TX
May 11
Millbend Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
The Woodlands, TX
May 11
White Oak Music Hall (Bar/Nightclub)
Houston, TX
May 11
Green Oaks Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Humble, TX
May 15
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe (Listening Room)
Galveston, TX
May 16
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
May 16
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
May 16
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
May 17
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe (Listening Room)
Galveston, TX
May 19
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
May 19
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.
Cowboy Surfer (Bar/Nightclub)
Houston, TX
May 23
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!
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
May 23
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
May 23
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
May 23
White Oak Music Hall (Bar/Nightclub)
Houston, TX
May 23
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe (Listening Room)
Galveston, TX
May 24
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
May 25
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
May 26
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
May 30
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
May 30
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
May 31
International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year Ordinary Elephant captivates audiences with their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs, letting the listener know that they are not alone i
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
June 1
Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
The Woodlands, TX
June 5
Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
The Woodlands, TX
June 7
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe (Listening Room)
Galveston, TX
June 7
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
June 8
Dosey Doe Big Barn (Small Theater)
The Woodlands, TX
June 8
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
June 9
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe (Listening Room)
Galveston, TX
June 13
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
June 13
Main Street Crossing (Listening Room)
Tomball, TX
June 14
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe (Listening Room)
Galveston, TX
June 14
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Houston, TX
June 20
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe (Listening Room)
Galveston, TX
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Pasadena, Texas

House Concerts

5 and Dime House Concerts (Spring)
Johnson Studio House Concerts (Galveston)
Pearland House Concert (Pearland)

Listening Rooms

Main Street Crossing (Tomball)
Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe (Galveston)

Folk Music Societies

Houston Folklore and Music Society (Houston)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Coffee House Live @ St Andrews (Houston)
Galveston Folk Family Concerts (Galveston)
Millbend Coffeehouse (The Woodlands)

Vineyards & Breweries

Haak Vineyards & Winery (Santa Fe)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Anderson Fair (Houston)
Dosey Doe Breakfast, BBQ & Whiskey Bar (The Woodlands)
EQ Heights (Houston)
Goode Company Armadillo Palace (Houston)
Green Oaks Tavern (Humble)
Kojaks (Houston)
McGonigel's Mucky Duck (Houston)
Mod Coffee House (Galveston)

Small Theaters

Dosey Doe Big Barn (The Woodlands)

Bars & Nightclubs

Continental Club Houston (Houston)
Cowboy Surfer (Houston)
Last Concert Cafe (Houston)
Scout Bar (Houston)
The Bull and Bear Tavern and Eatery (Houston)
White Oak Music Hall (Houston)