Live Acoustic Music Near Rutherfordton, North Carolina

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 Rutherfordton 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 Rutherfordton 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 4
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lake Lure, NC
May 7
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 9
Marc Douglas Berardo attends SERFA in Black Mountain, NC. The showcase schedule is as follows: Thursday Night - 1:00 - 2:00 AM, The Florida Room, Friday Night - 1:40 - 2:00 AM, AMCA, Saturday Night - 11:20 - 11:40 PM SHC Music Tribe
SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Folk Music Society)
Black Mountain, NC
May 9
Jon has shared stages with Jackson Browne, John Hiatt, and Keb Mo. Winner of the 2019 Int'l Blues Challenge, Jon is a fine picker, and Americana songwriter. Often tours with FJ Ventre on upright bass.
The Purple Onion (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Saluda, NC
May 9
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Small Theater)
Tryon, NC
May 9
Albino Skunk Music Festival (Festivals)
Greer, SC
May 9
Jason will be attending SERFA 2024 and will be performing in private showcases.
SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Folk Music Society)
Black Mountain, NC
May 9
This nomadic singer/songwriter's sound is a blend of grassroots storytelling entwined with the darker twists of a Southern Gothic palate. showcasing the versatility of Americana music. Don't hesitate to ask her the stories behind her lyrics.
SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Folk Music Society)
Black Mountain, NC
May 10
Marc Douglas Berardo attends SERFA in Black Mountain, NC. The showcase schedule is as follows: Thursday Night - 1:00 - 2:00 AM, The Florida Room, Friday Night - 1:40 - 2:00 AM, AMCA, Saturday Night - 11:20 - 11:40 PM SHC Music Tribe
SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Folk Music Society)
Black Mountain, NC
May 10
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 10
Brother and The Hayes is a sibling duo originally from Texas, now based in Nashville, TN. With their unique songwriting and sibling chemistry, they are engaging both with a full electric backing band or with one acoustic guitar.
Jack of the Wood (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
May 10
Award-winning songwriters and multi-instrumentalists, Karen Bridges and Clint Thomson. Based in Cincinnati, OH.
SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Folk Music Society)
Black Mountain, NC
May 10
Albino Skunk Music Festival (Festivals)
Greer, SC
May 11
Marc Douglas Berardo attends SERFA in Black Mountain, NC. The showcase schedule is as follows: Thursday Night - 1:00 - 2:00 AM, The Florida Room, Friday Night - 1:40 - 2:00 AM, AMCA, Saturday Night - 11:20 - 11:40 PM SHC Music Tribe
SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Folk Music Society)
Black Mountain, NC
May 12
RB's songs carried him around the globe recording 18 albums playing in 32 countries. They range from bluegrass to blues and have been recorded by The Marshall Tucker Band, Gary P Nunn and others. He toured with Billy Joe Shaver .playing harmonica..
SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Folk Music Society)
Black Mountain, NC
May 15
Junkyard Folk - "like your favorite bourbon come to life"
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 15
Asheville Guitar Bar (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 18
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 18
Owen Walsh is a singer-songwriter based in Asheville who recently released an acclaimed debut album that explores the no-man's land between reality and fantasy.
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lake Lure, NC
May 18
Asheville Guitar Bar (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 19
Chatt Hills Music - Asheville (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 21
Minor Gold are an award winning Australian duo weaving masterful harmonies around stripped back, organic arrangements that draw on the classic songwriting of 70’s West Coast pop, the daydream haze of 60's folk to the ballad romance of the 80's.
Open Folk (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 21
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 23
Soaring, river delta Alt-Country that builds houses of emotion across a warm & lonesome landscape. Listen to the new album, Out Here Now, at evermorenest.com. Touring as a solo, duo, and full band artist.
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Small Theater)
Tryon, NC
May 24
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 25
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 25
The Orange Peel (Concert Hall)
Asheville, NC
May 26
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 29
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 31
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
May 31
Pisgah Brewing Company (Brewery)
Black Mountain, NC
June 1
Root Bar (Bar/Nightclub)
Asheville, NC
June 1
The Purple Onion (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Saluda, NC
June 2
Cork and Keg (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
June 2
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
June 7
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Southern Appalachian Brewery (Brewery)
Hendersonville, NC
June 8
Owen Walsh is a singer-songwriter based in Asheville who recently released an acclaimed debut album that explores the no-man's land between reality and fantasy.
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lake Lure, NC
June 8
Kuf and Christine’s music explores themes of unity, spirituality and the infinite possibility of creating a better world. They fuse hip-hop poetry with bluesy beats supported by the harp. And, you can dance to it.
Highland Brewing Company (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
June 8
Salvage Station (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
June 9
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 14
Randall House (Listening Room)
Greer, SC
June 14
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 15
AyurPrana Listening Room (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
June 21
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lake Lure, NC
June 27
Pisgah Brewing Company (Brewery)
Black Mountain, NC
July 5
Celtic/ Folk/ World/ Rock/ Americana.
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
July 11
Driven by curiosity and compassion, Siena Christie writes deeply observant songs and sings with an unaffected, crystal-clear voice. Kerrville New Folk Finalist (2023 & 2022) and FARM Official Showcase Artist (2022)
One World Brewing (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
July 13
AyurPrana Listening Room (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
July 14
Having performed in music theatre, classical and listening room venues, Katie’s open-hearted performances demonstrate a seasoned vulnerability. Drawing from numerous genres (Folk, Blues, Americana) her songs resonate with a yearning for connection.
Chatt Hills Music - Asheville (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
July 14
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Rutherfordton, North Carolina

House Concerts

Roadmaster Stage (Black Mountain)
Sundays in Snookville House Concert Series (Asheville)

Listening Rooms

1898 Waverly Inn (Hendersonville)
Asheville Guitar Bar (Asheville)
AyurPrana Listening Room (Asheville)
Chatt Hills Music - Asheville (Asheville)
Open Folk (Asheville)
Randall House (Greer)
The Grey Eagle (Asheville)
The Spinning Jenny (Greer)

Folk Music Societies

SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Black Mountain)

Vineyards & Breweries

Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Barley's Taproom and Pizzeria (Spindale)
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Chimney Rock)
Cork and Keg (Asheville)
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Lake Lure)
Grind Cafe (Morganton)
Jack of the Wood (Asheville)
Salvage Station (Asheville)
Straightaway Cafe (Black Mountain)
The Joint Next Door (Fairview)
The Purple Onion (Saluda)

Small Theaters

Asheville Music Hall (Asheville)
Black Mountain Center for the Arts (Black Mountain)
Diana Wortham Theatre (Asheville)
Don Gibson Theatre (Shelby)
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Tryon)

Outdoor Music Series

Fretwell Spartenburg (Spartanburg)

Bars & Nightclubs

Root Bar (Asheville)
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Black Mountain)