Live Acoustic Music Near Washington, Pennsylvania

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 Washington 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 Washington 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 Washington 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

March 29
The Government Center (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
March 30
Silver Maple House Concerts (House Concert)
New Eagle, PA
April 3
Thunderbird Cafe (Bar/Nightclub)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 4
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 6
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.
Silver Maple House Concerts (House Concert)
New Eagle, PA
April 7
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!
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 8
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 10
David and Bob create a musical conversation between intense slide guitar and virtuosic harmonica; together they weave left-coast stories of the blues. The show moves from blues, to delicate balladry, and then swings back to swampy rock and roll.
Pittsburgh Winery (Vineyard)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 11
Full-band show playing some deep catalogue songs as well as selections from Looking for the Light (2021), and Montr?al Encore (2022). Liz McBride-- a kindred spirit and multi-genre songwriter/guitarist from Pittsburgh--will do an opening set.
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 12
Pittsburgh Winery (Vineyard)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 17
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 19
Pittsburgh Winery (Vineyard)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 19
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 21
City Winery (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 25
Thunderbird Cafe (Bar/Nightclub)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 27
City Winery (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 27
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 29
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
April 30
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
May 4
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
May 4
SongSpace at First Unitarian (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Pittsburgh, PA
May 7
City Winery (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
May 7
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
May 9
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
May 10
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
May 16
City Winery (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
May 17
Silver Maple House Concerts (House Concert)
New Eagle, PA
May 18
Silver Maple House Concerts (House Concert)
New Eagle, PA
May 18
Join singer-songwriter Lou Antonucci in an emotional and engaging solo performance celebrating the story-songs of Harry Chapin.
Steamworks Creative (Listening Room)
Gibsonia, PA
May 24
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
May 28
City Winery (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
June 1
Silver Maple House Concerts (House Concert)
New Eagle, PA
June 2
Sean Gasaway is an award winning singer songwriter. With over 100 cuts, Sean writes and produces records for artists as he tours across the U.S. playing clubs, restaurants, and house concerts.
Silver Maple House Concerts (House Concert)
New Eagle, PA
June 6
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
June 15
Club Cafe (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
June 20
Guitar Wizardry with catchy melodies!
Penn Hills Coffeehouse (House Concert)
Pittsburgh, PA
June 20
Chrissy Strong is an emerging, indie singer/songwriter from Akron, Ohio who will move you with her spirited live performances and brave and honest storytelling.
Steamworks Creative (Listening Room)
Gibsonia, PA
June 28
City Winery (Listening Room)
Pittsburgh, PA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Washington, Pennsylvania

House Concerts

Penn Hills Coffeehouse (Pittsburgh)
Silver Maple House Concerts (New Eagle)
The Parking Pad (Pittsburgh)

Listening Rooms

City of Asylum (Pittsburgh)
City Winery (Pittsburgh)
Club Cafe (Pittsburgh)
Steamworks Creative (Gibsonia)
The Government Center (Pittsburgh)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

SongSpace at First Unitarian (Pittsburgh)

Vineyards & Breweries

Pittsburgh Winery (Pittsburgh)
PK Winery (McDonald)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

J. Gough's Tavern (Pittsburgh)
Mel's Petit Café (Pittsburgh)
Ruckus Coffee Gallery & Cafe (Pittsburgh)
The Coal Mine (Castle Shannon)

Small Theaters

Kelly Strayhorn Theater (Pittsburgh)
Mr Smalls Theatre (Millvale)

Outdoor Music Series

The Frick Pittsburgh (Pittsburgh)

Bars & Nightclubs

Cousins Lounge (Millvale)
Crafthouse Stage and Grill (Pittsburgh)
The Bridge Music Bar (Pittsburgh)
Thunderbird Cafe (Pittsburgh)