Welcome to the premier source for discovering and enjoying great live music in small, intimate venues!
We connect you with the thousands of talented musicians out there that have opted out of the traditional music industry and joined the growing DIY (do it yourself) movement. These artists generate most of their income from live shows - traveling across the United States (and around the world) to bring their music to fans in house concerts, listening rooms, coffeehouses, public libraries, vineyards, cafes & restaurants and other small venues.
Let us help you discover talented new artists and hard-to-find places near you to enjoy great live music.
Willamette Week, 2023 Best of Portland issue: “They sing about Mississippi boat queens, trains, juke joints, church bells—all things backwoods—with devotion and delicacy.”
Athens, Ohio based singer-songwriter Megan Bee's work has been called "as real as it gets". A former environmental educator, her folk Americana style is rich with evocative songs of place.
Award-winning singer/songwriter Spencer LaJoye makes music to tell the truth and return to their body as a queer person in recovery from Evangelicalism. Their shows are equal parts confident quirk and elegant storytelling.
Jeff Smith lives in the world of his songs and stories that ride on top of a funky kind of country blues pop stomp. His music is full of humor, compassion and a deep groove.
Cafe Sazon (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Arlington, VA
Dan Zlotnick has been called the “Americana voice of Westchester County, NY” because his joyous and warm energy enables him to connect with music fans in any setting.
Kyle Hancharick captivates audiences with his soaring tenor voice and crisp acoustic guitar. His songwriting is sometimes personal, other times reflective of experiences he observes.
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.
“... vocals shine with the energy befitting a Broadway musical - the acoustic compositions are enchanting and the lyrical tales make the best of the human experience.” - Americana Highways
Athens, Ohio based singer-songwriter Megan Bee's work has been called "as real as it gets". A former environmental educator, her folk Americana style is rich with evocative songs of place.
Harmonious Wail is offering a money back guarantee - If you are not happier leaving a show than when you walked in you can get your money back! https://harmoniouswail.com
Singer-songwriter Dan Strauss has been performing for over twenty years with his trademark melodic storytelling and intimate vocals. Someone once said Dan's music felt like Jeff Tweedy being in the Beatles. That sums it up pretty good.
Lyric-driven folk songs are what Detroit singer-songwriter Mike Ward produces. Besides Irish, his influences are Simon & Garfunkel, Neil Young, Springsteen, Jason Isbell and John Prine.
According to Bazooka writes irresistibly catchy Americana music inspired by life in Northern California. A2B offers up rich harmony, texture and relatable observations of everyday life. The result is a unique sound and an inviting musical experience.
The Honey Badgers are a folk/Americana duo who are known for their intense, sparkling harmonies, their honest lyrics and melodies, and their undeniable onstage chemistry.
You?d be hard-pressed to find a band with a more impressive collective resume than Cimarron 615.
Cimarron 615 is a hall of fame-caliber assemblage, with credits that look like a who?s-who of Americana, country and rock history.
With a voice that’s confident though fragile, melodies that take surprising turns, and lyrics that are as smart as they are emotionally vulnerable, Brody’s songs will delight especially anyone who has grown from heartbreaking circumstances.
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.
Rachel Drew is a Chicago singer-songwriter blending blues, country, folk rock, and retro soul. Known for her powerful voice and authentic storytelling, her album Old Sky New was named one of the 13 best Chicago albums of 2024 by the Chicago Sun-Times
John Carter Hill is a singer/songwriter performing as a solo acoustic artist with great vocals and amazing guitar work, playing all your favorite music from 1980 to NOW!!!!
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