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 Akron 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 Akron 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.
“... 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
The Fabulous Peggy Coyle sings hits from Natalie Cole, Dionne Warwick, Peggy Lee, and more! And great instrumentals by the hip Savoy Big Band (not your traditional big band).
Tozzi's on 12th (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Canton, OH
Marc Lee Shannon is a North Coast Ohio songwriter with 3 albums & many single releases. He was a member of the late Michael Stanley & The Resonators, and has opened for The Wallflowers, Pat Benatar, Blue Oyster Cult, Sammy Hagar, and more.
Jessica Lea Mayfield is an American singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music
Gareth Pearson is appropriately referred to as “The Welsh Tornado”
seeing as this special talent combines fingerstyle pyrotechnics, with explosive lead runs making Pearson one of the most exciting acoustic musicians gigging today.
Rock, jazz, funk and alternative folk, all wrapped in the spirit of the Latin music she grew up with. NPR calls Alisa, “a pitch-perfect rendition of my wildest dreams.”
“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
Join the Undiscovered Music community now to start receiving our weekly newsletter of upcoming acoustic concerts near you and to discover new artists you might like. It's free to join!
Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Akron, Ohio