Live Acoustic Music Near Ann Arbor, Michigan

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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor 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 Ann Arbor. 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

December 5
A literate and engaging song artist from Pittsburgh, with echoes of Greg Brown, Lyle Lovett, Bruce Coburn and Daryl Scott.
Trinity House Theatre (Listening Room)
Livonia, MI
December 6
Songs about broken things and poignant little ponderings with a rootsy vibe, a touch of twang and a soulful groove.
North Star Lounge (Listening Room)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 6
Howell Opera House (Listening Room)
Howell, MI
December 7
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 8
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 9
Royal Oak Music Theatre (Concert Hall)
Royal Oak, MI
December 11
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 12
Happy Hour set with the Hot Boys of Jenison
North Star Lounge (Listening Room)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 12
The Michigan Theatre (Concert Hall)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 12
Trinity House Theatre (Listening Room)
Livonia, MI
December 12
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 13
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.
MAMA's Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Bloomfield Hills, MI
December 13
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 14
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
December 16
Masonic Cathedral Theatre (Concert Hall)
Detroit, MI
January 2
North Star Lounge (Listening Room)
Ann Arbor, MI
January 3
“... 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 Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
January 10
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
January 13
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
January 22
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
February 1
“... 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
Trinity House Theatre (Listening Room)
Livonia, MI
February 6
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
February 13
“... 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 Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
February 14
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
February 18
Founder of the Irish-American powerhouse band Solas, is now touring as a solo performer, bringing along friends and musical guests.
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
February 21
North Star Lounge (Listening Room)
Ann Arbor, MI
February 24
The Ark (Small Theater)
Ann Arbor, MI
February 26
Royal Oak Music Theatre (Concert Hall)
Royal Oak, MI
February 27
Royal Oak Music Theatre (Concert Hall)
Royal Oak, MI
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Ann Arbor, Michigan

House Concerts

Broken Branch Music Series (Ann Arbor)
Garfield House Concerts (Northville)
Knight Road House Concerts (Ann Arbor)
Manchester Underground (Manchester)

Listening Rooms

Acoustic Routes Concerts (Saline)
Crazy Wisdom Tea Room (Ann Arbor)
Howell Opera House (Howell)
Kerrytown Concert House (Ann Arbor)
North Star Lounge (Ann Arbor)
On the Tracks Songwriter Showcase (Chelsea)
The Black Crystal Cafe (Ann Arbor)
The Rumpus Room (Chelsea)
Trinity House Theatre (Livonia)
Ziggy's (Ypsilanti)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Green Wood Coffee House (Grace Church) (Ann Arbor)
Green Wood Coffee House (Out of Eden) (Grass Lake)
MAMA's Coffeehouse (Bloomfield Hills)

Vineyards & Breweries

Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room (Royal Oak)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Detroit Street Filling Station (Ann Arbor)
Moonwinks Cafe (Ann Arbor)

Small Theaters

The Ark (Ann Arbor)
The Village Theater at Cherry Hill (Canton)

Bars & Nightclubs

Parts and Labor Bar (Melvindale)
The Blind Pig (Ann Arbor)
The Lager House (Detroit)
The Loving Touch (Ferndale)