Live Acoustic Music Near Baltimore, Maryland

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 many house concerts being held in and around the Baltimore 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 Baltimore 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 Baltimore. 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

June 12
Veronneau
Award-winning, world-jazz band Veronneau - classic and original music in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese with Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau. Veronneau have three Top 10 charting albums, European, US tours and enthralling live shows.
George Mason University, Mason Square (Outdoor Music Series)
Arlington, VA
June 13
Jefferson Ross,  Todd Hoke
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
June 14
Dave Hadley
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
June 14
Heather Aubrey Lloyd
Half of Baltimore’s ilyAIMY. Her lush voice and storytelling have earnedTelluride Troubadour Top 4, Falcon Ridge Most Wanted, No Depression Award Finalist and Grand Prize Bernard Ebb Award.
7 Locks Brewing (Brewery)
Rockville, MD
June 14
Ben Gage
An Akron, OH based rustbelt folk songwriter. Ben is known for combining lyrically driven songs with charming and quick witted stories. Thumping fingerstlye guitar, blues harmonica, and smooth vocals, bring you a one of a kind performance.
Edith May’s Paradise (House Concert)
Jessup, MD
June 14
Jefferson Ross,  Todd Hoke
Deer Creek Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Darlington, MD
June 14
Jason Harrod
Jason Harrod is an award-winning singer-songwriter known for his melodic, poetic lyrics and cinematic travelogues of belonging and alienation. With over 20 years of experience, his work is rich in quirky narratives and emotional detail.
Perry Hall Folk Music Night (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Nottingham, MD
June 14
Amy Speace
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Listening Room)
Gaithersburg, MD
June 15
Sue Foley
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
June 16
Eli Lev
Join your host Eric Scott at ITZALL Goode Concert Series and SHC Music Tribe Present to powerhouse songwriter, Eli Lev.
49 West Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Annapolis, MD
June 18
Eli Lev
To his Levitators community, Eli Lev is known as a Global Ambassador of Good Vibes, and everyday he honors his greater calling: uplifting open-hearted folks around the world through song.
An Die Musik (Listening Room)
Baltimore, MD
June 19
Susanna Laird
Susanna Laird is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She writes soulful songs in the Americana roots style.
The Turn House (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Columbia, MD
June 19
Eric Gales
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
June 20
Hackensaw Boys
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
June 21
The High and Wides
The Mainstay (Listening Room)
Rock Hall, MD
June 21
Langhorne Slim
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
June 21
Eli Lev,  Teghan Devon
To his Levitators community, Eli Lev is known as a Global Ambassador of Good Vibes, and everyday he honors his greater calling: uplifting open-hearted folks around the world through song.
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
June 21
Eric Gales
The Hamilton Live (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
June 21
Flo Anito
New Deal Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Greenbelt, MD
June 22
Doug Wilcox
Doug Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery (Vineyard)
Mount Airy, MD
June 22
Lilly Hiatt
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
June 25
Kelly Willis
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
June 26
Doug Wilcox
Doug Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Saints Row Brewing (Brewery)
Gaithersburg, MD
June 26
The Wildwoods
Pearl Street Warehouse (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
June 27
Cassie and Maggie
Hill Center (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
June 27
Kasey Chambers
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
June 28
Kasey Chambers
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
June 29
Amanda Anne Platt and The Honeycutters
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
July 2
Dom Flemons
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
July 9
Brian Dunne
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
July 10
House of Hamill
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
July 11
House of Hamill
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
Hill Center (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
July 12
Naked Blue
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Neighborhood Bar)
Rockville, MD
July 13
Buffalo Rose
Hill Center (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
July 13
Doug Wilcox
Doug Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
July 13
Charm City Junction
Liriodendron Mansion (Outdoor Music Series)
Bel Air, MD
July 14
Frank Critelli,  Heather Aubrey Lloyd
49 West Coffeehouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Annapolis, MD
July 15
Samantha Crain
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
July 15
Dave McGraw & Mandy Fer
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
July 19
Griffin House
Union Stage (Small Theater)
Washington, DC
July 19
Liz Longley
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
July 20
Gaelic Storm
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
July 21
Gaelic Storm
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
July 23
Nate Sabat
Manor Mill (Listening Room)
Monkton, MD
July 24
Cheryl Wheeler,  David Wilcox
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
July 26
Susanna Laird
Susanna Laird is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. She writes soulful songs in the Americana roots style.
7 Locks Brewing (Brewery)
Rockville, MD
July 26
Judy Collins
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
July 26
Steven Gellman
Steven Gellman is a quintessential folk singer-songwriter with insightful original songs and homespun stories that provide a soul-warming folk rock respite in a busy, chilly world.
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery (Vineyard)
Mount Airy, MD
July 27
Judy Collins
The Birchmere (Small Theater)
Alexandria, VA
July 29
Jack Barksdale
Rams Head On Stage (Small Theater)
Annapolis, MD
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Baltimore, Maryland

House Concerts

Bonnie Branch House Concerts (Ellicott City)
Club 603 (Baltimore)
CommuniTea House Concert (Glen Burnie)
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (Columbia)
Edith May’s Paradise (Jessup)
Garys House Concert Series (Woodbine)
Hamlin Street Diner (Brentwood)
J and J House Concerts Bel Air, MD (Bel Air)
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (Washington)
Macum Creek Concerts (Chester)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Zoey's World House Concerts (Ellicott City)

Listening Rooms

An Die Musik (Baltimore)
Baltimore County Artists Guild (Catonsville)
Blues Alley (Washington)
Creative Alliance at The Patterson (Baltimore)
FocusMusic at Church of the Ascension (Silver Spring)
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Gaithersburg)
Four Hour Day Lutherie (Baltimore)
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Hill Center (Washington)
Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Le Mondo (Baltimore)
Manor Mill (Monkton)
Pearl Street Warehouse (Washington)
SHC Music Tribe Concerts (Gambrills)
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Washington)
The Cellar Stage at Temple Isaiah (Fulton)
The Mainstay (Rock Hall)
Writer's Center (Bethesda)

Folk Music Societies

Folklore Society of Greater Washington (Washington)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Acoustic Cafe (Arlington)
Carroll Cafe (Washington)
Deer Creek Coffeehouse (Darlington)
Itzall Goode Concert Series (Annapolis)
Living Arts Concert Series (Burtonsville)
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Woodbine)
Perry Hall Folk Music Night (Nottingham)
Sixth & I (Washington)
True North Project at UUFHC (Churchville)

Vineyards & Breweries

61 Vineyard (Damascus)
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery (Mount Airy)
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Frederick)
Hybridoma Organic Fruit Farm (Baldwin)
Linganore Winecellars (Mount Airy)
Loew Vineyards (Mount Airy)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

49 West Coffeehouse (Annapolis)
Big Bear Cafe (Washington)
Empress Coffee and Cocktails (Gaithersburg)
Filling Station (Sparks)
Little Market Cafe (Ellicott City)
New Deal Cafe (Greenbelt)
Pie Shop (Washington)
The Turn House (Columbia)
The White Oak Tavern (Ellicott City)
Three Whistles (Arlington)

Small Theaters

Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Black Cherry Puppet Theater (Baltimore)
Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Dumbarton Concerts (Washington)
Rams Head On Stage (Annapolis)
The Birchmere (Alexandria)
The Hamilton Live (Washington)
The Miracle Theatre (Washington)
Union Stage (Washington)

Outdoor Music Series

Urbana Library Farmers Market (Frederick)
Federal Hill Main Street Series (Baltimore)
George Mason University, Mason Square (Arlington)
Liriodendron Mansion (Bel Air)
Sunset Concert Series Vine on Main / Patapsco Distilling Co. (Sykesville)

Bars & Nightclubs

Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Rockville)
Madam's Organ (Washington)
Maggie's Restaurant (Westminster)
Morsbergers Tavern (Catonsville)
Yellow Barn Tavern (Freeland)