Live Acoustic Music Near Black Mountain, North Carolina

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 Black Mountain 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 Black Mountain 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

October 8
Seth Glier,  Nick Carter
Join us on October 8th at 8 PM ET as we present Seth Glier and Nick Carter. Seating is limited and begins at $10.
Music My Mother Would Not Like (Online Concert Stream)
October 9
Jerry Joseph
French Broad River Brewery (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
October 9
Crys Matthews,  Christie Lenee
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 10
Poppa Foster
Chris "Poppa" Foster is a Tulsa based songwriter, pianist and singer who brings together his love of New Orleans piano greats, Memphis soul, Delta blues and Okie Americana.
Root Bar (Neighborhood Bar)
Asheville, NC
October 11
Laura Thurston
Mad Co Brewing (Brewery)
Marshall, NC
October 11
Lucy Isabel
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Lake Lure, NC
October 12
5j Barrow
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 12
Spalding McIntosh
Oskar Blues Brewery (Brewery)
Brevard, NC
October 12
Sierra Hull
Salvage Station (Nightclub)
Asheville, NC
October 13
Letters to Abigail
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
October 13
Mike Farris
Grammy winner Mike Farris is an artist?s artist, a musician?s musician, celebrated and revered by his fellow performers. It?s no wonder. He?s the one who brings everything to his music and to every live performance, every time.
Chatt Hills Music (Outdoor Music Series)
Asheville, NC
October 15
Sam Lewis
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 16
Allison de Groot
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 17
Laura Thurston
The Joint Next Door (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Fairview, NC
October 17
The Contenders,  Jay Nash
The Purple Onion (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Saluda, NC
October 18
Palmyra,  Sam Burchfield
Appalachian Folk Trio from Floyd, Virginia.
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 19
Bryan McDowell
Fiddler, vocalist & master of stringed instruments.
Asheville Music Hall (Small Theater)
Asheville, NC
October 19
Mike Hollon
Frog Level Brewing Co (Brewery)
Waynesville, NC
October 19
Kelly Hunt
Rare Bird Farm (House Concert)
Hot Springs, NC
October 20
David LaMotte
Highland Brewing Company (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
October 20
The JackTown Ramblers,  Siena Christie
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
October 20
Railroad Earth,  Big Richard
The Orange Peel (Concert Hall)
Asheville, NC
October 22
Connie Kaldor,  Grace Morrison
Join us on October 22nd at 8 PM ET as we present Connie Kaldor and Grace Morrison. Seats are limited and begin at $10.
Music My Mother Would Not Like (Online Concert Stream)
October 22
Vanessa Collier
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 24
Ben Balmer
Asheville Guitar Bar (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 25
The Local Honeys
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 26
Alison Brown
Diana Wortham Theatre (Small Theater)
Asheville, NC
October 26
Chris Knight
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 26
The Collection
Salvage Station (Nightclub)
Asheville, NC
October 27
Admiral Radio
Award-winning folk/Americana outfit hailing from the heart of South Carolina. With tight-knit harmonies, endearing storytelling and authentic energy, this husband and wife duo holds a presence that is palpable and real, both on and off stage.
Oskar Blues Brewery (Brewery)
Brevard, NC
October 31
Caleb Klauder and Reeb Willms
Cork and Keg (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
November 1
Ben Balmer
Highland Brewing Company (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
November 1
Greensky Bluegrass
Salvage Station (Nightclub)
Asheville, NC
November 3
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
November 6
Laura Cortese,  Caroline Cotter
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
November 7
Clem Snide
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
November 7
J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band)
Diana Wortham Theatre (Small Theater)
Asheville, NC
November 8
Palmyra
Appalachian Folk Trio from Floyd, Virginia.
185 King Street (Listening Room)
Brevard, NC
November 8
Chris Wilhelm
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
November 10
Letters to Abigail
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
November 13
Molly Tuttle
The Orange Peel (Concert Hall)
Asheville, NC
November 15
Angela Perley
Jack of the Wood (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
November 15
Jim Lauderdale
185 King Street (Listening Room)
Brevard, NC
November 17
The JackTown Ramblers
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
November 18
Ben Balmer
One World Brewing (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
November 20
Mipso
The Orange Peel (Concert Hall)
Asheville, NC
November 21
Pierce Pettis
White Horse Black Mountain welcomes back Pierce Pettis!
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Neighborhood Bar)
Black Mountain, NC
November 22
Old Sap
Frog Level Brewing Co (Brewery)
Waynesville, NC
November 23
Liz Cooper & The Stampede
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
November 23
Ben Balmer
Asheville Guitar Bar (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Black Mountain, North Carolina

House Concerts

Rare Bird Farm (Hot Springs)
Sundays in Snookville House Concert Series (Asheville)

Listening Rooms

185 King Street (Brevard)
1898 Waverly Inn (Hendersonville)
Asheville Guitar Bar (Asheville)
AyurPrana Listening Room (Asheville)
Open Folk (Asheville)
The DFR Lounge (Brevard)
The Grey Eagle (Asheville)

Folk Music Societies

SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Black Mountain)

Vineyards & Breweries

Burntshirt Vineyards (Hendersonville)
Mountain Brook Vineyards (Tryon)
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Chimney Rock)
Cork and Keg (Asheville)
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Lake Lure)
Grind Cafe (Morganton)
Jack of the Wood (Asheville)
Packa's Place (Horse Shoe)
The Joint Next Door (Fairview)
The Purple Onion (Saluda)

Small Theaters

Asheville Music Hall (Asheville)
Black Mountain Center for the Arts (Black Mountain)
Diana Wortham Theatre (Asheville)
Ebbs Chapel Performing Arts Center (Mars Hill)
Tryon Fine Arts Center (Tryon)

Outdoor Music Series

Chatt Hills Music (Asheville)
Brevard Music Center (Brevard)

Bars & Nightclubs

Root Bar (Asheville)
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Black Mountain)