Live Acoustic Music Near Bloomington, Illinois

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Bloomington 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 listening rooms in and around the Bloomington area.

Below you can find a listing of upcoming shows in these smaller venues by nationally and internationally touring artists.

Upcoming Acoustic Shows

November 13
Joanne Shaw Taylor
The Castle Theatre (Concert Hall)
Bloomington, IL
November 14
Hayes Carll,  Aaron Raitiere
The Castle Theatre (Concert Hall)
Bloomington, IL
November 16
Bob Schneider
The Castle Theatre (Concert Hall)
Bloomington, IL
November 18
Molly Tuttle
The Castle Theatre (Concert Hall)
Bloomington, IL
November 21
The Cactus Blossoms
Rose Bowl Tavern (Nightclub)
Urbana, IL
November 29
Chicago Farmer
Rose Bowl Tavern (Nightclub)
Urbana, IL
December 2
Larry & Joe
Venezuelan-Appalachian fusion by Llanera master and asylum-seeking migrant Larry Bellorín & GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass superstar Joe Troop (Che Apalache). Latingrass: Banjo, cuatro, fiddle, guitar, maracas, upright bass, vocals.
Rose Bowl Tavern (Nightclub)
Urbana, IL
December 7
Joe Pug
Rose Bowl Tavern (Nightclub)
Urbana, IL
December 10
Shakey Graves
The Castle Theatre (Concert Hall)
Bloomington, IL
December 12
Matthew Curry
Matthew is a singer-songwriter writing songs that draw from personal inspirations, incorporating elements of blues, rock, southern rock, and old school country in to his repertoire.
The Castle Theatre (Concert Hall)
Bloomington, IL
December 12
Mama Said String Band
Mama Said String Band— a Louisville, Kentucky based 4 piece bringing their own brand of bluegrass, folk and americana with a focus on vocal harmonies and contemporary instrumentation. Honest songwriting any listener can relate to.
Rose Bowl Tavern (Nightclub)
Urbana, IL
January 17
Dan Hubbard
The Castle Theatre (Concert Hall)
Bloomington, IL
February 10
49 Winchester
The Castle Theatre (Concert Hall)
Bloomington, IL
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Bloomington, Illinois

Listening Rooms

Rage Club (Peoria)
The Listening Experience Peoria (Peoria)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Copper Creek Church (Champaign)

Bars & Nightclubs

The Canopy Club (Urbana)