Live Acoustic Music Near Brentwood, California

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 Brentwood 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 Brentwood 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

March 29
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 30
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QuaranPalooza (Online Concert Stream)
Hayward, CA
March 30
Lucca Bar and Grill (Bar/Nightclub)
Benicia, CA
April 5
Multi-award winning singer/songwriter Rocky Michaels will perform a mix of popular cover songs along with some originals. Come on by and say hi!
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danville, CA
April 5
The Monkey House (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
April 6
Pam Delgado & Jeri Jones team up with Chris Webster & Nina Gerber for a soulful and memorable musical experience
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
April 10
Almost Famous Wine (Listening Room)
Livermore, CA
April 10
Bottom Of the Hill (Bar/Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
April 11
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
April 12
Ivy Room (Bar/Nightclub)
Albany, CA
April 13
Empress Theatre (Small Theater)
Vallejo, CA
April 14
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
April 16
Bottom Of the Hill (Bar/Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
April 20
Almost Famous Wine (Listening Room)
Livermore, CA
April 20
The Young Fables are an emerging country/americana duo comprised of three-time American Idol vet Laurel Wright and guitarist Wesley Lunsford and is best known for their appearance on USA's showcase television series Real Country
Empress Theatre (Small Theater)
Vallejo, CA
April 24
The Bistro (Bar/Nightclub)
Hayward, CA
April 27
The Bistro (Bar/Nightclub)
Hayward, CA
May 2
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 3
Multi-award winning singer/songwriter Rocky Michaels will perform a mix of popular cover songs along with some originals. Come on by and say hi!
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Danville, CA
May 3
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 4
Russell and Kaplan span a wide Americana landscape of Folk, Blues, Country, Swing and Bluegrass, driven by Claudia’s expressive voice and distinctive songwriting style, with spot-on accompaniment by Kaplan on mandolin and electric guitar.
Rose Avenue Acoustic Delights (House Concert)
Oakland, CA
May 10
Ruhstaller Farm (Vineyard)
Dixon, CA
May 17
Winner of seven International Bluegrass Music Association Bass Player of the Year awards, Missy Raines has proven herself without doubt as an iconic bluegrass instrumentalist.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
May 18
The songs on my new album, "Seek the Love You’re Yearning" reflect my belief that everyone can reject their past neglect and abuse, which may hold them back from finding their heart’s desire.
Bankhead Theater (Small Theater)
Livermore, CA
May 18
The Backroom (Listening Room)
Berkeley, CA
May 23
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.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
June 5
The Bistro (Bar/Nightclub)
Hayward, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Brentwood, California

House Concerts

Fifth Street Farms (Berkeley)
Rose Avenue Acoustic Delights (Oakland)
SYLA Presents House Concerts (Oakland)
The Monkey House (Berkeley)

Listening Rooms

Almost Famous Wine (Livermore)
Clarion Performing Arts Center (San Francisco)
Lamorinda Music (Lafayette)
The Backroom (Berkeley)
The Sound Room (Oakland)
Timbre Folk and Baroque (Berkeley)

Vineyards & Breweries

Heringer Estates Winery (Clarksburg)
Las Positas Vineyards (Livermore)
McGrail Vineyards and Winery (Livermore)
Ruhstaller Farm (Dixon)
Wood Family Vineyards (Livermore)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Journey Coffee Co. (Vacaville)
Riggers Loft Wine Company (Richmond)
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Danville)
The Preacher's Daughter (Alameda)

Small Theaters

Bankhead Theater (Livermore)
Campbell Theater (Martinez)
Empress Theatre (Vallejo)
Freight and Salvage (Berkeley)
Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center (Livermore)

Outdoor Music Series

USS Potomac (Oakland)

Bars & Nightclubs

Bottom Of the Hill (San Francisco)
Hotel Utah (San Francisco)
Ivy Room (Albany)
Lucca Bar and Grill (Benicia)
The Bistro (Hayward)