Live Acoustic Music Near Carrboro, 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 Carrboro 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 Carrboro 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 and around the Carrboro 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

July 11
Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Concert Hall)
Cary, NC
July 12
...His two-year European run with Nick Lowe and Dave Edmunds solidified his reputation abroad!
The Belted Goat (Event Space)
Fearrington, NC
July 12
Back in Chapel Hill at my fav Booze Lagoon!
Lapin Bleu (Neighborhood Bar)
Chapel Hill, NC
July 13
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
July 13
Sara Ullrika Watkins is an American singer-songwriter and fiddler. Watkins debuted in 1989 as fiddler and founding member of the progressive bluegrass group Nickel Creek
Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Concert Hall)
Cary, NC
July 24
You ain't gonna find better "Nawlins" food & drink than at Imbibe/Rougarou (not to mention the music?)!
Imbibe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chapel Hill, NC
July 24
In the Beer Joint Aisle #1
Harris Teeter - Beer Joint (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chapel Hill, NC
July 24
Irregardless Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Raleigh, NC
July 25
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
July 26
Full, free catered BBQ dinner at 5:00 PM, followed by the performance from 6 to 8.
Garden Party Concerts (House Concert)
Clayton, NC
July 31
See you there - Aisle: Beer!
Harris Teeter Cary, NC (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cary, NC
August 1
Dana Cooper has logged millions of miles as a renowned songwriter and story teller. This song poet engages and inspires audiences around the world with his quick wit, insightful stories & lyrics.
The Wake Forest Listening Room (Listening Room)
Wake Forest, NC
August 8
A beloved show business veteran who started his career at the age of seven as a juggler and acrobat, but has since turned to the banjo because that's where the money is. His band, The American Circus, has developed a devoted international following.
Bynum Front Porch (Listening Room)
Pittsboro, NC
August 9
Lincoln Theatre (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
August 9
beckwith - original music, good times. www.beckwithband.com
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
August 9
Be there, be part of it!
The Belted Goat (Event Space)
Fearrington, NC
August 14
Irregardless Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Raleigh, NC
August 15
Alan Lee Edwards is a North Carolina based singer-songwriter. He was formerly the singer/songwriter & guitarist of Lou Ford, which he formed with his brother in the mid-90's. He has been called a pioneer of the Americana, Alt-Country genre.
The Wake Forest Listening Room (Listening Room)
Wake Forest, NC
August 21
Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Concert Hall)
Cary, NC
August 23
A must see in Chapel Hill!
Lapin Bleu (Neighborhood Bar)
Chapel Hill, NC
August 23
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
Garden Party Concerts (House Concert)
Clayton, NC
August 24
Whether you speak easy or not, you'll love this vernue! Come on down! See https://www.speakeasycarrboro.com/.
Speakeasy Carrboro (Neighborhood Bar)
Carrboro, NC
August 28
Irregardless Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Raleigh, NC
August 28
Precious & delicious! Close your eyes and you'll think you're in "Nawlins"!
Imbibe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chapel Hill, NC
August 29
Berkeley Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Raleigh, NC
August 29
The Montvales play stripped-down, banjo-and-harmony-driven songs that stick with you. Their shows will take you to places both raucous and reverent, equal parts honky-tonk mischief and earnest meditation on friendship, heartbreak, and place.
The Wake Forest Listening Room (Listening Room)
Wake Forest, NC
August 29
Singer/songwriter Eric Sommer blends diverse influences and a unique career. His r?sum? reads like a musical adventure, having toured with John Mayall, The Cars, Dead Kennedys, Nick Lowe, and more?not to be missed!
Speakeasy Carrboro (Neighborhood Bar)
Carrboro, NC
September 3
C'mon in, the water's fine!
The Belted Goat (Event Space)
Fearrington, NC
September 5
Huron Stage Music Venue (House Concert)
Durham, NC
September 5
All Ages Puppet Show with Live Music Opener
The Forest Theatre (Small Theater)
Chapel Hill, NC
September 5
The Wake Forest Listening Room (Listening Room)
Wake Forest, NC
September 5
Duke University Coffeehouse (College/University)
Durham, NC
September 6
https://annalamare.com/damn-sam
Speakeasy Carrboro (Neighborhood Bar)
Carrboro, NC
September 7
https://annalamare.com/tireland
The Kraken (Neighborhood Bar)
Chapel Hill, NC
September 9
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
September 11
Irregardless Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Raleigh, NC
September 17
Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Concert Hall)
Cary, NC
September 18
C'mon in, the beer is cold!
Harris Teeter Cary, NC (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cary, NC
September 19
The Wake Forest Listening Room (Listening Room)
Wake Forest, NC
September 19
Haw River Ballroom (Nightclub)
Saxapahaw, NC
September 20
Garden Party Concerts (House Concert)
Clayton, NC
September 20
Songwriter, singer, slide guitar and clawhammer banjo player based in Nashville, TN.
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
September 22
Durham Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Durham, NC
September 26
The Olive Tree debuted #1 on the iTunes blues charts. Her original song “One Night Romance” was recorded by G. Love and 60’s legend, Mary Clayton – it is the ultimate incarnation of the “Dirt Road Soul” Kristy Lee has become known for.
The Wake Forest Listening Room (Listening Room)
Wake Forest, NC
October 4
https://annalamare.com/damn-sam
Speakeasy Carrboro (Neighborhood Bar)
Carrboro, NC
October 5
https://annalamare.com/tireland
The Kraken (Neighborhood Bar)
Chapel Hill, NC
October 5
The Pinhook (Listening Room)
Durham, NC
October 9
Lincoln Theatre (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
October 10
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Carrboro, North Carolina

House Concerts

Garden Party Concerts (Clayton)
Huron Stage Music Venue (Durham)

Listening Rooms

Bynum Front Porch (Pittsboro)
Eno House Artist's Den (Hillsborough)
The Colonial Inn (Hillsborough)
The Pinhook (Durham)
The Wake Forest Listening Room (Wake Forest)
Yonder (Hillsborough)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (Durham)
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh (Raleigh)

Vineyards & Breweries

Grove Winery (Gibsonville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Berkeley Cafe (Raleigh)
Harris Teeter - Beer Joint (Chapel Hill)
Harris Teeter Cary, NC (Cary)
Imbibe (Chapel Hill)
Irregardless Cafe (Raleigh)
La Vita Dolce (Chapel Hill)
Lanza's Cafe (Carrboro)
The Blue Note Grill (Durham)
The Cave Tavern (Chapel Hill)
The Eddy Pub and Restaurant (Saxapahaw)

Small Theaters

Carolina Theatre (Durham)
Daniels Auditorium, NC Museum of History (Raleigh)
Lincoln Theatre (Raleigh)
PineCone Down Home Concerts (Raleigh)
The Cary Theater (Cary)
The Forest Theatre (Chapel Hill)

Outdoor Music Series

Southern Village / Hyatt Place (Chapel Hill)

Bars & Nightclubs

KINGS (Raleigh)
Lapin Bleu (Chapel Hill)
Local 506 (Chapel Hill)
Missy Lane’s Assembly Room (Durham)
Nash Street Tavern (Hillsborough)
Speakeasy Carrboro (Carrboro)
The Kraken (Chapel Hill)