Live Acoustic Music Near Cary, 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 Cary 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 Cary 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 Cary 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 11
NC-based writer with guitar, banjo, and harmonicas, Colin has played NC and City of York Folk Festivals, and had music played on the BBC. Rooted in oldtime, blues, and storytelling songs.
The Wake Forest Listening Room (Listening Room)
Wake Forest, NC
October 11
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
October 12
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
October 12
Tim Fast is a Minnesota Folk, Americana singer-songwriter, known for his soulful voice, heartfelt lyrics, and skilled guitar playing.
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Durham, NC
October 14
Bird's Nest Listening Room (Listening Room)
Dunn, NC
October 17
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
October 17
Bird's Nest Listening Room (Listening Room)
Dunn, NC
October 18
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Chapel Hill, NC
October 19
Motorco Music Hall (Nightclub)
Durham, NC
October 19
Lincoln Theatre (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
October 19
Free BBQ dinner at 5:00 pm, followed by the performance from 5:45 to 8:00.
Garden Party Concerts (House Concert)
Clayton, NC
October 20
Lincoln Theatre (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
October 20
People have said that Abe Partridge sounds older than his chronological age, and there’s a very good reason for that – he’s packed a lot of living into his 37 years.
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
October 20
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
October 20
This unique collaborative effort between two uniquely gifted musicians is bound to be a revelation to traditional music fans on several counts. Rob Ickes is a longtime, well-established instrumental giant, and Trey Hensley is newly arrived in Music City,
Bird's Nest Listening Room (Listening Room)
Dunn, NC
October 22
Koka Booth Amphitheatre (Concert Hall)
Cary, NC
October 23
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
October 23
Haw River Ballroom (Nightclub)
Saxapahaw, NC
October 24
Irregardless Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Raleigh, NC
October 24
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
October 24
Motorco Music Hall (Nightclub)
Durham, NC
October 24
Haw River Ballroom (Nightclub)
Saxapahaw, NC
October 26
Durham Performing Arts Center (Concert Hall)
Durham, NC
October 27
Proceeds from this show will benefit the Inter-Faith Food Shuttle
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Raleigh, NC
October 27
Bett showcases her multifaceted talents, playing guitars, clawhammer banjo, piano, mandolin, and harp. Guest musicians will join on cello, bass and fiddle.
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Raleigh (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Raleigh, NC
October 27
Bird's Nest Listening Room (Listening Room)
Dunn, NC
November 2
Stewart Theater (Small Theater)
Dunn, NC
November 2
The Blue Note Grill (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Durham, NC
November 8
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
November 9
Carolina Theatre (Small Theater)
Durham, NC
November 9
Sacred Grounds Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Durham, NC
November 11
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
November 13
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
November 14
Irregardless Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Raleigh, NC
November 15
Epilogue Books Chocolate Brews (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Chapel Hill, NC
November 16
Haw River Ballroom (Nightclub)
Saxapahaw, NC
November 17
Lipbone Redding’s music stretches like a string that’s never-ending. American Roots, Blues and Jazz with world influences including Indian, Middle Eastern, African and Latin styles.
Bynum Front Porch (Listening Room)
Pittsboro, NC
November 17
Carolina Theatre (Small Theater)
Durham, NC
November 20
Described as ?emotional honey?, ?folky Florence and the Machine?, ?indie Joan Baez? and ?a soul driven embodiment of Joni Mitchell?, this songwriter borne is always on the move, picking up narratives and musical hearts in her wake.
Yonder (Listening Room)
Hillsborough, NC
November 22
Anna La Mare Full Band Show : powerful, soulful, folk noir
Yonder (Listening Room)
Hillsborough, NC
November 22
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
November 23
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
November 26
Irregardless Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Raleigh, NC
November 29
Lincoln Theatre (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
December 14
Rock, jazz, funk and alternative folk, all wrapped in the spirit of the Latin music she grew up with. NPR calls Alisa, “a pitch-perfect rendition of my wildest dreams.”
Cat's Cradle (Nightclub)
Carrboro, NC
December 20
Lincoln Theatre (Small Theater)
Raleigh, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Cary, North Carolina

House Concerts

Durham Coho House Concerts (Durham)
Garden Party Concerts (Clayton)

Listening Rooms

Bird's Nest Listening Room (Dunn)
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

Peak of the Vine (Apex)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

401 Main (Carrboro)
Brookside Bodega (Raleigh)
Imbibe (Chapel Hill)
Irregardless Cafe (Raleigh)
La Vita Dolce (Chapel Hill)
Lanza's Cafe (Carrboro)
Lorraine's Coffee House and Music (Garner)
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)
Stewart Theater (Dunn)
The Cary Theater (Cary)

Outdoor Music Series

The Plant (Pittsboro)

Bars & Nightclubs

KINGS (Raleigh)
Local 506 (Chapel Hill)
Nash Street Tavern (Hillsborough)
Speakeasy Carrboro (Carrboro)