Live Acoustic Music Near Frederick, Maryland

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 many house concerts being held in and around the Frederick 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 Frederick 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 Frederick. 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

April 24
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
April 25
From China to Iceland, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and rock.
Arts Barn Music (House Concert)
Herndon, VA
April 26
Howdy and welcome to ‘The Honky-tonk Experience’ SHOW. T.H.E. SHOW is brought to you by ‘Gary Jay & The FIRE’. Gary Jay is a country*grassroots singer-songwriter and is joined by ‘The FIRE’ to make an exciting four(4) piece band.
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant (Listening Room)
Bluemont, VA
April 27
Multi-Grammy award winner Tim O'Brien with wife Jan Fabricius.
Common Ground on the Hill (Festivals)
Westminster, MD
April 27
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
April 27
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (House Concert)
Washington, DC
April 27
Big Cork Vineyards (Vineyard)
Rohrersville, MD
April 27
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
April 27
District Provision and Supply Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Hagerstown, MD
May 1
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
May 2
Award-winning, world-jazz band Veronneau - classic and original music in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese with Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau. Veronneau have three Top 10 charting albums, European, US tours and enthralling live shows.
Blues Alley (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
May 2
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
May 3
Rod Abernethy is a unique blend of an authentic southern folk troubadour and master acoustic guitarist and the 2021 Grand Prize winner of the International Acoustic Music Awards.
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
May 3
Willi Carlisle is an award-winning folksinger, writer, and theater-artist from Northwest Arkansas
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
May 3
Quattro Goombas Winery (Vineyard)
Aldie, VA
May 3
International Folk Music Awards 2017 Artist of the Year Ordinary Elephant captivates audiences with their emotionally powerful and vulnerable songs, letting the listener know that they are not alone i
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (House Concert)
Washington, DC
May 3
Award-winning, world-jazz band Veronneau - classic and original music in English, French, Spanish and Portuguese with Quebecoise vocalist Lynn Veronneau. Veronneau have three Top 10 charting albums, European, US tours and enthralling live shows.
Blues Alley (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
May 4
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Charles Town Farmers Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Charles Town, WV
May 4
Howdy and welcome to ‘The Honky-tonk Experience’ SHOW. T.H.E. SHOW is brought to you by ‘Gary Jay & The FIRE’. Gary Jay is a country*grassroots singer-songwriter and is joined by ‘The FIRE’ to make an exciting four(4) piece band.
Lost Barrel Brewing (Brewery)
Middleburg, VA
May 4
Since 2003 ilyAIMY's played the nation's baitshops, biker weeks, coffeehouses, colleges & clothing-optional resorts as "an acoustically roiling combustible attack on the usual singer/songwriter fare"
Earp’s Ordinary (Listening Room)
Fairfax, VA
May 4
Catoctin Colorfest (Festivals)
Thurmont, MD
May 4
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Vineyard)
Purcellville, VA
May 4
Zoey's World House Concerts (House Concert)
Ellicott City, MD
May 5
New Spire Arts (Listening Room)
Frederick, MD
May 5
Antietam Creek Vineyards (Vineyard)
Sharpsburg, MD
May 5
Michelle is a multi-award winning singer-songwriter from Maryland. If you like acoustic music in the Indie/Alternative Folk genre, then Michelle's show is a MUST attend!
Linganore Winecellars (Vineyard)
Mount Airy, MD
May 5
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Adams County Winery (Vineyard)
Orrtanna, PA
May 7
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
May 8
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
May 8
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Bar/Nightclub)
Rockville, MD
May 8
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
May 9
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Listening Room)
Washington, DC
May 9
Jammin Java (Listening Room)
Vienna, VA
May 10
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
May 10
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
May 11
Hubby Jenkins is a talented multi-instrumentalist who endeavors to share his love and knowledge of old-time American music.
Barns of Rose Hill (Listening Room)
Berryville, VA
May 11
Since 2003 ilyAIMY's played the nation's baitshops, biker weeks, coffeehouses, colleges & clothing-optional resorts as "an acoustically roiling combustible attack on the usual singer/songwriter fare"
Worman’s Mill (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
May 12
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
Frederick City Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Frederick, MD
May 12
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
May 15
The Lost Fox (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Ashburn, VA
May 17
Bear Chase Brewing Company (Brewery)
Bluemont, VA
May 17
Bluegrass/Americana in Silver Spring, MD and DC area; leader of Shannon Leigh and The Good Bygones
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Woodbine, MD
May 17
Doug Alan Wilcox delivers music that will stick in your head - as well as your heart.
61 Vineyard (Vineyard)
Damascus, MD
May 17
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Small Theater)
Hagerstown, MD
May 18
Big Cork Vineyards (Vineyard)
Rohrersville, MD
May 18
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (House Concert)
Columbia, MD
May 18
Juliet Lloyd has quickly gained a name for herself as a strikingly accomplished songwriter and no-holds barred performer.
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Vineyard)
Dickerson, MD
May 18
Barns of Rose Hill (Listening Room)
Berryville, VA
May 19
Folk-pop artist Halley Neal is a Nashville based singer and songwriter. Inspired by music from the 1970's, Halley released her debut record in June 2021.
Moore Music (In the House) (House Concert)
Rockville, MD
May 19
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Vineyard)
Leesburg, VA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Frederick, Maryland

House Concerts

Arts Barn Music (Herndon)
Concerts at the Historic Cooper's House (Columbia)
Edith May’s Paradise (Jessup)
Lucky Penny House Concert Series (Washington)
Moore Music (In the House) (Rockville)
Music on the Heights (Broadlands)
Square in a Circle House Concert (Takoma Park)
Stone Room Concerts (Falls Church)
Zoey's World House Concerts (Ellicott City)

Listening Rooms

Baltimore County Artists Guild (Catonsville)
Barns of Rose Hill (Berryville)
Blues Alley (Washington)
Earp’s Ordinary (Fairfax)
FocusMusic at Church of the Ascension (Silver Spring)
FocusMusic at Community Lutheran Church (Sterling)
FocusMusic at Island Pride Oasis (Gaithersburg)
Gaithersburg Arts Barn (Gaithersburg)
Horseshoe Curve Restaurant (Bluemont)
Institute of Musical Traditions at Saint Mark Presbyterian Church (Rockville)
Jammin Java (Vienna)
New Spire Arts (Frederick)
Songbyrd Record Cafe and Music House (Washington)
The Cellar Stage at Temple Isaiah (Fulton)

Folk Music Societies

Folk Club Reston-Herndon (Herndon)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Common Ground on the Hill - Westminster (Westminster)
Lucketts Bluegrass (Leesburg)
Morgan's Coffeehouse (Woodbine)
UUCC One World Coffeehouse (Columbia)

Vineyards & Breweries

50 West Vineyards (Middleburg)
61 Vineyard (Damascus)
868 Estate Vineyards (Purcellville)
Adams County Winery (Orrtanna)
Antietam Creek Vineyards (Sharpsburg)
Big Cork Vineyards (Rohrersville)
Bleu Frog Vineyards (Leesburg)
Blue Mountain Wine Crafters (Funkstown)
Bozzo Family Vineyards (Purcellville)
Breaux Vineyards (Purcellville)
Casanel Vineyards and Winery (Leesburg)
Doukenie Winery (Purcellville)
Elk Run Vineyards and Winery (Mount Airy)
Fleetwood Farm Winery (Leesburg)
Hidden Hills Farm and Vineyard (Frederick)
Linganore Winecellars (Mount Airy)
Loew Vineyards (Mount Airy)
Lost Rhino (Ashburn)
Notaviva Vineyards (Purcellville)
Quattro Goombas Winery (Aldie)
Red Heifer Winery (Smithsburg)
Rocklands Farm (Poolesville)
Sugarloaf Mountain Vineyard (Dickerson)
Sunset Hills Vineyard (Purcellville)
Windridge Vineyards (Darnestown)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

American Ice Company Cafe (Westminster)
B Street 104 (Greencastle)
Beans in the Belfry (Brunswick)
Brew House Coffee (Gaithersburg)
District Provision and Supply Company (Hagerstown)
Little Market Cafe (Ellicott City)
Matchbox (Reston)
Parallel Wine & Whiskey Bar (Broadlands)
The Derby Restaurant and Bar (New Market)
The Lost Fox (Ashburn)

Small Theaters

Blackrock Center for the Arts (Germantown)
Creative Cauldron (Falls Church)
Dumbarton Concerts (Washington)
Franklin Park Arts Center (Purcellville)
Live at Hub City Vinyl (Hagerstown)
Tally Ho Theater (Leesburg)
The Barns At Wolf Trap (Vienna)

Outdoor Music Series

Sky Stage (Frederick)
Charles Town Farmers Market (Charles Town)
Frederick City Market (Frederick)
Urbana Library Farmers Market (Frederick)
Shab Row Stage (Frederick)
Worman’s Mill (Frederick)
Waynesboro Farmers Markey (Waynesboro)

Bars & Nightclubs

Garryowen Irish Pub (Gettysburg)
Hank Dietle’s Tavern (Rockville)