Live Acoustic Music Near Gorham, Maine

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 Gorham 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 Gorham 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 28
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
March 30
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
April 6
Maine Craft Distilling (Vineyard)
Portland, ME
April 6
Chocolate Church Arts Center (Small Theater)
Bath, ME
April 6
Join singer-songwriter Lou Antonucci in an emotional and engaging solo performance celebrating the story-songs of Harry Chapin.
Cadenza Freeport (Listening Room)
Freeport, ME
April 11
Cadenza Freeport (Listening Room)
Freeport, ME
April 11
The Thirsty Pig (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Portland, ME
April 12
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
April 13
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
April 19
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
April 19
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
April 20
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
April 20
Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Brunswick, ME
April 20
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
April 20
Come see Alive in the Root, a roots band from southern Maine that performs original music, a mix of bluegrass, folk, and blues. AITR focuses on eclectic instrumental arrangements with guitars, mandolin, upright bass, and four-part harmonies.
Modestman Brewing (Brewery)
South Portland, ME
April 25
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
April 26
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (Listening Room)
Arundel, ME
April 26
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.
Mayo Street Arts (Small Theater)
Portland, ME
April 26
Chocolate Church Arts Center (Small Theater)
Bath, ME
April 26
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
April 27
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
May 2
Maine Craft Distilling (Vineyard)
Portland, ME
May 2
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
May 4
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (Listening Room)
Arundel, ME
May 4
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
May 4
Willie T & Doctor X are a dynamic acoustic rock/folk/blues duo, performing an interesting and exciting mix of original songs and off the beaten track covers. Their music evokes an overall 1970s roots
Andy's Old Port Pub (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Portland, ME
May 8
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
May 9
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
May 10
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
May 12
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
May 17
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
May 18
Saco River Theatre (Small Theater)
Buxton, ME
May 25
Her voice is both sultry and dynamic, delicate yet powerful; gritty but highly emotive and nuanced, has been described as “a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse”.
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
May 31
The wit and honesty of this renowned Minnesota-via-New Jersey guitarist and songwriter have made him one of the most beloved artists currently carrying on the folk tradition.
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Listening Room)
Brownfield, ME
May 31
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
June 1
The wit and honesty of this renowned Minnesota-via-New Jersey guitarist and songwriter have made him one of the most beloved artists currently carrying on the folk tradition.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Brunswick, ME
June 7
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (Listening Room)
Arundel, ME
June 14
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
June 15
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (Listening Room)
Arundel, ME
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Gorham, Maine

Listening Rooms

Cadenza Freeport (Freeport)
One Longfellow Square (Portland)
Port City Blue (Portland)
Stone Mountain Arts Center (Brownfield)
The Hayloft at Dragonfly Barn (Bridgton)
Vinegar Hill Music Theatre (Arundel)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick (Brunswick)

Vineyards & Breweries

Maine Craft Distilling (Portland)
Oxbow Brewing (Portland)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Andy's Old Port Pub (Portland)
Coppersmith Tavern (South Portland)
Lenny's (Westbrook)
Olde Mill Tavern (Harrison)
The Thirsty Pig (Portland)

Small Theaters

Apohadion Theatre (Portland)
Chocolate Church Arts Center (Bath)
Denmark Arts Center (Denmark)
Mayo Street Arts (Portland)
Meetinghouse Arts (Freeport)
Saco River Theatre (Buxton)

Bars & Nightclubs

Portland House Of Music and Events (Portland)