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 Hayward 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 Hayward 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 Hayward 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.
“Peter Janson's music has the substance of great jazz presented in an original and accessible style. Truly great!”
Steve Hunt, keyboardist (Allan Holdsworth, Stanley Clarke, Billy Cobham)
S.R. cut his teeth as a songwriter in Austin, Texas. The “live music capitol of the world”. You can find him performing all over California solo and with his band The Heartsleeves. His new release “A.M. Sessions” is available at his live shows
The Mile Twelve lineup offers five of the most promising young musicians in bluegrass: David Benedict (mandolin), Catherine “BB” Bowness (banjo), Bronwyn Keith-Hynes (fiddle), Evan Murphy (guitar, lead vocals), and Nate Sabat (bass, lead vocals).
Rocky Michaels is a California born acoustic singer-songwriter. His indie, folkstyle stories through songs have gained the attention of fans & industry professionals. He was named 2020 'Male Artist of the Year' (CFAB Music Realm).
A mostly acoustic trio of right-side up finger picking (Stevie Coyle), upside down flat picking (Glenn Houston) and soulful upright bass (Chris Kee). The Quitters deliver a memorable performance spiced with humor & serendipity.
Four albums and 30 years of performing and touring combined activism. His songs lie at the juncture where culture clash with politics. Soulful. Pointed. Poignant. Playful.
S.R. cut his teeth as a songwriter in Austin, Texas. The “live music capitol of the world”. You can find him performing all over California solo and with his band The Heartsleeves. His new release “A.M. Sessions” is available at his live shows
Four albums and 30 years of performing and touring combined activism. His songs lie at the juncture where culture clash with politics. Soulful. Pointed. Poignant. Playful.
Rocky Michaels is a California born acoustic singer-songwriter. His indie, folkstyle stories through songs have gained the attention of fans & industry professionals. He was named 2020 'Male Artist of the Year' (CFAB Music Realm).
Amy’s songs are timeless. With lyrics about the experience of being human, her music has a way of connecting with anyone on a deeply personal level. Her sometimes soulful, sometimes pure and haunting voice lends itself to comparisons to Joni Mitchell,
S.R. cut his teeth as a songwriter in Austin, Texas. The “live music capitol of the world”. You can find him performing all over California solo and with his band The Heartsleeves. His new release “A.M. Sessions” is available at his live shows
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
Hayward, California
