Live Acoustic Music Near Huntington, New York

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 Huntington 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 Huntington host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together. Local libraries also host free concerts that are open to the general public.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Huntington area. Local 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

November 8
Parkside Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
New York, NY
November 8
Cafe Wha? (Small Theater)
New York, NY
November 8
City Vineyard (Listening Room)
New York, NY
November 9
Rock & Roll, Opera and Everything in between.
The Bitter End (Small Theater)
New York, NY
November 9
The Cutting Room (Listening Room)
New York, NY
November 9
Hamilton Park House Concerts (House Concert)
Staten Island, NY
November 9
Cafe Wha? (Small Theater)
New York, NY
November 9
Born in a New England country town and into a musical family, Grammy-nominated artist Reed Foehl crafts stories with a lyric and voice which push boundaries, while also paying homage to tradition. Dusty and patient, his music is genuine.
The Scratcher Sessions (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
November 10
The Mercury Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
New York, NY
November 11
The Cutting Room (Listening Room)
New York, NY
November 12
Queer Americana from Philly, PA
Sleepwalk (Neighborhood Bar)
Brooklyn, NY
November 13
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
November 13
Turning Point Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Piermont, NY
November 13
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
November 14
The Triad Theater NYC (Small Theater)
New York, NY
November 14
City Vineyard (Listening Room)
New York, NY
November 14
The Mercury Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
New York, NY
November 14
Community Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Danbury, CT
November 14
Cafe Wha? (Small Theater)
New York, NY
November 14
Fairfield Theatre (Small Theater)
Fairfield, CT
November 15
Voices in the Heights in one of the best listening rooms in Brooklyn. They feature extraordinary singer-songwriters in an intimate setting featuring great sound and ambience. Don't miss the free home-baked desserts at intermission.
Voices in the Heights (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
November 15
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
November 15
Emelin Theatre (Small Theater)
Mamaroneck, NY
November 19
The Mercury Lounge (Neighborhood Bar)
New York, NY
November 19
Public Records (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
November 20
Nod Hill Brewery (Brewery)
Ridgefield, CT
November 20
Public Records (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
November 21
MDB returns to this intimate house concert series in Long Island with Abbie Gardner. $25 Suggested Donation. Doors at 7 PM RSVP to attend: shinesessionshouseconcerts@gmail.com
Shine Sessions House Concerts (House Concert)
Commack, NY
November 21
Emelin Theatre (Small Theater)
Mamaroneck, NY
November 21
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
November 22
Jerry DeMeo is a guitarist singer songwriter who draws his guitar playing influences from a number of sources, including the acoustic stylings of Stephen Stills, Leo Kottke and Jorma Kaukonen, and more recently, Mark Knopfler and Tommy Emmanuel.
The Next Chapter (Music, Book and Record Stores)
Huntington, NY
November 22
Singer-songwriter Dan Strauss has been performing for over twenty years with his trademark melodic storytelling and intimate vocals. Someone once said Dan's music felt like Jeff Tweedy being in the Beatles. That sums it up pretty good.
Silvana (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
November 22
The Bowery Ballroom (Nightclub)
New York, NY
November 23
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
November 23
Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street (Small Theater)
Port Washington, NY
November 23
The Bowery Ballroom (Nightclub)
New York, NY
November 23
Hamilton Park House Concerts (House Concert)
Staten Island, NY
December 2
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
December 4
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
December 4
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
December 5
Boulton Center for the Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Bay Shore, NY
December 5
Tarrytown Music Hall (Small Theater)
Tarrytown, NY
December 5
Cafe Wha? (Small Theater)
New York, NY
December 6
"...a luminous voice and a buoyant stage presence... big-hearted lyrics embrace the sum of life... Herscovitch's music blows on the embers of a lagging spirit..." -The Boston Globe
Flagpole Radio Cafe (Small Theater)
Newtown, CT
December 6
Emelin Theatre (Small Theater)
Mamaroneck, NY
December 6
On the Trail brings a rockin' modern acoustic sound that explores everything from bluegrass to contemporary pop, with stunning instrumentals and beautiful vocals!
Voices Cafe (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Westport, CT
December 6
Jeff Tweedy, founding member and frontman of Wilco, is one of contemporary music's most respected songwriters and performers.
The Bowery Ballroom (Nightclub)
New York, NY
December 7
Husband-and-wife folk/rock Americana duo The Kennedys have been writing, recording & touring for over twenty five years. Their energetic pop-influenced sound recalls Buddy Holly & The Everly Brothers.
Turning Point Cafe (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Piermont, NY
December 7
Deni Bonet and Chris Flynn are an Americana, folk-rock duo whose blend of voices, virtuoso violin, guitar, and humor have entertained and captivated audiences from Carnegie Hall to Mountain Stage to the White House.
New City Library (Library)
New City, NY
December 7
The Scratcher Sessions (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Huntington, New York

House Concerts

Acoustic Celebration (Ridgefield)
Brooklyn Music Shop (New York)
Hamilton Park House Concerts (Staten Island)
House of Love Concerts (Brooklyn)
Jenkins House Concerts (New York)
Our Times Coffeehouse (Garden City)
Shine Sessions House Concerts (Commack)
The Funkhouse (Westbury)

Listening Rooms

503 Social Club (Hoboken)
Brooklyn Artery (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn Music Kitchen (Brooklyn)
Cafe Nine (New Haven)
City Vineyard (New York)
City Winery (New York)
Folkus-NYC (Brooklyn)
Jalopy Theater (Brooklyn)
Joe's Pub at the Public (New York)
Moriches Community Center (Center Moriches)
Old South Haven Presbyterian Church (Brookhaven)
On Your Radar (New York)
Pete's Candy Store (Brooklyn)
Public Records (Brooklyn)
Shrine (New York)
Spanish Pavillion (Harrison)
The Cutting Room (New York)
The Frost House (Brooklyn)
The Iridium (New York)
The Owl Music Parlor (Brooklyn)
Voices in the Heights (Brooklyn)

Folk Music Societies

Folk Music Society of Huntington - Hard Luck Cafe (Huntington)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Community Coffeehouse (Danbury)
Grounds and Sounds Cafe (Setauket- East Setauket)
Lyrics Coffeehouse (Redding)
Music at the Ridge (Danbury)
People's Voice Cafe (New York)
The Unitarian Society of Ridgewood Cafe Concert Series (Ridgewood)
Voices Cafe (Westport)
Walkabout Clearwater Coffeehouse (White Plains)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

An Beal Bocht Cafe (Bronx)
Cafe Carlyle (New York)
Hill Country Barbecue (NY) (New York)
Mohansic Grill and Lounge (Yorktown Heights)
Rosy Tomorrow's (Danbury)
Silvana (New York)
The Scratcher Sessions (New York)
Turning Point Cafe (Piermont)

Libraries

Bethpage Library (Bethpage)
East Meadow Public Library (East Meadow)
Longwood Public Library (Middle Island)
Music in the Garden at Merrick Library (Merrick)
New City Library (New City)
Port Washington Library (Port Washington)
Smithtown Library (Nesconset)
Westbury Memorial Library (Westbury)

Small Theaters

Art House - Unplugged Jersey City (Jersey City)
Bedford Playhouse (Bedford)
Cafe Wha? (New York)
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (New York)
Center Church on the Green (New Haven)
Emelin Theatre (Mamaroneck)
Fairfield Theatre (Fairfield)
Flagpole Radio Cafe (Newtown)
Jeanne Rimsky Theater at Landmark on Main Street (Port Washington)
Le Poisson Rouge (New York)
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
Ridgefield Playhouse (Ridgefield)
Rockland Center For The Arts (West Nyack)
Tarrytown Music Hall (Tarrytown)
The Bitter End (New York)
The Schoolhouse Theater (North Salem)
The Triad Theater NYC (New York)
White Eagle Hall (Jersey City)

Outdoor Music Series

CHIRP Concerts (Ridgefield)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (Westport)
Bellport Bandshell (Bellport)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alphaville (Brooklyn)
Arlene's Grocery (New York)
Cowgirl Seahorse (New York)
Daly's Pub (Astoria)
Don't Tell Mama NYC (New York)
Freddy's Bar (New York)
Hutch Astoria (Astoria, Queens)
Parkside Lounge (New York)
Skinny Dennis (Brooklyn)
Sleepwalk (Brooklyn)
Sunnyside Singers Club (Woodside)
The Bowery Electric (New York)
The Mercury Lounge (New York)
The Sultan Room (Brooklyn)