Live Acoustic Music Near Lakewood, Ohio

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 Lakewood area that you can check out - you just need to contact the host and ask to be invited.

Local libraries 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 Lakewood 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

June 22
The Victor Samalot Duo pays tribute through essential road music including the Bobby Troup classic "Route 66," along with visuals and backstories of one of America?s most iconic highways.
Lakewood Public Library (Library)
Lakewood, OH
June 24
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cleveland, OH
June 25
Marc Lee Shannon is a North Coast Ohio songwriter with 3 albums & many single releases. He was a member of the late Michael Stanley & The Resonators, and has opened for The Wallflowers, Pat Benatar, Blue Oyster Cult, Sammy Hagar, and more.
The Treelawn Social Club (Neighborhood Bar)
Cleveland, OH
June 26
An Akron, OH based rustbelt folk songwriter. Ben is known for combining lyrically driven songs with charming and quick witted stories. Thumping fingerstlye guitar, blues harmonica, and smooth vocals, bring you a one of a kind performance.
The Barn on Avon Lake (Music on a Mission) (Listening Room)
Avon Lake, OH
June 26
Riverdog (Listening Room)
Wakeman, OH
June 26
G.A.R. Hall (GAR Hall) (Listening Room)
Peninsula, OH
June 27
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cleveland, OH
June 27
Instrumental guitarist mixing Latin, Jazz, Light Rock, World, and Live Looping. Performing in the Cleveland / Akron, Ohio area and beyond. Solo or Duo act.
Rocky River Wine Bar (Vineyard)
Rocky River, OH
June 28
Lyric Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Fairport Harbor, OH
July 1
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cleveland, OH
July 3
Marc Lee Shannon is a North Coast Ohio songwriter with 3 albums & many single releases. He was a member of the late Michael Stanley & The Resonators, and has opened for The Wallflowers, Pat Benatar, Blue Oyster Cult, Sammy Hagar, and more.
Rialto Theatre (Small Theater)
Akron, OH
July 11
Sometimes music shouldn't be easy, and instead should be mysterious, idiosyncratic and the work of a true maverick. - Acoustic Magazine(UK)
The Treelawn Social Club (Neighborhood Bar)
Cleveland, OH
July 11
The Winchester Music Tavern (Nightclub)
Lakewood, OH
July 12
Alan Lee Edwards is a North Carolina based singer-songwriter. He was formerly the singer/songwriter & guitarist of Lou Ford, which he formed with his brother in the mid-90's. He has been called a pioneer of the Americana, Alt-Country genre.
Honky Tonk House Concerts (House Concert)
Streetsboro, OH
July 16
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cleveland, OH
July 18
Instrumental guitarist mixing Latin, Jazz, Light Rock, World, and Live Looping. Performing in the Cleveland / Akron, Ohio area and beyond. Solo or Duo act.
Rocky River Wine Bar (Vineyard)
Rocky River, OH
July 18
Celtic/ Folk/ World/ Rock/ Americana.
Tremont Farmers Market - Lincoln Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Cleveland, OH
July 19
Celtic/ Folk/ World/ Rock/ Americana.
Tremont Farmers Market - Lincoln Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Cleveland, OH
July 19
Red Room House Concerts (House Concert)
Cleveland, OH
July 20
Celtic/ Folk/ World/ Rock/ Americana.
Tremont Farmers Market - Lincoln Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Cleveland, OH
July 23
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
July 24
Music Box Supper Club (Listening Room)
Cleveland, OH
July 25
Instrumental guitarist mixing Latin, Jazz, Light Rock, World, and Live Looping. Performing in the Cleveland / Akron, Ohio area and beyond. Solo or Duo act.
Mentor Farmers Market (Outdoor Music Series)
Mentor, OH
July 30
The Treelawn Social Club (Neighborhood Bar)
Cleveland, OH
August 2
Jenks 1929 (Listening Room)
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
August 8
Bryce Mullins is a fingerstyle guitarist and songwriter from Batesville, Indiana. He writes his own instrumental songs for solo guitar in the style of Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Jerry Reed, and Merle Travis.
Rialto Theatre (Small Theater)
Akron, OH
August 15
Greg Klyma is a road-tested troubadour and a relentless songwriter. You'll find him weaving lanes between Tom Petty and Merle Haggard on music's highway.
The Treelawn Social Club (Neighborhood Bar)
Cleveland, OH
August 15
American Songwriter describes Eilen Jewell as “one of America’s most intriguing, creative and idiosyncratic voices.”
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cleveland, OH
August 23
Riverdog (Listening Room)
Wakeman, OH
August 29
Riverdog (Listening Room)
Wakeman, OH
September 4
Music Box Supper Club (Listening Room)
Cleveland, OH
September 5
Moira Smiley is an American singer, composer, lyricist and musician born in New Haven, Vermont. She has been described as being a multi-instrumentalist who excels on banjo, accordion and piano, in addition to using body percussion.
Music Box Supper Club (Listening Room)
Cleveland, OH
September 12
Flat Iron Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Cleveland, OH
September 20
Walter is a contemporary blues master.
Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Cleveland, OH
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Lakewood, Ohio

House Concerts

Folknet Concert Series (Beachwood)
Honky Tonk House Concerts (Streetsboro)
Red Room House Concerts (Cleveland)

Listening Rooms

G.A.R. Hall (GAR Hall) (Peninsula)
Jenks 1929 (Cuyahoga Falls)
Music Box Supper Club (Cleveland)
Riverdog (Wakeman)
The Barn on Avon Lake (Music on a Mission) (Avon Lake)

Vineyards & Breweries

Das Weinhaus Winery (Litchfield)
Filia Cellars (Wadsworth)
Rocky River Wine Bar (Rocky River)
Vino Veritas Cellars Winery (Cleveland)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Beachland Ballroom and Tavern (Cleveland)
El Patron Tequileria & Cuisine (Akron)
Lyric Bistro (Fairport Harbor)
Market District Portage Crossing (Cuyahoga Falls)
Revive Cafe (Middleburg Heights)

Libraries

Lakewood Public Library (Lakewood)
Lorain Public Library System - North Ridgeville (North Ridgeville)

Small Theaters

78th Street Studios (Cleveland)
Akron Civic Theatre, Knight Stage (Akron)
Rialto Theatre (Akron)
The Kent Stage (Kent)

Outdoor Music Series

Eton Chagrin Boulevard Beats (Woodmere)
Medina Farmers Market (Medina)
Free Stamp Friday (Cleveland)
Tremont Farmers Market - Lincoln Park (Cleveland)
Crocker Park (Westlake)
Mentor Farmers Market (Mentor)

Bars & Nightclubs

Aloft Hotel Cleveland Airport (North Olmsted)
Dunlap's Corner Bar (Cleveland)
Flat Iron Cafe (Cleveland)
Jilly's Music Room (Akron)
Musica (Akron)
The Treelawn Social Club (Cleveland)