Live Acoustic Music Near Lincroft, New Jersey

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 Lincroft 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 Lincroft 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 Lincroft 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
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
March 28
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
March 29
Carole's musical tapestry has been woven thread by thread, song by song, year by year, from a meaningful journey rich with struggles & discipline, integrity and gratitude. Her rapport with her audienc
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
March 29
Cafe Wha? (Small Theater)
New York, NY
March 29
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
March 30
Alphaville (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
April 3
Known for their lockstep vocal harmonies and catchy, yet thought-provoking songwriting, troubadours Mat Dauzat and Heather St. Marie have kept the name Dauzat St. Marie popping up all over the U.S. touring with heavyweight acts.
Carroll Place (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
New York, NY
April 5
With indie-folk vocal stylings reminiscent of 1920s jazz, songwriting that is unafraid to tackle the taboo, and melodies that stay with you for days, singer-songwriter Blair Borax writes tender folk-pop songs to make you feel less alone.
Alphaville (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
April 5
White Eagle Hall (Small Theater)
Jersey City, NJ
April 6
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Woodbridge Township, NJ
April 7
British multi-award nominated artist Danni Nicholls recently fulfilled her dream of moving to Nashville. She has released three critically acclaimed albums, toured the world, and offers stunning self penned songs that’ll make you move, laugh & weep.
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Woodbridge Township, NJ
April 7
The Sultan Room (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
April 7
White Eagle Hall (Small Theater)
Jersey City, NJ
April 9
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
April 9
The Bitter End (Small Theater)
New York, NY
April 9
Rockwood Music Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
April 12
The Bowery Ballroom (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
April 13
My Politic and David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach are toegther for one night in Brooklyn. Join us for a night of toe-tapping blues. great stories, mesmerizing harmonies, and ndescribibly delicious free desserts at intermission.
Voices in the Heights (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
April 13
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
April 14
Teresa is a Singer, Songwriter and Pianist from Park City, Utah
Don't Tell Mama NYC (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
April 14
The Bowery Ballroom (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
April 16
Pete's Candy Store (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
April 18
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
April 19
Info at www.ariellesilvermusic.com/tour
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Morristown, NJ
April 19
Princeton Folk Music Society (Folk Music Society)
Princeton, NJ
April 20
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
April 20
Outpost in the Burbs (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Montclair, NJ
April 20
Ethical Brew at The Ethical Culture Society (Listening Room)
Teaneck, NJ
April 21
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
April 21
The Cutting Room (Listening Room)
New York, NY
April 23
White Eagle Hall (Small Theater)
Jersey City, NJ
April 24
Minor Gold are an award winning Australian duo weaving masterful harmonies around stripped back, organic arrangements that draw on the classic songwriting of 70’s West Coast pop, the daydream haze of 60's folk to the ballad romance of the 80's.
Rockwood Music Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
April 25
The Sultan Room (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
May 1
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Small Theater)
Brooklyn, NY
May 1
The Mercury Lounge (Bar/Nightclub)
New York, NY
May 2
White Eagle Hall (Small Theater)
Jersey City, NJ
May 3
Minor Gold are an award winning Australian duo weaving masterful harmonies around stripped back, organic arrangements that draw on the classic songwriting of 70’s West Coast pop, the daydream haze of 60's folk to the ballad romance of the 80's.
Fox & Crow (Listening Room)
Jersey City, NJ
May 4
The Sultan Room (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
May 4
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 5
Le Poisson Rouge (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 5
With a voice like complex coffee,Gráinne Hunt enchants audiences with her heart-melting vocals and emotional songs, making her a standout among Ireland’s vocalists and songwriters.
Cozy Cabin Concerts (House Concert)
Green Brook Township, NJ
May 5
Hamilton Park House Concerts (House Concert)
Staten Island, NY
May 7
“Polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit Empty Pockets” (Rolling Stone) celebrates old-school classic rock, folk, and the blues, skillfully blending singer/songwriter catharsis with rich harmonies and
Count Basie Theatre (Concert Hall)
Red Bank, NJ
May 8
Indie Folk Singer-Songwriter with a European Twist. I sing in 4 languages and I love to take my audience with me on an imaginary journey throught songs and stories.
Rockwood Music Hall (Small Theater)
New York, NY
May 10
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Small Theater)
Woodbridge Township, NJ
May 10
The Iridium (Listening Room)
New York, NY
May 11
Brooklyn Made (Bar/Nightclub)
Brooklyn, NY
May 11
Jalopy Theater (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
May 11
This is going to be a concert you will never forget. Joy Clark and Kirsten Maxwell are two of the premiere singer-songwriters and vocalists in today's acoustic music scene.
Voices in the Heights (Listening Room)
Brooklyn, NY
May 11
The Bitter End (Small Theater)
New York, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Lincroft, New Jersey

House Concerts

Concerts in the Studio (Freehold)
Cozy Cabin Concerts (Green Brook Township)
Evergreen House Concerts (Plainfield)
Hamilton Park House Concerts (Staten Island)
House of Love Concerts (Brooklyn)
Pete and Lisa's Ewing House Concerts (Ewing)
Rosie's Cafe Concerts (Brick Township)

Listening Rooms

Brooklyn Artery (Brooklyn)
City Vineyard (New York)
City Winery (New York)
Ethical Brew at The Ethical Culture Society (Teaneck)
Fox & Crow (Jersey City)
Jalopy Theater (Brooklyn)
Joe's Pub at the Public (New York)
Pete's Candy Store (Brooklyn)
Shrine (New York)
Tavern Concerts in Old Richmond Town (Staten Island)
The Cutting Room (New York)
The Iridium (New York)
The Owl Music Parlor (Brooklyn)
Voices in the Heights (Brooklyn)
Watchung Arts Center (Warren)

Folk Music Societies

Princeton Folk Music Society (Princeton)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Glen Ridge Train Station (Glen Ridge)
Outpost in the Burbs (Montclair)
People's Voice Cafe (New York)
The Folk Project - The Troubadour Acoustic Concert Series (Morristown)

Vineyards & Breweries

Hopewell Valley Vineyards (Pennington)
Old York Cellars (Ringoes)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Cafe Carlyle (New York)
Caffeine Underground (Brooklyn)
Carroll Place (New York)
Crossroads (Garwood)
Gladstone Tavern (Peapack and Gladstone)
Hamilatte Coffeehouse (Trenton)
Hill Country Barbecue (NY) (New York)
Organic Grill (New York)
Sayra’s Wine Bar & Bier Garden (Far Rockawa)
Silvana (New York)
The Fine Grind (Little Falls)

Libraries

Cranford Public Library (Cranford)
East Meadow Public Library (East Meadow)
Franklin Township Public Library (Franklin Township)

Small Theaters

Albert Music Hall (Ocean Township)
Avenel Performing Arts Center (Woodbridge Township)
Cafe Wha? (New York)
Carnegie Hall, Weill Recital Hall (New York)
Fanwood Performance Series (Fanwood)
Knitting Factory (Brooklyn)
Le Poisson Rouge (New York)
Murmrr (Brooklyn)
Music Hall of Williamsburg (Brooklyn)
Rockwood Music Hall (New York)
South Orange Performing Arts Center SOPAC (South Orange)
The Bitter End (New York)
The Triad Theater NYC (New York)
Union County Performing Arts Center (Rahway)
White Eagle Hall (Jersey City)

Bars & Nightclubs

Alphaville (Brooklyn)
Bar Basic (Brooklyn)
Branded Saloon (Brooklyn)
Brooklyn Made (Brooklyn)
Don't Tell Mama NYC (New York)
Freddy's Bar (New York)
Parkside Lounge (New York)
The Bowery Ballroom (New York)
The Bowery Electric (New York)
The Mercury Lounge (New York)
The Parlor at Hailey’s and The Hangout at Hailey’s (Metuchen)
The Sultan Room (Brooklyn)
The Wonder Bar (Asbury Park)