Live Acoustic Music Near Livermore, California

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

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Livermore 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

December 13
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
December 14
Maurice Tani is a San Francisco-based singer-songslinger, known for his wry/rye-to-romantic writing, agile guitar style and expressive singing. With 10 albums, he has been the source of untold, but exquisite suffering for over 20 years.
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
December 18
The Hillside Club (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 18
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 20
Jenner is a storyteller. His music is full of love, compassion and curiosity. The characters are relatable because they’re real folks
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
December 26
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
December 27
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
December 27
The Bistro (Neighborhood Bar)
Hayward, CA
January 2
Rocky Michaels is a California born acoustic singer-songwriter and GRAMMY voting member. His indie, folk-style songs have gained the attention of fans & industry professionals. He was named 2020 'Male Artist of the Year' (CFAB Music Realm).
Kensington Circus Pub (Neighborhood Bar)
Kensington, CA
January 2
Wood Family Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
January 4
The Quiet Show was born in an effort to gather those who yearn for softer songs and deeper listening. As we enter the darkest days of the year, we offer you a special show of original tunes, gentle covers, and cheeky banter to get us through.
The Lost Church (Listening Room)
San Francisco, CA
January 8
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
January 14
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
January 19
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
January 24
Fifth Street Farms (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
January 25
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
January 29
Almost Famous Wine (Listening Room)
Livermore, CA
February 5
The Great American Music Hall (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
February 5
Noel Paul Stookey is an American singer-songwriter, known as Paul in the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 6
Noel Paul Stookey is an American singer-songwriter, known as Paul in the folk trio Peter, Paul and Mary.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
February 8
Songwriter, singer, slide guitar and clawhammer banjo player based in Nashville, TN.
February 11
Pioneering their own path in the music world for over a dozen years, Jenny Don't And The Spurs are known for their high-energy Country Western style and captivating stage presence.
The Great American Music Hall (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
February 13
Kelly Zirbes and Perry Robertson play original Acoustic Blues and Rootsy Folk. Always upbeat and emotional. Kelly has been called a public display of fun and affection.
Las Positas Vineyards (Vineyard)
Livermore, CA
February 15
The Monkey House (House Concert)
Berkeley, CA
February 20
The Great American Music Hall (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
February 21
The Guild Theatre (Small Theater)
Menlo Park, CA
February 21
Ivy Room (Neighborhood Bar)
Albany, CA
February 28
AHI
AHI is the stage name of Ahkinoah Habah Izarh, a Canadian folk music singer-songwriter, whose album In Our Time was named as a Juno Award nominee for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2019
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
March 4
Grammy award winning Bluegrass/Americana band from Asheville, NC.
March 5
Grammy award winning Bluegrass/Americana band from Asheville, NC.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 5
The Chapel (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
March 7
Songwriter, singer, slide guitar and clawhammer banjo player based in Nashville, TN.
Freight and Salvage (Small Theater)
Berkeley, CA
March 12
Cafe Du Nord (Nightclub)
San Francisco, CA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Livermore, California

House Concerts

Dala's Nest House Concerts (Menlo Park)
Fifth Street Farms (Berkeley)
Fog House Concerts (San Mateo)
The Monkey House (Berkeley)

Listening Rooms

Almost Famous Wine (Livermore)
Art Boutiki Music Hall (San Jose)
Club Fox (Redwood City)
Half Moon Bay Odd Fellows (Half Moon Bay)
Luigi's Deli Martinez (Martinez)
Music City Hotel and Hostel (San Francisco)
Old St. Hilary's Landmark (Tiburon)
The Back Room (Berkeley)
The Backroom (Berkeley)
The Lost Church (San Francisco)
The Sound Room (Oakland)
Yoshi's (Oakland)

Vineyards & Breweries

Las Positas Vineyards (Livermore)
McGrail Vineyards and Winery (Livermore)
Wood Family Vineyards (Livermore)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Bazaar Cafe (San Francisco)
Chit Chat Cafe (Pacifica)
Riggers Loft Wine Company (Richmond)
The Barnyard Epicurean Wine Bar (Danville)
VinoRosso (San Francisco)

Small Theaters

Ashkenaz (Berkeley)
Bankhead Theater (Livermore)
Campbell Theater (Martinez)
Carriage House Theatre at Montalvo Arts Center (Saratoga)
Empress Theatre (Vallejo)
Firehouse Arts Center (Pleasanton)
Freight and Salvage (Berkeley)
The Guild Theatre (Menlo Park)
The Hillside Club (Berkeley)

Outdoor Music Series

The Golden Gate Bandshell (San Francisco)

Bars & Nightclubs

Apple Jacks Inn (La Honda)
Bottom Of the Hill (San Francisco)
Brick and Mortar Music Hall (San Francisco)
Hotel Utah (San Francisco)
Ivy Room (Albany)
Kensington Circus Pub (Kensington)
Lucca Bar and Grill (Benicia)
Ocean Ale House (San Francisco)
The Bistro (Hayward)
The Lucky Horseshoe (San Francisco)
The Make Out Room (San Francisco)
The Plough & Stars Irish Pub (San Francisco)
Winters Tavern (Pacifica)