Live Acoustic Music Near Mars Hill, North Carolina

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 Mars Hill 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 Mars Hill 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

October 12
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 12
Salvage Station (Nightclub)
Asheville, NC
October 13
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
October 13
Grammy winner Mike Farris is an artist?s artist, a musician?s musician, celebrated and revered by his fellow performers. It?s no wonder. He?s the one who brings everything to his music and to every live performance, every time.
Chatt Hills Music (Outdoor Music Series)
Asheville, NC
October 15
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 16
Based out of Nashville, Hogslop String Band creates & performs cross-genre music that pushes the boundaries of what Old Time music could/should be, blending country, psych, and astounding stamina for an energetic performance.
The Down Home (Listening Room)
Johnson City, TN
October 16
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 17
The Joint Next Door (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Fairview, NC
October 18
Appalachian Folk Trio from Floyd, Virginia.
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 18
Jeff Lane is an authentic East Tennessee singer/songwriter who performs lots of live shows in his regions (mostly fun cover shows) featuring his big warm vocals and seasoned acoustic guitar style. Jeff is also know for his "porch board" stompin'!
Rock's Wood Fired Pizza (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Johnson City, TN
October 19
Frog Level Brewing Co (Brewery)
Waynesville, NC
October 19
Fiddler, vocalist & master of stringed instruments.
Asheville Music Hall (Small Theater)
Asheville, NC
October 19
Rare Bird Farm (House Concert)
Hot Springs, NC
October 20
Highland Brewing Company (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
October 20
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
October 20
The Orange Peel (Concert Hall)
Asheville, NC
October 22
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 22
Join us on October 22nd at 8 PM ET as we present Connie Kaldor and Grace Morrison. Seats are limited and begin at $10.
Music My Mother Would Not Like (Online Concert Stream)
October 24
Asheville Guitar Bar (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 24
The Down Home (Listening Room)
Johnson City, TN
October 25
Jeff Lane is an authentic East Tennessee singer/songwriter who performs lots of live shows in his regions (mostly fun cover shows) featuring his big warm vocals and seasoned acoustic guitar style. Jeff is also know for his "porch board" stompin'!
Rock's Wood Fired Pizza (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Johnson City, TN
October 25
The Down Home (Listening Room)
Johnson City, TN
October 25
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 26
Diana Wortham Theatre (Small Theater)
Asheville, NC
October 26
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
October 26
Salvage Station (Nightclub)
Asheville, NC
October 31
Cork and Keg (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
November 1
Jeff Lane is an authentic East Tennessee singer/songwriter who performs lots of live shows in his regions (mostly fun cover shows) featuring his big warm vocals and seasoned acoustic guitar style. Jeff is also know for his "porch board" stompin'!
Rock's Wood Fired Pizza (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Johnson City, TN
November 1
Highland Brewing Company (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
November 1
Salvage Station (Nightclub)
Asheville, NC
November 3
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
November 6
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
November 7
Diana Wortham Theatre (Small Theater)
Asheville, NC
November 7
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
November 8
Jeff Lane is an authentic East Tennessee singer/songwriter who performs lots of live shows in his regions (mostly fun cover shows) featuring his big warm vocals and seasoned acoustic guitar style. Jeff is also know for his "porch board" stompin'!
Rock's Wood Fired Pizza (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Johnson City, TN
November 8
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
November 9
The frontman, founder, and driving force behind The Black Lillies
The Down Home (Listening Room)
Johnson City, TN
November 10
Letters To Abigail is an acoustic Americana band fronted by songwriters, James Harrell and Kelli Redmond. Inspired and influenced by the sounds and songs of classic country, bluegrass, folk and singer
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
November 12
Join us on October 22nd at 8 PM ET as we present David Jacobs-Strain and Bob Beach. Seating is limited and begins at $10.
Music My Mother Would Not Like (Online Concert Stream)
November 13
The Orange Peel (Concert Hall)
Asheville, NC
November 15
Jack of the Wood (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Asheville, NC
November 15
Jeff Lane is an authentic East Tennessee singer/songwriter who performs lots of live shows in his regions (mostly fun cover shows) featuring his big warm vocals and seasoned acoustic guitar style. Jeff is also know for his "porch board" stompin'!
Rock's Wood Fired Pizza (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Johnson City, TN
November 17
The JackTown Ramblers Play Bluegrass swing in Gypsy Jazz and bring along a heavy dose of comedy to their state show. One of the most entertaining and engaging bands you will ever see.
Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Chimney Rock, NC
November 18
One World Brewing (Brewery)
Asheville, NC
November 20
The Orange Peel (Concert Hall)
Asheville, NC
November 21
White Horse Black Mountain welcomes back Pierce Pettis!
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Neighborhood Bar)
Black Mountain, NC
November 22
Jeff Lane is an authentic East Tennessee singer/songwriter who performs lots of live shows in his regions (mostly fun cover shows) featuring his big warm vocals and seasoned acoustic guitar style. Jeff is also know for his "porch board" stompin'!
Rock's Wood Fired Pizza (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Johnson City, TN
November 22
Frog Level Brewing Co (Brewery)
Waynesville, NC
November 23
The Grey Eagle (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
November 23
Asheville Guitar Bar (Listening Room)
Asheville, NC
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Mars Hill, North Carolina

House Concerts

Quail Ridge House Concerts (Jonesborough)
Rare Bird Farm (Hot Springs)
Sundays in Snookville House Concert Series (Asheville)

Listening Rooms

1898 Waverly Inn (Hendersonville)
Asheville Guitar Bar (Asheville)
AyurPrana Listening Room (Asheville)
Open Folk (Asheville)
The Down Home (Johnson City)
The Grey Eagle (Asheville)

Folk Music Societies

SERFA (Folk Alliance South East Regional Conference) (Black Mountain)

Vineyards & Breweries

Burntshirt Vineyards (Hendersonville)
Saint Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)
St. Paul Mountain Vineyards (Hendersonville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Burntshirt Tasting Room & Bistro (Chimney Rock)
Cork and Keg (Asheville)
Grey Hawk Bar & Gardens (Lake Lure)
Jack of the Wood (Asheville)
Packa's Place (Horse Shoe)
Rock's Wood Fired Pizza (Johnson City)
The Joint Next Door (Fairview)

Small Theaters

Asheville Music Hall (Asheville)
Black Mountain Center for the Arts (Black Mountain)
Diana Wortham Theatre (Asheville)
Ebbs Chapel Performing Arts Center (Mars Hill)

Outdoor Music Series

Chatt Hills Music (Asheville)

Bars & Nightclubs

Root Bar (Asheville)
The White Horse at Black Mountain (Black Mountain)