Live Acoustic Music Near Newport, Rhode Island

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 Newport 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 Newport 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 Newport 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

April 27
House of Hamill
Whether they’re ripping through a set of original jigs and reels, adding lush harmonies into traditional folk ballads, or cracking up an audience with stories from the road, House of Hamill puts on a show that captivates audiences.
Blackstone River Theater (Small Theater)
Cumberland, RI
May 2
North County Band
The North County Band is a Country/Americana act based out of Redding, CT. They are a touring act which plays covers and originals focused on rich storytelling and strong instrumental solos. They are available as a 3, 4, 5 or 6 piece act.
The Knickerbocker Cafe (Listening Room)
Westerly, RI
May 3
Creekbed Carter Hogan
Creekbed Carter Hogan is a trans idiot with a heart of gold slinging queergrass out of dive bars, sewer creeks, and fancy national stages alike.
AS220 (Listening Room)
Providence, RI
May 3
Andrew McKnight
Join us for a lovely evening of mesmerizing songs and stories from the Virginia singer/songwriter and guitarist. $20 admission donation requested; doors open at 6:30.
First Congregational Church of Canterbury (Listening Room)
Canterbury, CT
May 3
Beth DeSombre,  The Rough and Tumble
Off the Common Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Bridgewater, MA
May 4
May Erlewine
Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus (Listening Room)
Falmouth, MA
May 7
Brian Dunne
The Met (Neighborhood Bar)
Pawtucket, RI
May 7
Eli Lev
To his Levitators community, Eli Lev is known as a Global Ambassador of Good Vibes, and everyday he honors his greater calling: uplifting open-hearted folks around the world through song.
Perks and Corks (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Westerly, RI
May 8
Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds
The Met (Neighborhood Bar)
Pawtucket, RI
May 9
Vanessa Collier
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
May 9
Oshima Brothers
The Met (Neighborhood Bar)
Pawtucket, RI
May 9
Reed Foehl,  Monica Rizzio
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 Knickerbocker Cafe (Listening Room)
Westerly, RI
May 9
JW Jones
Cranberry County House Concerts (House Concert)
Carver, MA
May 10
The Rough and Tumble
The Rough & Tumble is a folk/Americana duo from New Hampshire. They aren’t afraid to take an audience from the lighthearted to the gut wrenching, and they do it seamlessly.
Stone Soup Coffeehouse (Listening Room)
Providence, RI
May 10
Mike and Ruthy
Bristol's Stone Church Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Bristol, RI
May 10
Cantrip
Blackstone River Theater (Small Theater)
Cumberland, RI
May 16
Peppino D'Agostino
Pump House Music Works (Listening Room)
Wakefield, RI
May 17
Emily Barnes
Borealis Coffee Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Bristol, RI
May 17
Davey O
The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Fairhaven, MA
May 17
Damn Tall Buildings
Blackstone River Theater (Small Theater)
Cumberland, RI
May 17
Abbie Gardner
Rose Garden Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Mansfield, MA
May 18
Bob Malone
“Bob Malone doesn't just accompany himself on piano. He supports his singing with pulsating, roaring keyboard work that grabs you and shakes you until you cry for mercy.” — Keyboard Magazine
The Knickerbocker Cafe (Listening Room)
Westerly, RI
May 23
Sean Magwire
'22 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Folk Song of the Year
Preston Ridge Vineyard (Vineyard)
Preston, CT
May 23
Jacob Jolliff,  Grant Gordy
La Grua Center (Listening Room)
Stonington, CT
May 31
Marcia Ball
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
June 7
Danielle Miraglia
Cranberry County House Concerts (House Concert)
Carver, MA
June 21
Ian Moore
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
June 21
Hungrytown
An americana, celtic, folk, songwriter, traditional group from West Townshend, Vermont
George Hail Public Library (Library)
Warren, RI
June 27
Seth Adam
Preston Ridge Vineyard (Vineyard)
Preston, CT
June 30
Grace Morrison
If folk, roots, and Americana were on a Venn diagram, Grace Morrison would be squarely in the center. With a career that began as a backup singer for rock icons like Eddie Money and Joey Molland (of
Wareham Free Library (Library)
Wareham, MA
July 13
The Wolff Sisters
Cranberry County House Concerts (House Concert)
Carver, MA
July 19
Allysen Callery
Borealis Coffee Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Bristol, RI
July 24
Eric Hutchinson
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Newport, Rhode Island

House Concerts

Common Fence Music (Portsmouth)
Cranberry County House Concerts (Carver)
Log House Concerts (Westport)
Pond Front House Concerts (Carver)
Roots Hoot House Concerts (South Kingstown)
Studio 84 House Concerts (Middleborough)
White Pine Woods Music Series (North Stonington)

Listening Rooms

AS220 (Providence)
Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus (Falmouth)
First Congregational Church of Canterbury (Canterbury)
Galactic Theatre (Warren)
La Grua Center (Stonington)
Pump House Music Works (Wakefield)
Sandywoods Center for the Arts (Tiverton)
Stone Soup Coffeehouse (Providence)
The Knickerbocker Cafe (Westerly)
The Mediator Fellowship (Providence)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Bristol's Stone Church Coffeehouse (Bristol)
Gathering Grounds Coffeehouse (East Providence)
Kingston Congregational Church (South Kingstown)
Local Brew Coffeehouse (Barrington)
Moosup Valley Music Series (Foster)
Off the Common Coffeehouse (Bridgewater)
Rose Garden Coffeehouse (Mansfield)

Vineyards & Breweries

Greenvale Vineyards (Portsmouth)
Preston Ridge Vineyard (Preston)
Westport Rivers Vineyard (Westport)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Askew Bar & Lounge (Providence)
Borealis Coffee Company (Bristol)
Clements' Marketplace (Portsmouth)
Perks and Corks (Westerly)

Libraries

Boyden Library (Foxborough)
George Hail Public Library (Warren)
Middleborough Public Library (Middleborough)
Red Ink Community Library (Providence)
Seekonk Public Library (Seekonk)
Wareham Free Library (Wareham)
Warwick Public Library (Warwick)

Small Theaters

Blackstone River Theater (Cumberland)
Four Corners Arts Center (Tiverton)
Mass Arts Center (Mansfield)
Narrows Center For the Arts (Fall River)
The United Theatre (Westerly)

Outdoor Music Series

Bridgewater Music Alley (Bridgewater)
Falmouth Public Library Lawn (Falmouth)

Bars & Nightclubs

Newport Blues Cafe (Newport)
Newport Protective Club (Newport)
Nick-A-Nees (Providence)
The Met (Pawtucket)