Live Acoustic Music Near Phippsburg, Maine

If you've never experienced hearing talented musicians perform in a small, intimate environment, you are in for a treat.

Churches and non-profit community groups around Phippsburg host occasional coffeehouses that feature traditional folk musicians and other acoustic artists as a way of bringing the community together.

In addition, live acoustic music can be heard in several listening rooms and small theaters in and around the Phippsburg 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
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
March 30
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
April 6
Chocolate Church Arts Center (Small Theater)
Bath, ME
April 6
Join singer-songwriter Lou Antonucci in an emotional and engaging solo performance celebrating the story-songs of Harry Chapin.
Cadenza Freeport (Listening Room)
Freeport, ME
April 6
Maine Craft Distilling (Vineyard)
Portland, ME
April 11
Cadenza Freeport (Listening Room)
Freeport, ME
April 11
The Thirsty Pig (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Portland, ME
April 19
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
April 20
Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Brunswick, ME
April 20
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
April 20
Come see Alive in the Root, a roots band from southern Maine that performs original music, a mix of bluegrass, folk, and blues. AITR focuses on eclectic instrumental arrangements with guitars, mandolin, upright bass, and four-part harmonies.
Modestman Brewing (Brewery)
South Portland, ME
April 25
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
April 26
Chocolate Church Arts Center (Small Theater)
Bath, ME
April 26
From China to Iceland, and all over the U.S., Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on blues and rock.
Mayo Street Arts (Small Theater)
Portland, ME
May 1
The Waldo Theatre (Small Theater)
Waldoboro, ME
May 2
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
May 2
Maine Craft Distilling (Vineyard)
Portland, ME
May 4
Willie T & Doctor X are a dynamic acoustic rock/folk/blues duo, performing an interesting and exciting mix of original songs and off the beaten track covers. Their music evokes an overall 1970s roots
Andy's Old Port Pub (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Portland, ME
May 9
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
May 9
The Waldo Theatre (Small Theater)
Waldoboro, ME
May 12
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
May 17
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.
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
May 18
Saco River Theatre (Small Theater)
Buxton, ME
May 25
Her voice is both sultry and dynamic, delicate yet powerful; gritty but highly emotive and nuanced, has been described as “a young Bonnie Raitt meets Amy Winehouse”.
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
May 31
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
June 1
The wit and honesty of this renowned Minnesota-via-New Jersey guitarist and songwriter have made him one of the most beloved artists currently carrying on the folk tradition.
Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Brunswick, ME
June 14
One Longfellow Square (Listening Room)
Portland, ME
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Phippsburg, Maine

Listening Rooms

Cadenza Freeport (Freeport)
One Longfellow Square (Portland)
Port City Blue (Portland)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Unitarian Universalist Church of Brunswick (Brunswick)

Vineyards & Breweries

Maine Craft Distilling (Portland)
Oxbow Brewing (Portland)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Andy's Old Port Pub (Portland)
Coppersmith Tavern (South Portland)
Lenny's (Westbrook)
The Thirsty Pig (Portland)

Small Theaters

Apohadion Theatre (Portland)
Chocolate Church Arts Center (Bath)
Mayo Street Arts (Portland)
Meetinghouse Arts (Freeport)
Saco River Theatre (Buxton)
The Opera House at Boothbay Harbor (Boothbay Harbor)
The Waldo Theatre (Waldoboro)

Bars & Nightclubs

Portland House Of Music and Events (Portland)