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 San Mateo 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 San Mateo 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.
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.
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).
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.
Jenerator's unique sound is a delightful mix of Americana, blues, and jam-rock, with plenty of room for the rich combination of stellar instrumentalists to shine alongside bandleader Jen Rund's compelling, smoky vocals and deep bass grooves.
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.
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.
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
Traveling Light's roots are deep in bluegrass, but Sumner's lyric-forward songs & snaking progressions demand something beyond folk conventions, highlighting the range of bandmates Kat Wallace (fiddle/tenor guitar/harms) & Mike Siegel (upright bass).
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Places to see live acoustic music
in and around
San Mateo, California
