Live Acoustic Music Near Sarasota, Florida

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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota 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 Sarasota. Local 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 17
It’s pre war blues, old school country, southern gospel and the history behind the music. John Ford assimilates the blues of the 1920’s and 30’s, the blues of Robert Johnson and Son House, a bit of 1940's country and a pinch of gospel rhythm.
JR's Old Packinghouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Sarasota, FL
December 19
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind holiday spectacle as Maiden Cane brings their high-energy arena rock sound to the Troll Performance Center for a show that?s half Christmas magic, half rock-and-roll power.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
December 20
Martha Timke's smooth voice comes together with Paul "PJ" Justice on guitar to present an eclectic mix of jazz, bossa, swing, blues, roots rock, and folk. Chuck Purro comes around sometimes to spice up the sound with percussion.
Vino Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Sarasota, FL
December 20
Get ready for a one-of-a-kind holiday spectacle as Maiden Cane brings their high-energy arena rock sound to the Troll Performance Center for a show that?s half Christmas magic, half rock-and-roll power.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 3
Hell on Heels is a firestorm of country rock celebrating the unstoppable women who have ruled the charts and defined the genre
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 7
he most envied, the most imitated, and the most successful singing group, folk or otherwise, in all show business
Listening Room of Palmer Ranch (House Concert)
Sarasota, FL
January 9
Brigade features seasoned pros performing the timeless classics of the band Heart, led by Hall of Fame artists and sisters Ann Wilson and Nancy Wilson.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 10
Martha Timke's smooth voice comes together with Paul "PJ" Justice on guitar to present an eclectic mix of jazz, bossa, swing, blues, roots rock, and folk. Chuck Purro comes around sometimes to spice up the sound with percussion.
Vino Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Sarasota, FL
January 10
Celtic Conundrum’s musical storytelling is influenced by not only by Celtic lore and traditions, also rock, folk and Americana, that will keep your heart pounding and foot stomping!
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 11
Dana's 32nd Release "The Ghost of Tucumcari." Voted #1 Album of 2024 on Americana Highways Readers Poll. It features Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Darden Smith & more. https://digital-delivery-services.lnk.to/WD4ChZK4EM
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 13
Singer, Songwriter, Entertainer, Guitar player.
Cultural Center of Charlotte County (Small Theater)
Port Charlotte, FL
January 14
It’s pre war blues, old school country, southern gospel and the history behind the music. John Ford assimilates the blues of the 1920’s and 30’s, the blues of Robert Johnson and Son House, a bit of 1940's country and a pinch of gospel rhythm.
JR's Old Packinghouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Sarasota, FL
January 16
The Thompsons? music is all about original songs that mix storytelling with incredible musicianship. Their sound is tough to pin down?it blends acoustic rock, pop, country, Celtic, jazz, funk, and so much more.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 17
This dynamic four-piece band captures the essence of the '60s with their timeless sound and undeniable energy.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 18
Gareth Pearson is appropriately referred to as ?The Welsh Tornado? seeing as this special talent combines fingerstyle pyrotechnics, with explosive lead runs making Pearson one of the most exciting acoustic musicians gigging today. ?
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 23
Husband-and-wife folk/rock Americana duo The Kennedys have been writing, recording & touring for over twenty five years. Their energetic pop-influenced sound recalls Buddy Holly & The Everly Brothers.
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
January 24
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 29
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
January 30
Heather Pierson is a New Hampshire based singer/songwriter, pianist, song leader, and performer with a passion for cultivating joy, both onstage and off.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 30
Sunshine City House Concerts (House Concert)
St Petersburg, FL
January 31
Experience the thunderous power and dark magic of classical heavy metal with Snowblind and their tribute to the music of Black Sabbath.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
January 31
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
February 1
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Listening Room)
Sarasota, FL
February 1
Feng E is the viral ukulele phenom whose explosive technique and soulful stage presence have wowed audiences worldwide.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
February 14
41 Street Music Patch (House Concert)
Bradenton, FL
February 14
One of the world’s foremost fingerstyle guitarists and harp-guitarists, engaging audiences with joy, humor, and a personal touch. First woman to win the National Fingerstyle Championship.
Troll Music (Listening Room)
Venice, FL
February 14
Martha Timke's smooth voice comes together with Paul "PJ" Justice on guitar to present an eclectic mix of jazz, bossa, swing, blues, roots rock, and folk. Chuck Purro comes around sometimes to spice up the sound with percussion.
Vino Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Sarasota, FL
February 15
Fellowship Church of Englewood (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Rotonda West, FL
February 26
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Are you ready for some serious blues music that will make all your blues go away? Well, here it is! Randy Stephens and The Groove Makers will take you on a blues journey you won't soon forget! *This will be a live video shoot
JR's Old Packinghouse (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Sarasota, FL
February 27
Friction Farm combines storytelling, social commentary, and humor to create songs of everyday life, local heroes, and quirky observations.
Sunshine City House Concerts (House Concert)
St Petersburg, FL
March 14
Martha Timke's smooth voice comes together with Paul "PJ" Justice on guitar to present an eclectic mix of jazz, bossa, swing, blues, roots rock, and folk. Chuck Purro comes around sometimes to spice up the sound with percussion.
Vino Bistro (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Sarasota, FL
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Sarasota, Florida

House Concerts

41 Street Music Patch (Bradenton)
Listening Room of Palmer Ranch (Sarasota)
Sunshine City House Concerts (St Petersburg)
The Habitat House Concerts (Bradenton)
Wolf Howl Concerts (St Petersburg)

Listening Rooms

Craftsman House Gallery (St Petersburg)
Fogartyville Community Media and Arts Center (Sarasota)
The Beach Theatre (St Pete Beach)
Troll Music (Venice)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Building Bridges Coffeehouse @ Manatee UU Fellowship (Bradenton)
Fellowship Church of Englewood (Rotonda West)
Sacred Lands (St Petersburg)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Blvd Cafe (Sarasota)
Dockside Waterfront Grill (Venice)
JR's Old Packinghouse (Sarasota)
Sharky's On the Pier (Venice)
Snook Haven (Venice)
Summer Tap Juice Bar (Sarasota)
The Ale and the Witch (St Petersburg)
The Twisted Fork (Port Charlotte)
Tin Viet & Sushi Bar (Sarasota)
Vino Bistro (Sarasota)

Small Theaters

Cultural Center of Charlotte County (Port Charlotte)

Bars & Nightclubs

Green Diamond Pub (Venice)
Off-Trail Bike & Brew (Venice)