Live Acoustic Music Near South Kingstown, 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 several house concerts being held in and around the South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown 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 27
The Met (Neighborhood Bar)
Pawtucket, RI
March 29
Walter is a contemporary blues master.
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
April 2
“Jessica Smucker is an original; a real artist with a cohesive message [and a] voice that is all her own. Each time I listen...I hear something new, the way I do when I listen to Joni Mitchell or Bob Dylan. She is that good." – Nerissa Nields
Perks and Corks (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Westerly, RI
April 3
Come hear a great show and even play a few at this long standing open-stage of note. The show starts at 7 PM, Albert's set starts at 8:30 PM.
The Mediator Fellowship (Listening Room)
Providence, RI
April 4
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
April 5
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
April 6
The Knickerbocker Cafe (Listening Room)
Westerly, RI
April 8
The Stomping Ground (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
April 11
Friday Night Folk at All Souls (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
New London, CT
April 12
Galactic Theatre (Listening Room)
Warren, RI
April 13
Blackstone River Theater (Small Theater)
Cumberland, RI
April 16
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
April 17
The Knickerbocker Cafe (Listening Room)
Westerly, RI
April 17
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
April 25
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
April 26
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
April 26
John Carter Hill is a singer/songwriter performing as a solo acoustic artist with great vocals and amazing guitar work, playing all your favorite music from 1980 to NOW!!!!
The Broken Crust (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
April 26
High Tea is a concoction of sweepingly soulful harmonies, guitar riffs to knock your socks off, and a refreshing blend of old blues and new rock.
Stone Soup Coffeehouse (Listening Room)
Providence, RI
April 26
Bristol's Stone Church Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Bristol, RI
April 27
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
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
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 7
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
The Met (Neighborhood Bar)
Pawtucket, RI
May 9
The Met (Neighborhood Bar)
Pawtucket, RI
May 9
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
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
May 10
Blackstone River Theater (Small Theater)
Cumberland, RI
May 10
Bristol's Stone Church Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Bristol, RI
May 10
The Vanilla Bean (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Pomfret, CT
May 10
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 11
Garde Arts Center (Concert Hall)
New London, CT
May 16
Pump House Music Works (Listening Room)
Wakefield, RI
May 17
Blackstone River Theater (Small Theater)
Cumberland, RI
May 17
Borealis Coffee Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Bristol, RI
May 17
The Shepherd Center for the Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Fairhaven, MA
May 18
“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 18
Erin Harpe country blues duo with Jim Countryman, award winning blues artist
The Stomping Ground (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
May 23
'22 John Lennon Songwriting Contest Folk Song of the Year
Preston Ridge Vineyard (Vineyard)
Preston, CT
May 27
With a sound that was born in Arizona & raised in Kentucky, A Former Friend uses the grand tradition of American songwriting to speak truth to power. AFF's music is available for streaming on all platforms & available for purchase on his website.
The Stomping Ground (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
May 31
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
June 10
The Stomping Ground (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
June 21
John Carter Hill is a singer/songwriter performing as a solo acoustic artist with great vocals and amazing guitar work, playing all your favorite music from 1980 to NOW!!!!
The Broken Crust (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Putnam, CT
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around South Kingstown, Rhode Island

House Concerts

Common Fence Music (Portsmouth)
Log House Concerts (Westport)
Roots Hoot House Concerts (South Kingstown)
White Pine Woods Music Series (North Stonington)

Listening Rooms

AS220 (Providence)
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)
Central Village Congregational Church (Plainfield)
Friday Night Folk at All Souls (New London)
Gathering Grounds Coffeehouse (East Providence)
Kingston Congregational Church (South Kingstown)
Local Brew Coffeehouse (Barrington)
Moosup Valley Music Series (Foster)

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)
The Broken Crust (Putnam)
The Stomping Ground (Putnam)
The Vanilla Bean (Pomfret)

Libraries

George Hail Public Library (Warren)
Red Ink Community Library (Providence)
Seekonk Public Library (Seekonk)
Warwick Public Library (Warwick)

Small Theaters

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

Bars & Nightclubs

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