Live Acoustic Music Near Syracuse, New York

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 house concerts being held in and around the Syracuse 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 Syracuse 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 Syracuse. 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

September 9
Location: CCUMC - 3474 Stiles Rd. (off Farrell Rd Exit of 690W). Questions: contact Bob Lewis, bobflewis94@gmail.com
Guitar League of Syracuse at CCUMC (Listening Room)
Syracuse, NY
September 11
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
September 14
Pink Rock Culture Co-op (Listening Room)
Syracuse, NY
September 15
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
September 22
The Westcott Theater (Small Theater)
Syracuse, NY
September 27
Funk N Waffles (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
October 5
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
October 7
Jess Novak is a triple-threat singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist who switches between guitar, five-string electric violin, piano and percussion in her live shows. She performs solo, with her husband (Ben Wayne) as a duo and with her full band.
Guitar League of Syracuse at CCUMC (Listening Room)
Syracuse, NY
October 11
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
October 15
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
October 16
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
October 17
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
October 18
Center for the Arts of Homer (Small Theater)
Homer, NY
October 18
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
October 19
Center for the Arts of Homer (Small Theater)
Homer, NY
October 20
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
October 23
Center for the Arts of Homer (Small Theater)
Homer, NY
October 24
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
November 8
A return to Maura's hometown, The Kennedys bring their music to the 443 for the first time in five years, and will play songs from their newest "Headwinds" CD, old faves, and your requests!
443 Social Club (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
November 9
Funk N Waffles (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Syracuse, NY
November 22
Center for the Arts of Homer (Small Theater)
Homer, NY
November 30
Center for the Arts of Homer (Small Theater)
Homer, NY
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Syracuse, New York

House Concerts

Folkus (Syracuse)

Listening Rooms

Guitar League of Syracuse at CCUMC (Syracuse)
Oswego Music Hall (Oswego)
Pink Rock Culture Co-op (Syracuse)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Steeple Coffee House (Fayetteville)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

443 Social Club (Syracuse)
Bailiwick Market and Cafe (Elbridge)
Funk N Waffles (Syracuse)

Small Theaters

Auburn Public Theater (Auburn)
Center for the Arts of Homer (Homer)
Earlville Opera House (Earlville)
Morgan Opera House (Aurora)
The Westcott Theater (Syracuse)