Live Acoustic Music Near Tiverton, 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 many house concerts being held in and around the Tiverton 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 Tiverton 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 Tiverton 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

July 13
Cranberry County House Concerts (House Concert)
Carver, MA
July 13
Lakeview Houseconcerts (House Concert)
Sharon, MA
July 14
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Wareham Free Library (Library)
Wareham, MA
July 17
The Parlour Providence (Neighborhood Bar)
Providence, RI
July 18
Soundcheck Studios (Listening Room)
Pembroke, MA
July 19
Borealis Coffee Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Bristol, RI
July 19
Come celebrate Dana's 32nd Release "The Ghost of Tucumcari." Voted #1 Album of 2024 on Americana Highways Readers Poll. This album features Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Darden Smith & more. LP's & CD's available for sale at the show.
Log House Concerts (House Concert)
Westport, MA
July 20
GoldenOak is an Indie/Soul/Folk band based out of Portland, Maine and fronted by siblings Zak and Lena Kendall.
Pond Front House Concerts (House Concert)
Carver, MA
July 23
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
July 24
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
July 25
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
July 25
Newport Blues Cafe (Neighborhood Bar)
Newport, RI
July 26
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.
Pond Front House Concerts (House Concert)
Carver, MA
July 27
Lone Quail writes songs about lost places, stray chases, and finding your covey.
Myrtle (Listening Room)
East Providence, RI
July 28
Wareham Free Library (Library)
Wareham, MA
July 31
Oakes Ames Memorial Hall (Event Space)
Easton, MA
July 31
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.
Soundcheck Studios (Listening Room)
Pembroke, MA
August 2
The United Theatre (Small Theater)
Westerly, RI
August 4
Wareham Free Library (Library)
Wareham, MA
August 7
Country/Folk singer-songwriter who grew up in the bible belt of East Texas and has developed a taste for old guitars and smooth tequilas.
Spire Center for Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Plymouth, MA
August 7
Fallout Shelter (Listening Room)
Norwood, MA
August 8
Fete Music Hall (Nightclub)
Providence, RI
August 8
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.
Not Just Another Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Sharon, MA
August 12
Country/Folk singer-songwriter who grew up in the bible belt of East Texas and has developed a taste for old guitars and smooth tequilas.
Mashpee Community Park (Outdoor Music Series)
Mashpee, MA
August 14
Soundcheck Studios (Listening Room)
Pembroke, MA
August 14
Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus (Listening Room)
Falmouth, MA
August 15
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
August 16
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
August 22
Soundcheck Studios (Listening Room)
Pembroke, MA
August 22
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
August 28
Spire Center for Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Plymouth, MA
August 29
Spire Center for Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Plymouth, MA
August 29
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.
Niagara Coffee Haus (Listening Room)
Millis, MA
August 30
Spire Center for Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Plymouth, MA
August 31
“Polished yet rootsy Chicago outfit Empty Pockets” (Rolling Stone) celebrates old-school classic rock, folk, and the blues, skillfully blending singer/songwriter catharsis with rich harmonies and
Spire Center for Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Plymouth, MA
September 5
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
September 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.
Perks and Corks (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Westerly, RI
September 12
Narrows Center For the Arts (Small Theater)
Fall River, MA
September 13
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Franklin, MA
September 13
Spire Center for Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Plymouth, MA
September 19
If folk, roots, and Americana were on a Venn diagram, Grace Morrison would be squarely in the center. With a career that began as a backup singer for rock icons like Eddie Money and Joey Molland (of
The Knickerbocker Cafe (Listening Room)
Westerly, RI
September 20
Emily Haviland Baker, half of the Boston-based duo – The Bakers – String Duo, is a multi-instrumentalist focusing on fiddle and guitar as well as being a songwriter and arranger.
Not Just Another Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Sharon, MA
September 20
Karyn is part Joan Osborne, a touch of Janis Joplin and a bit of Emmylou Harris – her seductive voice effortlessly oscillates from bluesy soul to country and back. Oliver's new album, "A List Of Names", is currently charting on both Folk (#8
Lakeview Houseconcerts (House Concert)
Sharon, MA
September 20
Borealis Coffee Company (Cafe, Restaurant or Coffee Shop)
Bristol, RI
September 20
Jessica Lea Mayfield is an American singer-songwriter from Kent, Ohio. She is known for her ominous song writing, with a plaintive minimalist style that draws on both country and rock music
Fete Music Hall (Nightclub)
Providence, RI
September 21
Karyn is part Joan Osborne, a touch of Janis Joplin and a bit of Emmylou Harris – her seductive voice effortlessly oscillates from bluesy soul to country and back. Oliver's new album, "A List Of Names", is currently charting on both Folk (#8
Lakeview Houseconcerts (House Concert)
Sharon, MA
September 26
Spire Center for Performing Arts (Performing Arts Center)
Plymouth, MA
September 27
Cranberry County House Concerts (House Concert)
Carver, MA
September 27
Bristol's Stone Church Coffeehouse (Folk Music Coffeehouse)
Bristol, RI
September 28
Lakeview Houseconcerts (House Concert)
Sharon, MA
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Places to see live acoustic music in and around Tiverton, Rhode Island

House Concerts

Cranberry County House Concerts (Carver)
Lakeview Houseconcerts (Sharon)
Log House Concerts (Westport)
Pond Front House Concerts (Carver)
Roots Hoot House Concerts (South Kingstown)
Studio 84 House Concerts (Middleborough)
White Pine Woods Music Series (North Stonington)

Listening Rooms

AS220 (Providence)
Cape Symphony Falmouth Campus (Falmouth)
Fallout Shelter (Norwood)
Falmouth Art Center (Falmouth)
First Congregational Church of Canterbury (Canterbury)
First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church- Medfield, MA (Medfield)
Galactic Theatre (Warren)
Myrtle (East Providence)
Niagara Coffee Haus (Millis)
Pump House Music Works (Wakefield)
Sandywoods Center for the Arts (Tiverton)
Soundcheck Studios (Pembroke)
Stone Soup Coffeehouse (Providence)
The Knickerbocker Cafe (Westerly)
The Mediator Fellowship (Providence)

Folk Music Coffeehouses

Bristol's Stone Church Coffeehouse (Bristol)
Circle of Friends Coffeehouse (Franklin)
Gathering Grounds Coffeehouse (East Providence)
Kingston Congregational Church (South Kingstown)
Local Brew Coffeehouse (Barrington)
Moosup Valley Music Series (Foster)
Not Just Another Coffeehouse (Sharon)
OCC Coffeehouse (Wrentham)
Off the Common Coffeehouse (Bridgewater)
Open Book Coffeehouse (Canton)
Open Road Coffeehouse (Rockland)
Rose Garden Coffeehouse (Mansfield)

Vineyards & Breweries

Greenvale Vineyards (Portsmouth)
Westport Rivers Vineyard (Westport)

Cafes, Restaurants & Coffee Shops

Askew Bar & Lounge (Providence)
Borealis Coffee Company (Bristol)
Cape Cod Coffee (Mashpee)
Clements' Marketplace (Portsmouth)
Java Madness (Wakefield)
Perks and Corks (Westerly)

Libraries

Boyden Library (Foxborough)
Duxbury Free Library (Duxbury)
Franklin Public Library (Franklin)
George Hail Public Library (Warren)
Middleborough Public Library (Middleborough)
Morrill Memorial Library (Norwood)
Plymouth Public Library (Plymouth)
Red Ink Community Library (Providence)
Seekonk Public Library (Seekonk)
Walpole Public Library (Walpole)
Wareham Free Library (Wareham)
Warwick Public Library (Warwick)

Small Theaters

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

Outdoor Music Series

Bridgewater Music Alley (Bridgewater)
Mashpee Community Park (Mashpee)

Bars & Nightclubs

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