Bourgie Nights in Wilmington, NC, is a lounge that hosts traveling and local musicians in an intimate listening room environment. The space can accommodate up to 150, boasts state-of-the-art audio and video, and is Home of Wilmington Unplugged: first Tuesday monthly showcase of local singer/songwriters. ...

Located in downtown Arlington Heights, IL, Hey Nonny Live Music + Local Kitchen offers an intimate live music experience with great music, scrumptious food, and excellent drinks. Hey Nonny is comprised of two parts: a music listening room where great musicians engage with the audience and a farm-to-table Midwestern bistro. Hey Nonny presents the very best Chicago-based musicians and the greatest up-and-coming touring musicians out on the road: rock, pop, reggae, jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, country, classical, and more. ...

Bird’s Nest Listening Room is an intimate, live music venue located in historic downtown Dunn, NC. ...

Heartwood Soundstage is a state-of-the-art recording studio, music venue, video production house and event space on Main Street near Depot Park in downtown Gainesville, FL. Heartwood includes an indoor, 125-seat listening room and recording stage backed by red gum heartwood. There is also an outdoor stage that holds up 1,500 people. The venue hosts world-class performers as well as homegrown local talent. ...

Located in the heart of downtown Grayslake, IL, The Grayslake Heritage Center & Museum campus includes a facility housing multiple galleries, archives, a community room, dedicated classroom space, a museum store and collections storage. It incorporates the original Village Hall, a former one-room school house moved to the site and expanded in 1895. Grayslake Heritage Center is the primary venue for The Lake County Folk Club. ...

Lined in oak with an excellent sound system and great sightlines, The Down Home is the premier listening room in Upper East Tennessee and Southwest Virginia. Since 1976, the venue has provided an intimate setting for a variety of musicians, theater, political rallies, writers series, poetry slams and more. ...

Presenting intimate experiences in the arts since 1972, Milford Arts Council (The MAC) is a visual and performing arts venue in a former train station in Milford, CT. The MAC provides a unique setting for live music, theatre, dance, film, art exhibits and more. Enjoy high quality, low stress arts experiences in a warm and welcoming space. ...

The Lost Church is a nonprofit arts organization serving the San Francisco Bay Area by creating, sustaining, and defending spaces for live performance. The Lost Church San Francisco theater is now located in the legendary North Beach Neighborhood. It is an intimate, 99-seat venue featuring regional and touring performing artists in music, comedy, theater, improv, film, spoken word and more. Beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages are available from the bar. ...

The Jazz Showcase is the oldest historic jazz club in Chicago, IL, since 1947. Today, the Jazz Showcase brings in top international and local musicians seven nights a week. The Sunday Matinee show is family-friendly. ...

Red Light Café is an intimate listening room in Atlanta, GA, presenting live music, burlesque, and comedy. Located on the east side of Piedmont Park in Midtown Atlanta’s Amsterdam Walk, Red Light Café is a cozy space with a full bar and kitchen serving a wide range of beer, wine, coffee, and sodas. The cafe has table seating for up to 130 and a full featured stage and sound system. Live music includes Americana, bluegrass, folk, and jazz. ...

Founded in 1957, the Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago, IL, provides a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. The Old Town School of Folk Music – Lincoln Square campus includes the Gary & Laura Maurer Concert Hall, the Old Town School Music Store, the Jim & Kay Mabie Gallery, and the Marjorie Benton Garden. The intimate Maurer Hall has spectacular acoustics and sightlines, with no seat farther than 45′ from the stage, even in the balcony. ...

Cup O Joy Music Venue is a volunteer run, nonprofit, Christian listening room in Green Bay, WI, known for hosting “Music That Inspires”. Cup O Joy maintains an alcohol-free, family-friendly environment. ...

The Big Sandy Music Hall is an historic church building and home of The Kirbys, an Americana indie post grunge rock music group. The Kirbys host periodic concerts featuring select guests and stream their show Thursday Night Live from the auditorium. ...

Songbird Live is “the best little listening room in Texas” and the place to see performances by professional jazz, blues, folk, Irish and singer/songwriter artists. Located in historic downtown Cleburne, TX, this intimate venue promotes world class musicians in a smoke-free setting outfitted with great sound, stage, lighting, comfortable seats, and a heck of a video setup. ...

The Grand Annex Music Hall is an intimate cabaret-style theater and flexible multipurpose space in downtown San Pedro, CA. State-of-the-art sound enhances a unique listening experience, complemented by cabaret tables, a well-stocked concessions booth and a commitment to community. ...

Chautauqua Community House was built in 1918 in Boulder, CO, and still has the warmth and intimacy of a historic, private home today. The venue hosts intimate concerts, lectures, workshops and classes as well as meetings, retreats, and other private events. The main room features hardwood floors, a fireplace, a grand piano, and a large covered porch. ...

Located in downtown St. Louis, MO, The National Blues Museum explores the Blues and celebrates the genre as the foundation of all modern American music. The facility educates guests in an entertaining environment that includes high-impact technology-driven experiences, a state-of-the-art theater, artifact-driven exhibits, and robust public programming. Spaces include The Lumiére Place Legends Room and The Scott and Diane McCuaig and Family Gallery. ...

Open since 1991, Eddie’s Attic is one of the best listening rooms in the country with shows nearly every night including its long-running Monday Night Open Mic. Located in downtown Decatur, GA, The Attic features a fantastic rooftop patio bar in addition to its storied music room. A listening room with a superior sound system and acoustics, Eddie’s Attic is one of the premier music venues in the nation. ...

High Low is the Kranzberg Arts Foundation’s literary arts cafe and multi-purpose event space in St. Louis’ vibrant Grand Center Arts District. The venue includes a cafe, library, art gallery, and listening room. The Listening Room at High Low is a 150-capacity, flexible space featuring state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment and a full-service bar. It can easily accommodate a poetry reading, concert, or reception. High Noon in the Listening Room at High Low takes place every Thursday from 12 to 1pm. The High Noon series features St. Louis talents from across the arts, cultural, and educational spectrum. ...

Built in 1908 as the Gem Theater, THE GEM Spring City Speakeasy is a two-story live music venue, event hall, bar and recording studio in Spring City, PA. THE GEM offers all genres of live music and performing arts every weekend in a unique and historic building with excellent acoustics and an intimate stage. Whether you are in the main listening room or second-floor balcony, THE GEM is an outstanding place to experience live entertainment. A cafe and bar are located in the balcony. ...

The Sapphire Room at The Riverside Hotel is Boise’s premier listening room with a state-of-the-art sound and lighting system, clear sightlines and regular performances by local and touring artists. The Sapphire Room features a full food and bar menu with table-side service during every performance. The Sapphire Room is all-ages and family friendly. ...

The Falcon is a restaurant, bar, and multi-level music and arts space perched over the magnificent Marlboro Falls in Marlboro, NY. There are two venues. The Falcon’s top floor is a 150-seat theater, restaurant and bar. Downstairs is the Falcon Underground New York Tap Room & Beer Garden which is home to The Avalon Archives Museum of Rock & Roll. Outdoors, layers of decks and gardens wrap around the serene upper waterfall of The Lattintown Creek. ...

Dazzle is the premier jazz hot spot in Denver, CO, with nightly live performances by national and local musicians. Located in the Denver Performing Arts Complex, Dazzle features a full bar, creative dinner menu, brunch and other special events. Dazzle is the perfect place to spend a sophisticated night on the town or party until the wee hours of the morning. ...

Lobby at The Lofts is a unique music and entertainment space located in a historic building on Main Street in downtown Bethlehem, PA. Lehigh Valley’s hottest live music listening room also offers housewares, an international food market, and more. ...

Main Street Crossing is a listening room, concert hall, community center, church, private venue, and nonprofit organization located in historic Old Town Tomball, TX, outside of Houston. ...

Little Room Jazz Club is an intimate listening room in Key West, FL, featuring live jazz by world-class performers five nights a week. The bar serves an array of craft cocktails, wine, and beer. ...

Established in 2022, The Sun Rose on Sunset is an intimate live music venue located within the Pendry Hotel West Hollywood on Los Angeles’ Sunset Strip. Formerly home to the House of Blues Sunset Strip, The Sun Rose is an upscale, 150-seat listening room with some of the best sound in California. The venue hosts some of the biggest artists in the world for residencies, public shows, private parties, and surprise guest performances. ...

The Station Inn is a music listening room in The Gulch area of Nashville. Here you can find the world’s best bluegrass, classic country, Americana, and roots music nearly every night of the year. Every seat is close enough to the stage to see the sweat and feel the notes right from the instrument. ...

The Mudville Grille is a family restaurant and sports bar in Jacksonville, FL, presenting live music in the Mudville Music Room. ...

Widely recognized as the longest continuously operating folk music venue in the United States, Caffè Lena is a live performance venue and music school located in Saratoga Springs, NY. Opened in 1960, this world class venue with the best listening room in the Capital Region presents folk, roots, blues, jazz, Americana, bluegrass and more in an intimate setting steeped in history. The Caffe’s programming extends beyond live music offering online music classes for children and adults, community programs, and more. ...

The Evening Muse is an all ages, original live music and performing arts venue in the NoDa Arts District in Historic North Charlotte, NC. The Muse brings acoustic music and much more to Charlotte in a great-sounding room. The venue has original artwork on the walls, a great selection of beer, wine and spirits, and music from some of the finest local, regional, and national talent. ...

Froggie’s By The Bay is a full service, casual dining bar & grill in Virginia Beach, VA. Opened in 2011, Froggie’s is a locally owned and operated establishment featuring the finest regional and local entertainment. Froggie’s strives to provide an unparalleled listening and dining experience in a quality and intimate atmosphere. Whether it’s bluegrass, funk, Delta blues, R&B, or rock n roll, Froggie’s delivers the best live music in Tidewater. ...

Third Coast Theater is the best live music venue in Port Aransas, TX, with concerts usually once or twice a month. Part of Seashell Village Resort, the 150-seat theater features many of Texas’ top singers and songwriters in an intimate setting that gets you up close and personal with the artists. Bring your own beverage and sit back and enjoy an evening listening to your favorite music. ...

TC’s BLUEStage is a live music venue in Napoleon, MI. The Bluestage is known for its monthly blues-rock jam sessions on the third Tuesday of each month and for showcasing the best touring blues bands in a professional listening room. ...

Presenting singers and songwriters since 1970, Anderson Fair Retail Restaurant is a legendary folk and acoustic music listening room in the historic Montrose area of Houston, TX. The intimate venue is known for its brick floors and for featuring original singer-songwriters from Texas and beyond. ...

Saxon Pub is an award-winning listening room in Austin, TX, that has helped launch the careers of several prominent entertainers. It is known for booking some of the greatest music legends around. Enjoy live music seven days a week. ...

McGonigel’s Mucky Duck, off Norfolk St in the Upper Kirby area, is an intimate Irish pub with the livest music in Texas, craft beer, wine and liquor and great food. The Houston pub features game nights, bar & grill, concert events, and a huge Saint Patrick’s Day party. ...

Chickie Wah Wah is an intimate music bar located in Mid-City New Orleans. Chickie Wah Wah presents local music of all sounds as well as specially curated performances by touring artists. ...

Babeville is a state-of-the-art multipurpose venue in a renovated 19th century Gothic Revival-style church in downtown Buffalo’s Theater District. The 9th Ward at Babeville is a basement bar and 150-capacity listening room ideal for smaller concerts and performances. The 9th Ward has rich wood, stone walls, and the bar features the original church altar. ...

Originally built in 1851 as a one-room schoolhouse in Peninsula, OH, the historic Grand Army of the Republic Hall now operates as one of Northeast Ohio’s premier listening rooms. The G.A.R. Hall is home to Voices in the Valley, a showcase of traditional roots music presented by The Peninsula Foundation. Nationally renowned musicians and local favorites have graced the stage of this uniquely intimate, acoustically perfect hall. ...

Just northwest of the Philadelphia city limits, the Keswick Theatre serves as the area’s destination for hosting first class performances and events offering full production capabilities with its built-in stage and state-of-the-art lighting and sound. The space also features lively bars throughout the entire venue. ...

Old Rock House is a concert venue and event space located in downtown St. Louis, between the Soulard neighborhood and Busch Stadium. The building features three distinct levels including a large patio and a state-of-the-art sound, light, and video system. The flexible space can morph between a concert hall, listening room, banquet hall, or a meeting and event space. ...

Located in the heart of Old Town Fort Collins, The Armory is one of the premier listening rooms in Colorado. Primarily featuring acoustic acts, the 200-person capacity venue is an intimate environment with state-of-the-art acoustics, great lighting and amazing sound for performers and audiences alike. Armory concerts are seated and usually pair nationally known artists with Colorado-based musicians for truly memorable performances and a place to perform and be discovered. ...

HopMonk Tavern is a brewpub with live music and a diverse selection of beers located in Novato, CA. The tavern opens up onto a large beer garden under vintage oak trees. HopMonk Novato is home to the Summer Cookout Music Series and the year-round Session Room live music venue. Session Room at HopMonk Tavern Novato hosts top-rate local, regional, national and international talent. Small acoustic acts play the beer garden stage from May through October. ...

The Open Chord is Knoxville’s premier listening room and music venue that proudly hosts live music from top-tier, world-class musicians and singers every week on the acclaimed OC Stage. Open Chord also features local and touring bands plus open mics and blues jams. With 12 taps of craft beers, an ever changing signature cocktail list, and top-notch food options made from the freshest of ingredients, you can keep your ears and taste buds satisfied. ...

185 King Street is the best sounding listening room in Brevard, NC. The relaxed, upscale environment includes a music hall that was built specifically for live performances. 185 King Street opened its doors in 2009 with a mission of supporting local musicians as the first entertainment business in the Lumberyard Arts District. ...

XBk Live is a 250-capacity entertainment venue/listening room in the Drake neighborhood of Des Moines, IA. The venue brings in the absolute highest quality of local, regional, national, and international acts of various genres and disciplines. The small, intimate setting is artist friendly in both its hospitality and technical specifications. ...

White Horse Black Mountain is a unique performance and event center in the heart of Black Mountain, NC, with state-of-the-art sound equipment presenting the finest in music and the performing arts in a relaxed, family-friendly environment. White Horse is a true listening room where the focus is on the music. ...

Located in Natick’s historic Central Firehouse facility, The Center for Arts in Natick (TCAN) is an intimate listening room featuring a 270-seat performance space with a raised stage, professional audio system, and theatrical lighting. A concession stand is located in the lobby, serving an assortment of snacks and soft drinks at most performances. TCAN offers beer and wine service at all feature performances to patrons with acceptable ID. ...

HopMonk Tavern Sonoma, built in a former 1888 farmhouse just blocks from Sonoma’s historic downtown plaza, is a year-round beer garden and listening room. The Hopmonk Tavern stage is a medium-sized stage with a wide variety of fine music; from small bands or solo artists. The atmosphere is warm and intimate with nearby tables where the audience can enjoy food and drinks. ...

Originally built in 1848, Key West Theater performing arts center is home to the Key West Theater & Community Stage, Rams Head Promotions, Grateful Guitar, Back Stage Listening Room and the Key West Theater Recording Studio. The 278-seat main stage theater offers an upstairs private balcony bar, dressing rooms and a green room. The Back Stage Listening Room offers a 56-seated capacity and is appropriate for intimate live performances, receptions, cocktail parties, readings, meetings, etc. ...

Located in downtown Hood River, OR, The Ruins is an event center with an outdoor capacity of 220 seated and inside seated capacity of 120. The Ruins Hood River can host weddings, concerts, parties, fundraisers, etc. Live music includes rock, funk, soul, blues, folk, Americana, classic country, R&B, swing, rockabilly, bluegrass, and more. ...

The Venue Aurora is an intimate live music venue and community cultural center hosting concerts, workshops, dance, and events in the heart of downtown Aurora, IL. The listening room seats 200 with no obstructed views, and the outdoor stage area can fit several hundred festival fans. The Venue books nationally-recognized talent in all genres of music from blues and big band, to rock and world music, and everything in between. Opening acts frequently feature regional and local musicians and songwriters. The Venue is operated by the nonprofit Fox Valley Music Foundation. Enter from Water Street Mall. ...

Midtown offers top-notch musical performances paired with craft cocktails and beer, located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids’ entertainment district Celebration Cinema Studio Park. Midtown Grand Rapids hosts concerts by national touring artists as well as regional bands and comedy acts. The venue has a world-class sound system and an intimate semi-circle of seating with great acoustics and atmosphere. ...

Originally opened as an Art-Deco movie theater in 1941, The Reeves Theater & Cafe is now a modern industrial music hall with great acoustics and superior sound quality. Located in historic downtown Elkin, NC, the theater presents a wide array of local, regional, and national musicians. The theater’s lobby functions as a farm-to-table café and bar serving locally-sourced food as well as local craft beer and wine. Regular live entertainment includes open mic every Wednesday, monthly themed performances by The Reeves House Band, and The Martha Bassett Show is recorded live weekly for 88.5 WFDD radio. ...

Drum & Strum Music Center, located in historic Old Town Warrenton, VA, has been enriching lives through music since opening in 1990. Fauquier County’s source for all things musical, Drum & Strum provides the best in music education, quality instruments, instrument rentals, instrument repairs and live music. Drum & Strum is home to Gloria’s Listening Room concerts by the nonprofit Gloria Faye Dingus Music Alliance. ...

lille æske arthouse is an intimate performance space, live music venue, uniquely appointed listening room, and art gallery boutique serving the Santa Cruz Mountains and greater Bay Area. Events are all-ages unless otherwise noted and include a full slate of vibrant arts and music programming. The gallery hours allow for the community to enjoy coffee and tea, wifi and art in a comfortable and casual setting. ...

The Velvet Note is a 40-seat jazz club and listening room in Alpharetta, GA, designed by musicians for musicians. All performances are presented on a high-definition livestream video broadcast that is viewed by thousands of jazz fans (and other venues) each night. The venue has a full restaurant and a full bar. ...

The Downstairs Ithaca is a draft bar, meeting hall, and venue located below The Watershed bar in downtown Ithaca, NY. The Downstairs is open to the public Thursday through Saturday 6pm-1am. Audience capacity tops out at around 40 people and is best-suited for intimate performances and presentations. ...

The Heymann Performing Arts Center is a state-of-the-art performance venue in Lafayette, LA. Home to Broadway musicals, popular concerts, symphony, theater and more, the Heymann Center’s 2,168-seat capacity and acoustical arrangement make it one of the most intimate listening rooms in Acadiana. ...

Originally built in 1883, Infinity Norfolk Music Hall & Bistro opened in 2007 in Norfolk, CT, as a top food and music venue with high quality dining and entertainment. Infinity Music Hall includes a world-class sound system and modern facilities, but still retains its original stage and ornate detail. great concerts, comedy shows, and other live entertainment to the area ...

A cornerstone of downtown Gaffney, SC, the historic Capri Theatre offers live performances of music, comedy, film premieres and is also available for social or corporate events. ...

The Alberta Rose Theatre is Portland’s premier setting to experience acoustic music, art house films, and live performances. Located in the heart of the eclectic Alberta Arts District, the Alberta Rose originally opened as a motion picture house in 1927 and radiates the serene feeling of a Spanish-Colonial courtyard. The Alberta Rose is a mid-size, seated listening room with 300 fixed seats, excellent sightlines, and outstanding acoustics providing live entertainment of all kinds including music, circus, comedy, and more. ...

Originally built in 1887, The Kenney Store in Kenney, TX, has live music almost every night of the week. Two-step, waltz, or line-dance under the neon lights. Drink a few ice cold beers, specialty wines, or signature drinks from the full bar. Devour in-home cooking for lunch or dinner. ...

The Listening Room Café in Pigeon Forge, TN, presents original music performances with two shows a night. Weekend shows showcase local East Tennessee singers, bands, and popular national acts. The Listening Room has two full bars, private dining options, outdoor patio space, a green room, and a stage with full PA and HD video projectors. ...

Seville Quarter is proud to be the Gulf Coast’s entertainment destination since 1967. Seville Quarter includes seven rooms: the original Rosie O’Grady’s, Phineas Phogg’s, Lili Marlene’s, Apple Annie’s, Fast Eddie’s, End o’ the Alley and Palace Café, each with its own theme and atmosphere. There’s also the Seville Party Plaza, an outdoor concert venue, and Heritage Hall, a spacious banquet and event facility. ...

Dosey Doe Big Barn is one of the best listening rooms in the country. Built in 1856, Dosey Doe is a one-of-a-kind venue in the Houston area providing a very intimate setting for artists and fans alike. ...

Crosstown Arts is a non-profit, contemporary arts center offering a variety of music/visual/performing arts spaces and programs in Memphis. Located inside Crosstown Concourse, the organization operates a 400-seat black box theater, an intimate listening room for live music, a 5,000-square-foot exhibition space, a multidisciplinary residency program, a shared art-making facility with public access to digital/analog production resources, and a craft cocktail bar. ...

The Ark is a nationally known acoustic and folk music venue in downtown Ann Arbor, MI. At the 400-seat Ford Listening Room, seats put you within a few feet of the performers, there’s really not a bad seat in the house. The club presents the best contemporary and traditional live music over 300 nights each year. The Ark also presents a monthly Open Stage Night. ...