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. ...

Village Music is a regional music center in Wellington, FL, offering a retail shop, music school, live music cafe with weekly events, craft beers, wines and artisan food. The Village Music Café provides a venue and opportunity for the music center’s students to perform, for master classes, clinics, songwriting classes and more. But the VMC also presents featured artists every Friday and Saturday night. ...

The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts Center is a community-based nonprofit arts organization that serves central Connecticut with music, art, comedy, poetry, and theater events. An intimate performance space, art gallery, and used bookstore with snack bar. Open mic on Mondays, Thursdays, and second Sundays. Additional activities include yoga, Reiki, personal development workshops, and drum circles. ...

Established in 1991, Uncommon Ground – Lakeview is home to Greenstar Brewing, Illinois’ first certified organic brewery. Uncommon Ground features farm-to-table cuisine, brunch, lunch and dinner daily. The Uncommon Ground listening room boasts a state-of-the-art sound system, full LED stage lighting, and seating for 47. ...

Established in 2015 in Reno’s Mid-Town Arts & Culture District, Mountain Music Parlor is a music school, music store, and intimate listening room focused on teaching and presenting traditional American music. Heritage Hall is a cozy and comfortable venue where concerts, open jams, student recitals, and other special events take place. ...

Jamey’s House of Music is the top intimate live venue on the East Coast and a music lover’s paradise in Lansdowne, PA. Booking a wide variety of genres while favoring folk, jazz, blues, and world music, Jamey’s offers a platform for musical artists to produce professional-quality performance videos in a private live stage setting. ...

Located in the heart of historic downtown Annapolis, MD, 49 West Coffeehouse, Winebar & Gallery is an intimate coffeehouse and listening room presenting the best in live music nightly. Highlighting the rich diversity of the local music scene, genres include jazz, Americana, folk, indie, bluegrass, bossa nova and classical. ...

Founded in 1970, Two Way Street Coffee House in Downers Grove, IL, is a listening room presenting folk and acoustic concerts and community events. Two Way Street has an informal environment and serves a variety of coffees, teas, soda, cider, hot chocolate and snacks. No alcohol or meal are served. All ages welcome. Two Way Street is a community project of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. ...

PAUSA art house is a jazz club wine and tapas bar located in Buffalo, NY, in the Historic District of Allentown. PAUSA presents music shows and artistic exhibitions from local, national and international artists. The relaxed atmosphere of the venue attracts patrons who wish to attend an intimate concert or an art exhibit while enjoying a glass of wine, small offerings and local craft beers. ...

Steamworks Creative is a very intimate performance space tailored to acoustic solo, duo, and small band performances. ...

Opened in 2016, Ziggy’s Ypsilanti is a music venue, bar, and coffeehouse in downtown Ypsilanti, MI. The local gathering spot hosts hip-hop, underground Detroit techno, jazz of all flavors, indie-rock, folk, art happenings, and R&B. Enjoy top-shelf jazz on Tuesdays, some of the area’s best DJs on Thursdays, and an assortment of musical genres on the weekend. ...

Established in 2011, Rozz-Tox is a small community space, performance space, hi-fi record bar, and cafe in downtown Rock Island, IL. Rozz-Tox features live acts, DJs, film screenings, and readings. ...

Founded in 2015, The Robin Theatre is a community-focused performing arts space located in the REO Town district south of Lansing, MI. The Robin Theatre curates an eclectic series of music, comedy, poetry and more. ...

The Sound Room is an intimate all-ages listening room in Oakland, CA. The Sound Room is the home of Bay Area Jazz and Arts, Inc (BAJA), a nonprofit organization focused on music and art, with an emphasis on jazz performance. ...

The Jazz Station is an all-ages community performance space and art gallery in downtown Eugene, OR. A frequent stop for musicians throughout the Northwest, The Jazz Station is operated by the nonprofit Willamette Jazz Society. The intimate venue has a 70 seat capacity, a baby grand piano, an elevated stage and sound system, professional theater lighting, and a green room. ...

R.A. Fountain General Store is a family-friendly, alcohol and smoke-free music venue in downtown Fountain, NC, known for traditional acoustic live music. The store serves fresh-squeezed lemonade, orangeade, and limeade plus ice cream, coffee, Moon Pies and more. ...

The Grey Eagle Music Hall and Pub is a state-of-the-art live music, performance, and private event venue located in the historic River Arts District, in downtown Asheville, NC. The Grey Eagle is also Asheville’s longest-running all-ages venue, featuring a large dance floor, relaxing patio area, and one of the best sound systems in Asheville. The performance room boasts an intimate stage with options for seated shows, two flat-screen TVs, and projector. ...

Established in 1966, The Birchmere is a concert hall in Alexandria, VA, that features rock, blues, bluegrass, country, folk, jazz, and comedic performers. The Birchmere is committed to the presentation of the highest quality music in a comfortable and intimate atmosphere. The main room seats 500 and provides dinner service. ...

Located in Sobro, City Winery Nashville is the city’s only live music venue, fully-functioning urban winery, restaurant, and private event space all rolled into one. Enjoy live music, comedy, and wine events in an intimate space a full bar, a built-in stage, and state-of-the-art sound and production. ...

Princess Theatre Center for the Performing Arts is a 677-seat performing arts venue in the Albany/Old Decatur Historic District in downtown Decatur, AL. Shelton Auditorium is the main venue able to accommodate a wide array of events; from music concerts, theatrical productions, dances, weddings, corporate parties, conferences, lectures and more. The second story is home to the upstairs Loft Listening Room, an intimate space where you can hear the songs and the stories behind them in the Princess Theatre’s Singer/Songwriter concert series the second Thursday of each month. ...

Tupelo Music Hall is an intimate three-level performing arts venue in Derry, NH, specializing in music events, comedy, and occasional theatrical shows. Tupelo has a kitchen, bar, and a professional stage with state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. Tupelo Music Hall presents multiple genres of talented nationally-recognized musicians who perform in a friendly and intimate setting. ...

Established in 1976, The Turning Point Cafe is an intimate music venue in Piermont, NY, with a Mexican restaurant upstairs. The cozy venue is known for its Monday jazz series as well regular live blues, acoustic, and more. ...

Established in 1973, Artichoke Community Music is a music store, production studio, thriving educational space and performance venue: Café Artichoke. Artichoke Community Music provides a creative space for people of all ages and background to gather, play, and share traditional music from all cultures in a generous listening environment. ...

Laurelthirst Public House is a humble little pub and the oldest independent music venue in Portland, OR, serving up music, food, drinks, and fun daily since 1988. ...

The historic Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe is the best place to listen to live music in Galveston County. The music venue features Americana, folk, blues, and acoustic bands, with local, national and international acts.  Old Quarter Acoustic Cafe only hosts original music, no cover or tribute bands. ...

The Room at Cedar Grove is an intimate supper club and music venue near Lewes, DE. Chef Cullen keeps a constant flow of high caliber music and entertainment moving through his doors including national touring acts. ...

Located in the Gulch, Rudy’s Jazz Room is Nashville’s late night authentic jazz club. Featuring live jazz six nights a week, craft cocktails, select beer on tap, and a New Orleans inspired menu. A true speakeasy feel, warm and intimate, open from 5pm until late night. Regular shows include Mondays at 9pm with Latin jazz and Salsa dancing, Wednesdays at 9pm features Regi Wooten & Friends, and Thursdays at 6pm Hot Club Gypsy Jazz. All ages on Sundays, but 21+ all other days. ...

Kerrytown Concert House is an intimate listening room located in the historic Kerrytown District in downtown Ann Arbor, MI. Open since 1984, Kerrytown Concert House has a national reputation an ideal performing arts venue for chamber music, jazz and cabaret, and for its diverse performing arts experiences including rotating art gallery exhibits. The L-shaped room at the house includes a stage and lights with a prized Steinway grand piano. Seating is available for over 75 audience members. Kerrytown Concert House is home to the four-day, annual Edgefest festival presenting avant-garde jazz and creative new music as well as the Live @ The 415 online concert series. ...

The Back Room in Berkeley is an intimate space with great acoustics and comfortable seating that showcases acoustically-based genres including jazz, blues, folk, bluegrass, Americana and more. The Back Room has a wonderful ambience with brick walls, a high vaulted wooden ceiling, and a Steinway Grand onstage. The Back Room is an all-ages venue. Children under 12 are free. ...

Located in St. Louis’ Grand Center Arts District, the state-of-the-art Ferring Jazz Bistro at The Harold & Dorothy Steward Center for Jazz is one of the best listening rooms in the country. Located adjacent to the bistro, Nancy’s Jazz Lounge is a casual bar that streams the live Jazz St. Louis show on a 90” TV. Jazz St. Louis is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to lead the community in advancing the uniquely American art of jazz through performance, education, and community engagement. ...

Blue Jay Listening Room is an intimate, original music venue in Jax Beach, located in the Costa Verde Plaza upstairs from Casa Maria Mexican Restaurant. ...

Healthy Rhythm Art Gallery (HRAG) is about art and music. Healthy Rhythm Music Services (HRMS) is a creative arm of Healthy Rhythm Creative Group. The mission of HRMS is to identify, manage, enhance, and promote artists and bands who have a deep commitment to a career in music as their primary focus. ...

Winter’s Jazz Club in Chicago, IL, is a relaxed, intimate venue featuring live jazz acts six nights a week and a lounge area with a full bar. The club is located at River East Plaza in Streeterville, three blocks west of Navy Pier overlooking the Ogden Slip. ...

Located inside Music Hall Detroit, Aretha’s Jazz Café is a central downtown venue with full restaurant and bar service. Many local artists and legends perform jazz, blues, funk, rock, soul, and more in this intimate venue named for the one and only Aretha Franklin. Approximately once a month, the Jazz Café presents a national or global artist. ...

Established in 2005, Port City Blue is Portland’s most intimate live music venue, presenting an array of local and touring musicians playing jazz, Celtic, Middle Eastern, blues, bluegrass, folk, and more. Blue has a full bar menu including, beer, wine, specialty cocktails, and non-alcoholic options. ...

The 443 Social Club is an eclectic live music venue located in the historic Hawley Green neighborhood in Syracuse, NY. With a focus on live, original acoustic music, the venue hosts regional and national singer-songwriters in a cozy and intimate room. The capacity inside is 88 people while the spacious outdoor patio holds about 75. ...

The Peoples Room of Mobile is a premier destination for live music featuring the finest local, national and international singer/songwriters, storytellers and musicians in an intimate setting. ...

Established in 2016, 20 Front Street is a mostly acoustic, intimate listening room in Lake Orion, MI, designed to provide a live music experience unlike any other venue in the area. 20 Front Street features national and local talent every weekend. At just 80 seats, every show feels like a private concert. ...

The Bugle Boy is a listening room where artists perform original music from a wide range of musical styles including folk, blues, rock, soul, R&B, jazz and more. Most concerts are live streamed. ...

Run by the nonprofit Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), The Bluebird Cafe is one of the world’s preeminent listening rooms recognized worldwide as a songwriter’s performance space. The cozy space inhabits a tiny strip mall in Green Hills south of downtown Nashville, TN. The Bluebird hosts a weekly Monday Open Mic Night, quarterly Bluebird auditions, and Sunday Writers’ Night. ...

Black and Blues Music and Brews is Northern Colorado’s exclusive guitar boutique and intimate listening room featuring craft beer and cocktails. The music store specializes in boutique, handcrafted guitars, basses, amps, effects and accessories. And the intimate listening room offers original live music by up-and-coming artists. Black and Blues features live music every week, Friday through Sunday, from a range of local, regional, and international acts of various genres. ...

Trinity House Theatre is a non-profit, intimate live concert venue/theater in Livonia, MI. Since 1981. ...

Founded in 2005, The Lilypad is a community gathering place and Boston’s home for avant-garde music and art. The Lilypad is an 80-person capacity venue and event space located in Inman Square, Cambridge, MA. The venue is available to rent for musical performances, theatrical performances, film screenings, readings, comedy, private parties and other events. The Lilypad serves craft beer, wine, hard cider and soft drinks. ...

Cadenza is a unique, intimate live music venue in Freeport, MN. Opened in 2019, the high-quality performance venue accommodates up to 85 people, seated at tables of four, in a casual and comfortable setting. Cadenza offers a light menu of pizza, sandwiches, snacks, and an assortment of wine and beer. ...

Palladium Theater St. Petersburg at St. Petersburg College is one of Tampa Bay’s best venues for live music, comedy, dance and community events. The Palladium venue spaces include Hough Hall and The Stavros Room. The 815-capacity Hough Hall features rich ambiance, near-perfect natural acoustics and state-of-the art sound equipment. Classical, opera, theater, acoustic, dance and more are all equally at home in this magnificent hall. The Stavros Room accommodates up to 176 people and features a raised stage, state-of-the-art sound equipment, and a range of lighting features. For live performances, the intimate venue is transformed into the Side Door Cabaret; a listening room offering the best in blues, jazz, acoustic, Celtic and more. ...

Charleston Music Hall is located in the Upper King Street area of historic downtown Charleston, SC. Above all else, the Music Hall is a listening room; an intimate environment in which the audience and the artist can interact on a more personal level. The versatile space combines historical elegance with modern functionality. ...