Acoustic Venues in Houston, TX

Anderson Fair is an 85-capacity all-ages listening room in the Montrose neighborhood of Houston with over 40 years of acoustic music history soaked into the walls. It is the oldest listening room in Houston and one of the most respected original rooms in the state. Tim books the entire year in January, which means the calendar fills fast and early outreach is not optional.

Bohemeo's is a 40-capacity all-ages music and art coffee house in Houston's East End, one of the neighborhood's first venues of its kind. Shows run Thursday through Saturday nights with a Sunday brunch format as well. Primarily local acts, but touring acts with a local connection and a solid promotional plan will be considered. A genuine community-arts room in a creative neighborhood.

Brasil is a 100-capacity all-ages coffee bar in Houston that can host live music any night of the week. The room values relationships with artists who can commit to recurring dates and programs a lot of regular performers. The house sound system is provided.

Cowboy Surfer in Memorial City, Houston is a laid-back bar pouring cowboy and surfer-inspired drinks with a stage and a finely tuned house sound system provided for all performers. The concept is casual and the room suits acts that fit the breezy, crossover character of the bar.

Houston Christian University is an all-ages faith-based university campus in Houston with multiple performance spaces and a student activities program.

Loch Bar is a 21+ classic seafood tavern in Houston's River Oaks District with a raw bar, craft beer, whiskey, and a live music program featuring local cover bands. Sets are four hours long. The upscale River Oaks location and seafood tavern character suit polished cover acts with professional stage presence.

McGonigel's Mucky Duck is a 100-capacity 21+ Houston listening room running live music six nights a week, Monday through Saturday, with open mic on Mondays and an Irish session on Wednesdays. All shows are seated, which tells you exactly what kind of room this is. One of the most respected listening rooms in Texas.

The Backyard Grill is an all-ages Houston restaurant and bar in a Texas-themed environment, serving burgers and beer alongside live music on select evenings. The outdoor and casual format suits acoustic and light entertainment acts.

University of St. Thomas in Houston is an all-ages private Catholic university campus with performance spaces and a Campus Activities Board programming live entertainment for students.