About us
If you build it they will come…a South Bay network of house concert and small live music venues, and all us fans who love the up close and personal music experience. This site is for music lovers of all genres to check out what's happening on the San Francisco peninsula down to San Jose. The artist talent pool is amazing. Let's build the audience!
Never been to a house concert? You're in for a treat! Defined as "true listening environments", they are typically small gatherings in the privacy of a home or small stage. Usually 30-50 people. Occasionally, like if someone has a super cool back yard, it's easy to fit in more. Every host runs things a bit different. Typically, seating is provided. But you may be asked to bring a chair or a blanket. Typically it's BYOWhatever. But, there might be social time and/or a potluck.
Guests are asked to be very respectful of the house. Stick to the concert area, be clean and no smoking.
The artist reflects the flavor of the host, from classical to singer songwriter. Don't' worry if there are just a couple rsvp's. Most experienced hosts have cultivated a mailing list. This site is an adjunct to that and to help new house concert providers get started by establishing a shared pool of fans. The more house concert venues, the more fans, the more artists who get to share their amazing talents.
Want to become a host? It really is easy. But please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Here are a couple resources: http://www.americansongwriter.com/2014/02/songwriter-u-make-real-money-donation-based-house-concerts/ http://www.concertsinyourhome.com/CIYH_HouseConcertGuidex.pdf
PLEASE NOTE!!!! Seating is limited. You are not allowed to rsvp yes and then not show. No shows are a big deal. Attendance is taken. The reputation of this meet up will be one of dependability, as if you paid for your ticket in advance.
Upcoming events
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New Acoustic Collective at Bubb Park
Bubb Park, Barbara Avenue, Mountain View, CA, USThe New Acoustic Collective put on a fantastic show last year, and we're looking forward to bringing them back!
The band will be playing in the outdoor amphitheater at Bubb Park. This event will be BYOE (bring your own everything)! You're welcome to bring your own blanket, chairs, food, and drinks.
To support the musicians, we will be collecting a suggested cash donation of $15 per person or $30 per family. All donations will go directly to the musicians.
This event is sponsored by the Cuesta Park Neighborhood Association. We look forward to seeing you there!
Saturday, June 6, 6-7:30pm
New Acoustic Collective
Bubb Park
680 Barbara Ave., Mountain View
All ages---
https://newacousticcollective.com/
https://www.facebook.com/newacousticcollectiveIn 2017, The New Acoustic Collective was founded by Jason Keiser in the Bay Area of San Jose, CA.
The New Acoustic Collective features many of the top up and coming jazz, bluegrass, and classical musicians in the Bay Area combining a variety of strings to bring a modern and unique sound to the New Acoustic Music canon. The NAC continues to honor and innovate upon what The David Grisman Quintet and Tony Rice and The Tony Rice Unit did back in the late 60’s and 19070’s while writing all original instrumental music fusing bluegrass, jazz, latin, and world music styles.
Over the years, the NAC’s instrumentation and band size has varied from a trio, quintet, octet, and is now back to a quintet featuring Keiser (guitar), Elijah Chen (guitar), Trevor Gabriel (mandolin), Tim Lessler (fiddle), and Ryan Triolo (double bass).
Since being formed in 2017, The NAC has performed at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass in Raleigh NC as Official Showcase Artists, performed at The Grey Eagle in Asheville NC, as well as many venues in the Bay Area including Amado’s in San Francisco, The Back Room in Berkeley, the San Jose Jazz Summer Festival, San Mateo Art and Cultural festival and more.
The NAC has released 4 albums to date including “Buckwild” (2020), “Art of Acoustics” (2021) featuring special guest Wyatt Rice, “Amor en Ritmo” (2022) featuring special guests Thomas Cassell, Jim Kerwin of The David Grisman Quintet, Melissa Garay, and Mike Mullins. In August of 2025 the NAC released “Something New Acoustic: Live in Redwood City” featuring an octet of musicians performing live fusing jazz, bluegrass, latin and world music.
On July 24th 2026, The NAC will be releasing their 5th album “Double Course” on Adhyaropa Records featuring Thomas Cassell, Erik Jekabson, Jason Keiser, Elijah Chen, Gal Klein, and many others.Appearing at Bubb Park includes Jason Keiser (guitar), Elijah Chen (guitar), Trevor Gabriel (mandolin), Tim Lessler (fiddle) and Ryan Triolo (double bass).
Press from Legends in the Industry:
“I couldn’t be more proud of how Jason and Company are carrying on the torch of New Acoustic, Dawg, and SpaceGrass music.” - Wyatt Rice
“As one of the progenitors of ’New Acoustic Music’ back in the 1970s I must say that I am overwhelmed by the evolution of the form and its continued excellence. This band ’The New Acoustic Collective’ is one of the most innovative to appear so far. These guys totally cook and their composing and arranging skills are awesome.” - Richard Greene“These young West Coast musicians are carrying the torch high for Acoustic String Music, and I expect great things from them.” - Darol Anger
“These young cats are burning up some New Acoustic Music! Thanks guys.” - Mike Marshall
“I’m very happy to hear The New Acoustic Collective keeping the spirit of creative acoustic string band music alive.” - John Reischman
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Jon Muq @ The Fog(less)House
The Fog(less) House, address provided with ticket purchase, San Mateo, CA, USFor Jon Muq, a singer-songwriter born in Uganda and now living in Austin, Texas, music is part of a larger conversation he’s having with the world and everybody in it. Drawing from African as well as western musical trends and traditions, he devises songs as small gifts, designed to settle into everyday life and provoke reflection and resilience.
One You Love
https://youtu.be/bUaj6ngmL8UBend
https://youtu.be/ssIAxDlS1rQdeep into the soul groove as a remarkable balladeer, troubadour & stylist.
-Americana HighwayTICKET LINK Paypal to: https://paypal.me/foghouse415
DONATION: $ 35WHEN: Saturday, June 13, 2026
WHERE: The Fog(less)House, San Mateo
address will be provided two days priorDOORS: 2:00pm
MUSIC: 3:00pm4 attendees
Past events
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