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Jun
2013

Live review: Shannen Bamford EP launch @ Heebie Jeebies 15/6/13

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Live review: Shannen Bamford EP launch Support from Vanessa Murray, Just By Chance, and Thom Morecroft @ Heebie Jeebies basement Saturday 15th June 2013 On arrival at the basement of Heebie Jeebies I was welcomed by what seemed liked a grotto. The arches were adorned with fairy lights and long

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16
Jun
2013

Support acts needed for Jon Gomm UK tour this autumn

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Those of you who are signed up to the Liverpool Acoustic events mailing list will already know that guitar wizard and YouTube sensation Jon Gomm is touring the UK this autumn, and will be coming to Liverpool’s LEAF on Bold St on Thursday 12th September 2013. Tickets for the Liverpool gig

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14
Jun
2013

Single review: Alexandra Jayne – Foolish

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SINGLE REVIEW Artist: Alexandra Jayne Single: Foolish Website: alexandrajaynemusic.com Listening to Alexandra Jayne on record is quite a different experience to hearing her perform live. Live, the demands of holding an audience’s attention require exactly the kind of all-out vocal power that Alexandra has in spades.  On record, though, one gets to hear

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12
Jun
2013

Spotlight 93: Sunday 23rd June 2013 – Martyn Joseph

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SUNDAY 23RD JUNE 2013 LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC PRESENTS MARTYN JOSEPH Liverpool Acoustic and Pipe Records are proud to present Martyn Joseph as he brings his ‘Songs For The Coming Home’ tour to Sefton Park Palm House on the evening of Sunday 23rd June 2013. Martyn Joseph is an electrifying performer dubbed ‘the Welsh Woody

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10
Jun
2013

EP review: Shannen Bamford – Paper Planes

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EP REVIEW Artist: Shannen Bamford EP: Paper Planes Website: shannenbamford.com A date for your diaries, 10/6/13 sees the eagerly anticipated EP ‘Paper Planes’ by Shannen Bamford. A year in preparation, it was recorded at Canvas Sound Studios and took three months to complete. “It embodies everything I like to put into

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7
Jun
2013

Live review: K’s Choice @ American Bar & Grill 5/6/13

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Live review: K’s Choice @ American Bar & Grill Wednesday 5th June 2013 Derek King, Kim Jennett, Debbie Richards, Pete King, and Shannen Bamford K’s Choice is a weekly showcase event that takes place every Wednesday at American Bar & Grill on Renshaw Street. It’s hosted by local singer, songwriter

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5
Jun
2013

Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon this Saturday 8th June 2013

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The Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon returns to the View Two Gallery on Saturday 8th June 2013. From 1.00pm to 4.00pm we’ve got three booked acts plus our popular open mic. Our booked acts are 1pm – Derek King - local singer-songwriter and host of K’s Choice every Wednesday at the American Bar & Grill on Renshaw Street 2pm –

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3
Jun
2013

Live review: Lianne La Havas @ Rampworx 30/5/13

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Live review: Lianne La Havas Support from Ady Suleiman @ Rampworx Thursday 30th May 2013 Lianne La Havas is a Singer, Songwriter and Multi-instrumentalist who has previously been described as the UK’s answer to Alicia Keys. I’d say she’s that and considerably more. Lianne’s music is soul driven and melodic

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Jun
2013

Liverpool Acoustic Newsletter – June 2013

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June 2013 is set to be an exciting month with the return of the Liverpool Folk and Roots Festival starting on 20th June with Nancy Elizabeth at LEAF on Bold Street and ending on 6th July with a Ragtime closing party. Sandwiched inbetween are sea shanties and maritime songs with

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29
May
2013

Album review: Merry Hell – Head Full Of Magic, Shoes Full Of Rain

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ALBUM REVIEW Band: Merry Hell Album: Head Full Of Magic, Shoes Full Of Rain Website: merryhell.co.uk Have you ever been in that situation where a band’s debut album has fast become one of your favourites, and then they release a follow-up and you’re apprehensive about listening to it just in case

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