August kicks off at the Philharmonic Hall tonight (1st August) with the premiere of The City That Rocked The World, a new film that not only looks at Liverpool’s musical past but also pays fair dues to it’s current music scene. For those who can’t make it, we’ll let you know when it’s due to be shown on TV or released on DVD.
The big news on the music front is the first Liverpool International Music Festival starting on 18th August and running all the way through to 22nd September, with the big Bank Holiday weekend being the focal point. Liverpool Acoustic is taking part with events on Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August – details below.
And we’re crossing our fingers for the second year of the Liverpool Music Awards where we’ve been nominated for Live Music Night of the Year. Voting closes at midnight on Friday 16th August, with the awards ceremony on Sunday 25th at St George’s Hall. Details of nominees in all the categories, plus a link to the voting page, can be found here.
Scroll down the newsletter and you’ll see a bevvy of new events that have been added to the online diary this month. It’s great to see so much happening on the local scene. Remember, we need your help to make sure the diary is up to date so let us know if anything needs correcting. Also, you’re more than welcome to send in a review of your favourite open mic or showcase event – use the contact page to get in touch.
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC LIVE
Liverpool Acoustic Live sees the welcome return of Galley Beggar after their storming gig last year when they raised the roof at the View Two Gallery. They’re joined by an old friend of Liverpool Acoustic along with a new one for a fabulous night of live music on Friday 23rd August 2013.
- Galley Beggar – a folk rock band from London and the South East who tip their hats to the likes of Fairport Convention, Pentangle, and Steeleye Span, whilst adding their own spin and some of their own songs to the genre.
- Alister Said – is an established performer on the local scene who can currently be found every Friday afternoon hosting The Tillerman radio show live from the Lomax.
- Shannen Bamford – is a local singer songwriter who recently launched her debut EP to rave reviews, at a launch gig which also received rave reviews.
Tickets are available in advance for £5 from wegottickets.com/liverpoolacoustic or for £6 on the night. Doors open at the new time of 7.45pm, with the new start time of 8.15pm and a finishing time of 10.45pm.
You can join the facebook event at facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
All of our future live events can be found at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/live and if you want to receive information about tickets before they go on general sale then sign up to our events publicity mailing list here.
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC GARDEN
Liverpool Acoustic joins forces with the Bluecoat and the Liverpool International Music Festival to bring you two afternoons of chilled out acoustic music in the garden of Liverpool’s creative hub.
The music runs from 12.00pm to 4.00pm on Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th August, and it’s all absolutely free. The facebook event can be found here, and we’ll be bringing you more details of the artists taking part closer to the time.
DIARY NEWS
If you can help us out by bringing us up to date, drop us a line using the ‘Contact‘ page. And if you have anything to add to the diary, just visit the ‘Diary‘ page and click the ‘Add Event’ button.
All change…
- The Everyman Folk Club is taking its traditional August break and will be back on Wednesday 4th September.
You say goodbye…
- Nope, didn’t think so.
And I say hello…!
- Open Mic with Steve Wale takes place on the first Saturday of every month from 7pm to midnight at Thornton Hough Village Club & Bar. It’s a free event, and you can find out more from their facebook page.
- New month, new venue, new event #1 – One More For The Road is a weekly open mic hosted by Terry Gray in The Hatch, the basement venue underneath Hopskotch Street Kitchen on the corner of Stanley Street and Mathew Street. 8.30pm to 11.30pm, free entry, and a free drink for every performer.
- New month, new venue, new event #2 – The Hatch Acoustic Sessions takes place every Friday from 8.30pm to 11.30pm and showcases local and travelling musicians. Email marie-lou@hoaxliverpool.com to see what’s available.
- It’s Alright Ma is a new, Sunday monthly acoustic session at Ma Egerton’s Stage Door, the pub behind The Empire Theatre. Check out details of the next event when they appear on the facebook page here.
- Shangri-Las is a new monthly acoustic showcase of raw, unsigned talent hosted by Thom Morecroft. It runs on the third Friday of every month from 7pm to 10pm at the Baltic Creative Campus and is free. More info from shangrilasbookings@live.com
- Grateful Fred’s Roots and Acoustic Nights have started a new monthly event at the Lomax, normally on the third Wednesday of every month. Coming up on 21st August is the wonderful Edwina Hayes! More details from gratefulfred.co.uk
AUGUST DIARY SELECTION BOX
Here’s a selection of some of the acoustic events taking place this month. Click on the event in the diary for full details and links.
- Sunday 4th – Folk in the Park @ The Bandstand in Vale Park, New Brighton. A free afternoon of free music from Wallasey Folk and Acoustic Club between 1pm and 5pm, with Reckless Elbow, Mark & Kate, Eddie Morris, John Williams, Mary McCombs, and more. See the website for more details wallaseyfolkandacousticclub.co.uk
- Wednesday 7th – Phil Lee, the Mighty King of Love @ Grateful Fred’s (Formby) – top class music from Nashville, with support from Grateful Fred. 8.15pm start, tickets £7.50 from wegottickets.com
- Friday 9th -The Hatch Acoustic Session #001 @ Hoax Liverpool – Why not get down the hatch (see what we did there?) for the opening night of this new weekly event. If you do, in the cosy basement you’ll find Thom Morecroft, John Catterton, Dominic Dunn, Richard Francis, and more. It kicks off at 8.30pm and is free. Facebook event here.
- Wednesday 21st – Edwina Hayes @ Grateful Freds (Lomax) with support from Grateful Fred himself. Tickets only £3.50 in advance or £5 on the door.
- Friday 23rd – Liverpool Acoustic Live @ View Two Gallery – Galley Beggar, Alister Said, and Shannen Bamford. 8pm doors, 8.30pm start, tickets £5 advance, £6 on the door.
- Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th – Liverpool Acoustic Garden @ the Bluecoat Garden (or inside if wet!) from 12pm to 4pm both days. Facebook event here.
AND FINALLY…
Thanks to everyone who put their names forward to be considered as the support act for Jon Gomm’s Liverpool gig at LEAF on Bold St on Thursday 12th September. Jon has sifted through them all, and has picked the opening act, who is… well, we’ll let you know later this month! Tickets are available from seetickets.com and there are only about 20 advance tickets left so if you haven’t got yours yet you’d better be quick!
Graham – on behalf of the Liverpool Acoustic Team
Liverpool Acoustic Newsletter – August 2013