Liverpool Acoustic is the only website of its kind in the UK. It was founded by Graham Holland in April 2008 as a central resource for the vibrant and exciting acoustic music scene in Liverpool and the Greater Merseyside area. The website publishes news from the local acoustic music scene, previews of upcoming events, and reviews of music releases and gigs. This content is available for free via email subscription. Liverpool Acoustic also hosts its own shows at venues including the Music Room and LEAF on Bold Street.
Artist applications now open for Folk on the Dock 2018 and close on 28th February Liverpool Acoustic are delighted to announce that we’ll be taking part in next year’s Folk on the Dock at Albert Dock Liverpool over the August bank holiday weekend (25th to 27th August 2018). If you’reContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017 open until 29th October The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is a truly unique event where songwriters are challenged to write a new, original song inspired by a work of art. In previous years songwriters have had to pick from the art on display at Mathew Street’s View TwoContinue Reading
Preview: My Leonard Cohen @ Epstein Theatre 13th-15th October 2017 A tribute show celebrating the legendary Leonard Cohen comes to the Epstein Theatre next month after winning acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe. Talented musician Stewart D’Arrietta returns to the Hanover Street theatre to present My Leonard Cohen from Friday 13 – Sunday 15 October. D’Arrietta, who was the creativeContinue Reading
Preview: Autumn 2017 gigs from Mellowtone Mellowtone are renowned for bringing Liverpool audiences some of the best music nights around, and this autumn sees a choice selection to keep you going to the end of the year. [divider] [/divider] Friday 6th October Tymon Dogg, Mike Badger, Hogie 81 Renshaw – TicketsContinue Reading
Preview: Liverpool Acoustic Live featuring Ben Paveley @ 81 Renshaw 05/10/17 Mark your calendar for this THURSDAY when Ben Paveley headlines Liverpool Acoustic Live Local singer-songwriter Ben Paveley brings his heartfelt songs to 81 Renshaw as he headlines Liverpool Acoustic Live on the evening of Thursday 5th October 2017. This double award-winning musical showcase normally takes placeContinue Reading
Preview: Liverpool Acoustic ‘We Shall Overcome’ Afternoon @ 81 Renshaw 30/09/17 Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon The Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon returns on Saturday 30th September and will be the first one in its new home – 81 Renshaw. We may have a lovely new venue but the format remains the same. FromContinue Reading
Preview: Liverpool Irish Festival 19th-29th October 2017 For over eight hundred years Liverpool has been a thriving community and many of the people who have come and gone during this time have been Irish. The city has strong roots with Ireland, with an estimated 75% of the city’s population havingContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017 launches 30th September Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge launches with a new look on 30th September The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is a truly unique event where songwriters are challenged to write a new, original song inspired by a work of art. In previous years songwriters have had to pickContinue Reading
Preview: Mica Millar, David Ford, Limerance, & The Wonder Stuff’s Miles Hunt and Erica Nockalls There are four fantastic gigs coming up in the next two weeks and Liverpool Acoustic will have a reviewer at each and every one! Why not venture out of the house and support one or two?Continue Reading
Preview: Tom George album launch @ 81 Renshaw 01/09/17 Local creative Tom George to launch new album this Friday 1st September Liverpool Acoustic are proud to welcome Tom George as he launches his brand new album Gravity at 81 Renshaw on Friday 1st September. Tom George is a Liverpool creativeContinue Reading
