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.
The Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon returns to the View Two Gallery this Saturday Saturday 11th June 2016 sees the Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon return to the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street. This popular event taking place in the heart of Liverpool’s historic Cavern Quarter is ideal for those wishing to escape the crowds of LiverpoolContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Newsletter – June 2016 Thanks to everyone who came down to support Only Child’s album launch last month at the Music Room. This month sees another album launch, this time with Derek King back at the View Two Gallery. Also at the Mathew Street venue is another Liverpool AcousticContinue Reading
What would KT Tunstall do? 23rd June 2016 is a momentous day in the history of the UK. Not only is it the birthday of Scottish rocker KT Tunstall (happy birthday, KT – the card’s in the post!) but it’s also the date of the EU referendum when citizens of theContinue Reading
Competition: Martin Simpson, Andy Cutting and Nancy Kerr at The Epstein 08/06/16 There’s only one thing better than previewing fantastic gigs, and that’s previewing fantastic gigs with tickets to give away! Wednesday 8th June 2016 sees Martin Simpson, Andy Cutting and Nancy Kerr performing together at The Epstein on Liverpool’sContinue Reading
Preview: Blair Dunlop at Music Room 25th May 2016 Blair Dunlop released his new album Guilded on 6th May and will be introducing it to the audience at Liverpool Phil’s Music Room on Wednesday 25th May 2016 as part of his UK tour. Gilded follows on from Blair’s highly acclaimed 2014Continue Reading
Preview: Wirral Folk Festival 2-5 June 2016 Wirral Folk Festival returns to the Whitby Club in Ellesmere Port from 2nd to 5th June 2016. Now in its twelfth year, this friendly, one-site festival is a real treat for all the family, with its mix of ticketed and free concerts, alongside workshops,Continue Reading
One of the best things to come out of the new-look Liverpool Acoustic website is the ability for us to showcase live reviews and music reviews in their own sections on the homepage. To take advantage of this new layout, what we’d really like is to publish more reviews onContinue Reading
Folk legend Leon Rosselson returns to Liverpool in September Liverpool Acoustic are absolutely thrilled to welcome back to Liverpool folk legend Leon Rosselson. A stalwart of the 1960s folk revival, Leon is an incomparable songwriter with a unique style, and a wicked sense of mischief. His songs poke fun at theContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Newsletter – May 2016 We’re really excited this month about our first ever gig at the Music Room. This fantastic new venue is the place to be for Only Child’s album launch this coming Friday 6th May 2016, and Leon Rosselson on Wednesday 14th September. LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC Our weekly LiverpoolContinue Reading
Ahead of a landmark year in their storied history, British folk legends Fairport Convention are bringing their Spring Tour to Liverpool in May. In 2017, the iconic band will be celebrating 50 golden years of making music and performing live. Every spring the group undertake a nationwide UK tour, which this year featuresContinue Reading
