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.
Liverpool Acoustic Live rounds off the year in style this Friday 17th December with the Christmas Party featuring five acts for the price of four! Performing at our party will be Jollyboat, Alun Parry, Stuart Anthony’s Long Lost Band, Jessica’s Ghost, and Graham Holland. Jollyboat bring their fun-filled frolicking pirateContinue Reading
Monday’s open mic at Envi on Fleet Street is now an established event in the Liverpool Acoustic diary. And this coming Monday 13th December they’re having their Envi Christmas Acoustic special. On the bill are Barry Briercliffe, Matt Swift, Saul Godman, plus a few more and space for plenty ofContinue Reading
There are two great events this weekend that didn’t make it into December’s newsletter. The first is the launch event for next February’s Under The Influence Festival. It’s taking place on Saturday 11th December on the 5th floor of the Novas CUC on Parliament Street, starting at 2pm and finishingContinue Reading
Fresh from a great set at last month’s Liverpool Acoustic Live, Jo Bywater will be launching her debut acoustic album on Thursday 9th December at Mello Mello on Slater Street. The event kicks off at 8.30pm and is free, and this is what Jo has to say about it… TheContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight #36December 2010Christmas Party special 1. Jessicas Ghost – New Shoes 2. Alun Parry – The Ship Song 3. Stuart Anthony’s Long Lost Band – A Tale Of Two Masters 4. Jollyboat – Piratey Pop Medley (live) 5. Graham Holland – Song of the Salty Young Sea DogContinue Reading
The city’s Christmas lights have been switched on, an Ice Palace has magically appeared outside John Lewis, and the Christmas Market (one of the largest in the UK) is in full swing. And if these weren’t big enough hints there’s always the DFS “order now and get it delivered beforeContinue Reading
On Friday 3rd December the guys at Harvest Sun Promotions present a brand new night called Kaleidoscope. They’re promising “a night of psychedelic sunshine folk for day-dream believers”, and looking at the lineup we wouldn’t dare disagree! Harvest Sun Promotions presents… KALEIDOSCOPE with JIM NOIR, COLORAMA, THE MALADIES OF BELLAFONTAINE,Continue Reading
Live review: Mellowtone & Drom @ The Shipping Forecast Hafdis Huld, Ragz, & Mikhael Paskalev – Wednesday 10th November 2010 In the depths of the Shipping Forecast, Mellowtone and Drom join forces to present a second installment of Scandinavian-inspired goodness, as a part of this year’s Liverpool Music Week .Continue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Live takes place on Friday 26th November and we’ve got the fantastic Jon Gomm performing in Liverpool for the first time in over four years. Jon is an amazing percussive guitarist and singer-songwriter, and his live shows are not to be missed. Supporting Jon on the night willContinue Reading
The Hungry Horse Acoustic folk club is celebrating its 4th birthday on Thursday 18th November with a 60s songs themed Open Mic Night. There’s a PA system in place and admission is free. The event starts at 8.15pm and you can ring Angie or John on 0151 678 9902 toContinue Reading
