Stuart Todd has helped run and host the award-winning Liverpool Acoustic Live music events with Graham Holland. Stuart is recording and performing under the name of Shadow Captain. The artist previously fronted Three Minute Hero and worked with classical guitarist and composer Neil Campbell in the duo Campbell Todd. Stuart has also backed up various bands and is currently playing bass with Only Child.
Artist – Columbia Single – Somewhere I Belong Released – 20th January 2023 Reviewer – Stuart Todd Named after the Oasis track found on their first album Definitely Maybe, Columbia are Scouse visionaries detemined to revive the spirit of British Rock. Formed in 2017, Columbia bring their mid 90s inspiredContinue Reading
Artist – David Neville King Single – We’re The Dreamers Released – 10th February 2023 Reviewer – Stuart Todd Continuing the theme of bereavement, local singer-songwriter David Neville King bares his soul with his latest song. We’re The Dreamers is a heartfelt piano ballad written about his late father, whoContinue Reading
Artist – Terry Lewis and the Hitmen Single – Danny Boy Released – 9th January 2023 Reviewer – Stuart Todd Do you like Terry Lewis and the Hitmen? Their early work was a little too “New Romantic” for my taste. But when Danny Boy came out in ’23, I thinkContinue Reading
The next Bandcamp Friday will take place on Friday 3rd March 2023. Here’s a list of recent Bandcamp releases from local artists to check out. You can find out more about Bandcamp Friday, as well as viewing a comprehensive list of local acts by visiting liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/bandcampfriday She’s In The TreesContinue Reading
Event: Acoustic Afternoons, featuring James Holt, Ben Whitley, Miles Temp and poet Karl Hildebrandt Venue: Round The Corner, Kempston Street, Liverpool Reviewer: Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic The busy Sunday afternoon event took place at Round The Corner, situated in the Fabric District. Acoustic Afternoons is a regular event organised by Liverpool Entertainment, Music andContinue Reading
Artist – Thom Morecroft Single – The Last Day You Left Home Released – 1st December 2022 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Although very much a family man these days, Thom Morecroft continues to make music on a regular basis and has another album ready to go. Following on from his well-received liveContinue Reading
Artist – Rob Clarke Single – Tik Tok Release date – 25th November 2022 Reviewer – Stuart Todd Tik Tok is the brand new single by Woolton tunesmith Rob Clarke.The track is taken from his forthcoming album ‘Blues, Beats And Brel’. The Jacque Brel influence is certainly prevalent on this mournful Parisian style ballad, which features wistfulContinue Reading
Artist – Bobhowla Single – Tainted Released – 9th September 2022 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Alt. acoustic indie rockers Bobhowla have been taking their fans off the waiting list with some recent gigs and the release of a brand new single Tainted. Southport visionary Howard Doupe has once again pulled out all the stops to create anContinue Reading
Mike West · Mothman Artist – Mike West Single – Mothman Released – 9th February 2022 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Following on from his promising debut album The Next Life (2020), Mike West has been keeping busy hosting his own podcast Into The Van and has slowly been getting back into live playing following the pandemic.Continue Reading
Spotlight 168 is hosted by Stuart Todd. To play in your browser click the player below To download the MP3 click here Bandcamp Friday This show is timed to coincide with Bandcamp Friday, the day when Bandcamp waives its fees and the entire price you pay for music is given to the artist. TheContinue Reading
