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 – Amie K EP – Solas Released – 23rd April 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Originally from Bath and now based in Liverpool, folk pop singer-songwriter Amie K comes into her own with her latest release. The EP Solas is literally a homemade family affair produced by her brother Leo,Continue Reading
Artist – Matthew Read EP – Little Walks Released – 2nd April 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Matthew Read makes his debut with the four track EP Little Walks. Inspired by artists Jack Johnson and Jason Mraz, the local singer-songwriter can be seen busking down at New Brighton Promenade. His debut singleContinue Reading
Artist – Visions of Albion EP – Visions of Albion Released – 9th April 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic One of the last gigs I went to see before lockdown was the It Takes Two: Merseyside Best Vocal Duos event at the Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room. Visions Of Albion were one ofContinue Reading
Spotlight 167 is hosted by Stuart Todd. To play in your browser click the player below To download the MP3 click here To subscribe in iTunes 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 givenContinue Reading
Artist – Only Child Single – Straight Lines Released – 19th March 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Straight Lines is the first taster from the fourth album by Only Child. Fronted by Alan O’Hare, Only Child as a live band have been put on ice due to lockdown. His inspired covers EP Sound from last year wasContinue Reading
Spotlight 166 is hosted by Stuart Todd To play in your browser click the player below To download the MP3 click here To subscribe in iTunes click here Playlist John Witherspoon – Mr Lowdown Rosenblume – In The Long Run Helen Maw – Playing With Fire Mike Ryan – I’m With You David Nixon’s Navigation –Continue Reading
Desert Hearts by John Jenkins Music Artist – John Jenkins Single – Desert Hearts Released – 26th February 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Despite the challenges of lockdown, John Jenkins has been productive with the release of last year’s album Growing Old – Songs From My Front Porch, which garnered excellent reviews.Continue Reading
The Beast (Live) by Thom Morecroft Artist – Thom Morecroft Single – The Beast Released – 12th February 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic The last time I caught up with Thom Morecroft, he was launching his album The Feng Shui and The Sushi at Studio 2, Parr Street at theContinue Reading
Artist – Rosenblume Single – In The Long Run Release date – 5th February 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd Liverpool troubadour Rosenblume makes a welcome return with a reflective acoustic ballad in the Laurel Canyon tradition. Fronted by Daniel Ross, his previous EP All Through The Fire, All Through The Rain was a strong showcase forContinue Reading
Spotlight 165 is hosted by Stuart Todd To play in your browser click the player below To download the MP3 click here To subscribe in iTunes click here Playlist SheBeat – Believe Dorothy Bird – Kaleidoscope Barry Briercliffe – Lie Back And Think Of England Mike West -Rock Ferry Ragz Nordset – Don’t You Forget S.J.Continue Reading
