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 – Mike Ryan Album – Night Release date – 21st January 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd Night is the promising debut solo album by singer-songwriter and guitarist Mike Ryan (of the band Harrison Drive), who serves up a pleasing collection of Midnight delights. With the huge challenges many have had to face over the past year, MikeContinue Reading
Artist – SheBeat Single – Believe Released – 24th January 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Liverpool born singer-songwriter SheBeat aka Jodie Schofield returns with a brand new single. Previously hosting her own radio show in Birmingham, the artist has travelled far and wide to spread the word.With influences ranging from PJ Harvey, Courtney BarnettContinue Reading
Artist – Dorothy Bird Single – Kaleidoscope Released – 22nd January 2021 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Berlin singer and composer Dorothy Bird has been keeping busy with various projects, including the recent online Songwriting Challenge event with Operation Lightfoot. Citing her influences as Bjork and Goldfrapp, the Liverpool based artist has a reputation of releasing musicContinue Reading
Artist – S.J. Downes EP – Lion’s Path Released – 11th December 2020 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic A master interpreter of the delta blues genre of the 1920s and 30s, S.J. Downes is well-versed in acoustic roots music, having spent a protracted period of time in America recording albums in Brooklyn, KansasContinue Reading
Artist – The New Icons Single – She Cries Herself To Sleep Released – 27th November 2020 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Despite lockdown, 2020 has been a productive year for The New Icons with the release of their album Electric Ghost Graffiti through local label Breckside Records. Written and recordedContinue Reading
Artist – John Witherspoon Album – Showin’ Up, Startin’ Again Released – 1st December 2020 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Liverpool singer-songwriter John Witherspoon has been receiving radio airplay on BBC Music Introducing and has been busy writing and recording some new music during lockdown. The ‘Shining Man’ makes his long-awaited debut with the albumContinue Reading
Helen Maw Music · Playing With Fire Artist – Helen Maw Single – Playing With Fire Released – 8th August 2020 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Local singer-songwriter, pianist and saxophonist Helen Maw lights up the stage with her latest single release ‘Playing With Fire.’ The 23 year old singer played the Liverpool Digital Music Festival earlier this year and canContinue Reading
Artist – Bobhowla Single – Midnight Fears Released – 18th September 2020 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic Last year Bobhowla made a welcome return to the music scene with the terrific single ‘Sail Down The Water’, which was celebrated with a well-received launch at 81 Renshaw. The group is the brainchild of Southport resident Howard Doupe,Continue Reading
Artist – Barry Briercliffe Album – One Step Forward Released – 19th June 2020 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic This year has seen the welcome return of Liverpool singer-songwriter and performer Barry Briercliffe. Work and family commitments have kept the artist occupied but music has always been the main focus of hisContinue Reading
Artist – Only Child EP – Sound Released – 4th September 2020 Reviewer – Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic In the absence of live performances, the lockdown period has seen many musicians adapt to the new environment with online gigs. With the recording of the fourth album on hold, Only Child take a detour with theirContinue Reading
