Artist – Paul Iwan Single – Returning Release date – 3rd April 2020 Reviewer – Graham Holland Every year since 2011 the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge has tasked songwriters with creating a brand new song inspired by a work of art on public display in the local area. Those who rise toContinue Reading
Artist – White Little Lies Single – Hurricane Release date – 30th August 2019 Reviewer – Alison Benson Hurricane begins simply with Vanessa’s voice and a guitar, with Dan joining in harmony for the second half of the chorus. The second line which is ‘there are times when I can’t get youContinue Reading
Artist – Operation Lightfoot Single – Trans-Siberian feat. Dorothy Bird Release date – 2nd August 2019 Reviewer – Allan Cairns Operation Lightfoot is a music project which started out in 2013 and seems to go from strength to strength. They have gathered a regular group of guest musicians to which they add specialContinue Reading
Artist – Windmill Album – A Different Door Released – 5th April 2019 Reviewer – Allan Cairns, Liverpool Acoustic The new album from Windmill was written by three of the four band members and is three years in the making. Mick Dolan took the name of the album – A Different DoorContinue Reading
Event: Guest Night with Limerance Venue: Spire Cafe, Wallasey Reviewer: Paul Robertson, Liverpool Acoustic I was looking forward with some anticipation to going to Wallasey Folk and Acoustic Club that takes place in the Spire Cafe, Breck Road Wallasey, each Sunday evening as they had ‘Limerance’ coming as their guest spot forContinue Reading
Live review: Liverpool Acoustic Live’s Big 10th Birthday Bash Date: Saturday 16th February 2019 Venue: Leaf on Bold St Reviewer: Ian D Hall, Liverpool Sound and Vision In the modern world which embraces the instant and regular change as if it is a commodity in which to brokered and haggled over, it is refreshing to find the reflection of art and music that LiverpoolContinue Reading
Artist – Guy Called Greg Album – Simple Life Reviewer – Alison Benson, Liverpool Acoustic Guy Called Greg’s debut album Simple Times, described as ‘a collection of songs about life, love, and loss’ was recorded at Parr Street Studios. Playing both guitar and piano, Guy Called Greg has created an album ofContinue Reading
Artist – Geoghegan Jackson EP – Flatlands Rising Release date – 1st February 2019 Reviewer – Ian D Hall, Liverpool Sound and Vision Liverpool Sound and Vision Rating 8.5/10 A new year should always bring with it the twin senses of optimism and hope, whether hand in hand and with angelic smiling faces, cool enough to disarm the concernsContinue Reading
Live review: It Takes Two @ Music Room 05/12/18 Live review: It Takes Two: Merseyside’s Best Vocal Duos Date: Wednesday 5th December 2018 Venue: Music Room, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Reviewer: Ian D Hall, Liverpool Sound and Vision [divider] [/divider] White Little Lies Liverpool Sound and Vision rating 9/10 Some meetings appear pre-destined,Continue Reading
Live review: Marc Vormawah @ 81 Renshaw 27/10/18 Live review: Marc Vormawah – Return of the Marc Date: Saturday 27th October 2018 Venue: 81 Renshaw Reviewer: Stuart Todd, Liverpool Acoustic [divider] [/divider] Liverpool veteran artist Marc Vormawah played a sold out show to a packed house at 81 Renshaw. This special eventContinue Reading
