Along comes July, and all of a sudden we’re half way through the year! There are a number of highlights this month, starting with Ghost Stories – A Night Opera being staged at sunset inside the bombed out shell of St Luke’s Church on 16th July. To say this is going to be atmospheric is probably a massive understatement.
On 25th and 26th July there’s the small, relatively new, but perfectly formed L1 Festival taking place at two locations in the city. One stage is bands, and the other stage is acoustic, and both are free to attend. More info closer to the time.
You say goodbye…
- We’ve just heard that 4Play, which took place at Chameleon on the first Wednesday each month, is no longer running.
- Also no longer running is Acoustic Mafia
which used to be at Chameleon every Tuesday evening. Is it something about Chameleon? - This two are in addition to Neil Campbell’s Sunday Afternoon which is on hold for the time being.
And I say hello…!
- The Hungry Wolf Band Night launched on 26th June. Every alternate Friday (and the occasional Sunday) sees one band and one acoustic performer playing on the night. Full details on the blog post from last month here.
- Starting on Wednesday 22nd July is a new evening of Folk and Irish music at Mojo’s in West Kirby. The first one features the Phill Chisnall. More details will be on the News and Reviews blog closer to the time
- We’re also hearing news of some more new, regular acoustic events on the horizon and we’ll keep you informed once we have any info to share.
There are still a number of event organisers who aren’t sending their event information to Liverpool Acoustic, and as such are missing out on the lovely free publicity. If you know of any acoustic gigs not in the Liverpool Acoustic diary then contact us and let us know. The more the merrier!
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC LIVE
Liverpool Acoustic Live last month was a great night. The wet weather didn’t stop people coming out and enjoying fantastic sets from Vicky Neale, Barry Briercliffe, Emily Barden, and Blue C. Emily’s final gig in Liverpool before her migration down south is on Wednesday 8th July supporting Wallis Bird at Korova.
The next Liverpool Acoustic Live is on Friday 24th July, and on the bill we’ve got Alister Said, Molly Jones, James Munro, and The Big I Am.
Full details are in the poster on the main website at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk
If you want to hear what they sound like then you can listen to the Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight #16 for July 2009 which is due out soon.
EXTRA – Put Friday 28th August into your diary now! This will be the Liverpool Acoustic Live event for August, and we’ll be joining forces with Alun Parry for the launch of his new album at The Casa on Hope Street. Full details next month. Ooh! Can’t wait!
DIARY
Here’s a brief run-through of some of the acoustic events taking place in July that are worth a special mention. Click on the event in the diary for full details and links.
Thursday 2nd – Homegrown @ 3345 Parr Street. Hosted by Letters in Red, this free event features music from Tricia McTeague, Rue Royale, and Zoe Nicol.
Saturday 4th – Monthly acoustic night at the Bell and Barrel in St Helens. Well worth checking out if you’re in that neck of the woods.
Sunday 5th – MaXi Dunn has her first solo live performance at The Picture House on London Road.
Monday 6th – Come Strut Your Stuff @ The Egg Cafe. Open floor poetry and acoustic music takes place once a month in Liverpool’s best vegetarian bistro. The event starts at 8pm but if you want to perform you’ll need to be there before 7.20pm to get your name on the list.
Friday 10th – Atlantic Massey @ The Zanzibar Club. With support from Eugene McGuinness & The Lizards, The Albany, Rags and Feathers, & The Cavaliers. Doors 8pm, £5 in.
Saturday 11th – Almanac Folk @ Mello Mello – present ‘Murdering Songs’, an evening of songs old and new on the theme of murder.
Sunday 12th – Blues on the Rock @ Fort Perch Rock. This monthly Sunday afternoon event celebrates its first birthday in July. Blue C’s special guest is Al Willard Peterson, back by popular demand. 1pm to 4pm, £4 admission.
Thursday 16th – Ghost Stories – A Night Opera. This is a very special event not to be missed. Get your ticket while you can!
Friday 24th – Liverpool Acoustic Live @ The View Two Gallery. Featuring music from Alister Said, James Munro, Molly Jones, and The Big I Am.
Saturday 25th – Under the Influence VOL 8 – Good Vibrations @ Studio 2, Parr Street. An feast of covers and original songs inspired by the Californication sound. Perfect for a summer’s evening!
Saturday 25th & Sunday 26th – L1 Festival. Free music from two city centre stages.
AND FINALLY…
Once again, thank you to everyone who’s contributed to either the Liverpool Acoustic website or the Liverpool Acoustic Live event. If you have anything you’d like to add then please let us know by using the Contact Us form or by emailing contact[at]liverpoolacoustic.co.uk
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Graham (on behalf of the Liverpool Acoustic team)