NEWS BLAST #1 [27/1/11]

• SEVEN STREETS – The lovely Seven Streets website currently features an interview with Graham Holland from Liverpool Acoustic all about the local scene, the website, and the next Liverpool Acoustic Live gig. Check it out at sevenstreets.com/music-and-listening/string-theory

• BIDO LITO! – Totally by coincidence the current issue of Bido Lito! magazine (Issue 8 – February 2011) also features an interview with Graham Holland from Liverpool Acoustic and asks some of the same questions, and a few different ones! Pick up your copy from lots of venues around town (such as Bold Street Coffee, The Shipping Forecast, Elevator Studios), or read it online at bidolito.co.uk

• PERFORMERS NEEDED – From Gumtree. “We are looking for talented, original vocalists, duos or groups to perform throughout 2011 at one of Liverpool’s most underground but high class venues. If you can please a crowd and are not afraid to be different, this is for you.The venue has a Baby Grand Piano and excellent sound system. If you can play and/or sing a mix of original material and tasteful covers, please get in touch.We are open to music from all genres but there are a few things we don’t want:- NO Ratpack Singers- NO Tribute Bands” Reply to the ad here liverpool.gumtree.com/liverpool/37/72538837.html

• ITALY GIG OPPORTUNITY – From Gumtree. “Looking for singers, songwriters, bands, DJs with a good live experience who want to play a promo tour in Italy.Gigs are not payed, it’s a promotional occasion. Expenses in Italy covered.” Reply to the ad here liverpool.gumtree.com/liverpool/39/72576939.html

• ACOUSTIC ACT NEEDED 10TH FEB – The Harvest are performing in a really good little venue in Mold, North Wales, and they are looking for just 2 acoustic support acts to join them.. You will get an amazing turn out and PA provided. This will be a really great chance to catch the guys on their way up as they’re set for big things this year.. There is no payment involved but if you want to sell CDs etc you will have a captured crowed. Anyone interested please send all myspace links or websites to nicholasturner1@hotmail.co.uk or call for a chat 07533398262

• ACOUSTIC ACTS WANTED – Live At The Union is a new acoustic night at the LJMU Student Union, Maryland Street. Starting Thursday 17th February 7pm to 12am and running bi-weekly it features 5 acts each night. There is no definite amount on how many people you need to bring but they do ask for people to try and bring in close to ten people so they are able to cover costs of the night. Entrance is £3 for people on the guest list, £.50 for people on the door with a student card, £4 for those on the door without a card. They have managed to sort out payment for acts providing people bring in 15 people. For every 15 people you bring in you get £15 back. i.e 15 people £15 in your pocket 30 people £30 etc. If you are interested then please email coffeyhouse@live.co.uk www.coffeyhouseonline.com

Our first Liverpool Acoustic Live of 2011 is on Friday 28th January at the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street. and features four very different acts in our regular mix of eclectic acoustic talent.

• Zoe Mulford is an award-winning American songwriter now based in Manchester, and performing across the UK and the USA. Zoe performed for us back in June in Lorelei Loveridge’s band The Harem, and impressed everyone when she performed two solo songs. Zoe’s music is a wonderful blend of American and English influences, and we’re looking to hearing her songs and her exquisite banjo playing.
• Property of Nadya Shanab is a band envisioned by Nadya Shanab, who was born and raised in Egypt and remained in Liverpool after graduating from LIPA. Her music is a fine blend of Western acoustic, folk rock, and Arabic music, and her songs are laced with oriental vocals, heartfelt lyrics and resonating melodies.
• Ste Hedley is also a LIPA graduate, and writes songs that are honest and clever, with catchy melodies and quirky lyrics.
• Northerndaze are Helly and Andy, and they’re passionate about music. They’re influenced by all walks of life and use vocal harmonies, guitars, and harmonica to create music often reminiscent of the late 1960s San Francisco scene.