Regular readers of the Liverpool Acoustic News and Reviews will know that we like to cast our net a little wider than just the acoustic music scene when there’s something happening that isn’t entirely acoustic in nature but is still well worthwhile supporting.
The Oxjam Liverpool Takeover 2011 is one such occasion that we’re more than happy to support.
Oxjam is Oxfam’s month-long music and arts festival where local music has a global impact, and there are a number of events coming up in Liverpool starting this weekend.
Oxjam Liverpool Launch Party @ Mello Mello
Friday 21st October, 8.00pm to 12.30pm
£3 on the door (all proceeds to Oxjam)
The launch party stars Pete Bentham and the Dinner Ladies, and features Church of Confidence (Berlin), Biteback, and Old Radio.
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Oxjam Liverpool Takeover
Sunday 23rd October, various times and venues
£5 wristband give entrance to all three venues for the whole day and are available to buy on the door, or in advance from wegottickets.com
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The events take place from 2pm across three venues – MelloMello, Mojo, and Studio 2 at Parr Street.
As you can see from the listings below, there’s plenty of acoustic goodness at Studio 2 from 7pm onwards, with The Loose Moose String Band, Dan Croll, Ratty Little Fingers, and Laura Amelia James.
Oxjam Liverpool 2011 @ Bumper
Thursday 27th October 2011, 8.00pm to midnight
Tickets £5 on the door or in advance from wegottickets.com
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Headlining: Being Jo Francis
Plus: The Amazing Kappa, Ian Dunn, Jay Norton, Post Romantics, The Science of the Lamps, The 53’s, and Juice FM’s Chris McGee.