April is here, and Spring is trying its very best to sprung.
So, how was your March? We certainly enjoyed our Liverpool Acoustic eXtra and Live events, the Liverpool Acoustic Festival, the Liverpool Acoustic Afternooon at Threshold, and the sold out Jon Gomm gig. April sees the first Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon at the View Two Gallery and a special Liverpool Acoustic Live in association with our friends at Little Panther. No rest for the wicked, or even the occasionally naughty!
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC
@ SOUND FOOD AND DRINK
Liverpool Acoustic’s weekly open mic takes place every Monday at Sound Food and Drink on Duke Street. Alternate weeks are hosted by Liverpool Acoustic’s Three Minute Hero (Stuart Todd) and K’s Choice Acoustic (Derek King).
Each night starts at 8.30pm, runs through to 11.30pm, and features one or two booked acts alongside the open mic.
Musicians wishing to reserve an open mic slot can either turn up early and add their name to the list or request a slot online by posting on the facebook event page at facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
PLEASE NOTE: In recent weeks our list of performers has filled up before the event so if you want to make sure you get a slot then remember to pre-book one on the facebook event page.
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC AFTERNOON
We’ve got our first Liverpool Acoustic Live of the year at Mathew Street’s View Two Gallery. It’s taking place on Saturday 11th April, and you’re all invited.
The gallery is open from 12.00pm to 5.00pm, and the music runs from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. The bar will be open selling tea, coffee or something stronger.
The afternoon features our popular open mic alongside two featured guests, John Paul – Loop Artist, and Terry Gray.
You can join the facebook event at facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC LIVE
Liverpool Acoustic Live takes place on Friday 24th April 2015 at our home on Mathew Street, the View Two Gallery.
This month we have a Little Panther showcase with three of their roster artists in the form of Manchester’s Gideon Conn, Alex Hulme, and Songs For Walter. Joining them will be Liverpool Acoustic pick, former Just By Chance member Liz Owen.
Tickets are available now in advance for £5.00 (+50p booking fee) from wegottickets.com/liverpoolacoustic or for £6 on the door on the night.
Doors open at our regular time of 7.45pm with the music starting at 8.15pm sharp.
You can join the facebook event at facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
All of our future live events can be found at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/live and if you want to receive information about tickets before they go on general sale then sign up to our events publicity mailing list here.
DIARY NEWS
If you can help us out by bringing us up to date, drop us a line using the ‘Contact‘ page. And if you have anything to add to the diary, just visit the ‘Diary‘ page and click the ‘Add Event’ button.
All change…
- The long-running Catacoustic is now Acoustic Overtones and takes place at The Loft Bar and Bistro, 49a Allerton Road in Woolton Village. It’s run by Tony Elliot and Alan Gillibrand.
You say goodbye…
- Move along now, there’s nothing to see here…
And I say hello…! (hello, hello)
There’s been a flurry of new events this month, so why not get out and support some of them?
- Alicia’s Attic takes place every Sunday from 6.30pm to 10.30pm in The Attic bar on Parr Street. It’s open mic with two guest spots each week featuring music, poetry, storytelling, and comedy. It’s hosted by the lovely Dogstar Rose and more information can be found here.
- Open Mic every Thursday at Pattersons Bar on Gradwell Street. It runs from 7.30pm to midnight and you can find more info on twitter at @pattersonsbar
- Acoustic Wednesdays with Mackley and Leonard takes place at The Old Fort on Prescott Street. It runs from 8.00pm to 11.00pm every Wednesday (obvs!) and more info can be found on Facebook.
APRIL DIARY SELECTION BOX
Here’s a selection of some of the acoustic events taking place this month. Click on the event in the diary for full details and links.
- Wednesday 1st – Grateful Fred presents Dubl Handi @ The Atkinson. The Brooklyn, New York trio return with support from The Grateful Fred Band. Tickets here.
- Thursday 2nd – Johnny Sands ‘Baltic Records Launch’ @ Golden Square Coffee – come along and help Johnny celebrate being signed to Baltic Records, with an exclusive live performance of first tracks from his new album. Free entry from 7.00pm – details here.
- Saturday 4th – GIT Awards 2015 @ The Kazimier. With an Amazonian jungle theme, the night features exclusive live performances from all of the nominated acts. The event is invite only, although there area few tickets available here.
- Friday 10th – Derek King & Denis Parkinson album launch @ Sound Food and Drink – Derek and Denis launch their new albums (Sometimes, and Liverpool Skyline respectively) with support from Katy McGrath and Katie McLoughlin. Details here.
- Friday 10th – Acoustic Dustbowl @ View Two Gallery, with headline act Tulsa, Oklahoma songwriter Bob Collum, plus hosts The Southbound Attic Band. Advance tickets here.
- Saturday 11th – Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon @ The View Two Gallery. 1pm to 4pm with open mic and guest spots from John Paul (Loop Artist) and Terry Gray. See above for more details.
- Wednesday 15th – Blue Rose Code @ Leaf – Mellowtone brings Blue Rose Code back to Liverpool, with support from Only Child, Simon Herron, and Yarbo, plus Beaten Tracks DJs. Details here.
- Friday 17th – Jenny Colquitt @ The Brindley – Widnes singer-songwriter Jenny Colquitt performs a debut show in the Runcorn venue’s intimate studio space. Tickets from thebrindley.org.uk
- Saturday 18th – Matthew E White @ Leaf – Revered US songwriter/band leader Matthew E. White returns to Merseyside in what is set to be one of the standout gigs of the year. Tickets £14 from Seetickets
- Thursday 23rd – Rosenblume EP launch @ Leaf – Mellowtone hosts Rosenblume’s much anticipated EP launch with support from Highfields and Tiz Mcnamara. Details here.
- Friday 24th – Liverpool Acoustic Live @ View Two Gallery, in association with Little Panther. Manchester’s Gideon Conn headlines, with support from Alex Hulme, Songs For Walter, and Liz Owen. Tickets here.
- Friday 24th to Sunday 26th – Bothy 50th weekend – The Bothy Folk Club celebrates 50 years with a weekend of singing, dancing and fun. Full details of all events can be found at bothyfolkclub.co.uk
AND FINALLY…
Tickets are selling well for the visit of Martyn Joseph to Liverpool. Last seen here in 2013, Martyn returns with a full live show (no support) at Leaf on Sunday 7th June. Tickets can be found at wegottickets.com/liverpoolacoustic
Graham
– on behalf of the Liverpool Acoustic Team
Liverpool Acoustic Newsletter – April 2015
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