Preview: Liverpool Acoustic Live 9th birthday featuring Lee Southall @ 81 Renshaw 02/02/18
The Coral’s Lee Southall to play intimate Liverpool gig this Friday
The double award-winning Liverpool Acoustic Live music night celebrates its 9th birthday by welcoming The Coral’s Lee Southall for an intimate concert this week.
The show takes place this coming Friday 2nd February at 81 Renshaw and features support from local singer songwriter Keith Lally, Manchester’s Andrew Knight, plus the winners of the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge, Lydia Higham and 16 year old Michael Aldag.
Lee Southall brings a wealth of experience to his solo performances. As a founder member of The Coral he has already enjoyed a career that spans seven albums. His solo work hinges on finely crafted songwriting and virtuoso acoustic guitar. Folk, pop, blues and country thread their way through songs that take inspiration from the melodic intricacy of Bert Jansch and Davey Graham, through to the raw sparseness of Karen Dalton and Townes Van Zandt.
His debut solo album Iron In The Fire [“…an album of genuine depth and restrained elegance.” On The Margins] was released April 2017 on Wonderfulsound.
Tickets for this show are currently selling fast. They are £8 in advance from TicketQuarter or on the door on the night if there are any left. The doors open at 7.30pm and the music starts at 8.00pm.
<< UPDATE >>
Lee will be appearing on Jenny Lee Summers‘ show on BBC Radio Merseyside on the afternoon of Thursday 1st February from 2.30pm. You can listen on 95.8FM, DAB, 1485AM, online and via the iPlayer Radio app.
Come along and join Lee, Keith, Andrew, Lydia and Michael as they celebrate Liverpool Acoustic Live’s 9th birthday during Independent Venue Week at one of the best independent venues around.
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Liverpool Acoustic Live 9th birthday
FRIDAY 2ND FEBRUARY
Lee Southall (The Coral)
Keith Lally
Andrew Knight
plus Songwriting Challenge
winners Lydia Higham and Michael Aldag
Doors 7.30pm, music 8.00pm to 11.00pm
81 Renshaw Street, L1 2SJ
Tickets £8 in advance from TicketQuarter
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LEE SOUTHALL
Lee Southall brings a wealth of experience to his solo performances. As a founder member of The Coral he has already enjoyed a career that spans seven albums. His solo work hinges on finely crafted songwriting and virtuoso acoustic guitar. Folk, pop, blues and country thread their way through songs that take inspiration from the melodic intricacy of Bert Jansch and Davey Graham, through to the raw sparseness of Karen Dalton and Townes Van Zandt.
His debut solo album Iron In The Fire [“…an album of genuine depth and restrained elegance.” On The Margins] was released April 2017 on Wonderfulsound.
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KEITH LALLY
After starting out solo Keith formed a four piece band called Rainbird which was active from 2012 to 2015 and gained a good reputation for their live performances.
In January 2017 Keith released his self-produced debut album Satellites via iTunes and was named Artist of the Week on Chris Curry’s Wirral Radio show. He is currently recording his second album Walking In A Dream alongside a new EP Death Discotheque.
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ANDREW KNIGHT
Inspired by Chris Helme and Mark Kozeleck, Andrew Knight’s music is defined by blossoming harmonies, intricate guitar playing and storytelling through song to create an intangible atmosphere.
He performs a blissful live acoustic set with ambient and distinguished vocals, in partnership with an extensive back catalogue, evoke imaginative and elaborate original material.
With his songwriting, Andrew showcases a soul-stirring, poignant insight into evocative reminiscence, expressing a sincere, mellifluous story with euphonious and canorous melodies.
Andrew has had the honour of supporting talented artists such as Bez (The Happy Mondays) Chris Helme (The Seahorses) Mark Morriss (The Bluetones) John Power (The La’s / Cast) The Railway Children, Siv Jakobsen and many more!
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LYDIA HIGHAM
LYDIAH is an alternative folk influenced solo artist from Liverpool. Drawing from influences such as Laura Marling and Keaton Henson, she carries her uniquely soulful vocal with vivid, poetically strung lyrics, all accompanied by her well crafted acoustic guitar arrangements. Through her atmospheric and captivating performances both on record and in her live shows, her music draws you into her world.
Having played a mixture of intimate venues, LYDIAH has developed moving onto venues such as Langtree Park Stadium , St George’s Hall and the St Helens Christmas Light Switch On, and has played alongside acts including Union J. LYDIAH won Young Musician Of The Year 2015 and has just recently won the title of Judge’s Winner for Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge. LYDIAH is currently recording her debut EP To Be Free Again and will be touring the UK this year at live shows and festivals to promote the EP set for in Autumn.
“LYDIAH is one of the most gifted young songwriters I’ve had the pleasure of working with, her songcraft and performances are breathtaking… and her voice comes from another place. She is one to watch” Jez Wing – (Echo & The Bunnymen / Cousin Jac)
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MICHAEL ALDAG
Michael Aldag is a 16-year-old singer/songwriter from the Wirral who has been gigging since 2016 playing at venues such as Leaf and The Cavern Pub in Liverpool, Alexander’s in Chester and The Bitter End in New York. He’s inspired by a wide range of music from Drake to Blondie, The Killers to Post Malone. His music ranges from electronic pop to a more acoustic sound with heart-felt lyrics and catchy melodies throughout. Michael’s won multiple awards for his music and is thrilled with his most recent acclaim, winning ’Audience’s Favourite’ at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017.