It’s a brand new year and at the time of writing we don’t know what, if any, restrictions are going to be imposed on live music venues in January 2022. Until we hear otherwise, here’s a selection of (mainly!) acoustic shows to pop into your brand new 2022 filofax!
As always, if we’ve missed any let us know and we’ll add them.
OPEN MIC NIGHT
Sunday 2nd January 2022,
and every Sunday from 8.30pm
The Albert Hotel, Lark Lane
Whether you’re a singer/songwriter, sing and or play covers, want to join in some other way, or just sit, drink, watch and listen…. from some of the finest musicians in the city to people playing and singing their first note in public….. it’s all here for you folks!
THE MONDAY CLUB
Monday 3rd January 2022,
and every Monday from 8pm
After a week’s break the Monday Club is back to kick off the new year in style. Hosted by local musician Ian Prowse (Pele, Amsterdam), the Monday Club has a strict ‘no covers’ policy. The floor is open to musicians, bands, poets, playwrites, comedians… in fact anyone creative as long as it’s original material.
If you want to take part simply turn up on the night and put your name down to perform up to 3 songs.
Entry is free.
SOPHIE LI
Single Launch Party
Sunday 16th January 2022
Jimmy’s, Liverpool
Sophie Li is a young upcoming indie artist from Liverpool who has recently signed to Big Condo Records. Sophie’s musical journey started out when she was a child playing piano and progressed to other instruments such as bass, and the guitar she so loves.
Sophie is currently working on her debut album, and will be using the show to launch her second single With You Knew. Support is from Rivia, Indoor Shoes, Laura Smith and Ant Longworth.
Tickets £8 from Jimmy’s
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC SONGWRITING CHALLENGE
2021 SHOWCASE FINAL
Saturday 22nd January 2022
LEAF on Bold St
Returning for its 11th year, the Songwriting Challenge Showcase Final features the top ten songwriters performing their new song with an image of the work of art that inspired it projected onto the big screen for all to see.
The evening also features music from Operation Lightfoot.
Proceeds will be split between Marie Curie Cancer Care and Garston Animal Rescue, in memory of Liverpool Acoustic team member Sharon Jones
Tickets £8 (inc bf) from Skiddle.
THE RUMJACKS
Tuesday 25th January 2022
Jimmy’s, Liverpool
OK, so it may not be acoustic, but it’s still damn good! Hailing from Sydney, Australia, The Rumjacks are like a cross between The Clash and The Pogues, with their music featuring a mix of influences from ska and hardcore through to folk.
Support is from Shanghai Treason
Tickets are £15 from Jimmy’s
THE MARY WALLOPERS
Wednesday 26th January 2022
Jimmy’s, Liverpool
The Mary Wallopers are a folk group from Dundalk, breathing new life into both well known and rare ballads. Travelling the length & breadth of the country singing and collecting songs, they exude a raw energy that could be described as the Clancy Brothers meet John Lydon.
Tickets £13 from Jimmy’s
ABSOLUTE ACOUSTIC
Saturday 29th January 2022
British Music Experience
An evening of acoustic music featuring four outstanding North West acts in Ivan Campo, Galileo Girl, Matt McGurty and Esme Bridie presented by the See You Down The Front podcast.
Tickets £10 from BME.