St David’s Day and daffodils – yes, it’s March and we’ve got a bunch of shows for you to consider this month.

As always, if we’ve missed anything then contact us and let us know so we can add it.


luke jackman march 2022

JACK LUKEMAN

Tuesday 1st March 2022
Music Room

Jack Lukeman is a multi award-winning platinum selling household name in Ireland, famous for his astounding voice, powerful songs and passionate live shows.

2017 saw the beginning of word spreading to the UK, when he was asked to guest on numerous tours, including Imelda May, Jools Holland, Neil Sedaka, Hazel O Connor, The Stylistics, Graham Gouldman and not forgetting opening for Placebo and Aerosmith.

2018 has continued in the same vein, performing at the Feis Festival, alongside the cream of Irish Artistes – Van Morrison, Imelda May and The Chieftains in Liverpool. For the rest of this year he returns to work with Jools Holland and then onto a major tour with The Proclaimers.

Jack will perform his latest show, Troubadour Songs, featuring songs from his various albums and more – this is a performer not to be missed.

Tickets £16 from Philharmonic Hall box office.


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SANDY MCLELLAND

Wednesday 2nd March 2022
The Atkinson Studio

Support from Jenny Colquitt

Throughout a long and respected music career, Scottish singer-songwriter, Sandy McLelland has contributed to the artistic achievements of numerous artists and projects all over the world.  Capable and comfortable across many, diverse, musical styles.

Often full and vibrant, sometimes achingly bare and personal, the all-acoustic sound of Sandy McLelland unashamedly pays respect to the American country, blues, folk and soul music he absorbed in his early days in Glasgow.

Jenny Colquitt encompasses a unique combination of Americana, indie and folk-rock and pop. Winner of the GSMC Award for best female solo singer/songwriter 2021, Jenny’s music is described as fit for film and storytelling at its finest. A voice that uniquely combines the melodic undertones of artists such as Eva Cassidy and the rawness of Alanis Morissette. She writes with soul, lyrical vulnerability and style to accompany her musicality both through keys and guitar. Jenny is the lead singer/songwriter of Americana Rock band ELY, another emerging act on the British music scene.

Tickets £13 advance (+ bf) from The Atkinson or £15 on the door


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MARTIN FLETCHER

Friday 4th March 2022
Prohibition Recording Studios

Support from Kathy Halter

Martin Fletcher is a singer/songwriter/producer from Liverpool and has released two albums: “Love x5” in 2016, and “Evolution” over the course of the pandemic. He writes, performs and produces all of his tracks as well as music for other artists.

With support from Liverpool singer/songwriter Kathy Halter, this show will be an exclusively live intimate performance.

Tickets £8 from Prohibition Recording Studios.
Free recording with every ticket.


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STEVE TILSTON

Saturday 5th March 2022
West Kirby Arts Centre

Support from
John Jenkins with Pippa Murdie

Steve Tilston is joined by the extremely talented Hugh Bradley who will be playing the double bass.
Steve is without doubt one of the favourite artists ever to appear at the Arts Centre and and he returns this Saturday with songs from his 2021 studio album ‘Such Times’ released 50 years after his debut recording An Acoustic Confusion.

Steve Tilston, the hugely talented award-winning performer presents an intimate evening of music, featuring unique arrangements of popular folksongs alongside his own critically acclaimed material.
Perhaps best known for his song-writing prowess, Steve is also a blinding, dazzling guitarist with a style echoing the elaborate rhythmic “folk baroque” of Bert Jansch and Davy Graham, but also drawing from classical, roots and the tradition to create a style that is typically Tilston.

Tickets are £12 from West Kirby Arts Centre


Kelly Cresswell
Kelly Cresswell

Cafe Sessions – International Women’s Day

Tuesday 8th March 2022
British Music Experience

Meg Shaw, Kelly Cresswell and Meg DeMar

Join the team at the BME for an evening of acoustic music and spoken word to mark International Women’s Day. The night featuring three performers – Meg Shaw, Kelly Cresswell and Meg DeMar – taking place in the Star Café off our main foyer.

This is a free event.


john witherspoon band

JOHN WITHERSPOON + BAND

Saturday 12th March
Jimmy’s Liverpool

Support from Thom Morecroft

John is thrilled to be returning full-band style to Jimmy’s, Liverpool. Join him on Saturday 12th March for his first gig of 2022. You will hear songs from his debut album Showin’ Up, Startin’ Again, and plenty of new material. His very special guest kicking off the evening is the wonderful Thom Morecroft.

Tickets are £6 in advance from Jimmy’s Liverpool, and £8 on the door.


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TIMBERWOLF GRIND & TAP OPEN MIC

Wednesday 19th March 2022 and every Wednesday
Timberwolf Grind & Tap, Waterloo

Here’s an open mic that’s new to us. It starts at 7pm and takes place every Wednesday. That’s all we know. If you make it along then why not get in touch with us and let us know how it went. You could even review it for the Liverpool Acoustic website if you want (take some good pics though!).


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ONLY CHILD
‘STRAIGHT LINES’ ALBUM LAUNCH

Friday 18th March 2022
Music Room

Support from Alun Parry

2022 sees Only Child celebrate their tenth anniversary with their brand new album ‘Straight Lines’ which they’re launching with a full band show at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Music Room on Friday 18th March 2022.

Support on the night is from local folk stalwart Alan Parry.

Tickets £12 & £15 from Philharmonic Hall box office


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JOE TOPPING

Saturday 19th March 2022
West Kirby Arts Centre

Joe is a singer-songwriter who has been described as a “cross between Ry Cooder, Woody Guthrie and Paul Brady”. From the traditional music heard in the folk clubs he grew up around to the Americana and blues influences from his adventures in the USA which have included living in a pickup truck and driving around America for the best part of a year and later walking 1400 miles with a guitar on his back from Chicago to New Orleans!

Joe has developed his own unique bottleneck guitar style which he employs in many of his original songs and has a voice that can move from velvet soft to steely and powerful. He has played on stage and in the studio with many legends of the British folk scene including members of Fairport Convention, While and Matthews, Andy Irvine and toured as stand in lead vocalist in the BBC2 award winning “Best live Act” Home Service. Joe was also a member of the legendary Ashley Hutching’s Rainbow Chasers and is currently a member of British Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Charlie Landsborough’s touring band and festival favourites, Elbow Jane.

Tickets £12 from West Kirby Arts Centre


mark pountney band

MARK POUNTNEY + BAND

Tuesday 22nd March
The Angus Tap & Grind

Mark Pountney is a singer-songwriter from Liverpool. Over the years Mark has honed his songwriting craft, seamlessly blending the Mersey vernacular with American roots and rock music. His songbook consists of over two hundred songs.

As a performer, Mark has captivated audiences across the globe with his strong presence, unique voice, powerful melodies, and intriguing lyrics. He has steadily become a stalwart of the underground Liverpool music scene, garnering the endorsement of music lovers and fellow musicians alike.

This event is free.


michael weston king march 2022

MICHAEL WESTON KING
‘THE STRUGGLE’ ALBUM LAUNCH

Thursday 24th March 2022
Prohibition Recording Studios

Support from Oliver James Lomax

Michael Weston King is the former leader of UK Alt Country pioneers The Good Sons, with whom he made four critically acclaimed albums in a seven year career, which was celebrated by the double album, Cosmic Fireworks -The Best of The Good Sons (1994-2001).

But this is a rare solo appearance timed to coincide with the release of a new album, The Struggle, his first solo album in eleven years. He will be joined by Welsh wunderkind, the brilliant Clovis Phillips with whom Michael has collaborated on the new album.

The live show will feature many of the brand new songs as well as favourites from his 25 year / 19 album career, along with stories and anecdotes about his time touring with the likes of Nick Cave, John Cale, Townes Van Zandt, Steve Earle, Jackie Leven and many more.

Tickets £13.20 from Prohibition Recording Studios