Originally from the London area, Derek has lived in Liverpool now for over 25 years. Over the years Derek has played in various bands before more recently finding his niche as a solo singer-songwriter and he has released two solo albums. A regular performer around Liverpool's acoustic music scene, Derek is also an enthusiastic promoter of local music and co-hosts regular events with Liverpool Acoustic.
Album review: John Jenkins – Window Shopping in Nashville ALBUM REVIEW Artist – John Jenkins Album – Window Shopping in Nashville Release date – 24th November 2017 Reviewer – Derek King, Liverpool Acoustic Often when we listen to a new album, we crave quality over quantity, we need structure and certainty, and less can mostContinue Reading
Live review: Nicola Hardman @ Studio 2 13/10/17 Live review: Nicola Hardman double single launch Date: Friday 13th October 2017 Venue: Studio 2, Parr Street Support: Rachael Jean Harris, Vanessa Murray Reviewer: Derek King, Liverpool Acoustic Rachael Jean Harris On hearing the first few acoustic chords from Rachael Jean Harris, her delicate and precise jazz-likeContinue Reading
Live review: Robert Vincent Date: Thursday 2nd March 2017 Venue: The Epstein Theatre, Liverpool Support: Robbie Cavanagh, Peter Bruntnell Reviewer: Derek King, Liverpool Acoustic The Epstein Theatre in Liverpool’s Hannover Street was originally built in 1913 and so has that imposing feel of early 20th century splendour about it, yet still it retains the quirky community vibeContinue Reading
Live review: Fairport Convention 50th Anniversary Tour Date: Friday 10th February 2017 Venue: The Atkinson, Southport Support: Sally Barker Reviewer: Derek King, Liverpool Acoustic Even though the worst of winter should be over, February evenings can still be bitterly cold. And in Southport’s Lord Street, where the beautifully renovated Atkinson Theatre is situated not veryContinue Reading
Live review: Nick Ellis, Daylight Ghosts album launch Date: Saturday 12th November 2016 Venue: Gustav Adolfs Kyrka (Scandinavian Seaman’s Church) Support: Cousin Jac Reviewer: Derek King, Liverpool Acoustic On a chilly Saturday evening in November, Mellowtone Records released Nick Ellis’s keenly awaited solo album Daylight Ghosts at the celebrated Gustav Adolf Scandinavian Church in Liverpool. Continue Reading
