Liverpool Acoustic is the only website of its kind in the UK. It was founded by Graham Holland in April 2008 as a central resource for the vibrant and exciting acoustic music scene in Liverpool and the Greater Merseyside area. The website publishes news from the local acoustic music scene, previews of upcoming events, and reviews of music releases and gigs. This content is available for free via email subscription. Liverpool Acoustic also hosts its own shows at venues including the Music Room and LEAF on Bold Street.
After The Gold Rush: A Tribute to Neil Young was due to take place on Saturday 7th December at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Music Room Unfortunately, due to ill health this show has been rescheduled and will now take place on Saturday 7th June 2025. Current tickets will be valid for theContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic are delighted to present two special concerts at the Music Room on Saturday 2nd November featuring Mike Ryan and friends performing Nirvana’s classic album MTV Unplugged in New York in its entirety, celebrating its 30th anniversary. Released in 1994, Unplugged in New York captured Nirvana at their most stripped back and intimate, performing fan favouritesContinue Reading
Here at Liverpool Acoustic we love our afternoon music! If you do too then there’s an opportunity for you on Sunday 27th October 2024, when Shadow Captain will be playing his new album through from start to finish, followed by a Q&A session. Shadow Captain is the brainchild of LiverpoolContinue Reading
It may be the new kid on the block, but Liverpool’s state-of-the-art concert hall, The Tung Auditorium, has come of out the blocks with all cylinders firing since opening in March 2022. Following the acclaim and success of its previous seasons The Tung Auditorium embarks on its third year as aContinue Reading
GET READY for the triumphant return of (drumroll….) MERRY HELLOWEEN!!! That’s right, your eyes are not deceiving you! Like a good (bad?) vampire, werewolf or zombie mysteriously back from the dead, on Friday 25th October 2024, after a break of SEVEN YEARS (where’s the time gone, eh?) everyone’s favourite folk rock band MERRYContinue Reading
The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is a truly unique event where songwriters are challenged to write a brand new song inspired by a local work of art. Now in its fourteenth year the Songwriting Challenge welcomes back judges Jon Lawton (Owner/producer, Crosstown Studios), Kaya Herstad Carney (musician/vocal coach), Luke MooreContinue Reading
Anthony John Clarke and Richard Digance kick off Liverpool Acoustic’s new season at the Music Room on Saturday 14th September. Richard Digance has graced every stage in his expansive career as a songwriter, performer, author and television personality. His TV career includes The Old Grey Whistle Test, numerous Saturday night ITV specials, and 17Continue Reading
The Merry Month of May has been officially renamed Merry Hell Month as everyone’s favourite folk rock band makes a triumphant return to the Music Room on Saturday 18th May. The band will be presenting two shows – a laid back afternoon affair followed by a full-on evening show. And to celebrate the occasion they’reContinue Reading
Everyone’s favourite folk rock band Merry Hell return to the Music Room on Saturday 18th May for Merrymeet 2024. The first Merrymeet took place last year and was a huge success with two sold out shows at the Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room. This year sees two more shows back to backContinue Reading
Author and musician Tom Kitching launches his new book and album, Where There’s Brass, with a special storytelling and music concert tour that’s mooring for the night at the Music Room on Sunday 9th June 2024. Documenting six months living in the London waterways community, making the long journey across England from ManchesterContinue Reading
