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.
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
After previously selling out, extra tickets have just been released for Motel Sundown’s show at the Music Room on the evening of Sunday 14th April 2024. Motel Sundown are an Americana band based in Liverpool comprising three songwriters, Karen Turley, Naomi Campbell and Robert Johnson. Formed in 2018, they combineContinue Reading
Brighton-based punk poet Attilla the Stockbroker plays The Casa on Hope Street on Saturday 30th March 2024 for his first Liverpool show in nine years. Attila (real name John) is a Brighton and Hove Albion season ticket holder who loyally follows his team home and away. On Sunday 31st MarchContinue Reading
The organisers of the successful Friday Live event at West Kirby Arts Centre have announced the inaugural Friday Live Songwriter Challenge 2024. Inspired by the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge, the Friday Live Songwriter Challenge is an exciting opportunity for local songwriters to showcase their skills. A selection of photos will beContinue Reading
It Takes Two is back at the Music Room on the evening of Tuesday 12th March with a brand-new line-up featuring three of Merseyside’s most exciting vocal duos, and one from North Wales! Merseyside/Irish duo The Folk Doctors (Ultan Mulhern and John Armstrong) take to the stage for their second It TakesContinue Reading
It Takes Two is back at the Music Room on the evening of Tuesday 12th March with a brand-new line-up featuring three of Merseyside’s most exciting vocal duos, and one from North Wales! Merseyside/Irish duo The Folk Doctors (Ultan Mulhern and John Armstrong) take to the stage for their second It TakesContinue Reading
The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2023 Showcase Final took place at LEAF on Bold Street on Saturday 27th January 2024. A packed venue saw each of the finalists performing their song with a picture of the work of art that inspired it projected onto the big screen for all toContinue Reading
Ten talented songwriters have won a coverted spot at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2023 Showcase Final taking place at LEAF on Bold Street on Saturday 27th January 2024. During the September entry period songwriters were invited to submit brand new songs inspired by works of art on public displayContinue 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 thirteenth year the Songwriting Challenge welcomes back judges Jon Lawton (Owner/producer, Crosstown Studios), Kaya Herstad Carney (musician/vocal coach), Luke MooreContinue Reading
