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.
Liverpool Acoustic and Heaven’s Gate join forces once again to bring you the now traditional We Shall Overcome all-dayer at 81 Renshaw. It takes place on Saturday 5th October and runs from 1pm to 11pm (with a short break at the end of the afternoon). Entry is a budget-busting £3Continue Reading
In 2016 a group of local, national and international musicians fronted by Roxanne de Bastion and Thom Morecroft gathered together at Leaf on Bold Street to recreate the groundbreaking Beatles album Revolver, 50 years to the day since its release. In 2017 Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band received theContinue Reading
The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2019 is now OPEN. The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is a truly unique event where songwriters are challenged to write a new, original song inspired by a work of art. Now in its ninth year the Songwriting Challenge welcomes back judges Stephen Langstaff, Jon Lawton (Crosstown Studios), Kaya Herstad Carney (Threshold, Parr Street Music School), LukeContinue Reading
Our friends at Mellowtone have a new show coming up next month, this time in partnership with Nothingville Music. They’re welcoming back to Liverpool folk legend Michael Chapman for a special show at St Bride’s Church. Special guest on the night is Nick Ellis. Tickets are £13.45 (£12 plus bookingContinue Reading
The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge launches on the afternoon of Saturday 7th September 2019 during the Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon at 81 Renshaw. The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is a truly unique event where songwriters are challenged to write a new, original song inspired by a work of art. Now in its ninth year the Songwriting Challenge welcomes back judges StephenContinue Reading
Artist – Operation Lightfoot Single – Trans-Siberian feat. Dorothy Bird Release date – 2nd August 2019 Reviewer – Allan Cairns Operation Lightfoot is a music project which started out in 2013 and seems to go from strength to strength. They have gathered a regular group of guest musicians to which they add specialContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic presents Esme Bridie, Henry Bateman and Ric Neale in concert at Studio2 Parr Street on Friday 7th June 2019. Presented as a songwriters’ circle, this special show will feature all three talented musicians sharing the stage performing solo songs alongside exciting duo and trio collaborations. Esme Bridie grew up in Merseyside and began writingContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic have joined forces with the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall once again to present a very special evening of music for Light Night 2019. On Friday 17th May the Music Room will play host to a specially curated lineup of talented local musicians. Performing on the evening will be stunning vocal duo White Little Lies,Continue Reading
Singer, songwriter and storyteller Reg Meuross uses words and music to paint pictures that remain with the listener long after the song has been sung. Described as ‘a brilliant singer-songwriter with a social conscience’ by Mark Radcliffe on BBC Radio 2 Folk Show, and ‘one of the finest singer-songwriters thisContinue Reading
The Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon is back after a well-deserved winter break and we’re ready to run through to September on the first Saturday of every month. The afternoon features one or two booked guests with 20 minute sets sandwiched between lovely layers of open mic performers. April’s host: Graham HollandContinue Reading
