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.
Preview: Liverpool Acoustic Live 9th birthday featuring Lee Southall @ 81 Renshaw 02/02/18 The Coral’s Lee Southall to play intimate Liverpool gig this Friday The double award-winning Liverpool Acoustic Live music night celebrates its 9th birthday by welcoming The Coral’s Lee Southall for an intimate concert this week. The show takes place this coming Friday 2ndContinue Reading
Preview: Band of Burns @ St Georges Hall Concert Room 24/01/18 The life and works of Robert Burns to be celebrated at St George’s Hall this Wednesday Band of Burns is a collaboration of twelve artists from the top echelons of the folk scene, coming together to perform a trulyContinue Reading
Lydia Higham wins Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017 Lydia Higham has won the Judges’ Award for the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017 with her song Narcissus. The news was announced at the end of the Showcase Final which took place at Leaf on Bold St on Saturday 13th January 2018.Continue Reading
Operation Lightfoot to play unique Songwriting Challenge Showcase Final this Saturday Operation Lightfoot will be playing two sets this coming Saturday 13th January 2018 as part of the Showcase Final for the 2017 edition of the totally unique Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge. Fronted by local musician and composer Luke Moore, Operation Lightfoot is a collaboration project thatContinue Reading
Beat the January Blues with Raphael Callaghan and friends this Friday It’s the day after New Year’s Day, the wheelie bins are overflowing, our waists are wider, heads sorer, pockets lighter, there are pine needles all over the house, and the Christmas Day turkey is just a distant memory. And weContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic unveil 2018 Spring Season with The Spinners Legends, Merry Hell, Ewan McLennan and more Liverpool Acoustic unveil their first ever Spring Season with a series of events at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Music Room and 81 Renshaw from February to May 2018. This exciting programme includes firm favourites Merry Hell, Will Kaufman as WoodyContinue Reading
Finalists and new venue announced for Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017 Showcase Final Ten talented local songwriters have won a place at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017 Showcase Final taking place on Saturday 13th January 2018 at the new venue, LEAF on Bold St. Songwriters submitted brand new songs inspired by works of artContinue Reading
Preview: St. Jude the Obscure @ St Brides 09/12/17 Join St. Jude the Obscure for their first headline gig on 9th December St. Jude the Obscure invite you to join them for an evening of festive winter beauty in St Bride’s Church on Saturday 9th December 2017. St. Jude the Obscure – Adéle Emmas andContinue Reading
Preview: Thom Morecroft and Chris Tavener @ 81 Renshaw 11/11/17 Local favourite Thom Morecroft is on the road this month with the highly entertaining Chris Tavener. They bring their The Long Way Home Tour to 81 Renshaw on Saturday 11th November 2017 and they’d love you to come along and shareContinue Reading
Artist applications now open for Folk on the Dock 2018 and close on 28th February Liverpool Acoustic are delighted to announce that we’ll be taking part in next year’s Folk on the Dock at Albert Dock Liverpool over the August bank holiday weekend (25th to 27th August 2018). If you’reContinue Reading
