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.
Woody Guthrie: Hard Times and Hard Travelin’ is a ‘live documentary’ presented by singer, multi-instrumentalist and Professor of American Literature and Culture Will Kaufman. Author of the first political biography of the legendary American balladeer, Will is recognised as the world’s leading authority on Woody Guthrie. Woody Guthrie: Hard TimesContinue Reading
Liverpool’s unique Songwriting Challenge closes 9th October The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is a truly unique event where songwriters are challenged to write a new, original song inspired by the art on show at Mathew Street’s independent View Two Gallery. Returning for its sixth year, the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2016 launched on 10th September and entriesContinue Reading
It only seems like a few weeks ago since we were celebrating the awesomeness of Threshold with the Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon at the Baltic Social. But this is one festival that never stands still, and as such we’re delighted to announce that submissions are now being taken for the next Threshold, dueContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic are providing an afternoon of music as part of the Flyover Takeover. It’s taking place from 12.30pm to 5.00pm on the Churchill Way Flyover (South) from Lime Street down to Dale Street. Playing during the afternoon will be Luna, Limerance, Azariah Hardy, John Chatterton, Shoes4Brakes, and host DerekContinue Reading
American singer-songwriter Jesse Terry returns to Liverpool this Friday with support from John Jenkins’ album launch Liverpool Acoustic are pleased to welcome back respected American singer-songwriter Jesse Terry. Last seen in town in 2014 supporting The Mono LPs at Leaf, Jesse returns to Liverpool this coming Friday 23rd Septemberas part of his 2016Continue Reading
Folk legend Leon Rosselson brings final album to Liverpool on Wednesday 14th September On Wednesday 14th September, Liverpool Acoustic, in association with News From Nowhere, are absolutely thrilled to welcome back to Liverpool folk legend Leon Rosselson. A stalwart of the 1960s folk revival, Leon is an incomparable songwriter with aContinue Reading
Our final Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon of the year at the View Two Gallery takes place on the afternoon of Saturday 10th September 2016. Running from 1.00pm to 4.00pm, the afternoon features two booked guest slots sandwiched neatly between lots of lovely open mic slots. The first guest slot sees theContinue Reading
Liverpool’s unique Songwriting Challenge launches this Saturday The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is a truly unique event where songwriters are challenged to write a new, original song inspired by the art on show at Mathew Street’s independent View Two Gallery. The people behind this event know what you’re thinking… “Unique? Really?” Well, asContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Newsletter – September 2016 September 2016 is upon is and brings with it lots of exciting acoustic goodness! Not only have we got the launch of the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge but we’ve also got a charity single launch, and album launch, the visit to Liverpool of folk legendContinue Reading
EP REVIEW Artist – SheBeat EP – Feels Like Release date – 3rd September 2016 Reviewer – Derek King So, what treats does the irrepressible SheBeat (Jodie) have in store for the gentle listener in this latest collection of five self-penned songs? Well, what the EP tries to do is best summed up in Jodie’s own words:Continue Reading
