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.
[Lost inhibitions] Vol. 1 Saturday 27th February 2016 Constellations [Lost Inhibitions] is the newest and most alternative party in Liverpool! Taking inspiration from some of the biggest festivals in the world, the creators of [Lost Inhibitions] believe that live music and DJ sets belong side by side. For the launchContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Newsletter – February 2016 Thank you to everyone who supported our two events last month. Our first ever gig at Thornton Hough Village Club & Bar was lots of fun, and a lovely crowd gathered in a welcoming venue to enjoy fine sets from Caroline England, Vanessa Murray, RobContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Newsletter – January 2016 Happy New Year, and happy new website! Yes, the Liverpool Acoustic website has been given something of a makeover. The old blog format has been replaced by a lovely new magazine layout which should make it easier to find the articles you love. The new site is fullyContinue Reading
At this time of the year we’d like to thank our loyal supporters, especially Emma Dreaming Arthur White Chris Muss Jess Likethe Juan Swee Hugh Sternow Wendy Treetops and the rest of the festive crew! As is customary, there are a couple of reminders for you. Reminder #1 There willContinue Reading
It Takes Two Ticket Competition According to Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston, “It takes two (Baby)”. Whether it’s a Twix, a Bounty, or a Kit Kat (original, not those weird four finger ones…) some of the best things in life come in twos. So to celebrate reaching 2,222 likes (give or take aContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic and Acoustic Dustbowl Christmas party this Friday For our final gig of the year Liverpool Acoustic are once again gatecrashing the Acoustic Dustbowl Christmas Party for a joint night of merriment and fun. It all takes place on the evening of Friday 11th December 2015 at the home of both events Mathew Street’s ViewContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Newsletter – December 2015 Congratulations to Maria Silker on winning the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2015. As part of her prize Maria will be performing a set at Liverpool Acoustic Live’s 7th birthday show in February and will be using it to launch her new album. She’s alsoContinue Reading
Maria Silker has won the Judges’ Award at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2015 with her song The Right Goodbye. The news was announced at the end of the Showcase Final which took place at the View Two Gallery on Friday 27th November. The winner of the Audience Favourite Award was IsabelContinue Reading
Cinematic Liverpool artist Paul Wilkes releases his Patterns EP on 23 November via his label, Pourtous Records. To mark the occasion the singer songwriter, whose soulful sounds recall the lush balladry of Richard Ashcroft and Richard Hawley, will perform a highly anticipated, intimate show at Liverpool’s Lantern Theatre on Wednesday 25th November. Support comes fromContinue Reading
Operation Lightfoot to play Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge Showcase Final next Friday Operation Lightfoot will be performing at this year’s Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge Showcase Final on Friday 27th November 2015 at the View Two Gallery, Mathew Street. Amongst those performing with Operation Lightfoot at Liverpool Acoustic’s fifth annual Songwriting ChallengeContinue Reading
