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.
Relax this Bank Holiday Monday in the Liverpool Acoustic Garden Liverpool Acoustic’s popular Liverpool Acoustic Garden returns for its third outing on the afternoon of Bank Holiday Monday 31st August 2015. Formally held at the Bluecoat, this year the event has been transplanted into the cosy and welcoming Kazimier Garden on SeelContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Moss & Jones Album: Amateur Astronomy Reviewer: Helen G – stresswitch.com Released: 28th June 2015 Merseyside-based multi-instrumentalist duo Moss & Jones waste no time in following up their debut single ‘Ella Brown’ with Amateur Astronomy, their first album and a consolidation of their unique sound. Influenced, but never overwhelmed, by aContinue Reading
Thanks to everyone who supported our events last month. Liverpool Acoustic Live with Louise Jordan, Chris Callander, Moss & Jones and Esme Bridie was another fantastic night of original, top quality acoustic music. Liverpool Acoustic Calling at Sound Food and Drink was lots of fun too with a varied programmeContinue Reading
As one of Liverpool Acoustic’s key media partners Liverpool Live TV (LLTV) has provided valuable support to us and the local music scene over recent years. As such we’re more than happy to help spread the word about their efforts to save the famous Red Sofa Sessions and keep them free for musicians.Continue Reading
Award-winning Louise Jordan headlines July’s Liverpool Acoustic Live On the evening of Friday 24th July 2015 Liverpool Acoustic Live welcomes award-winning singer, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist Louise Jordan to Mathew Street’s View Two Gallery. In recent years Louise has completed six UK and European tours including supports for Ralph McTell, Phil Beer, Barbara DicksonContinue Reading
Liverpool’s unique Songwriting Challenge returns in September 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
Call for Performers: LIMF Bandstand 2015 Sefton Park & Stanley Park, Liverpool 1 August – 6 September 2015 Make a song and dance on two of Liverpool’s most iconic bandstands this summer as part of Liverpool International Music Festival as Open Culture and Culture Liverpool invite you to be partContinue Reading
Travis frontman Fran Healy to host Artist Drop-in Session for the Featured Artists Coalition Travis frontman Fran Healy will be hosting an informal drop-in session for the next generation of young artists in Liverpool on Wednesday 29th July 2015 at Mathew Street’s View Two Gallery.These events are runContinue Reading
Fans of musical comedy are in for a real treat this week as the massively entertaining and hugely award-winning Jollyboat bring a preview of their new 2015 Edinburgh Fringe show to town. For those of you unaware of their awesomeness, Jollyboat are an internationally touring, nerdy musical comedy act like noContinue Reading
Those of you who subscribe to the Liverpool Acoustic News and Reviews via email will have received July’s newsletter today. Unfortunately due to gremlins in Google’s feedburner service the email also contained copies of our 24 previous posts. We’re sorry if this caused confusion (it confused us!) or caused your email programContinue Reading
