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.
Gerry Murphy’s The Art and Craft of Songwriting is a 10 week course that helps students to develop their songwriting skills. The course looks at the history of modern popular song, and the meaning of words such as melody and lyrics. Also covered are areas including song structures, pre-conditions of creativity,Continue Reading
It’s January 2015 and Liverpool Acoustic is looking forward to another great year of fantastic live music events. Liverpool Acoustic Live every month at the View Two Gallery Liverpool Acoustic Open Mic every week at Sound Liverpool Acoustic Presents (check out Jon Gomm on 26th March) Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon @ ThresholdContinue Reading
‘It’s the most wonderful time of the year!“ And one of the best things about this time of the year is that the Liverpool Acoustic team get to take a well-earned break. There will be no Liverpool Acoustic Open Mic at Sound Food and Drink on Monday 29th. It willContinue Reading
Jo Bywater Guitar Tuition Guitar tuition with experienced Tutor / Guitarist / Songwriter. Styles – Rock/Pop/Folk/Blues (Acoustic & Electric). Ages – 8yrs upwards. All abilities. Patient and passionate tuition built on establishing goals with students suited to their needs and abilities. Whether you are a complete beginner who hasContinue Reading
Join Liverpool Acoustic and Acoustic Dustbowl for their Christmas Party this Friday For their final gig of the year Liverpool Acoustic is 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 12th December 2014 at the homeContinue Reading
SINGLE REVIEW Artist – Thom Morecroft Single – On All Night Release date – 28th November 2014 Reviewer – Ian Sharp (Listen on SoundCloud) Shropshire born, Liverpool based solo artist Thom Morecroft, 23, has released his debut single On All Night. With a varied list of favourite recording artists e.g. Bob Dylan, The Beatles,Continue Reading
It’s December 2014, time to deck the halls with boughs of holly, and to “fa la la la la”, whatever that means. December is also the time of year when Liverpool Acoustic gatecrashes Acoustic Dustbowl’s Christmas Party to see out the year in style. We’d love it if you couldContinue Reading
Jo Bywater wins Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2014 Local singer-songwriter and guitar tutor Jo Bywater has won the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2014 with her song Riches To Rags. The news was announced at the end of the Showcase Final which took place at the View Two Gallery on FridayContinue Reading
The Showcase Final for the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2014 takes place this coming Friday 21st November 2014 at Mathew Street’s View Two Gallery. In the performance space on the top floor of the gallery the ten finalists will perform their songs with images of the works of art that inspired them projected onto theContinue Reading
Congratulations to Mellowtone! They’ve been providing intimate soirées with a heartbeat of live acoustic music to the good citizens of Liverpool and the surrounding area for an admirable ten years. And what better way to celebrate than with a celebration! 10th Birthday Party Mellowtone’s Ten Years Birthday Party takes placeContinue Reading
