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.
Liverpool Acoustic are hosting another of their popular Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon events this Saturday 7th June 2014 at the View Two Gallery, our regular home on Mathew Street in the heart of the Cavern Quarter. The afternoon sees two talented acts each playing a 20 minute set. Acoustic Tales are a Liverpool duo, featuring singer songwriter Joan IsaacsContinue Reading
It’s June 2014 and with it comes the 10th Wirral Folk Festival from 5th to 8th (see our news item here), plus Africa Oyé on 21st and 22nd. In between we’ve got a liberal sprinkling of live music opportunities for listeners and performers alike, including our very own Liverpool AcousticContinue Reading
Not long now before the 10th Anniversary of the wonderful WIRRAL FOLK FESTIVAL. It’s taking place from Thursday 5th to Sunday 8th June 2014 at Whitby Sports and Social Centre, Ellesmere Port and features its popular mix of top music acts, fringe events, and fun for all the family. Artists SALLYContinue Reading
Just a last minute reminder that the Gayle Warning Band will be playing at the View Two Gallery this coming Friday for the first time in over 17 years. Amanda Kostadinov, lead singer of Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, will be performing together with Berlin-based pianist and vocalist Richard de Bastion and guitarist Lee Evans exclusively for Liverpool Acoustic Live on FridayContinue Reading
May 2014 is here, and this month’s Diary Selection Box is once again chock full of fantastic live music events for you to enjoy. Has the local music scene ever been as healthy and exciting as it is at the moment? Let us know which events you’re planning on attending. LIVERPOOLContinue Reading
UPDATED with details of 1st June 2014 (below) RED DWARF’S ROBERT LLEWELLYN JOINS NEWS FROM NOWHERE IN DISSENT News from Nowhere, Liverpool’s unique Radical & Community Bookshop continues its 40th Birthday celebrations with a one-off WeBe40 Radical Bookfair & Spaces of Dissent Sunday 1st June at the Bluecoat, School Lane, Liverpool 1 from 11am to 6pm There will be three SpacesContinue Reading
Only Child launch their debut album – From Muddy Water To Higher Ground – on Saturday 26th April at The Zanzibar. The band will once again be joined on stage by The Liva String Quartet. Support on the night is provided by Jon Lawton, Silens, and Vanessa Murray. Tickets areContinue Reading
The fourth national Sea Shanty Festival takes place at the National Waterways Museum in Ellesmere Port over the Easter weekend from 18th to 20th April 2014. Coinciding with the Annual Boat Gathering at the museum, the Shanty UK festival brings together nearly 100 performers in seven different venues within theContinue Reading
The Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon returns to the View Two Gallery for the first time this year on Saturday 12th April 2013. The gallery will be open from 12.00pm to 5.00pm with the music running from 1.00pm to 4.00pm. We’ve got two booked acts with the rest of the time beingContinue Reading
It’s April 2014 and we’re full of the joys of Spring with the first Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon of the year at the View Two Gallery, plus another cracking lineup for this month’s Liverpool Acoustic Live. Added to that the normal array of top quality events taking place at venues acrossContinue Reading
