For the last two years we’ve put out a call on our facebook page for any local acoustic musicians who have original acoustic songs that we could play on the Christmas edition of the Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight. The results were the Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight 2012 Christmas Special and the 2011 Christmas Special. This year we’reContinue Reading
The Merseyside Guitar Show takes place on Sunday 24th November 2013 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Aintree Racecourse Exhibition Centre, and this year promises to be the biggest show yet, with every inch of exhibition space already sold out. In its eleventh year this is now one of the UK’s biggestContinue Reading
Here at Liverpool Acoustic we’re all for supporting the younger generation of talented musicians emerging onto the scene, and we’re always pleased to support others who share the same outlook. One such person is Merseyside businesswoman Pat Wordley who is opening the stage to local emerging musicians to perform their songsContinue Reading
There’s a treat for fans of acoustic blues this Wednesday 13th November 2013 when Martin Harley comes to Johnny’s Blues Club. A lifelong devotee of acoustic guitar music, especially the ageless blues/roots sounds, Martin Harley has travelled the globe absorbing a plethora of diverse influences and honing his craft intoContinue Reading
November 2013 sees an expanded International Guitar Festival of Great Britain taking place across the whole month at venues throughout Wirral. There’s something for everyone whatever your musical tastes so check out the listings at bestguitarfest.com LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC @ SOUND Liverpool Acoustic Open Mic at Sound Food and Drink on DukeContinue Reading
There’s a cracking gig coming up this Tuesday 29th October when Canadian Stephen Fearing bring his UK tour to the Unity Theatre. Stephen Fearing, a member of the multiple JUNO award-winning group Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, has worked with Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, and Rosanne Cash. Support on theContinue Reading
After last night’s fantastic gig with Matthew McGurty, Jimmy and the Revolvers, and US star Josh Harty, we’re back at the View Two Gallery tonight for Liverpool Acoustic eXtra. Saturday 26th October sees Gideon Conn and Donna Maciocia bring their Highlights and Perceptions tour to Liverpool. Check out the LiverpoolContinue Reading
Celebrating Subversion: The Anti-Capitalist Roadshow rolls back into town and calls in at Sefton Park Palm House on Saturday 19th October 2013. This year the show features Leon Rosselson, Janet Russell, Frankie Armstrong, Reem Kelani, and Jim Woodland. Doors open at 7.00pm and the music starts at 7.30pm. Entry isContinue Reading
As we mentioned a couple of days ago (here), there is only a short time left to get your entries in for the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge. The closing date is 5pm next Sunday 6th October! October brings with it Autumn and the Liverpool Irish Festival from 10th to 20thContinue Reading
Only one week left to enter Liverpool’s unique Songwriting Challenge Songwriters have only one week left to enter the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2013 as entries close at 5pm on Sunday 6th October. For anyone new to the concept, the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is a truly unique event where songwriters are challenged to write aContinue Reading
