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.
Eleven talented songwriters have won a coverted spot at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2021 Showcase Final taking place at LEAF on Bold Street on Saturday 22nd January 2022. During the September entry period songwriters were invited to submit brand new songs inspired by works of art on public display across the Liverpool City Region.Continue Reading
1st December is the first day of Advent, the traditional date when the countdown to Christmas begins. We may not have an Advent calendar with a new gig every day, but there are certainly plenty of shows to keep you entertained through to the end of the year. As always,Continue Reading
November’s great, isn’t it? It’s a whole month for us to get out and enjoy live music before the madness of Christmas sets in. In addition to Liverpool Acoustic’s three events this month we’ve managed to find a few more we think you might be interested in. If we’ve missedContinue Reading
We’re so excited about Jon Gomm returning to Liverpool on Thursday 4th November for his The Faintest Idea tour that we’re giving away two pairs of tickets for the show at LEAF on Bold Street. All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is toContinue Reading
After sold out shows in 2018 and 2020, It Takes Two returns to the Music Room on Thursday 25th November with a brand new line-up featuring four of Merseyside’s most exciting vocal duos. ME & Deboe (Mercy Elise and Sarah Deboe) blend rhythmic folk musings with delicately woven harmonies, poignant lyrics and powerful riffs. TwoContinue Reading
For those of you who missed it, here’s the interview Sean Styles did with Jon Gomm on his BBC Radio Merseyside show on Saturday 9th October. You can listen to it using the player below, or download it here.
Today is exactly one month before Jon Gomm’s return to Liverpool. And the good folks at Liverpool Acoustic are so happy to welcome him back they’ve declared October ‘Jon Gomm Month’! After being postponed twice, The Faintest Idea Tour eventually comes to LEAF on Bold Street on Thursday 4th November. The Liverpool dateContinue Reading
Isn’t it great to see live music returning to venues across the region? The music scene is buzzing again after a long hiatus. Liverpool Acoustic’s two shows this weekend with The Spinners Legends have been sold out for months, but for fans of acoustic music there are plenty of otherContinue Reading
Playing his first bona fide concert in Liverpool in over a year, Thom Morecroft takes to the stage upstairs in LEAF on Bold St for an intimate solo performance. With support from rising star Astles and appearances by some very special guests, this promises to be an evening to remember.Continue Reading
The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is a truly unique event where songwriters are challenged to write a new, original song inspired by a work of art. Now in its eleventh year the Songwriting Challenge welcomes back judges Jon Lawton (Owner, Crosstown Studios/producer), Kaya Herstad Carney (Threshold, Parr Street Music School), Luke Moore (composer/Operation Lightfoot) and Robert Vincent (award-winning musician andContinue Reading
