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.
This is your friendly reminder that the next Liverpool Acoustic Live gig is taking place on this coming Friday 20th March 2009 at the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street. The doors open at 8.00pm and the music starts at 8.30pm. Entrance is £4 on the door, but don’t forgetContinue Reading
Tickets are now on sale for the Roy Bailey gig at Southport Arts Centre on Friday 24th April 2009. Folk Legend Roy Bailey will headline the benefit gig to raise funds for the Liverpool Working Class Music Festival. Tickets are just £10 each. Support will be provided by Merseyside radicalContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic has been contacted by someone who’s looking for an acoustic soul, funk or afrobeat band for a paid gig in April. If that’s you and your band, or if you know a band that fits the bill, please contact Ithalia on 0773 49 11677 and tell her thatContinue Reading
Here at Liverpool Acoustic we love passing on to you great offers when they come our way – and here’s one such offer. If you’re in an acoustic band and would like to be recorded for free, yes FREE, then this is your lucky day! We’ve had an email fromContinue Reading
The monthly Blues On The Rock event takes place today, Sunday 8th March, and this one is a real acoustic blues event. Joining the hosts Blue C this month is their very special guest, Jim James. Jim is a wonderful singer, blues songwriter and guitar player. He has lived inContinue Reading
Elbow Jane – (l-r) Richard Woods, Chris Chesters, Steve Finnegan, Joe Topping, & Kev Byrne Elbow Jane are emerging as one of the UKs premiere acoustic live acts, with their unique blend of bazouki, mandolin, guitar, keyboards and percussion being complemented by expressive vocals and wistful harmonies. They have playedContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight #11 Preview of Liverpool Acoustic Live 20/3/09 1. The Good Intentions – Poor Boy 2. Michael Ryder – Dance With Me 3. Virginia Haze – You Can’t Always Get Your Own Way 4. Lorelei Loveridge – Oh, India Download the show for free(right-click to download) Or listenContinue Reading
Thank you to everyone who turned out to support the first Liverpool Acoustic Live event last month. Originally it was going to be just a one-off gig, but so many people asked us when the next one would be it would have been rude to disappoint! So, the next oneContinue Reading
The last day of the shortest month is here, and it’s packed full of great events for those of you looking to wave goodbye to February with a flourish, and hello to March. For The Love Of… is a new event taking place at The Zanzibar today, Saturday 28th February.Continue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW CD: Poor Boy (Boronda Records 2008) Artists: The Good Intentions Website: thegoodintentions.co.uk MySpace: myspace.com/thegoodintentionsmyspace Liverpool’s Sweethearts of the Rodeo The Good Intentions consist of R.Peter Davies (lead vocals and guitar), Gabrielle Monk (vocals) and Frank Roskell (electric guitar and vocals), and whilst based in the UK this recordContinue Reading
