Stuart Todd has helped run and host the award-winning Liverpool Acoustic Live music events with Graham Holland. Stuart is recording and performing under the name of Shadow Captain. The artist previously fronted Three Minute Hero and worked with classical guitarist and composer Neil Campbell in the duo Campbell Todd. Stuart has also backed up various bands and is currently playing bass with Only Child.
Gig review: The Solid Air Band @ The Capstone Theatre Saturday 29th October 2011 The Capstone Theatre was an appropriate setting for The Solid Air Band. They played two sets dedicated to the music of John Martyn, who passed away in 2009. The project is fronted by Mark Byrne, anContinue Reading
Gig review: Mellowtone @ The Shipping Forecast SJ Downes, Billie Van, & Mike Badger and the Shady Trio Wednesday 26th January, 2011 Mellowtone kicked off the year with a strong line up of blues and roots based music. In between sets were the resident Beaten Track DJs, spinning tunes thatContinue Reading
EP REVIEW Artist: Barry Briercliffe EP: The Alive Website: www.barrybriercliffe.co.uk MySpace: myspace.com/barrybriercliffeonline Local artist Barry Briercliffe comes alive on his latest EP, which was successfully launched for Liverpool Acoustic Live on Friday 27th August. Despite only being recorded on an eight track machine at his home studio, ‘Alive’ is aContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Rob Clarke Album: Portraits MySpace: myspace.com/robclarkeunplugged Portraits is the second album by Woolton singer songwriter Rob Clarke. In many ways this is even more stripped down and introspective than his previous collection Long Way North. The set was produced by Fran Ashcroft at The Garage Studios lastContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: The Southbound Attic Band Album: The Willows Suite MySpace: myspace.com/southboundatticband May is proving to be a busy month for The Southbound Attic Band, with a scheduled appearance on Folkscene for BBC Radio Merseyside, as well as being featured artists at this month’s Liverpool Acoustic Live and withContinue Reading
Gig review: Nick Harper @ The Masque Friday 12th March 2010 The Masque provides an unlikely setting for the return of Nick Harper, who is promoting his new CD The Last Guitar, the long awaited follow up to the acclaimed album Miracles For Beginners. There was support from the everContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Sparkwood & 21 Album: By The Water’s Edge Website: www.sparkwoodand21.co.uk MySpace: myspace.com/sparkwoodand21 Facebook page: facebook.com/pages/Sparkwood-21/7284843273 By The Water’s Edge, the debut album by Sparkwood & 21, has been highly anticipated by the faithful, who regularly commute to their live shows; most notably at their recent album launchContinue Reading
Gig review: Basement Live launch party @ Rococo Wednesday 28th October 2009 Rococo is situated in the lounge basement of Modo on Concert Square. The lavish setup is host to a monthly music event organised by local musician and promoter Ogo. This was the launch night of Basement Live andContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Ashley Théberge Album: Ba Doo Day Website: ashleytheberge.com MySpace: myspace.com/ashleytheberge Ba Doo Day is the assured debut album from Canadian songstress Ashley Théberge. Currently based in Liverpool, the artist delivers a set of songs that can be described as melodic folk indie pop. French European influences dominateContinue Reading
Back at the beginning of April we posted the news that Billy Bragg would be appearing at The New Picket on 22nd May. At the time it seemed a long way away, but now it’s just round the corner. So we though now would be a good opportunity to remindContinue Reading
