On Friday 22nd May 2026, Liverpool songwriter and vocalist Jessica Dives presents a very special performance marking the launch of her new creative project, The Wind Phone — a public artwork and community space inspired by the global Wind Phone movement. This unique event brings together music, reflection and sharedContinue Reading
In the first of a new feature spotlighting Merseyside’s regular acoustic music events local songwriter and musician John Jenkins has a chat with Stephen Nelson, the current MC for the iconic Cornmarket Acoustic Club, about its history, performers and what lies ahead. Speak to musicians of original songs these daysContinue Reading
The next Bandcamp Friday takes place on Friday 5th May 2023. Bandcamp Fridays run from 8am on the Friday through to 8am on the Saturday (UK time). Here’s a list of recent Bandcamp releases to check out. You can find out more about Bandcamp Friday, as well as viewing a comprehensive list of localContinue Reading
The next Bandcamp Friday will take place on Friday 7th April 2023. Bandcamp Fridays take place from 8am on the Friday through to 8am on the Saturday (UK time). Here’s a list of recent Bandcamp releases to check out. You can find out more about Bandcamp Friday, as well as viewing a comprehensive listContinue Reading
The next Bandcamp Friday will take place on Friday 3rd March 2023. Here’s a list of recent Bandcamp releases from local artists to check out. You can find out more about Bandcamp Friday, as well as viewing a comprehensive list of local acts by visiting liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/bandcampfriday She’s In The TreesContinue Reading
Inspiring Creativity Through Travel Travel has long inspired award-winning works of art and musical masterpieces, from the timeless pieces of Liszt to the exotic stylings of Santana. When you’re having trouble connecting with your muses, experiencing new people and places can help to rekindle your passion for life and feed your creativeContinue Reading
Finding the Inspiration to Write a Winning Song In 2001, the Guinness Book of Records declared Liverpool the “City of Pop” due to the number of #1 records that have emerged from here. But how did John Lennon, Paul McCartney and countless other prestigious artists manage to write such incredible tracks? Songwriting can be asContinue Reading
Setting Up An Ideal Practice Space For Playing Guitar “Nothing pleases me more than to go into a room and come out with a piece of music.” – Paul McCartney Even if you have always believed that the inspiration to be a great artist can come from anywhere, it isContinue Reading
Aintree Isn’t Just About Horses The Grand National, held each year at Aintree, is an exciting highlight in the horse racing calendar. Even those who wouldn’t normally be interesting in horse racing (and horse race betting) get involved when it comes to this thrilling ride each April. But what mightContinue Reading
UPDATE There will be a send-off for Stan on Saturday 6th August and Sunday 7th August. Full details here. I was deeply saddened to hear about the death of Stan Ambrose. I first saw Stan during the late 1980s when he played the penny whistle in Cream of the BarleyContinue Reading
