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Allow me to introduce Jessicas Ghost! They are a Liverpool based band with a difference. With a line up of cello, double bass, mandolin, keyboards, bongos, acoustic guitar, drums and tight vocal harmonies, the band have been taking the North West by storm since forming in June 2006. Jessicas Ghost’sContinue Reading

The Family Folk-Up presents…. (June 2008) Martin Simpson and Andy Cutting Nula Mathers The Random Family The Family Folk-Up presents…. is a monthly music event showcasing some of the best folk and acoustic acts around. Taking place in the cultural hub of St Bride’s Church on Catherine Street each eventContinue Reading

Oxjam is back in town, and this time it’s bigger and better than ever. Taking place at the 3345 Parr Street venue, the event is being run by Guy Taunton www.myspace.com/guytaunton and hosted by Kaya www.myspace.com/kayaherstad with all proceeds from the night going to the work of Oxfam. The musicContinue Reading

STOP PRESS — STOP PRESS — STOP PRESS — STOP PRESS We just got the following message from the event organisers: ————————–—– Unfortunately we have to pull this event because the Magnet have double booked us. We apologise to all concern and will try to reschedule for later in theContinue Reading

This year’s International Pop Overthrow is in full swing and there are a number of acoustic artists playing at the festival this year, from 20th to 26th May. As well as local performers such as Tony Kehoe, The Great Northwestern Hoboes, Sam Kearney, and The Alun Parry Band, there areContinue Reading

One visitor to the Liverpool Acoustic website is asking if there are any open mic nights in the Crosby or Waterloo areas of Sefton, north of Liverpool. If you know of anything acoustic going on in this area then let us know and we’ll add the information to the diaryContinue Reading

This message just in from Stephen Langstaff. Hi everyone, I’ve got my 2nd headline show at Liverpool’s Carling Academy 1 coming up on Saturday 14th June. Hope you can come to it! It’s the biggest gig I’ve ever done and I’m rallying the troops for it early this time. TheContinue Reading

This news just in from the Paul Wilkes mailing list. Read on to find out about Paul’s big gig on 15th May, his slot on Radio Merseyside this coming Thursday 1st May, and the music he’s giving away for free. All you have to do is to sign up toContinue Reading