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Have you noticed how the guys at Mellowtone have developed a knack of bringing some of the freshest, up-and-coming musicians to play in our fair city? Recent gigs by David Ford and Liam Frost in recent months prove the point, and their next gig is no exception. Jesca Hoop isContinue Reading

Are you a musician with an album available on CD? If so, would you be willing to donate a CD for a worthy cause? Here’s why we’re asking. Kent Pankow lives in Alberta, Canada, and has brain cancer. The good news is that he’s currently controlling the cancer thanks toContinue Reading

Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight #27   Liverpool Sound City   May 2010 1. Joe Warricker – Littleman  2. The Second Grace – Alone and Alive 3. The Good Intentions – Black Train 4. Laura James – What I Would Say 5. Acollective – Broken Bottles 6. Summerskin – New York City Download theContinue Reading

What Would George Clooney Do? Thursday 6th May 2010 is a very significant day. Not because it’s George Clooney’s 49th birthday (happy birthday, George – the card’s in the post), but because it’s the date of the most important general and local elections for a generation. At last June’s EuropeanContinue Reading

The first ever Rathole Radio gig is happening in Liverpool on Friday 30th April at the Bad Format Social Club. The Rathole Roadshow is a celebration of free culture and free thinking. It’s hosted by Rathole Radio’s Dan Lynch, with very special guests David Rovics and Attila the Stockbroker. TheContinue Reading

We’re starting to get really excited again here at Liverpool Acoustic HQ because the next Liverpool Acoustic Live is just around the corner.This coming Friday 23rd April sees our first ever LIPA Special, with sets from Zoe Nicol and the Worry Dolls, Rosie Jones and the Mystery Machine, Rachael Wright,Continue Reading

We Got Tickets is marking its 10th birthday on Monday 19th April and to celebrate they’re having a booking-free day.If you buy any tickets on this day you’ll have a choice. You can either buy a ticket and pay only the face value (you won’t be charged the standard 10%Continue Reading

The 3rd Degree Music Festival kicks off tomorrow, Thursday 16th April.For those of you who haven’t come across this festival before, the 3rd Degree is an opportunity for 3rd year students (see what they did there?) from LIPA – the Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts – to showcase their amazingContinue Reading