(c) David Shaw – mrdaveshaw.com Are you a frustrated songwriter? Maybe you want to try but don’t know where to start. Or maybe you’ve had a go before and want to improve your skills. Then this might be just what you’re looking for.Starting on Tuesday 1st November 2011, and running fromContinue Reading
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC LIVE PREVIEW FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2011 Friday 28th October sees Liverpool Acoustic Live teaming up with the Liverpool Irish Festival for the second year at the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street and we’ve got a real international flavour once more Dave O’Grady Greta & Maev John McGurgan Tickets are £5 inContinue Reading
Gig review: The John McSherry Trio @ The Rodewald Suite (Liverpool Philharmonic Hall) Tuesday 18th October 2011 The John McSherry Trio (photo © John Chandler) John McSherry started playing pipes when he was eleven, mostly self taught except for occasional visits to the late great piper and pipe maker Sean McAloon. HeContinue Reading
Now in its ninth year, the Liverpool Irish Festival continues to introduce new ideas to keep the festival fresh and exciting. Last year it was the triumphant launch of the Irish Sea Sessions; this year it’s the introduction of The Raiding Party. The Raiding Party sees some of the world’s bestContinue Reading
Gig review: Damien Dempsey and Amsterdam @ Liverpool O2 Academy Saturday 15th October 2011 Damien Dempsey (photo © John Johnson) If familiarity breeds contempt then no-one told the hundreds who packed into the O2 Academy on Saturday night. For the second time in two years, Damien Dempsey and Amsterdam got the Liverpool IrishContinue Reading
Regular readers of the Liverpool Acoustic News and Reviews will know that we like to cast our net a little wider than just the acoustic music scene when there’s something happening that isn’t entirely acoustic in nature but is still well worthwhile supporting.The Oxjam Liverpool Takeover 2011 is one suchContinue Reading
For the Kevin Critchley Outfit, otherwise known as KCO, Friday 21st October 2011 is a real Red Letter Day. The reason? Well, there are a few, actually. Apart from the fact that their gig at The Masque Theatre on Seel Street is their biggest ever, with the addition of an extendedContinue Reading
The Liverpool Irish Festival 2011 is upon us, and once more brings with it a diverse mix of events celebrating the cultural links between Ireland, Liverpool, and the rest of the world.Full details can be found at liverpoolirishfestival.com where you can also download a brochure.The festival runs from 14th to 30th October,Continue Reading
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC LIVE PREVIEW FRIDAY 28TH OCTOBER 2011 Friday 28th October sees Liverpool Acoustic Live teaming up with the Liverpool Irish Festival for the second year at the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street and we’ve got a real international flavour once more Dave O’Grady Greta & Maev John McGurgan Tickets are £5 inContinue Reading
EP REVIEW Artist: Matt Swift EP: Lesson Over Website: mattswiftmusic.co.uk Matt Swift’s new EP Lesson Over announces its arrival like an acoustic Muse and says goodbye with a tune that wouldn’t sound out of place on a modern Take That record! Lesson Over takes in all points in between tooContinue Reading
