There’s a double helping of Mello Mello acoustic events this Friday 16th and Saturday 17th April. For those of you who have never visited, Mello Mello is a community outreach cafe, bar and venue hidden away in the shadow of the uber-consumerism that is Liverpool One. It’s seen as theContinue Reading
Gig review: Under the Influence VOL17 @ Studio 2 at Parr Street Saturday 20th March 2010 This event was the 17th in a series of gigs hosted by Norwegian singer-songwriter Kaya where artists celebrate those musicians who have been an inspiration to them. In the world of acoustic alt countryContinue Reading
Fancy storming the charts, and getting a local, unsigned musician into the Top 40? Trust us, it is more than possible! Remember when Jeff Buckley nearly beat X Factor’s Alexandrea Burke to the Number 1 spot in 2008? Then who can forget Rage Against The Machine becoming the Christmas NumberContinue Reading
We’ve just heard from the Lemon Hippo guys who tell us that their new Back on the Tracks event at The Railway Pub on Tithebarn Street is changing to every other Thursday from today, 8th April. It will continue to be booked guests and open mic, and run from 7.00pmContinue Reading
EP REVIEW Artist: Matt Moss EP: The Sea Website: theharmlessmusician.blogspot.com The Sea is Matt Moss’ first foray into the solo acoustic world and dam is it a successful one. The EP is short and sweet and contain upbeat songs like “The Sea” and “Love me More” and the darker stuffContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight #26April 2010 1. Zoë Nicol – I Am A Boy 2. Rosie Jones – Maybe We’ll Fly 3. Rachael Wright – The House 4. Tina Refsnes – Patterns bonus track 5. Emily Smith – Caledonia Download the show for free(right-click to download) Or listen online below http://itsafrogslife.net/podcast/player/player.swf(notContinue Reading
April 2010 kicks off with the Easter bank holiday weekend, which can only mean one thing. Yes, that’s right… too much chocolate and the new series of Doctor Who! Oh well, back to the music… Some of the highlights this month include a one-off open mic at the Almond RestaurantContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight #26 April 2010 1. Zoë Nicol – I Am A Boy 2. Rosie Jones – Maybe We’ll Fly 3. Rachael Wright – The House 4. Tina Refsnes – Patterns bonus track 5. Emily Smith – Caledonia Download the show for free (right-click to download) Or listen online belowContinue Reading
The wonderful Seth Lakeman is coming to town, and will be performing at the Novas CUC on Wednesday 7th April. Last time he was in Liverpool he sold out the Liverpool O2 Academy, so if you want to see him again (or for the first time, if you’ve never seenContinue Reading
Gig review: David Ford @ The View Two Gallery Wednesday 24th February 2010 I was wondering why I love the View Two Gallery so much. Maybe it’s because it exists in its own little bubble of reality, detached from the hustle and bustle of Mathew Street below (“above the beatenContinue Reading
