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The first Liverpool Folk and Roots Festival comes to an end tonight, and it’s going out on a high. Saturday 28th November – Festival Closing Concert 7.00pm @ St Bride’s Church Drawing the festival to a close back at the venue where it all began, tonight’s event sees an eveningContinue Reading

The next Liverpool Acoustic Live gig is taking place tonight – Friday 27th November 2009 – at the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street. The doors open at 8.00pm and the music starts at 8.30pm. Entrance is only £4 on the door, or £3 in advance from contact[at]liverpoolacoustic.co.uk Stuart ToddContinue Reading

I know we’ve already mentioned this in the list of Liverpool Folk and Roots Festival gigs, but we think it’s worth a second mention. Thursday 26th November – The Twilight Garden Party7.30pm @ The Palm House, Sefton Park Organised by Almanac Folk myspace.com/almanacfolk the Twilight Garden Party is a nightContinue Reading

Monday 23rd November sees the official launch party for Stuart Todd’s new album – A Question of Time It’s taking place at Studio 2 at Parr Street, and starts at 7.00pm Stuart will be playing a selection of songs, including a fair number from A Question of Time. Stuart ToddContinue Reading

The very first Liverpool Folk and Roots Festival is now only a day away, and we’re starting to get rather excited here at Liverpool Acoustic HQ. This is the first time an event like this has taken place in Liverpool in recent years and it’s well worth supporting to helpContinue Reading

The Folk Upstairs Club is taking over the Friday Night Acoustic slot at The Zanzibar for one night only (well, at least until the next time they do it!) It’s this coming Friday 20th November, 7.30pm to late. It’s a special night with the official launch of Maxi Dunn’s albumContinue Reading

There’s music tonight, Wednesday 18th November, at The Royal Hotel on Smithdown Road. The line up features the wonderful Ben Blance (above), along with Simon Knighton, and Ebb and Flow. There will be a few more (as yet unconfirmed) acts and a jam session. It starts at 8pm and goesContinue Reading

Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight #20Preview of Liverpool Acoustic Live 27/11/09 1. Stuart Todd – My Love Can’t Be Disguised 2. Matt Swift – Real 3. Kaya – High On Coffee 4. Paul McDowell – Sunshine Song Download the show for free(right-click to download) Or listen online below http://itsafrogslife.net/podcast/player/player.swf(not available for emailContinue Reading