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Under The Influence is the brainchild of local singer/songwriter, and event host, Kaya, who came up with the idea when her weekly Metroacoustic night bit the dust after the venue decided to close during the week. The premise for Under The Influence is simple. So simple, in fact, it’s surprisingContinue Reading

Time was when Sunday was that day of the week when nothing much happened, gig-wise. Apart from the open mic at The Pilgrim, and Folk At The Manor, there’s been nothing much else to entertain us on our day of rest. But that’s changing, and the Liverpool Acoustic scene isContinue Reading

This is your friendly reminder that the next Liverpool Acoustic Live gig is taking place on this coming Friday 20th March 2009 at the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street. The doors open at 8.00pm and the music starts at 8.30pm. Entrance is £4 on the door, but don’t forgetContinue Reading

Tickets are now on sale for the Roy Bailey gig at Southport Arts Centre on Friday 24th April 2009. Folk Legend Roy Bailey will headline the benefit gig to raise funds for the Liverpool Working Class Music Festival. Tickets are just £10 each. Support will be provided by Merseyside radicalContinue Reading

Liverpool Acoustic has been contacted by someone who’s looking for an acoustic soul, funk or afrobeat band for a paid gig in April. If that’s you and your band, or if you know a band that fits the bill, please contact Ithalia on 0773 49 11677 and tell her thatContinue Reading

Here at Liverpool Acoustic we love passing on to you great offers when they come our way – and here’s one such offer. If you’re in an acoustic band and would like to be recorded for free, yes FREE, then this is your lucky day! We’ve had an email fromContinue Reading

The monthly Blues On The Rock event takes place today, Sunday 8th March, and this one is a real acoustic blues event. Joining the hosts Blue C this month is their very special guest, Jim James. Jim is a wonderful singer, blues songwriter and guitar player. He has lived inContinue Reading

Elbow Jane – (l-r) Richard Woods, Chris Chesters, Steve Finnegan, Joe Topping, & Kev Byrne Elbow Jane are emerging as one of the UKs premiere acoustic live acts, with their unique blend of bazouki, mandolin, guitar, keyboards and percussion being complemented by expressive vocals and wistful harmonies. They have playedContinue Reading

Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight #11 Preview of Liverpool Acoustic Live 20/3/09 1. The Good Intentions – Poor Boy 2. Michael Ryder – Dance With Me 3. Virginia Haze – You Can’t Always Get Your Own Way 4. Lorelei Loveridge – Oh, India Download the show for free(right-click to download) Or listenContinue Reading