For the last two years we’ve put out a call on our facebook page for any local acoustic musicians who have original acoustic songs that we could play on the Christmas edition of the Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight. The results were the Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight 2012 Christmas Special and the 2011 Christmas Special. This year we’reContinue Reading
The Merseyside Guitar Show takes place on Sunday 24th November 2013 from 10.00am to 4.00pm at Aintree Racecourse Exhibition Centre, and this year promises to be the biggest show yet, with every inch of exhibition space already sold out. In its eleventh year this is now one of the UK’s biggestContinue Reading
Live review: Lucy Spraggan “Join The Club” album tour Support: Shannon Saunders and Andreas Moe Venue: O2 Academy Liverpool Date: Thursday 7th November 2013 Reviewer: Liam Pickup The superb Lucy Spraggan graced the stage of Liverpool’s O2 Academy on Thursday 7th November and Liverpool Acoustic was lucky enough toContinue Reading
Here at Liverpool Acoustic we’re all for supporting the younger generation of talented musicians emerging onto the scene, and we’re always pleased to support others who share the same outlook. One such person is Merseyside businesswoman Pat Wordley who is opening the stage to local emerging musicians to perform their songsContinue Reading
FRIDAY 22ND NOVEMBER 2013 SONGWRITING CHALLENGE 2013 SHOWCASE FINAL Our next Liverpool Acoustic Live event is the Showcase Final for the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2013. It’s taking place at the View Two Gallery on Mathew Street and will feature the eleven finalists in this year’s competition. Each of theContinue Reading
There’s a treat for fans of acoustic blues this Wednesday 13th November 2013 when Martin Harley comes to Johnny’s Blues Club. A lifelong devotee of acoustic guitar music, especially the ageless blues/roots sounds, Martin Harley has travelled the globe absorbing a plethora of diverse influences and honing his craft intoContinue Reading
November 2013 sees an expanded International Guitar Festival of Great Britain taking place across the whole month at venues throughout Wirral. There’s something for everyone whatever your musical tastes so check out the listings at bestguitarfest.com LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC OPEN MIC @ SOUND Liverpool Acoustic Open Mic at Sound Food and Drink on DukeContinue Reading
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC SPOTLIGHT 2013 HALLOWEEN SPECIAL [display_podcast] To play click the player above or right click 2013 Halloween Special to download for free If you’re an acoustic musician from the Greater Merseyside area, or from further afield but play on the Liverpool scene, then feel free to send us your music for future shows.Continue Reading
EP REVIEW Artist: Ed Poole EP: Winters Website: edpoolemusic.com Liverpool is certainly the place to be at the moment for fresh musical talent. Originally from Holmforth in West Yorkshire is Ed Poole. Now based in Liverpool Ed has built up a strong, loyal fan base and has earned the reputation asContinue Reading
There’s a cracking gig coming up this Tuesday 29th October when Canadian Stephen Fearing bring his UK tour to the Unity Theatre. Stephen Fearing, a member of the multiple JUNO award-winning group Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, has worked with Lucinda Williams, Emmylou Harris, and Rosanne Cash. Support on theContinue Reading
