BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Liverpool Acoustic - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Liverpool Acoustic REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20170326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20171029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20180325T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20181028T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20190331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20191027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220618T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095227 CREATED:20220202T185828Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T190328Z UID:15148-1655582400-1655591400@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Paul Dunbar and the Black Winter Band @ Music Room 18/06/22 DESCRIPTION:Paul Dunbar\n\n\n\nSupport from Rosenblume. \n\n\n\nAcclaimed Liverpool rock/blues/soul outfit Paul Dunbar & The Black Winter Band return with a very special show in celebration of the launch of their brand new album Changing Faces. \n\n\n\nRenowned for a powerful\, signature vocal\, reminiscent of Joe Cocker and Paul Rodgers (Free & Bad Company)\, singer-songwriter Paul Dunbar fronts one of the best accompanying bands around to create a pulsating\, high energy and powerhouse live show\, influenced by the great rock bands and artists of years gone by. \n\n\n\nHaving supported Frank Turner\, Big Country\, James Taylor Quartet\, and Martha Reeves & The Vandellas to name a few\, the rock outfit have graced stages across the UK and Europe to sell-out crowds at festivals\, support slots\, and headline shows. \n\n\n\nTheir previous album\, Made My Peace With You\, gained critical acclaim\, and now Dunbar and the band are set to punch into the upper echelons of the industry with their brand new record\, inspired by Led Zeppelin\, Bruce Springsteen\, Bob Dylan\, and Talk Talk. URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/paul-dunbar-and-the-black-winter-band-music-room-18-06-22/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/paul-dunbar-the-black-winter-band-2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220423T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220423T230000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095227 CREATED:20200218T152411Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211105T102244Z UID:13915-1650745800-1650754800@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - Merry Hell with Gerry Ffrench @ Music Room 23/04/22 DESCRIPTION:THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT\n\n\n\nAfter selling out the last three years Liverpool Acoustic’s favourite folk-rock band returns for another hell-raising show at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall’s Music Room on [date to be confirmed]. \n\n\n\nSupport on the night is from respected local folk artist Gerry Ffrench. \n\n\n\nMerry Hell have made a name for themselves in recent years as one of the most energetic and entertaining bands on the UK folk festival circuit\, with four critically acclaimed albums under their belts. \n\n\n\nFounded on the ever-evolving Folk tradition – music made by the people and shared by the people. Though their hearts and souls are tuned to the songs which came before\, Merry Hell bring us new words and music forged from their own experiences\, from the lows and the loves of their lives. \n\n\n\nEmerging from the ashes of festival favourites\, punk folk band Tansads\, Merry Hell retains a nucleus of brothers John\, Bob and Andrew Kettle (guitar\, mandolin and vocals respectively)\, along with keyboard player\, Lee Goulding and drummer Andy Jones\, and the addition of keys and vocalist\, Virginia Kettle has helped create a new identity\, purpose and spirit\, in their music. \n\n\n\nThis is a standing event. There are chairs in the bar area on a first come\, first served basis. \n\n\n\nNOTE – Liverpool Philharmonic reserves the right to reschedule\, move this show to the main hall\, or reduce capacity if required due to Covid-19 restrictions. \n\n\n\n£14 (£12 concessions) URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/merry-hell-with-gerry-ffrench-music-room-16-04-21/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/merry-hell-full-band-music-room.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220318T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220318T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095227 CREATED:20220114T180755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T180757Z UID:15070-1647633600-1647642600@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Only Child @ Music Room 18/03/22 DESCRIPTION:Alan O’Hare\, aka Only Child\, makes emotional music. Since forming in 2012\, his band have released three acclaimed albums\, many EPs and a live album recorded with a string quartet. \n\n\n\nThe group have headlined the Music Room twice before and also Liverpool’s The Zanzibar Club\, 81 Renshaw\, The Magnet and Thornton Hough Village Club on Wirral. Only Child have also supported the likes of Blue Rose Code\, My Darling Clementine\, Pete Wylie\, Ian Prowse & Amsterdam\, Steve Pilgrim\, Gemma Hayes and Mick Flannery. \n\n\n\n2022 sees Only Child celebrate their tenth anniversary with a brand new album\, Straight Lines.‘Only Child take their cue from the likes of Van Morrison\, Bruce Springsteen\, Mike Scott & The Waterboys and Christy Moore.’Liverpool Acoustic \n\n\n\n‘The message is as beautiful as the musical execution.’Americana UK URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/only-child-music-room-18-03-22/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/Only-Child-May-2021-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220226T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095227 CREATED:20200305T090843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210321T192548Z UID:13955-1645905600-1645914600@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Elfin Bow\, Little Sparrow and Daria Kulesh @ Music Room 26/02/22 DESCRIPTION:NEW DATE\n\n\n\nElfin Bow\, Little Sparrow and Daria Kulesh\n\n\n\nLiverpool Acoustic presents three songwriters who share a rare musical synergy and come together for the first time to showcase their magical songs and stories. Elfin Bow\, Little Sparrow and Daria Kulesh\, all three skilled songwriters and captivating performers\, will take to the stage in the style of a song-writers circle. \n\n\n\nDescribed by Shindig Magazine as\, ‘lyrically astute and melodically inventive\,’ Elfin Bow’s pastoral pysch-folk music is deeply rooted in the life and nature that surrounds her. Her stories and songs\, played on piano\, guitar\, mandolin and banjo\, weave a tapestry that combine mysterious characters\, myths and legends\, with the heartache and adventure of real life. \n\n\n\nAs captivating to watch as she is to listen to\, Manchester singer-songwriter\, Little Sparrow’s beautifully emotive use of expression mirrors the sincerity of her delivery. Her delicately crafted songs draw on influences as diverse as Kate Bush\, All About Eve and PJ Harvey\, woven into the colourful tapestry of her music\, often with a mysterious fairytale-like quality. \n\n\n\nDaria Kulesh has been described by Danny Farragher (Folk All) as ‘the voice of fairy tales\, being able to create the enthrallment of the faerie realm and equally bring terror as the evil queen whose very words could chill your blood and capture your soul’. A folk award nominee\, her Russian and Ingush roots are reflected in her music\, intertwined with multicultural influences she has experienced on her turbulent and exciting journey through life. \n\n\n\nTickets are £12 (£15 Premium) available from the Liverpool Phil box office. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts at 8pm. URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/elfin-bow-little-sparrow-and-daria-kulesh-music-room-24-04-21/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/bow-sparrow-kulesh-composite.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220115T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220115T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20210804T175951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220114T190016Z UID:14861-1642276800-1642285800@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Martyn Joseph @ Music Room 15/01/22 DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 14/01/22 – A handful of tickets have become available. Contact the box office for more details.\n\n\n\nFor one man and a guitar\, Martyn Joseph creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic\, compelling and passionate. Gifted with the rare ability to speak to the soul with his expressive and poignant lyrics\, Martyn’s career spans 30 years\, 33 albums\, over a half a million record sales and thousands of live performances. \n\n\n\nCompared to Bruce Springsteen\, John Mayer\, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews\, he has created his own style and reputation as a mesmerizing live performer and stands in his own right. Driven by passion\, social awareness and love for his trade\, he’s a jaw dropping guitar player who has developed a unique percussive style\, teamed up with a powerful show stopping voice. \n\n\n\nConcerned with making music that is relevant and vital to his audience\, he engages with challenging narratives tackling the complexity of the human condition\, underpinned with a promise of hope. He is hailed as a raconteur weaving tales on topical concerns\, as well as stories on the fragility of love\, with a magical ability to reach out to his listeners through his passion and humour. \n\n\n\n‘Really what I do is to try and write songs that might step up and make some sense of a moment in time. A good song makes you feel like you’re not alone in the world.’Martyn JosephMartyn will release his brand new studio album in Autumn 2021 – a record full of songs of both insightful observations of our times\, along with poignant more personal reflections. URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/martyn-joseph-music-room-15-01-22/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/martyn-joseph-2022.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20210628T175506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210628T180445Z UID:14831-1637870400-1637879400@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:It Takes Two: Merseyside’s Best Vocal Duos @ Music Room 25/11/21 DESCRIPTION:It Takes Two: Merseyside’s Best Vocal Duos @ Music Room 25/11/21\n\n\n\nME & Deboe\, Two Black Sheep\, The Good Intentions\, Visions of Albion\n\n\n\nAfter sold out shows in 2018 and 2020\, It Takes Two returns to the Music Room with a brand new line-up featuring four of Merseyside’s most exciting vocal duos. \n\n\n\nME & Deboe (Mersey Elise and Sarah Deboe) blend rhythmic folk musings with delicately woven harmonies\, poignant lyrics and powerful riffs. meanddeboe.com \n\n\n\nTwo Black Sheep (Amy Chalmers and Ian Davies) are an acoustic-based folk pop duo whose latest album is washed with a warm orchestral sound.twoblacksheep.co.uk \n\n\n\nThe Good Intentions (R Peter Davies and Gabrielle Monk) are an award winning alt-country husband and wife duo who fuse old-time country with traditional British sensitivity.thegoodintentions.co.uk \n\n\n\nVisions of Albion (Daniel Ryan and Samantha Shields) are a roots duo that exist in that magical space where melody meets soul.visionsofalbion.bandcamp.com URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/it-takes-two-merseysides-best-vocal-duos-music-room-25-11-21/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/it-takes-two-2021.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211003T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211003T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20200220T084850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T183744Z UID:13928-1633291200-1633300200@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - The Spinners Legends: One Last Time at The Phil @ Music Room 03/10/21 DESCRIPTION:This show is now SOLD OUT \n\n\n\nNOTE: This is one of two shows\, the other being on Saturday 2nd October 2021. \n\n\n\n\nThe Spinners Legends – one last time at The Phil\nFormed in 1958 legendary Liverpool folk group The Spinners – Hughie Jones\, Mick Groves\, Cliff Hall and Tony Davis – enjoyed a 30 year career that saw them release over 40 albums\, star in their own BBC 1 and Radio 2 shows\, and play to packed venues up and down the country. The groups grew in popularity with their mixture of traditional and contemporary folk songs from around the world and around the corner\, such as Maggie May\, Woman Sweeter Than Man\, The Family of Man\, Black and White\, and The Leaving of Liverpool. \nThe Spinners enjoyed nationwide success but were never more at home than when performing in front of their home crowd\, often at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The group went their separate ways in 1988 with Cliff retiring to Australia\, and Tony returning to his first musical love with his own jazz band. Hughie and Mick continued as successful solo folk performers. \nAfter two sold out shows in 2018 and 2019 The Spinners Legends sees Hughie and Mick reunited ‘In Their Liverpool Home’ with musical director\, double bass player\, friend and honorary Spinner ‘Count’ John McCormick for One Last Time at The Phil. For Spinners fans old and new this rare show is not to be missed. \nTickets £15 (£18 Premium) from liverpoolphil.com \nDoors 7pm\, music 8pm URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/the-spinners-legends-music-room-18-05-19-2-2/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/the-spinners-legends.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211002T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211002T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20200220T084650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T183645Z UID:13925-1633204800-1633213800@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - The Spinners Legends: One Last Time at The Phil @ Music Room 02/10/21 DESCRIPTION:This show is now SOLD OUT \n\n\n\nNOTE: This is one of two shows\, the other being on Sunday 3rd October 2021. \n\n\n\n\nThe Spinners Legends – one last time at The Phil\nFormed in 1958 legendary Liverpool folk group The Spinners – Hughie Jones\, Mick Groves\, Cliff Hall and Tony Davis – enjoyed a 30 year career that saw them release over 40 albums\, star in their own BBC 1 and Radio 2 shows\, and play to packed venues up and down the country. The groups grew in popularity with their mixture of traditional and contemporary folk songs from around the world and around the corner\, such as Maggie May\, Woman Sweeter Than Man\, The Family of Man\, Black and White\, and The Leaving of Liverpool. \nThe Spinners enjoyed nationwide success but were never more at home than when performing in front of their home crowd\, often at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The group went their separate ways in 1988 with Cliff retiring to Australia\, and Tony returning to his first musical love with his own jazz band. Hughie and Mick continued as successful solo folk performers. \nAfter two sold out shows in 2018 and 2019 The Spinners Legends sees Hughie and Mick reunited ‘In Their Liverpool Home’ with musical director\, double bass player\, friend and honorary Spinner ‘Count’ John McCormick for One Last Time at the Phil. For Spinners fans old and new this rare show is not to be missed. \nTickets £15 (£18 Premium) from liverpoolphil.com \nDoors 7pm\, music 8pm URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/the-spinners-legends-music-room-18-05-19-2/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/the-spinners-legends.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20210925T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20210925T230000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20210803T151035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T151242Z UID:14849-1632598200-1632610800@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Thom Morecroft - Live at LEAF 25/09/21 DESCRIPTION:Playing his first bona fide concert in Liverpool in over a year\, Thom Morecroft takes to the stage upstairs in Leaf on Bold Street for an intimate solo performance. \n\n\n\nWith support from rising star Astles and appearances by some very special guests\, this promises to be an evening to remember (…and it’s his birthday …okay it’s a few days before but it counts!). \n\n\n\nTickets are £8 adv – £10 otd \n\n\n\n‘Cheering and addictive’. Paul Du Noyer’\n\n\n\nLeaving you reaching for the replay button’. Tom Robinson\, 6musicTickets URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/thom-morecroft-live-at-leaf-25-09-21/ LOCATION:LEAF on Bold St\, 65-67 Bold Street\, Liverpool\, L1 4EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/thom-morecroft-graphics-ixiod-photo-third-generation-photography.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20201101T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20201101T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20200218T133831Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200918T185142Z UID:13913-1604260800-1604269800@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:CANCELLED - Woody Guthrie and "Old Man Trump"\, with Will Kaufman @ Music Room 01/11/20 DESCRIPTION:Will Kaufman\n\n\n\n<< URGENT UPDATE >>\n\n\n\nUnfortunately\, due to current conditions this show has been cancelled and won’t be rescheduled.\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn December 1950\, Woody Guthrie moved his family into a new apartment in Brooklyn’s Beach Haven. His new landlord\, it turned out\, was none other than Fred Trump\, father of the US president.Over 60 years later\, Donald Trump would proclaim on the campaign trail: “My legacy is my father’s legacy.” It was\, among other things\, a legacy of corruption and race-hatred. Woody Guthrie soon found this out. As he wrote: I suppose Old Man Trump knows Just how much Racial Hate he stirred up In the bloodpot of human hearts When he drawed That color line Here at his Eighteen hundred family project \n\n\n\nWill Kaufman – singer\, multi-instrumentalist\, and Professor of American Studies – is recognised as the world’s leading authority on Woody Guthrie. He is the author of Woody Guthrie\, American Radical (2011)\, Woody Guthrie’s Modern World Blues (2017)\, and Mapping Woody Guthrie (2019). \n\n\n\nIn 2014\, Will discovered\, buried in the archives\, Guthrie’s previously unpublished song lyrics and other writings condemning Fred Trump’s racism. He has now turned these discoveries into a new music and spoken-word presentation\, following on from his celebrated shows\, Woody Guthrie: Hard Times and Hard Travelin’ and Woody Guthrie: The Long Road to Peekskill.Woody Guthrie and “Old Man Trump” brings to life all the anger and contempt that Guthrie felt for those in power who will deny justice to their fellow human beings on account of the color of their skin. \n\n\n\nAgainst the backdrop of Guthrie’s racial awakening and emergent activism\, Will introduces such previously unheard songs as “Trump Made a Tramp Out of Me” and “Beach Haven Ain’t My Home\,” along with a host of other Guthrie songs about racial injustice and struggle. All in all\, we hear Woody Guthrie speaking and singing from beyond the grave\, warning us about the dangers of ignoring and repeating history. \n\n\n\nListen up all you Jim Crow fascists and you race-hate mongers\, too:Will Kaufman is a-comin’ and he’s got his eye on you.Won’t brake for no excuses\, won’t stand no messin’ around\,Your bigot ways can’t save you ’cause Will Kaufman’s gonna run you down.– Ry Cooder \n\n\n\nNo one can understand the American people without listening to Woody Guthrie. Will Kaufman’s doing important work here. – Tom Paxton \n\n\n\nI thank Will Kaufman for introducing a new generation of Europeans to “the other America.” It’s a wonderful job he’s doing. – Pete Seeger \n\n\n\nWill does it all so well! – Steve Tilston \n\n\n\nWill presents this exhilarating show in the fastest hour and a half you are likely to witness when you consider the breadth and depth of his subject. He performs Woody’s songs with great skill and understanding\, playing the guitar\, banjo and fiddle with enviable panache and brio. His presentation is accomplished with great musicality\, wit\, honesty\, and compassion. – Ralph McTell \n\n\n\nI so appreciate all of your efforts to take his legacy further. Who knows where he’ll end up! – Nora Guthrie URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/woody-guthrie-and-old-man-trump-with-will-kaufman-music-room-22-03-20/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/will-kaufman.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20200222T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20200222T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20200101T200000Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200130T103220Z UID:13879-1582401600-1582410600@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:It Takes Two: Merseyside's Best Vocal Duos @ Music Room 22/02/20 DESCRIPTION:UPDATE 29/1 Unfortunately White Litte Lies are no longer able to perform at this show. We’re delighted to announce their place will be taken by the fabulous Limerance! \nFor this very special show on Saturday 22nd February 2020 Liverpool Acoustic brings to the Music Room four of the very best vocal duos performing on Merseyside today. Each stunning duo – Limerance\, Rob Jones and Rob White\, The Folk Doctors\, and Visions of Albion – will play their own set\, and with the possibility of surprise collaborations this is an evening not to be missed. \nTickets are £12 each (£15 premium) available from the Liverpool Phil box office. \n  URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/it-takes-two-merseysides-best-vocal-duos-music-room-05-12-18-2/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/it-takes-two-composite-2020.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191031T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191031T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20190918T182458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191029T100953Z UID:13826-1572553800-1572561000@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Ghost Stories: A Night Opera @ Music Room 31/10/19 DESCRIPTION:Neil Campbell – classical guitarAnne Taft – soprano (Ghost Stories)Shaun Taft – visuals (Ghost Stories) \nLiverpool composer and multi-instrumentalist Neil Campbell’s work traverses minimalism\, progressive rock\, world music & jazz. He has been called ‘an outstanding guitarist whose originality of thought makes him far more than just another gifted purveyor of finger acrobatics.’ by Classical Guitar Magazine and his work has been referred to by Tom Robinson\, BBC 6 Music\, as ‘music of serious quality and distinction’ . \nIn this performance Neil will perform an exciting uptempo opening set of original music for solo guitar in which he uses loops and delays to expand the scope of the solo classical guitar. In the second half of the concert he will be joined by soprano Anne Taft for a complete performance of Ghost Stories. \n“As I listen to this\, I imagine grey clouds whirring by in stop-motion frenzy\, or a vampire crying as the October sun rises. This is simply so romantic and resonant. A perfect album for quiet nights alone with the soul. “Ghost Stories” manages to be ambient\, instrumental\, and goth all rolled in one. Highly recommended.” – Gary Flanagan\, Nightwaves \nPLEASE NOTE THE LATER 8.30PM START TIME \nTickets: Half price tickets £7.50 with code GHOSTSTORIESliverpoolphil.com URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/ghost-stories-a-night-opera-music-room-31-10-19/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ghost-stories-landscape.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191028T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191028T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20190607T132546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T162035Z UID:13756-1572291000-1572301800@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Ghost Stories: A Night Opera @ The Arts Centre EHU 28/10/19 DESCRIPTION:Neil Campbell – classical guitar\nAnne Taft – soprano (Ghost Stories)\nShaun Taft – visuals (Ghost Stories) \nLiverpool composer and multi-instrumentalist Neil Campbell’s work traverses minimalism\, progressive rock\, world music & jazz. He has been called ‘an outstanding guitarist whose originality of thought makes him far more than just another gifted purveyor of finger acrobatics.’ by Classical Guitar Magazine and his work has been referred to by Tom Robinson\, BBC 6 Music\, as ‘music of serious quality and distinction’ . \nIn this performance Neil will perform an exciting uptempo opening set of original music for solo guitar in which he uses loops and delays to expand the scope of the solo classical guitar. In the second half of the concert he will be joined by soprano Anne Taft for a complete performance of Ghost Stories. \n“As I listen to this\, I imagine grey clouds whirring by in stop-motion frenzy\, or a vampire crying as the October sun rises. This is simply so romantic and resonant. A perfect album for quiet nights alone with the soul. “Ghost Stories” manages to be ambient\, instrumental\, and goth all rolled in one. Highly recommended.” – Gary Flanagan\, Nightwaves \nTickets: £10 / £8 concessions / £5 EHU Students\nFree for EHU Students with Arts Centre Membership\nFree for schools and colleges URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/ghost-stories-a-night-opera-the-arts-centre-ehu-28-10-19/ LOCATION:The Arts Centre EHU\, Edge Hill University\, St Helens Road\, Ormskirk\, L39 4QP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ghost-stories-landscape.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20191027T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20191027T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20190913T160945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190913T162018Z UID:13819-1572204600-1572215400@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Ghost Stories: A Night Opera @ The Bridgewater Hall 27/10/19 DESCRIPTION:Neil Campbell – classical guitar\nAnne Taft – soprano (Ghost Stories)\nShaun Taft – visuals (Ghost Stories) \nLiverpool composer and multi-instrumentalist Neil Campbell’s work traverses minimalism\, progressive rock\, world music & jazz. He has been called ‘an outstanding guitarist whose originality of thought makes him far more than just another gifted purveyor of finger acrobatics.’ by Classical Guitar Magazine and his work has been referred to by Tom Robinson\, BBC 6 Music\, as ‘music of serious quality and distinction’ . \nIn this performance Neil will perform an exciting uptempo opening set of original music for solo guitar in which he uses loops and delays to expand the scope of the solo classical guitar. In the second half of the concert he will be joined by soprano Anne Taft for a complete performance of Ghost Stories. \n“As I listen to this\, I imagine grey clouds whirring by in stop-motion frenzy\, or a vampire crying as the October sun rises. This is simply so romantic and resonant. A perfect album for quiet nights alone with the soul. “Ghost Stories” manages to be ambient\, instrumental\, and goth all rolled in one. Highly recommended.” – Gary Flanagan\, Nightwaves \nSunday 27th October 2019\, 7.30pm\nBarbirolli Room\, Bridgewater Hall\, Manchester \nTickets: £15 (+£2.50 booking fee)\nbridgewater-hall.co.uk/whats-on/ghost-stories-271019 URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/ghost-stories-a-night-opera-the-bridgewater-hall-27-10-19/ LOCATION:The Bridgewater Hall\, Lower Mosley Street\, Manchester\, M2 3WS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/ghost-stories-landscape.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190926T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190926T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20190731T120630Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190921T211653Z UID:13763-1569528000-1569537000@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:50 Years of Abbey Road @ Leaf 26/09/19 DESCRIPTION:Come together to celebrate 50 years of The Beatles’ Abbey Road at Leaf on 26th September\nIn 2016 a group of local\, national and international musicians fronted by Roxanne de Bastion and Thom Morecroft gathered together at Leaf on Bold Street to recreate the groundbreaking Beatles album Revolver\, 50 years to the day since its release. In 2017 Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band received the ’50 Years of’ treatment with The Ragamuffins as house band\, followed in 2018 by the entire White Album from start to finish. \nFast forward to 26th September 2019 and The Ragamuffins along with Roxanne\, Thom and a host of friends and special guests will be taking on the challenge of recreating the Abbey Road album on its 50th anniversary. \nJust like with the previous shows you won’t find carbon copies of Beatles songs. Instead you’ll experience new and exciting re-interpretations\, re-imaginings\, and creative homages to some of the Fab Four’s finest songs! \nTickets for this one-off event are sure to sell quickly\, so claim yours now to avoid disappointment. \n  \nDate: Thursday 26th September 2019 \nTime: Doors 7.30pm\, start 8.00pm \nAge: Strictly no under 18s after 10pm \nTickets: £10 (+ booking fee) in advance\, £12 on the door \nTickets from: \n\nM&S Bank Arena Box Office\nticketquarter.co.uk/online/liverpoolacoustic URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/50-years-of-abbey-road-leaf-26-09-19/ LOCATION:LEAF on Bold St\, 65-67 Bold Street\, Liverpool\, L1 4EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/abbey-road-silhouette.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190519T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190519T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20190122T151833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T152045Z UID:13535-1558296000-1558305000@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:The Spinners Legends @ Music Room 19/05/19 DESCRIPTION:The Spinners Legends\nFormed in 1958 legendary Liverpool folk group The Spinners – Hughie Jones\, Mick Groves\, Cliff Hall and Tony Davis – enjoyed a 30 year career that saw them release over 40 albums\, star in their own BBC 1 and Radio 2 shows\, and play to packed venues up and down the country. The groups grew in popularity with their mixture of traditional and contemporary folk songs from around the world and around the corner\, such as Maggie May\, Woman Sweeter Than Man\, The Family of Man\, Black and White\, and The Leaving of Liverpool. \nThe Spinners enjoyed nationwide success but were never more at home than when performing in front of their home crowd\, often at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The group went their separate ways in 1988 with Cliff retiring to Australia\, and Tony returning to his first musical love with his own jazz band. Hughie and Mick continued as successful solo folk performers. \nAfter two sold out shows in 2018 The Spinners Legends sees Hughie and Mick reunited ‘In Their Liverpool Home’ with musical director\, double bass player\, friend and honorary Spinner ‘Count’ John McCormick for two more shows at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall’s Music Room. For Spinners fans old and new this rare show is not to be missed. \nTickets £15 (£18 Premium) from liverpoolphil.com \nDoors 7pm\, music 8pm \nNOTE: This is one of two shows\, the other being on Saturday 18th May 2019 \n  \n  \n  URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/the-spinners-legends-music-room-19-05-19/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/the-spinners-legends.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190518T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190518T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20190122T151547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T134138Z UID:13533-1558209600-1558218600@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:SOLD OUT - The Spinners Legends @ Music Room 18/05/19 DESCRIPTION:The Spinners Legends\nUPDATE – This event is now SOLD OUT. \nTickets are still available for Sunday 19th May.\nFormed in 1958 legendary Liverpool folk group The Spinners – Hughie Jones\, Mick Groves\, Cliff Hall and Tony Davis – enjoyed a 30 year career that saw them release over 40 albums\, star in their own BBC 1 and Radio 2 shows\, and play to packed venues up and down the country. The groups grew in popularity with their mixture of traditional and contemporary folk songs from around the world and around the corner\, such as Maggie May\, Woman Sweeter Than Man\, The Family of Man\, Black and White\, and The Leaving of Liverpool. \nThe Spinners enjoyed nationwide success but were never more at home than when performing in front of their home crowd\, often at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The group went their separate ways in 1988 with Cliff retiring to Australia\, and Tony returning to his first musical love with his own jazz band. Hughie and Mick continued as successful solo folk performers. \nAfter two sold out shows in 2018 The Spinners Legends sees Hughie and Mick reunited ‘In Their Liverpool Home’ with musical director\, double bass player\, friend and honorary Spinner ‘Count’ John McCormick for two more shows at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall’s Music Room. For Spinners fans old and new this rare show is not to be missed. \nTickets £15 (£18 Premium) from liverpoolphil.com \nDoors 7pm\, music 8pm \nNOTE: This is one of two shows\, the other being on Sunday 19th May 2019 \n  \n  \n  URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/the-spinners-legends-music-room-18-05-19/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/the-spinners-legends.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190427T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190427T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20190122T125336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T125336Z UID:13525-1556395200-1556404200@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Reg Meuross: Song Cycles @ Music Room 27/04/19 DESCRIPTION:Singer\, songwriter and storyteller Reg Meuross uses words and music to paint pictures that remain with the listener long after the song has been sung. \nDescribed as ‘a brilliant singer-songwriter with a social conscience’ by Mark Radcliffe on BBC Radio 2 Folk Show\, Reg’s catalogue brings characters from history to life\, songs of protest and some of the most heart aching love songs ever written\, performed with depth and spellbinding delivery. \nIn this stunning solo show\, the master storyteller in song presents two powerful song cycles\, each centred around a prominent political activist. \nThe first song cycle is centred around Woody Guthrie’s song ‘Deportees’\, which called for the 28 Mexicans who were killed in the tragic Los Gatos air crash of 1948 to be remembered as individuals\, not as ‘28 Deportees’. \nThe second song cycle\, entitled ‘12 Silk Handkerchiefs’\, celebrates the strength and selfless perseverance of Big Lil’ Bilocca and her fight for greater safety on Hull’s fishing trawlers after the triple disaster of 1968. These are songs that capture the spirit of protest and are also full of compassion and insight into the human condition. \nPowerful and moving songwriting \nThe Telegraph\n\n…echoes of early Dylan\, Tom Paxton and Leonard Cohen \nThe Guardian\n\n£14\, £17 (Premium) URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/reg-meuross-song-cycles-music-room-27-04-19/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Reg-at-Acorn-serious-Rachel-Snowdon-LR.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190324T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190324T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20190122T124344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190122T124344Z UID:13522-1553457600-1553466600@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Flamenco Fusion with Duo Guitar @ Music Room 24/03/19 DESCRIPTION:Liverpool Acoustic presents Flamenco Fusion\, an exciting evening of contemporary and traditional music inspired by the Spanish guitar. Headline act Duo Guitar (Ben Bruant and Will Cashel) wowed the audiences at Folk on the Dock 2018 with their energy\, synergy and incredible talent. \nLa Havre-born Ben and Bath native Will met and formed Duo in 2011 while studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London. Together they have recorded three albums of electrifying flamenco-inspired arrangements of pop and classical tracks from around the world. \nBen and Will will be supported on the night by popular local duo King & Byrne\, plus special guests Vern & Garcia. \nFor lovers of the flamenco style\, or just lovers of great music\, this is a show not to be missed! \n£12\, £15 (Premium) URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/flamenco-fusion-with-duo-guitar-music-room-24-03-19/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/duo-guitar-faces.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190308T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190308T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20190117T201926Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190222T092214Z UID:13520-1552075200-1552084200@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Stand and Deliver with Pilgrim's Way @ Music Room 08/03/19 DESCRIPTION:Meet the highwaymen\, robbers\, and brigands of England in this energetic and entertaining new show from Pilgrims’ Way. \nFormed in a Stockport pub in early 2010\, Pilgrims’ Way has grown to incorporate a dazzling array of instrumentation and millinery. With the extraordinarily omni-skilled musician Jon Loomes (22 instruments)\, champion Renaissance woodwind parper and oboe wrangler Jude Rees\, and funk-master bassist Heather Sirrel joining founder members Tom Kitching (fiddle) and Edwin Beasant (drums) along the way\, the prospect of an early night is slim. \nOff the back of acclaimed albums Wayside Courtesies (2011) and Red Diesel (2016)\, and Stand and Deliver (2017)\, the band are out on the road again. Prime the mild pump\, waterproof the revolving mirror ball\, and strap on your dancing trousers! \nTickets are £14 (£17 Premium) available from the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall box office in person\, by phone 0151 709 3789 and online at liverpoolphil.com URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/stand-and-deliver-with-pilgrims-way-music-room-08-03-19/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/pilgrims-way-cartoon.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190223T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190223T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20181218T221142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181218T221142Z UID:13477-1550952000-1550961000@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Merry Hell\, plus Fine Lines @ Music Room 23/02/19 DESCRIPTION:Merry Hell – After two consecutive years of sold out shows Liverpool Acoustic’s favourite folk-rock band are returning to the Music Room on Saturday 23rd February for another hell-raising show. \nMerry Hell have made a name for themselves in recent years as one of the most energetic and entertaining bands on the UK folk festival circuit\, and with three critically acclaimed albums under their belts (and a new one on the way) a visit to Liverpool is long overdue. \nMerry Hell is a band founded on the ever-evolving Folk tradition – music made by the people and shared by the people. Though their hearts and souls are tuned to the songs which came before\, Merry Hell bring us new words and music forged from their own experiences\, from the lows and the loves of their lives. \nEmerging from the ashes of festival favourites\, punk folk band Tansads\, Merry Hell retains a nucleus of brothers John\, Bob and Andrew Kettle (guitar\, mandolin and vocals respectively)\, along with keyboard player\, Lee Goulding and drummer Andy Jones\, the addition of keys and vocalist\, Virginia Kettle has helped create a new identity\, purpose and spirit\, in their music. She took little persuading to trade in her solo singer-songwriter past for a future in the band. Her prolific\, ingenious and insightful song writing is one of the focal points of Merry Hell’s recordings and live performances – her presence has perfectly complemented a group which has taken particular pride in penning originals. \nMerry Hell have a growing fan base\, great reviews for live shows\, and their albums ‘Blink … and You’ll Miss It’\, ‘Head Full of Magic\, Shoes Full of Rain’\, plus current offering ‘The Ghost In Our House and other Stories’ received rave reviews in the music press\, with all three getting five star reviews. \nSupport is from Knutsford-based folk and alt-country band Fine Lines. \nTickets are £14 (£12 concessions) from liverpoolphil.com \nPLEASE NOTE – This is a standing gig. Limited seating is available in the bar area from 7pm on a first come\, first served basis. \n‘More than just a bit stupendous’ fRoots Magazine \n‘Guaranteed to get you on your feet dancing’ Liverpool Acoustic URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/merry-hell-plus-fine-lines-music-room-23-02-19/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Merry-Hell-1170x650.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20190119T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20190119T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20181129T154320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190117T201349Z UID:13428-1547928000-1547937000@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:**SOLD OUT** Martyn Joseph @ Music Room 19/01/19 DESCRIPTION:Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind blowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer songwriters and rip it up. For one man and a guitar\, he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic\, compelling and passionate. \nHe is gifted with the rare ability to speak to the soul with his expressive and poignant lyrics and has a career spanning 30 years\, 32 albums\, over half a million record sales and thousands of live performances. \nCompared to Bruce Springsteen\, John Mayer\, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews\, he has created his own style and reputation as a mesmerizing live performer and stands in his own right\, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives. \nA unique talent driven by passion\, social awareness and love for his trade\, he’s a jaw dropping guitar player who has developed a unique percussive style\, teamed up with a powerful show stopping voice\, and has been called ‘The Welsh Springsteen’. \n2018 saw him honoured with a ‘Spirit of Folk’ Award by Folk Alliance International in Kansas USA and he also received Fatea magazine’s ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ here in the UK. \nIntelligent and enlightened songs are both energising and provocative…from subtle tenderness to growly indignation. A Welsh national treasure \nMOJO\n\nOne of acoustic music’s most original voices\, and most forward looking of his generation of singer/songwriters. \nQ Magazine\n\n[divider] [/divider]\n\nMartyn Joseph (no support)\nSaturday 19th January 2019\nMusic Room\, Liverpool Philharmonic Hall\n7.00pm doors\, 8.00pm start\nTickets £17 (£20 Premium)\n\nIn person from the Box Office\nBy phone 0151 709 3789\nOnline liverpoolphil.com\n\n  URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/martyn-joseph-music-room-19-01-19/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/martyn-joseph.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181211T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181211T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20180818T165650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180818T165857Z UID:13285-1544558400-1544567400@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Paul Dunbar and the Black Winter Band @ Music Room 11/12/18 DESCRIPTION:After their fabulous album launch show earlier this year Paul Dunbar and the Black Winter Band return to the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall’s Music Room on Tuesday 11th December 2018 for another roof-raising show guaranteed to lift your spirits in time for Christmas!\n\nLiverpool-born\, Paul Dunbar is a soul\, rock and blues singer-songwriter described as having a powerful\, soulful\, signature vocal with comparisons to the likes of Joe Cocker\, Bruce Springsteen\, Otis Redding and Tom Waits.\n\nHaving toured the UK and Europe\, he’s performed with the likes of Martha Reeves & The Vandellas\, Big Country\, Frank Turner\, King King\, James Taylor Quartet\, CC Smugglers and most recently supporting Jon Gomm (May 2017) and appearing at 2016’s The Last Waltz at Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room\, he is now releasing his incredible 10-track debut album Made My Peace With You with a very special launch night.\n\nPerforming with his newly formed Black Winter Band\, alongside very special guests to be announce\, Dunbar’s live shows are renowned for heart-stopping\, scintillating power and versatility\, coupled with an emotive and heartfelt delivery of rock\, blues and soul classics in the making\, showcasing the range of vocal\, songwriting and performing talents of this rising star.\n\n…this was just the most gravity pulling night\, the most scintillating adventure. Paul Dunbar & The Black Winter Band have set a new high in the way that you listen to songs. (Liverpool Sound & Vision)\n\nTickets are £10 (£13 premium) available from the Liverpool Phil box office (from Friday 24th August).\n\nSupport to be announced. URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/paul-dunbar-and-the-black-winter-band-music-room-11-12-18/ CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/PAUL-DUNBAR-MAIN-IMAGE.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181205T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181205T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20180818T163314Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180818T164147Z UID:13273-1544040000-1544049000@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:It Takes Two: Merseyside's Best Vocal Duos @ Music Room 05/12/18 DESCRIPTION:For this very special show on Wednesday 5th December 2018 Liverpool Acoustic brings to the Music Room four of the very best vocal duos performing on Merseyside today. Each stunning duo – ME and Deboe\, Limerance\, Two Black Sheep\, and White Little Lies – will play their own set\, and with the possibility of surprise collaborations this is an evening not to be missed. \nTickets are £12 each (£15 premium) available from the Liverpool Phil box office (from Friday 24th August) \n[divider] [/divider] \nME and Deboe \nME and DEBOE\nVibrant\, award winning duo\, ME and Deboe (Mercy Elise and Sarah Deboe)\, play driving acoustic music that lives or dies on dexterous fingers and determined singing. With sharply observed\, frequently witty lyrics\, the stand-out duo move effortlessly between powerful chords and delicate\, percussive riffs to bring a stripped back and distinctly original sound. \n“There are no tricks here [with] the duo’s driving riffs and sumptuous vocal harmonies effortlessly intertwined to devastating effect..” Tom Robinson\, BBC 6 Music. \nWebsite – meanddeboe.com\n \n[divider] [/divider] \n\nLIMERANCE\nLimerance (Jenny Coyle and Calum Gilligan) are an acoustic Americana duo\, based in Liverpool. Playing original songs with heartfelt\, optimistic and interesting lyrics\, they have a growing repertoire of original music. Their unique performances comprise of one microphone\, one acoustic guitar and two voices in close harmony\, which have been compared to Simon and Garfunkel and First Aid Kit. Limerance have an excellent reputation for their live shows\, combining their unmistakable chemistry together with light-hearted chatter\, making for engaging performances.\n \nWebsite – limerance.co.uk \n[divider] [/divider] \nTwo Black Sheep \nTWO BLACK SHEEP\nTwo Black Sheep are songwriting duo Amy Chalmers (violin and vocals) and Ian Davies (acoustic guitar and vocals). Separately they each have their own musical pedigree – Amy is a respected violinist\, vocalist and music arranger and Ian has live band\, TV credits and arena performances to his name. But it’s when they perform together the magic really comes alive! \n“Amy and Ian bring together the sense of peace and calm that only a tranquil and relaxed atmosphere can attain\, the substance of the performance and the knowledge that with the stringed instruments on show by both artists… all is quiet\, all is truly incredible.” Ian D Hall\, Liverpool Sound and Vision \nWebsite – twoblacksheep.co.uk \n[divider] [/divider] \nWhite Little Lies \nWHITE LITTLE LIES\nWhite Little Lies (Vanessa Murray and Daniel Saleh) are a country\, folk and Americana duo who combine the harmonies of country and folk infused guitar parts with various elements of the Americana and pop genres. Taking influence from bands such as; The Civil Wars\, Little Big Town\, The Wandering Hearts and The Eagles their aim is to put their own stamp on the UK music scene. \nWebsite – facebook.com/whitelittleliesmusic URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/it-takes-two-merseysides-best-vocal-duos-music-room-05-12-18/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/it-takes-two-composite.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181125T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181125T220000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20181102T224552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181121T195507Z UID:13376-1543174200-1543183200@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Little Sparrow and Elfin Bow @ The Bridgewater Hall 25/11/18 DESCRIPTION:Little Sparrow would like to invite you to join her for a magical night of music at The Bridgewater Hall\, Manchester. \nThis special night marks her return to headline performance in Manchester for the first time in over two years and joining her for this twin headline show will be the wonderful Elfin Bow. \nThis night will see Little Sparrow & Elfin Bow complete a trilogy of performances together this year\, starting in April with a hugely successful performance for Liverpool Acoustic at the Philharmonic Hall Music Room and continuing with a Songwriters Circle event (also featuring Bonnie Dobson) at Theatr Clwyd\, Wales on October 19th. \nEach artist will perform a full set of their own enchanting music and will also join each other on stage to share some special musical moments together.\nThis event will take place in The Barbirolli Room. \nLittle Sparrow’s beautifully emotive use of expression mirrors the sincerity of her delivery\, making her someone not to be missed. Her delicately crafted folk songs are created with a combination of flawless vocals\, strings\, guitars\, percussion and tender harmonies. \nElfin Bow’s music is a fairytale experience; pastoral psych-folk with an undercurrent of electronic ambience. With imagery that blends her twin passions of music and art\, her songs and stage presence exude colour\, charisma and a gentle charm. \nThis event is taking place in the Barbirolli Room. URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/little-sparrow-and-elfin-bow-the-bridgewater-hall-25-11-18/ LOCATION:The Bridgewater Hall\, Lower Mosley Street\, Manchester\, M2 3WS\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/little-sparrow-and-elfin-bow.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181122T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181122T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20180828T133359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T154753Z UID:13303-1542916800-1542925800@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:50 Years of the White Album @ Leaf 22/11/18 DESCRIPTION:Celebrate 50 years of The Beatles’ White Album at Leaf on 22nd November\nIn 2016 a group of local\, national and international musicians fronted by Roxanne de Bastion and Thom Morecroft gathered together at Leaf on Bold Street to recreate the groundbreaking Beatles album Revolver\, 50 years to the day since its release. In 2017 Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band received the ’50 Years of’ treatment\, with The Ragamuffins as house band. \nFast forward to Thursday 22nd November 2018 and The Ragamuffins along with Roxanne\, Thom and a host of friends and special guests will be taking on their biggest challenge yet – recreating the 30 song double album The Beatles – known to everyone as the White Album – on its 50th anniversary. \nAlready confirmed for this epic show are local artists Eleanor Nelly\, Johnny Sands and Rachael Jean Harris. The songs each of them will be performing from the double album will be revealed on the night. No spoilers here! \nJust like with the previous shows you won’t find any carbon copies of Beatles songs. Instead you’ll experience new and exciting re-interpretations\, re-imaginings\, and creative homages to some of the Fab Four’s greatest and\, let’s face it\, whacky songs! \nTickets for this one-off event are already selling quickly\, so claim yours now to avoid disappointment. \nAnd feel free to wear white on the night! \n  \nDate: Thursday 22nd November 2018 \nTime: Doors 7.30pm\, start 8.00pm \nAge: Strictly no under 18s after 10pm \nTickets: £10 (+ booking fee) in advance\, £12 on the door \nTickets from: \n\nEcho Arena Box Office\nticketquarter.co.uk/online/liverpoolacoustic URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/50-years-of-the-white-album-leaf-22-11-18/ LOCATION:LEAF on Bold St\, 65-67 Bold Street\, Liverpool\, L1 4EZ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/white-album-Facebook-event-cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20181110T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20181110T203000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20180607T190340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180724T120819Z UID:13146-1541880000-1541881800@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Hafdis Huld\, plus Jake Morley @ Music Room 10/11/18 DESCRIPTION:If you haven’t seen Hafdis Huld play live before\, you’re in for an absolute treat. Iceland’s premier acoustic pop/folk singer regularly performs around the world and is a BBC 6Music favourite. With a voice as pure as glacier melt-water\, her superb live show blends songs that’ll become instant favourites with hugely entertaining chat and anecdotes. This is all delivered with charm\, whip-smart humour and timing that any comedian would envy. Accompanied on stage by the beautiful guitar-playing of her English husband\, Alisdair Wright\, this is an international act that you don’t want to miss!\n\n\nReturning to the UK for just a handful of gigs this autumn\, Hafdis Huld is one of Iceland’s biggest stars. Performing songs from her highly acclaimed new album Dare to Dream Small\, as well as previous releases\, Hafdis delights her audiences with a mixture of storytelling songs\, catchy choruses and a razor sharp line in comedy. \nHer 2017 Liverpool show sold out in record time\, so be quick if you don’t want to miss out! \n\nSupport is from Jake Morley\n\nTickets £14 (£17 premium) from the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall box office\n\n \n\n\n“Hafdis is brilliant!” Lauren Laverne\, BBC 6Music\n\n\n“Bittersweet\, slightly bonkers and decidedly swoony” Time Out\n\n\n“I love her voice and I love her.” Mark Radcliffe\, BBC Radio 2\n\n\n“Love her she’s an Icelandic Cerys Matthews” Steve Lamacq\, BBC 6Music\n\n\n“Deliciously melodic and witty alt-pop. Highly recommended.” Direct Current URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/hafdis-huld-music-room-10-11-18/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/Hafdis-Huld-c-Junction-10-photography.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180520T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180520T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20180205T090100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180311T180647Z UID:12844-1526846400-1526855400@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:SOLD OUT The Spinners Legends @ Music Room 20/05/18 DESCRIPTION:UPDATE – This show is now SOLD OUT. Please contact the box office direct for information about returns.\n[divider] [/divider] \nThe Spinners Legends\nFormed in 1958 legendary Liverpool folk group The Spinners – Hughie Jones\, Mick Groves\, Cliff Hall and Tony Davis – enjoyed a 30 year career that saw them release over 40 albums\, star in their own BBC 1 and Radio 2 shows\, and play to packed venues up and down the country. The groups grew in popularity with their mixture of traditional and contemporary folk songs from around the world and around the corner\, such as Maggie May\, Woman Sweeter Than Man\, The Family of Man\, Black and White\, and The Leaving of Liverpool. \nThe Spinners enjoyed nationwide success but were never more at home than when performing in front of their home crowd\, often at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The group went their separate ways in 1988 with Cliff retiring to Australia\, and Tony returning to his first musical love with his own jazz band. Hughie and Mick continued as successful solo folk performers. \n  \nThe Spinners Legends sees Hughie and Mick reunited ‘In Their Liverpool Home’ with musical director\, double bass player\, friend and honorary Spinner ‘Count’ John McCormick for a show at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall’s Music Room. For Spinners fans old and new this rare show is not to be missed. \nTickets £15 from liverpoolphil.com \nDoors 7pm\, music 8pm \n  \n  \n  URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/the-spinners-legends-music-room-20-05-18/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/the-spinners-legends.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180519T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180519T223000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20171206T093010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180311T180633Z UID:12733-1526760000-1526769000@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:SOLD OUT The Spinners Legends @ Music Room 19/05/18 DESCRIPTION:UPDATE – This show is now SOLD OUT. Please contact the box office direct for information about returns.\n[divider] [/divider] \nThe Spinners Legends\nFormed in 1958 legendary Liverpool folk group The Spinners – Hughie Jones\, Mick Groves\, Cliff Hall and Tony Davis – enjoyed a 30 year career that saw them release over 40 albums\, star in their own BBC 1 and Radio 2 shows\, and play to packed venues up and down the country. The groups grew in popularity with their mixture of traditional and contemporary folk songs from around the world and around the corner\, such as Maggie May\, Woman Sweeter Than Man\, The Family of Man\, Black and White\, and The Leaving of Liverpool. \nThe Spinners enjoyed nationwide success but were never more at home than when performing in front of their home crowd\, often at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The group went their separate ways in 1988 with Cliff retiring to Australia\, and Tony returning to his first musical love with his own jazz band. Hughie and Mick continued as successful solo folk performers. \n  \nThe Spinners Legends sees Hughie and Mick reunited ‘In Their Liverpool Home’ with musical director\, double bass player\, friend and honorary Spinner ‘Count’ John McCormick for a show at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall’s Music Room. For Spinners fans old and new this rare show is not to be missed. \nTickets £15 from liverpoolphil.com \nDoors 7pm\, music 8pm \n  \n  \n  URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/spinners-legends-music-room-19-05-18/ LOCATION:Music Room\, Myrtle Street\, Liverpool\, L1 9BP\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/the-spinners-legends.png ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20180509T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20180509T230000 DTSTAMP:20260605T095228 CREATED:20180504T182221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180504T182436Z UID:13088-1525896000-1525906800@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk SUMMARY:Grant Sharkey @ 81 Renshaw 09/05/18 DESCRIPTION:Midweek Melodies takes a break this week\, but never fear because we’ve got a fantastic night of live music for you. \nComing up on Wednesday 9th May at 81 Renshaw is the return of protest singer-songwriter and double bassist Grant Sharkey. \nGrant is currently touring the UK to promote his new album Thoughts And Prayers. \nThe night features support from 4th Dimensional Accident. \nThe music starts at 8.00pm and it’s a pay what you feel show. \ngrantsharkey.com \nMidweek Melodies open mic will be back on Wednesday 16th. URL:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/event/grant-sharkey-81-renshaw-09-05-18/ LOCATION:81 Renshaw\, 81 Renshaw Street\, Liverpool\, L1 2SJ\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Liverpool Acoustic,Liverpool Acoustic presents ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/grant-sharkey-thoughts-and-prayers.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Liverpool Acoustic":MAILTO:contact@liverpoolacoustic.co.uk END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR