Merry Helloween @ The Citadel 25/10/24
2024-10-25 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | The Citadel, Waterloo Street, St Helens
GET READY for the triumphant return of (drumroll….) MERRY HELLOWEEN!!!

That’s right, your eyes are not deceiving you! Like a good (bad?) vampire, werewolf or zombie mysteriously back from the dead, on Friday 25th October, after a break of SEVEN YEARS (where’s the time gone, eh?) everyone’s favourite folk rock band MERRY HELL returns to St Helens’ best loved music venue The Citadel with a revival of their annual Merry Helloween show. Expect devilishly good songs, spooktacular musicianship, and singing so good it’ll send a shiver down your spine. Throw into the mix copious amounts of dancing and audience participation, and you’ve got yourself an experience that’ll haunt you (in a good way) all the way through to at least Christmas!

Merry 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.

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.

Emerging 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.

This show is standing in the stalls – although when we say standing, what we really mean is dancing! There’s reserved seating in the circle for those who wish to rattle their jewellery in good old Beatles fashion. So come on, what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now before they sell out!

Shadow Captain presents "Abflug" - Album listening event + Q&A @ Prohibition Recording Studios 27/10/24
2024-10-27 14:00 - 17:00 | Prohibition Recording Studios, 24a Arrad Street, Liverpool, L7 7BP, United Kingdom
Shadow Captain is the brainchild of Liverpool singer-songwriter and musician Stuart Todd.

Abflug (German for departure) is a new mini-album concept that takes the listener on a journey to Düsseldorf and Cologne.

Essentially a travelogue, the material was recorded with long time collaborator Andy Fernihough at Box Studios in Sandhills.

Abflug literally represents a musical departure for Shadow Captain. Stuart will also be discussing the making of the album with fellow musician Alan O’Hare.

Doors 2pm. Advance tickets £10 or £15 + CD

3PM SHOW - MTV Unplugged in New York: A Tribute to Nirvana @ Music Room 02/11/24
2024-11-02 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Liverpool Acoustic are delighted to present a special concert featuring Mike Ryan and friends performing Nirvana’s classic album Unplugged in New York in its entirety, celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Released in 1994, Unplugged in New York captured Nirvana at their most stripped back and intimate, performing fan favourites alongside covers of songs by David Bowie and Lead Belly. Going on to win a Grammy, it is widely considered to be one of the greatest live albums of all time.

Mike Ryan is a Wirral-based singer-songwriter and two-time winner of the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge Audience Favourite Award.

For this unique concert, Mike Ryan will perform Unplugged in New York in its entirety with the Teen Spirit Band, a collective of local musicians, including Mozin, Mike Eastaugh and Vicky Reid.

Faithfully recreating the album’s transcendental folk-rock, with arrangements that capture the sincerity and sensitivity of Nirvana’s original performance, the concert promises to be a celebration of one of the most important live recordings of all time.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music, as Mike Ryan and The Teen Spirit Band pay tribute to the album that became a fitting epitaph to the genius of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana’s timeless songs.

Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

THIS IS THE 3PM SHOW. THERE’S ANOTHER SHOW AT 8PM.

8PM SHOW - MTV Unplugged in New York: A Tribute to Nirvana @ Music Room 02/11/24
2024-11-02 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Liverpool Acoustic are delighted to present a special concert featuring Mike Ryan and friends performing Nirvana’s classic album Unplugged in New York in its entirety, celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Released in 1994, Unplugged in New York captured Nirvana at their most stripped back and intimate, performing fan favourites alongside covers of songs by David Bowie and Lead Belly. Going on to win a Grammy, it is widely considered to be one of the greatest live albums of all time.

Mike Ryan is a Wirral-based singer-songwriter and two-time winner of the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge Audience Favourite Award.

For this unique concert, Mike Ryan will perform Unplugged in New York in its entirety with the Teen Spirit Band, a collective of local musicians, including Mozin, Mike Eastaugh and Vicky Reid.

Faithfully recreating the album’s transcendental folk-rock, with arrangements that capture the sincerity and sensitivity of Nirvana’s original performance, the concert promises to be a celebration of one of the most important live recordings of all time.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music, as Mike Ryan and The Teen Spirit Band pay tribute to the album that became a fitting epitaph to the genius of Kurt Cobain and Nirvana’s timeless songs.

Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

THIS IS THE 8PM SHOW. THERE’S AN EARLIER SHOW AT 3PM.

60 Years of A Hard Days Night and Beatles For Sale @ LEAF on Bold St 04/12/24
2024-12-04 19:30 - 22:30 | LEAF on Bold St, 65-67 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EZ, United Kingdom
Join Roxanne de Bastion, Thom Morecroft, resident house band The Ragamuffins, and a host of special guests as they join together in the city where it all began to celebrate 60 years since the release of the 1964 Beatles albums A Hard Days Night and Beatles For Sale. They will be interpreting both albums, plus the non-album singles and b sides, in their own styles. Trust us, it’s going to be FAB!

Tickets are £13 (+bf) in advance from Skiddle (and below) or on the door if there are any tickets left.

Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start. We aim to be finished by 10.30pm.

No under 18 year olds are allowed in the venue after 10pm.

To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: 60 Years of A Hard Days Night and Beatles For Sale tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle

3PM SHOW - Martyn Joseph @ Music Room 19/01/25
2025-01-19 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
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. Be it to two hundred people or twenty thousand, he blows the crowd away night after night.

2024 kicked off with the release of a new “masterful and career-defining” (Fatea UK) studio album, “This Is What I Want To Say.” The album was followed by a sell-out UK tour and shows in mainland Europe and North America.

He is gifted with the rare ability to speak to the soul with his expressive and poignant lyrics and has a career spanning over 40 years, 27 studio albums, over a half a million record sales and thousands of live performances.

Compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews, he has created his own style and reputation as a mesmerising 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.

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. Stunning reviews single him out as an unmissable solo performer whose music stays with you long after the show has ended.

“Stunning, heartfelt music” Bob Harris BBC Radio 2,

“Relevant, challenging and vital” Songlines

“Genuine emotional clout…and must count as one of his best” MOJO “1960” 4*

“I couldn’t help but be reminded of Springsteen’s Nebraska” Irish Music Magazine (1960 review)

Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

THIS IS THE 3PM SHOW. THERE’S ANOTHER SHOW AT 8PM.

8PM SHOW - Martyn Joseph @ Music Room 19/01/25
2025-01-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
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. Be it to two hundred people or twenty thousand, he blows the crowd away night after night.

2024 kicked off with the release of a new “masterful and career-defining” (Fatea UK) studio album, “This Is What I Want To Say.” The album was followed by a sell-out UK tour and shows in mainland Europe and North America.

He is gifted with the rare ability to speak to the soul with his expressive and poignant lyrics and has a career spanning over 40 years, 27 studio albums, over a half a million record sales and thousands of live performances.

Compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews, he has created his own style and reputation as a mesmerising 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.

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. Stunning reviews single him out as an unmissable solo performer whose music stays with you long after the show has ended.

“Stunning, heartfelt music” Bob Harris BBC Radio 2,

“Relevant, challenging and vital” Songlines

“Genuine emotional clout…and must count as one of his best” MOJO “1960” 4*

“I couldn’t help but be reminded of Springsteen’s Nebraska” Irish Music Magazine (1960 review)

Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

THIS IS THE 8PM SHOW. THERE’S AN EARLIER SHOW AT 3PM.

SOLD OUT Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2024 Showcase Final
2025-02-08 19:30 - 22:45 | LEAF on Bold St, 65-67 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EZ, United Kingdom
This event is now SOLD OUT. Skiddle is operating a waiting list.

The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2024 Showcase Final takes place at LEAF on Bold Street on Saturday 8th February 2025.

During the September entry period songwriters were invited to submit brand new songs inspired by works of art on public display across the Liverpool City Region.

Judges Kaya Herstad Carney, Robert Vincent, Jon Lawton, Luke Moore and Alison Benson listened to all of the entries and scored each one on lyrics, melody, composition, and originality.

After the marks were totalled the writers of the top ten placed songs were awarded places at the Showcase Final where they’ll perform their song with the work of art that inspired it projected on the screen for everyone to see. At the end of the evening the Judges’ Award Winner will be announced, and the Audience Favourite will be revealed.

The winning songwriters in each category will have their song prefessionally recorded by Jon Lawton at Crosstown Studios. They will also take home a songwriting or singing lesson from Kaya Herstad Carney, and a cello lesson or cello arrangement for their winning song courtesy of Luke Moore.

Doors at LEAF on 8th February open at 7.00pm and the show starts promptly at 7.30pm. We’re sorry but no under 18s are allowed after 10pm.

Proceeds will be split between Marie Curie Cancer Care and Garston Animal Rescue, in memory of Liverpool Acoustic team member Sharon Jones.

To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2024 Showcase Final tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle

John Reed @ Prohibition Recording Studios 13/02/25
2025-02-13 19:30 - 22:30 | Prohibition Recording Studios, 24a Arrad Street, Liverpool, L7 7BP, United Kingdom
Liverpool Acoustic are proud to present John Reed in concert.

John has been immersed in music since his early teens in Blackpool, stage managing gigs at university in Norwich during six vibrant months in 1976 that took us from Progressive Rock to Punk, then back again in the early 1980s.

He took a long hiatus from music to raise a family, and enjoyed a business life that took him across the world absorbing other cultures, music and art.

In 2014 he bought a cittern, now his trademark instrument, and a chance meeting with Manchester producer Ali Karim Esmaail saw him produce his debut album “Moorscape” in 2016.

John was joined by his backing band ‘The Folded Arms’ for a few releases before releasing “Inheritance” in 2019. On the same day, Jo Beth Young released her “Strangers” album and that led indirectly to them forming ‘Nightsong’ with Ali Karim. They released their much-acclaimed album “The Peasants’ Revolt” in December 2020.

John moved to Berwick upon Tweed in January 2022 and set up his Berevic home studio, self-recording his “Elevation” album which was released in October 2023, and is currently working on multiple different music projects. John has run ‘John Reed’s Progressive & Acoustic Compendium’radio show since Spring 2021, on Folk Friday Radio since February this year, which means he also plays a part in supporting other independent musicians.

KLOF (Folk Radio UK) on The Peasants’ Revolt “A remarkable, well-researched, historically illuminating, contemporary resonating and consummately created album that is both musically esoteric and accessible, haunting and atmospheric, it deserves to become a classic of its kind.”

Supporting John will be Rob Clarke & Lindsey Holding.

Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Consider this your chance, as a fan, to come hear the artist you love perform in an intimate, inner-city studio environment and also discover new, similar and fantastic musicians.

This is a unique gig experience that puts you at the heart of the artist’s performance. Due to this we have a minimal talking/phone use policy during performances. Any unnecessary noise during performances will result in you being asked to leave the event. We thank you for helping us to create a listening environment and respecting the artists.

No under 18s allowed.

A large proportion of the revenue raised from ticket sales is returned to the artists as payment for their talent and musicianship.

Prohibition Recording Studios prides itself in having musical integrity on behalf of ourselves and the artists.

Tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis and are non-refundable.

We politely ask all guests to arrive within 45 minuites of the door opening time to ensure performances are not disturbed. Once performances start, our doors will be closed.

Tickets £10

SOLD OUT - 3PM SHOW - Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? with The Jesse Janes @ Music Room 02/03/25
2025-03-02 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT

NOTE – This is the 3pm show. There’s a later show at 8pm.

Get ready for an unforgettable night!!

For the first time ever, The Jesse Janes are bringing their sell-out, critically acclaimed live show to the prestigious Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Music Room, and it’s going to be epic! They’re celebrating the legendary soundtrack from the Coen Brothers’ cult classic film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and the magic doesn’t stop there. The Jesse Janes will also be rocking iconic hits made famous by music producer extraordinaire, T Bone Burnett.

Expect electrifying performances of timeless tracks by legends like Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, John Prine, Elvis Presley, The Stanley Brothers, Roy Orbison, Jimmie Rodgers, and Gillian Welch!

This powerhouse Americana quintet consisting of Irish sisters Kate McCusker and MaryRose Nicholls along with Liverpool’s own Tom Crofts, Andy Ashton and Ben Burke are renowned for their irresistible blend of bluegrass, blues, and classic Americana. For over a decade, they’ve been captivating audiences across the UK with their joyful takes on beloved classics and fresh, original tunes. After blowing the roof off in their support slot for Merry Hell earlier in 2024, The Jesse Janes can’t wait to light up the Music Room once again!

Don’t miss your chance to experience this musical celebration—it’s set to be a night of pure, toe-tapping magic!

SOLD OUT - 8PM SHOW - Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? with The Jesse Janes @ Music Room 02/03/25
2025-03-02 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT

NOTE – This is the 8pm show. There’s an earlier show at 3pm.

Get ready for an unforgettable night!!

For the first time ever, The Jesse Janes are bringing their sell-out, critically acclaimed live show to the prestigious Liverpool Philharmonic Hall Music Room, and it’s going to be epic! They’re celebrating the legendary soundtrack from the Coen Brothers’ cult classic film O Brother, Where Art Thou?, and the magic doesn’t stop there. The Jesse Janes will also be rocking iconic hits made famous by music producer extraordinaire, T Bone Burnett.

Expect electrifying performances of timeless tracks by legends like Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, John Prine, Elvis Presley, The Stanley Brothers, Roy Orbison, Jimmie Rodgers, and Gillian Welch!

This powerhouse Americana quintet consisting of Irish sisters Kate McCusker and MaryRose Nicholls along with Liverpool’s own Tom Crofts, Andy Ashton and Ben Burke are renowned for their irresistible blend of bluegrass, blues, and classic Americana. For over a decade, they’ve been captivating audiences across the UK with their joyful takes on beloved classics and fresh, original tunes. After blowing the roof off in their support slot for Merry Hell earlier in 2024, The Jesse Janes can’t wait to light up the Music Room once again!

Don’t miss your chance to experience this musical celebration—it’s set to be a night of pure, toe-tapping magic!

3PM SHOW - Down in Laurel Canyon with Motel Sundown and Friends @ Music Room 26/04/25
2025-04-26 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
NOTE – This is the 8pm show. There’s also an earlier one at 3pm.

Throughout the late 60s and early 70s, Laurel Canyon, hidden deep within California’s Hollywood hills, was a hub of musicianship and counterculture, and home to some of America’s most influential artists.

From the harmonies of dynamic supergroups The Mamas & The Papas and CSNY to the timeless ballads from James Taylor and Joni Mitchell, join Motel Sundown and friends as they re-visit the music that flowed from the Laurel Canyon hills and paved the way for today’s Americana, blues and folk artists.

Expect a full band show and surprise guests throughout the night with the music of Neil Young, The Byrds, The Doors, Carole King, The Beach Boys and much more.

Motel Sundown have been sculpting their sound over the past few years, blending their voices and influences together in a hybrid sound reminiscent of 70s soft rock and Americana. Their latest EP, El Dorado, described as “vividly nostalgic songs that envelop and intrigue you” (Boot Music) was released in June 2024.

8PM SHOW - Down in Laurel Canyon with Motel Sundown and Friends @ Music Room 26/04/25
2025-04-26 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom

Jon Gomm @ Music Room 14/05/25
2025-05-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Glasswerk, in association with Liverpool Acoustic, present Jon Gomm in concert.

Jon Gomm is a singer-songwriter and acoustic solo performer based in Yorkshire, UK, known for his once-seen-never-forgotten virtuoso guitar style. This involves slapping, tapping and retuning as he plays, producing a huge, multi-layered sound filled with bass, drums and near-orchestral depth and complexity from a single guitar.

His songs are often deeply emotive, whether with or without his soft, affecting voice. And his live performances are intimate and powerful, but always punctured by his natural North Of England wit and self-deprecation.

In 2020 Jon was voted “Best Acoustic Guitarist In The World” in the largest online poll of its type, conducted by MusicRadar / Guitar World.

Ibanez guitars launched the JGM10 and JGM5 Jon Gomm Signature Model guitars in 2021. He’s the 3rd guitarist ever to design a signature acoustic with Ibanez, the previous two being Joe Satriani and Steve Vai.

In 2023, Jon’s song Passionflower was placed 6th in Total Guitar’s “50 Greatest Acoustic Guitar Songs Of All Time”, just behind The Beatles’ Blackbird and Tears In Heaven by Eric Clapton.

Jon is also a passionate advocate for mental health and neuro-diversity.

Andy McKee @ Music Room 01/06/25
2025-06-01 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Glasswerk, in association with Liverpool Acoustic, present Andy McKee in concert.

Andy McKee, a renowned acoustic guitarist, is set to release his six-track EP “Symbol” on September 17. The EP features McKee’s interpretations of influential tunes that have inspired him, showcasing his ability to branch out and include music not originally for acoustic guitar.

Symbol includes renditions of songs by artists such as Michael Hedges, Preston Reed, Billy McLaughlin, and Prince. McKee’s unique approach to the guitar, including altered tunings, tapping, and percussive hits, has garnered him millions of YouTube viewers and established him as a prominent figure in the music industry. His upcoming EP is a testament to his musical prowess and the impact of influential artists on his own work.

Tickets for the show on Sunday are limited. You’ll have to be quick if you don’t want to miss out.

3PM SHOW - After The Gold Rush: A Tribute to Neil Young @ Music Room 07/06/25
2025-06-07 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
UPDATE: This show has be rescheduled from 7th December 2024.

After the resounding success of Tapestry: A Tribute To Carole King, Visions of Albion return to the Music Room on Saturday 7th June 2025 ready to embark on another musical journey through the ages. This time, the spotlight shines on Neil Young’s seminal 1970 masterpiece After The Gold Rush.

Led by the captivating vocals of Samantha Shields and supported by harmonies that envelop the audience, Visions of Albion brings Young’s masterpiece to life. With Daniel Ryan’s soulful guitar work, Helen Maw’s enchanting piano melodies, the rhythmic foundation laid by Chris Jones on bass, and the dynamic beats of Pete Roper on drums, the stage is set for an unforgettable evening.

From the raw emotion of ‘Tell Me Why’ to the haunting beauty of ‘Birds’ and the socially charged anthem ‘Southern Man’, experience the full spectrum of Young’s musical genius in a setting that is both intimate and electrifying.

With two spellbinding performances to choose from, join Visions of Albion as they pay homage to Neil Young’s unparalleled artistry, weaving a tapestry of sound that captures the essence of a bygone era while resonating with timeless relevance and power.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to Young’s music, this is an experience not to be missed—a night of transcendent beauty, unforgettable melodies, and the timeless allure of After The Gold Rush.

Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

THIS IS THE 3PM SHOW. THERE’S ANOTHER SHOW AT 8PM.

8PM SHOW - After The Gold Rush: A Tribute to Neil Young @ Music Room 07/06/25
2025-06-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
UPDATE: This show has been rescheduled from 7th December 2024

After the resounding success of Tapestry: A Tribute To Carole King, Visions of Albion return to the Music Room on Saturday 7th June 2025 ready to embark on another musical journey through the ages. This time, the spotlight shines on Neil Young’s seminal 1970 masterpiece After The Gold Rush.

Led by the captivating vocals of Samantha Shields and supported by harmonies that envelop the audience, Visions of Albion brings Young’s masterpiece to life. With Daniel Ryan’s soulful guitar work, Helen Maw’s enchanting piano melodies, the rhythmic foundation laid by Chris Jones on bass, and the dynamic beats of Pete Roper on drums, the stage is set for an unforgettable evening.

From the raw emotion of ‘Tell Me Why’ to the haunting beauty of ‘Birds’ and the socially charged anthem ‘Southern Man’, experience the full spectrum of Young’s musical genius in a setting that is both intimate and electrifying.

With two spellbinding performances to choose from, join Visions of Albion as they pay homage to Neil Young’s unparalleled artistry, weaving a tapestry of sound that captures the essence of a bygone era while resonating with timeless relevance and power.

Whether you’re a die-hard fan or new to Young’s music, this is an experience not to be missed—a night of transcendent beauty, unforgettable melodies, and the timeless allure of After The Gold Rush.

Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

THIS IS THE 8PM SHOW. THERE’S AN EARLIER SHOW AT 3PM.

In My Liverpool Home with Danny Jones and Friends @ Music Room 21/06/25
2025-06-21 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Following numerous sold-out Spinners Legends shows and the final show from Hughie Jones, ‘Son of a Spinner’ Danny Jones keeps the ball rolling when he returns to the Music Room for another unforgettable evening of music and fun inventively called In My Liverpool Home.

Danny will be joined once more by talented musicians Emma Scarr on fiddle, guitar and banjo, and Paul Cook on guitar. Completing the lineup is local legend ‘Count’ John McCormick. Rumour has it there might even be a special guest again! Can you guess who?

Expect songs old and new, nautical and landlocked, local and overseas, plus all the old favourites that will have you singing in your seats and smiling all the way home.

Rob Jones & Rob White @ Prohibition Recording Studios 01/08/25
2025-08-01 19:30 - 22:30 | Prohibition Recording Studios, 24a Arrad Street, Liverpool, L7 7BP, United Kingdom
Liverpool acoustic duo Rob Jones & Rob White are back in action with a headline set at Prohibition.

Their will also be support from Wigan based singer-songwriter John Anderton.

Hosted by Liverpool Acoustic.

Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

About Prohibition shows

Consider this your chance, as a fan, to come hear the artist you love perform in an intimate, inner-city studio environment and also discover new, similar and fantastic musicians.

This is a unique gig experience that puts you at the heart of the artist’s performance. Due to this we have a minimal talking/phone use policy during performances. Any unnecessary noise during performances will result in you being asked to leave the event. We thank you for helping us to create a listening environment and respecting the artists.

No under 18s allowed.

A large proportion of the revenue raised from ticket sales is returned to the artists as payment for their talent and musicianship.

Prohibition Recording Studios prides itself in having musical integrity on behalf of ourselves and the artists.

Tickets are allocated on a first-come, first-serve basis and are non-refundable.

We politely ask all guests to arrive within 45 minuites of the door opening time to ensure performances are not disturbed. Once performances start, our doors will be closed.

Tickets £10

< SPECIAL OFFER > Anthony John Clarke & Colum Sands @ Music Room 13/09/25
2025-09-13 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Following sold-out shows with Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention and Countdown legend Richard Digance, Anthony John Clarke returns with another special guest: Colum Sands.

Sands, a member of the renowned Sands Family from County Down, has performed in over thirty countries. His songs, often filled with humour and keen observations of life, have earned international appeal. A skilled broadcaster, Sands has presented BBC Radio Ulster’s Folk Club, BBC Radio 2 programmes, and RTÉ‘s Rootin’ About. Since releasing his first album in 1981, he’s become a respected songwriter, with his songs covered by artists like Billy Connolly and Maddy Prior. With ten albums, Sands continues to build a reputation for powerful songs that connect people and generations.

Anthony John Clarke, a fixture of the folk scene for over 30 years, is known for his witty, entertaining shows and iconic songs.

This is the only 2025 performance featuring Clarke and Sands together – an evening of great music and laughter from two artists who are perfectly in tune with their material, their audience, and each other.

SPECIAL OFFER – use code AJC20 for 20% off all tickets.

Merry Helloween @ The Citadel 25/10/25
2025-10-25 20:00 - 22:30 | The Citadel, Waterloo Street, St Helens
GET READY for the triumphant return of (drumroll….) MERRY HELLOWEEN!!!

Like a good (bad?) vampire, werewolf or zombie mysteriously back from the dead, on Saturday 25th October, everyone’s favourite folk rock band MERRY HELL returns to St Helens’ best loved music venue The Citadel with their annual Merry Helloween show. Expect devilishly good songs, spooktacular musicianship, and singing so good it’ll send a shiver down your spine. Throw into the mix copious amounts of dancing and audience participation, and you’ve got yourself an experience that’ll haunt you (in a good way) all the way through to at least Christmas!

Merry 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.

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.

Emerging 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.

This show is standing in the stalls – although when we say standing, what we really mean is dancing! There’s reserved seating in the circle for those who wish to rattle their jewellery in good old Beatles fashion. So come on, what are you waiting for? Grab your tickets now before they sell out!

3PM SHOW - The Bends: A Tribute to Radiohead @ Music Room 01/11/24
2025-11-01 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Mike Ryan and The Street Spirit Band celebrate the 30th anniversary of Radiohead’s iconic album, The Bends.

Released in 1995, and featuring classic tracks like ‘High and Dry’, ‘Fake Plastic Trees’, ‘Just’ and ‘Street Spirit (Fade Out)’, The Bends is regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time – the record that saw Radiohead find their voice and paved the way for them to become one of the most important bands the UK has ever produced. Combining anthemic choruses, gentle melodic beauty and brooding intensity, it is quite simply a masterpiece.

Faithfully recreating the album’s powerful and majestic balladry, with arrangements that capture the bruised grandeur of Radiohead’s original recordings, the concert promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Mike Ryan is a Wirral-based singer-songwriter and two-time winner of the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge Audience Favourite Award. After selling out two shows last year with his remarkable tribute to Nirvana’s Unplugged in New York, this new show is not to be missed.

Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

THIS IS THE 3PM SHOW. THERE’S ALSO A LATER SHOW AT 8PM.

8PM SHOW - The Bends: A Tribute to Radiohead @ Music Room 01/11/24
2025-11-01 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Mike Ryan and The Street Spirit Band celebrate the 30th anniversary of Radiohead’s iconic album, The Bends.

Released in 1995, and featuring classic tracks like ‘High and Dry’, ‘Fake Plastic Trees’, ‘Just’ and ‘Street Spirit (Fade Out)’, The Bends is regarded as one of the greatest albums of all time – the record that saw Radiohead find their voice and paved the way for them to become one of the most important bands the UK has ever produced. Combining anthemic choruses, gentle melodic beauty and brooding intensity, it is quite simply a masterpiece.

Faithfully recreating the album’s powerful and majestic balladry, with arrangements that capture the bruised grandeur of Radiohead’s original recordings, the concert promises to be an unforgettable experience.

Mike Ryan is a Wirral-based singer-songwriter and two-time winner of the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge Audience Favourite Award. After selling out two shows last year with his remarkable tribute to Nirvana’s Unplugged in New York, this new show is not to be missed.

Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

THIS IS THE 8PM SHOW. THERE’S ALSO AN EARLIER SHOW AT 3PM.

Mark Radcliffe & David Boardman @ Music Room 04/11/25
2025-11-04 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
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Mark and David are singing, songwriting, strumming, and swigging buddies from the badlands of the Cheshire Plain.

Radcliffe has been on BBC national radio since the early nineties and currently hosts the Radio 2 Folk Show and weekend breakfast on 6Music. He is also the author of five bestselling books, the latest being Crossroads – In Search Of The Moments That Changed Music. Previously a member of folk-rock bands The Family Mahone and Galleon Blast, he is currently one half of electronic duo UNE and drummer and lyricist for Americana band Fine Lines whose lead singer and guitarist is…..

David Boardman. A consummate guitarist and guitar teacher, David cut his teeth on the rock circuit with Darktown Jubilee touring not only the UK but also North America and Canada. A gifted visual artist, Boardman met Radcliffe in their hometown of Knutsford where their writing partnership soon began to flourish.

Their act is one of classic simplicity: two voices, two guitars, some great original songs, the odd carefully chosen cover and the occasional rambling anecdote. They have recently recorded their debut duo album First Light and have somehow managed to hit the sweet spot between David wanting to do dozens of takes before carefully selecting the best bits and Mark thinking it was alright the first time!

SOLD OUT - 8PM SHOW - Down in Laurel Canyon @ Music Room 30/11/25
2025-11-30 12:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
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NOTE – This is the 8pm show. There’s also an earlier one at 3pm.

After two incredible sold out shows last April, Down In Laurel Canyon return to the Music Room to do it all again!

Throughout the late 60s and early 70s, hidden deep within California’s Hollywood hills, Laurel Canyon was a hub of musicianship and counterculture, and home to some of America’s most influential artists.

From the harmonies of dynamic supergroups The Mamas & The Papas and CSNY to the timeless ballads from James Taylor and Joni Mitchell, join Down In Laurel Canyon as they revisit the music that flowed from the Laurel Canyon hills and paved the way for today’s Americana, blues and folk artists.

Down In Laurel Canyon have been sculpting their sound over recent years, blending their voices and influences together in a hybrid sound reminiscent of 70s soft rock and Americana. Expect a full band show celebrating the music of Neil Young, Jackson Browne, The Byrds, The Doors, Carole King, The Beach Boys and much more.

SOLD OUT - 3PM SHOW - Down in Laurel Canyon @ Music Room 30/11/25
2025-11-30 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT

NOTE – This is the 3pm show. There’s also a later one at 8pm.

After two incredible sold out shows last April, Down In Laurel Canyon return to the Music Room to do it all again!

Throughout the late 60s and early 70s, hidden deep within California’s Hollywood hills, Laurel Canyon was a hub of musicianship and counterculture, and home to some of America’s most influential artists.

From the harmonies of dynamic supergroups The Mamas & The Papas and CSNY to the timeless ballads from James Taylor and Joni Mitchell, join Down In Laurel Canyon as they revisit the music that flowed from the Laurel Canyon hills and paved the way for today’s Americana, blues and folk artists.

Down In Laurel Canyon have been sculpting their sound over recent years, blending their voices and influences together in a hybrid sound reminiscent of 70s soft rock and Americana. Expect a full band show celebrating the music of Neil Young, Jackson Browne, The Byrds, The Doors, Carole King, The Beach Boys and much more.

SOLD OUT - 60 Years of Help! and Rubber Soul @ Music Room 02/12/25
2025-12-02 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
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On Tuesday 2nd December 2025, Roxanne de Bastion, Thom Morecroft and friends take to the Music Room stage to celebrate 60 years of Help! and Rubber Soul — two landmark albums from the Beatles’ golden era.

As with previous shows, this won’t be a night of straight-up covers. Expect bold reinterpretations, inventive reimaginings, and heartfelt homages to the Fab Four’s fifth and sixth studio albums — all delivered with flair, passion, and a touch of Mersey magic.

Joining Roxanne and Thom will be a stellar lineup of special guests from across Merseyside and beyond, each bringing their own twist to these timeless tracks.

The story so far…

It all began in 2016, when a collective of local, national, and international musicians — led by Roxanne de Bastion and Thom Morecroft — gathered at LEAF on Bold Street to mark 50 years of Revolver. The following year, Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band received the same loving treatment, with The Ragamuffins stepping in as house band. In 2018, they tackled the entire White Album from start to finish, and in 2019, celebrated 50 years of Abbey Road. Sadly, plans for Let It Be in 2020 were shelved due to the pandemic.

Having reached the end of the Beatles’ studio catalogue, the gang rewound the tape in March 2023 to honour 60 years of Please Please Me and With The Beatles, followed by A Hard Day’s Night and Beatles For Sale in December 2024.

And now, the journey continues — with Help! and Rubber Soul taking centre stage. It’s going to be Fab!

Event Details:

What: 60 Years of Help! and Rubber Soul

Who: Roxanne de Bastion, Thom Morecroft and guests

When: Tuesday 2nd December 2025,

Where: Music Room, Sugnall Street

Tickets: £18 | £15 | £13 from liverpoolphil.com

A Winter Union @ Music Room 07/12/25
2025-12-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Seven leading lights of the British roots scene join forces to create A Winter Union – a festive folk band like no other. Expect soaring harmonies and exquisite musicianship as the band blast through a repertoire of brand-new, specially written songs, fresh arrangements of traditional carols, and seasonal classics from both sides of the Atlantic.

Originally formed in 2015 for a one-off yuletide concert, A Winter Union have gone from strength to strength over the following five tours and are now considered by folk and roots lovers all over the country to be the best pre-Christmas knees-up around.

Featuring members of The Willows, alongside top folk duos Gilmore & Roberts and Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage, the band have played the Great British Folk Festival, Cecil Sharp House, and were invited for a live session on BBC Radio 3’s inTune.

“Wonderful…a perfect seasonal musical present!” – Laurel Canyon Music

Martyn Joseph @ Music Room 24/01/26
2026-01-24 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
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. Be it to two hundred people or twenty thousand, he blows the crowd away night after night.

2024 kicked off with the release of a new “masterful and career-defining” (Fatea UK) studio album, “This Is What I Want To Say.” The album was followed by a sell-out UK tour and shows in mainland Europe and North America.

He is gifted with the rare ability to speak to the soul with his expressive and poignant lyrics and has a career spanning over 40 years, 27 studio albums, over a half a million record sales and thousands of live performances.

Compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews, he has created his own style and reputation as a mesmerising 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.

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. Stunning reviews single him out as an unmissable solo performer whose music stays with you long after the show has ended.

“Stunning, heartfelt music” Bob Harris BBC Radio 2,

“Relevant, challenging and vital” Songlines

“Genuine emotional clout…and must count as one of his best” MOJO “1960” 4*

“I couldn’t help but be reminded of Springsteen’s Nebraska” Irish Music Magazine (1960 review)

Tickets for this event include a £1 venue restoration levy, included in the ticket price. This fee supports building investment at the Grade II-listed Liverpool Philharmonic Hall.

Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2025 Showcase Final
2026-02-07 19:30 - 22:30 | British Music Experience, Cunard Building, Liverpool, L3 1DS, United Kingdom
Ten talented songwriters have won a coverted spot at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2025 Showcase Final

This prestigious event takes place in its new home at the British Music Experience on Saturday 7th February 2026.

During the September entry period songwriters were invited to submit brand new songs inspired by works of art on public display across the Liverpool City Region.

Judges Kaya Herstad Carney, Robert Vincent, Jon Lawton, Luke Moore and Alison Benson listened to all of the entries and scored each one on lyrics, melody, composition, and originality.

After the marks were totalled the writers of the top ten placed songs were awarded places at the Showcase Final where they’ll perform their song with the work of art that inspired it projected on a screen for everyone to see. At the end of the evening the Judges’ Award Winner will be announced, and the Audience Favourite will be revealed.

The Showcase Final will also feature performances from Operation Lightfoot and guests.

The finalists are (in alphabetical order by first name)

Chloe Ferguson – Queen of the Hive

Chris Whitfield – Charabanc to Blackpool

Derek King – Face Off

Ed Jones – Nursery Rhyme For our Time

Helen Maw – A Million Dreams

James Chetter – Fires At Night

Jim Pearson – Flightless Birds

Mal Price – Embrace

Mike Ryan – Forever 20

Nathan Stephens – The Wrestler And The Wren

Doors at the British Music Experience on 7th February open at 7.00pm. The show starts promptly at 7.30pm and finishes at 10.30pm. Tickets are £12 from Skiddle, but they’re limited so you’ll have to be quick if you don’t want to miss out.

Proceeds will be split between Marie Curie Cancer Care and Garston Animal Rescue in memory of former Liverpool Acoustic team member Sharon Jones.

Event Details:

Where: British Music Experience, Cunard Building

Tickets: £12 from Skiddle

What: Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2025 Showcase Final

When: Friday 7th February 2026

Times: 7.00pm doors, 7.30pm start

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