Mike Ryan with support from Igloo Hearts @ Prohibition Recording Studios 13/03/26
2026-03-13 07:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Prohibition Recording Studios, 24a Arrad Street, Liverpool, L7 7BP, United Kingdom
Liverpool Acoustic is proud to launch its new partnership with Prohibition Recording Studios with an intimate double?bill featuring award?winning Wirral songwriter Mike Ryan and North Wales folk?pop duo Igloo Hearts. The show takes place on Friday 13 March in Prohibition’s beautifully restored inner?city studio space — a venue designed for deep listening, rich acoustics, and meaningful connection between artists and audience.

A Rising Voice in Indie-Folk: Mike Ryan

Mike Ryan has become one of the region’s most distinctive songwriters, blending indie?folk and alt?pop with a lyrical honesty that has earned him critical acclaim across five albums. His debut single I’m With You — produced by Bill Ryder?Jones — marked the start of a steady rise that has seen him perform at the Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room, Future Yard, and festivals across Merseyside. A two?time winner of the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge Audience Favourite Award, Mike returns with new material including his latest single The Lemon Trees by the Sea, released on 471 Records.

Igloo Hearts: Cinematic Folk-Pop from North Wales

Opening the night are Igloo Hearts, whose cinematic piano lines, rich harmonies, and emotionally charged songwriting have drawn comparisons to Jesca Hoop and Radiohead. Backed by BBC Introducing, their debut album Eyes Closed Against the Sun is already turning heads for its depth and atmosphere. Their live performances — including supports for Cerys Hafana, Michele Stodart, and BBC Radio’s Mark Radcliffe — have cemented them as one of the most exciting emerging acts in the region.

A True Listening-Room Experience

This new series from Liverpool Acoustic and Prohibition champions original songwriting in a space built for clarity, intimacy, and respect for the craft. With only 45 seats, audiences are placed at the heart of the performance, free from distractions and immersed in the stories behind the songs. To preserve this atmosphere, Prohibition operates a minimal-talking, no-phones policy during sets.

Event Details

What: Mike Ryan, with support from Igloo Hearts

When: Friday 13 March 2026

Where: Prohibition Recording Studios, 24a Arrad Street, L7 7BP

Time: 7.00pm

Tickets: £11.50 (inc. fees) from Prohibition – advance booking only

A large proportion of ticket revenue goes directly to the artists, supporting the region’s vibrant independent music community.

3PM SHOW - Peter's Field @ Music Room 15/03/26
2026-03-15 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
NOTE – This is a 3pm show.

Peter’s Field is an epic musical chronicle that tells the story of one of the most important days in working class history.

On 16th August 1819, 60,000 people gathered in the centre of Manchester. Many had walked miles to be there from all across Lancashire. They went to hear the famous radical speaker Henry ‘Orator’ Hunt who called for working people to have the vote. They were unarmed and peaceful.

Local magistrates sent in the yeomanry cavalry and 15th Hussars to disperse the crowd and arrest Hunt. At least 18 people were killed and hundreds injured in the murderous scenes that followed. Women were deliberately targeted. It became known as the Peterloo Massacre.

The magistrates and military were completely exonerated and it would be 100 years until working people had the vote.

Peter’s Field is born from years of research and comprises 19 original songs by Sean Cooney (The Yung’uns) performed with Rowan Rheingans (The Rheingans Sisters) and Sam Carter, alongside a compelling spoken narrative derived from hundreds of eyewitness accounts.

What people have said so far:

“Peter’s Field is an astonishing work…a compelling, passionate performance, radio-ballad-like, evocative and haunting.” Songlines

“Peter’s Field is the most powerful evocation yet of Peterloo.”

Professor Robert Poole, author of Peterloo: the English Uprising

Social media reactions to the premiere at FolkEast 16th August 2024

“It was amazing and left me in tears.”

“What a wonderful and inspirational performance…we were totally mesmerised by your brilliant account of this tragic story; and historic event beautifully told in words, songs and music. Absolutely fantastic!”

“It was magnificent. A moment in folk history. Fantastic.”

“Exceptional… one of the finest performances ever seen at the event.”

Due to unforseen circumstances the 8pm show has been cancelled. Ticket holders can transfer to this 3pm matinee or claim a full refund. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

3pm Show - Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? with The Jesse Janes @ Music Room 25/04/26
2026-04-25 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
After two barnstorming sold-out performances, The Jesse Janes return with Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? – another unforgettable celebration of Americana.

Inspired by the iconic soundtrack from the Coen Brothers’ O Brother, Where Art Thou?, The Jesse Janes also pay tribute to the rich legacy of T Bone Burnett. Expect stirring renditions of songs by Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Emmylou Harris, Alison Krauss, John Prine, Elvis Presley, The Stanley Brothers, Roy Orbison, Jimmie Rodgers and Gillian Welch.

Featuring Irish sisters Kate McCusker and Mary Rose Nicholls alongside Liverpool’s own Tom Crofts, Andy Ashton and Ben Burke, The Jesse Janes blend beloved covers with original material, delivering a show that’s both heartfelt and high-energy.

8pm Show - Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? with The Jesse Janes @ Music Room 25/04/26
2026-04-25 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom

3pm show - Visions of Liege & Lief @ Music Room 16/05/26
2026-05-16 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Visions of Liege & Lief – A Tribute to Fairport Convention

After dazzling audiences with their sold-out shows of Carole King’s Tapestry and a raucous tribute to Neil Young’s After the Gold Rush last June, Visions of Albion return to the Music Room for a third time – this time celebrating another album whose influence is heard and felt far and wide.

Visions of Albion are harking back to their roots with a tribute to an album as iconic as it was groundbreaking: Fairport Convention’s 1969 magnum opus Liege & Lief. Widely regarded as the record that introduced the world to Britain’s emerging electric-folk movement, Liege & Lief endures as a milestone that challenged and changed the very boundaries of what was possible in popular music.

Alongside the pioneering guitar work of Richard Thompson and the band’s inventive reworkings of traditional British folk songs, Liege & Lief is also remembered for the spellbinding voice of Sandy Denny, whose timeless performances helped define the sound of an entire era.

Visions of Albion will be joined by a full live band, bringing to life the passion, power, and poetry of this landmark album an enduring celebration of tradition, reinvention, and the spirit of folk music itself.

8pm show - Visions of Liege & Lief @ Music Room 16/05/26
2026-05-16 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom

Merry Hell: Rising of the Bold @ Music Room 31/05/26
2026-05-31 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
From the first chord to the final chorus, Merry Hell deliver an electrifying live experience.

With five critically acclaimed albums to their name, this Wigan-born collective has carved out a reputation as one of the UK’s most dynamic bands. Rooted in the rich soil of British folk heritage, they reimagine the tradition, producing songs inspired by love, loss, hope and defiance that are both timeless and fiercely contemporary.

A festival favourite, Merry Hell have become synonymous with high-energy performances and heartfelt storytelling. Their recent appearance at Folk on the Farm in Anglesey was hailed as a masterclass in modern folk-rock, while their previous shows here in the Music Room had fans dancing in the aisles and singing every word.

Their newest release, Rising Of The Bold, blends anthemic choruses with poetic insight, with standout tracks including ‘Emergency Lullaby’ and ‘We Are The Change’.

Whether you’re a seasoned folk aficionado or a newcomer looking for something real, Merry Hell invite you to be part of the journey.

3pm show - 60 Years of Blonde on Blonde @ Music Room
2026-06-27 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Sixty years on from its groundbreaking release, Bob Dylan’s Blonde on Blonde remains a towering achievement in popular music – poetic, enigmatic, and endlessly influential. To mark this milestone, Liverpool’s adopted troubadour Thom Morecroft invites you to a heartfelt celebration of the album that changed everything.

Joined by fellow hosts Mike Blue and Dylan Cassin, Thom leads a stellar lineup of Liverpool’s finest singer-songwriters and a dedicated house band in two special performances, a 3pm matinee and an 8pm evening show. Each artist will bring their own voice and vision to Dylan’s iconic double LP, reinterpreting its tracks with reverence, creativity, and soul.

Expect a rich tapestry of sound, storytelling, and surprise from the swirling surrealism of “Visions of Johanna” to the rollicking joy of “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35.” Whether you’re a lifelong Dylan devotee or discovering Blonde on Blonde for the first time, this is a night to immerse yourself in the spirit of one of music’s most enduring masterpieces.

8pm show - 60 Years of Blonde on Blonde @ Music Room
2026-06-27 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom

Down in Laurel Canyon @ Liverpool Philharmonic Hall 22/01/27
2027-01-22 19:30 - 22:00 | Liverpool Philharmonic Hall, Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
After four sold-out shows at the Music Room in 2025, Liverpool’s own seven-piece phenomenon Down in Laurel Canyon are ready for their biggest stage yet.

On Friday 22nd January 2027, they bring their lush harmonies and timeless repertoire to the grandeur of Liverpool Philharmonic Hall – a fitting upgrade for a band whose nostalgic journey has captivated audiences time and again.

Celebrating the golden age of Laurel Canyon, the group reawakens the music of The Mamas & The Papas, CSNY, Joni Mitchell, Neil Young, The Doors, Carole King, James Taylor, Fleetwood Mac, The Byrds, and The Beach Boys.

With seven seasoned touring musicians, expect soaring harmonies, evocative ballads, and a full-bodied sound that fills the Hall with the spirit of California’s countercultural heartland.

This is more than a tribute – it’s a transportive experience. From the intimate success of the Music Room to the scale and splendour of Philharmonic Hall, Down in Laurel Canyon invite you to step inside a time machine and relive the songs that defined a generation.
