Liverpool Acoustic

Keep The Music Going ft Kingfast + Liz Owen @ Pierre Griffes 01/02/23
2023-02-01 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
The first Keep The Music Going session of 2023 will take place on Wednesday 1st February 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

This co-headline show will feature Liz Owen and Kingfast.

Liz Owen is a Wirral born artist has toured with legends Midge Ure and Joan Armatrading and has had her music featured on BBC 6 Music, BBC Introducing, BBC Radio Merseyside and BBC Radio Lancashire.

In addition, she has worked with former Iron Maiden frontman Blaze Bayley. Her vocals feature across the album trilogy “Infinite Entanglement”. Her well loved track “Already Won” has also been replicated by the metal star on the long awaited album “The Redemption of William Black – Infinite Entanglement part III”.

Her sound is a combination of strong passionate vocals twinned with percussive, fingerstyle acoustic guitar to deliver her contemporary blues/folk sound.

KingFast is a Jamaican born and Belfast raised solo artist. Some more notable performances include Liverpool International Music Festival, Cannes (during the film festival), Edinburgh Fringe, Nantwich Jazz Festival, Liverpool Sound City and Aintree Racecourse for Ladies Day. KingFast is back with upbeat love songs, belting vocals and lyricism that’s socially striking.

“A melting pot of pop, soul and hip-hop awaits listeners of Kingfast’s… Kingfast’s delivery is passionate “KingFast magics his way through some contemporary RnB,” GetintothisBrought to you by Rob Gough Promotions, in association with Liverpool Acoustic, Keep The Music Going, is a series of shows all about music and supporting up and coming songwriters and musicians whilst also featuring established performers along the way.During this series of gigs every effort will be made to keep ticket prices affordable so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy live music.This show takes place on Wednesday 1st February 2023 at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool.Tickets are available on Eventbrite via a Pay What You Can system, tickets won’t have a fixed price and you are welcome to pay what you want for a ticket. Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Kaya: Hello, Goodbye @ Music Room 04/02/23
2023-02-04 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Join the multi-talented Kaya Herstad-Carney and friends to say Hello, Goodbye – hello to Kaya’s exciting new project, and goodbye to her old project, Science of the Lamps.

Kaya’s new solo project blend influences from trip hop, neo soul and blues to produce a sound that is both familiar and new. The award-winning singer-songwriter spent much of the pandemic writing material where the story is central, and told by her impressive four octave range vocals in an atmospheric soundscape.

This special show will feature sets from musical friends, Kaya’s solo project, and a final farewell from Science of the Lamps. It’s set to be an emotional rollercoaster, so grab your tickets and climb on board!

‘Music that proudly smacks their audience in the face, their theatrical flair and overwhelming passion for the music’ MusicmafiaUK

‘An ethereal folk project completely wholesome in tonality’ The Music Manual

‘A magic veil of true class.’ Liverpool Live

Tickets are £12 and £15 available from liverpoolphil.com

Doors open at 7pm, the show starts at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Simon Howard + Jazamin @ Pierre Griffes 08/02/23
2023-02-08 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 8th February 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

This co-headline show will feature Simon Howard and Jazamin.

Liverpool based singer-songwriter Simon Howard began his career in 2018 after spending a secluded summer writing in Austin Texas to focus on his delicate storytelling. With his effortlessly heart-wrenching vocal, the indie folk singer returned home to play shows across the UK and to release his debut EP ‘Youth’s Ground’ which led to multiple BBC introducing plays for his song ‘No Evidence’ in 2021.In May 2022, Howard released his single ‘Not Like Superman’ a song in which he talks about the struggles of always trying to please others but never being good enough. With body hitting drums and a powerful 8-piece string section, the song carries you through what feels like a Western showdown, staring straight into the eyes of anyone who has ever wronged you. Howards latest single ‘Trojan Horse’ is a joyful gallop reminiscing of his own personal attacks when feeling at his most vulnerable. Both singles led to airtime on BBC introducing and Amazing Radio.

Currently developing her debut EP, which blends folk-punk sounds, biting lyrics and harmonies, Jazamin is a self-taught singer-songwriter who regularly plays gigs in and around Liverpool. Jazamin is also a member of Sense of Sound Singers, and has been performing with them since 2005. In 2015, her song ‘Ten Years’ was selected for Glastonbury Festival’s Emerging Talent Competition’s Longlist by Clash Magazine for its “skillfully executed, folk-derived songwriting”. Find out more here: jazamin.co.uk/music

Brought to you by Rob Gough Promotions, in association with Liverpool Acoustic, Keep The Music Going, is a series of shows all about music and supporting up and coming songwriters and musicians whilst also featuring established performers along the way.

During this series of gigs every effort will be made to keep ticket prices affordable so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy live music.

This show takes place on Wednesday 8th February 2023 at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft David Neville King + Laurence Petre Allen @ Pierre Griffes 22/02/23
2023-02-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 8th February 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

This co-headline show will feature David Neville King and Laurence Petre Allen.

Brought to you by Rob Gough Promotions, in association with Liverpool Acoustic, Keep The Music Going, is a series of shows all about music and supporting up and coming songwriters and musicians whilst also featuring established performers along the way.

During this series of gigs every effort will be made to keep ticket prices affordable so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy live music.

This show takes place on Wednesday 22nd February 2023 at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Dave O'Grady + Jake Hawkes + Tom George @ Pierre Griffes 01/03/23
2023-03-01 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 1st March 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

This co-headline show will feature Dave O’Grady, Jake Hawkes and Tom George.

Dave O’Grady is the founding member of Americana Roots band Seafoam Green – a glorious mix of rock and roll, soul, blues and gospel. O’Grady has recorded with members of The Black Crowes, Tedeschi Trucks and The Rolling Stones, as well as sharing the stage with iconic pop stars such as Ringo Starr, Seal and Bon Jovi.

Jake Hawkes (aka Dunce Cap Jack) is a singer/ songwriter and general bard who grew up in a Buddest temple in Essex. He writes songs daily, with a rough and ready style which mixes sincerity and strong emotions with humour and levity. Writing very silly songs about serious topics, and extremely serious songs about the stupidest of things. Always with a lot of energy, and usually screamed at the top of his lungs. This is Jakes debut as a solo artist, with a collection of strange tunes and tales complied and curated just for you.

Tom George is a musician who has embraced a variety of styles, from playing in punk and blues-rock bands, to his current solo acoustic work, which draws influences from folk, pop and jazz.Tom is also a performance poet. He can often be seen on the Liverpool poetry scene, and sometimes combines music and poetry in a performance.

Tom has self-released two CDs, Postcards and Gravity, which feature his highly melodic style. Tom will be joined in this performance by Phil Hargreaves on saxophone and flute.

Brought to you by Rob Gough Promotions, in association with Liverpool Acoustic, Keep The Music Going, is a series of shows all about music and supporting up and coming songwriters and musicians whilst also featuring established performers along the way.

During this series of gigs every effort will be made to keep ticket prices affordable so that everyone has the opportunity to enjoy live music.

This show takes place on Wednesday 1st March 2023 at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Igloo Hearts + John Albert Hall + Shadow Captain @ Pierre Griffes 08/03/23
2023-03-08 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 8th March 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

Igloo Hearts are made up of Welsh, married musicians, James and Katie MacGregor.

They have been featured several times on BBC introducing Wales. Adam Waltons’ (BBC Radio Wales) response to their single (FishFood) was ‘Oh My God, that’s really, really good!!’ and ‘There is something quite ‘McCartney – esque’ about the melody’. Indie Music For All wrote ‘I am astounded by the talent of this couple.They are a combination vocally, of the best bits of Kate Bush and Enya. A bigger compliment I couldn’t give them.’

SWNDS Records…’Favourite find of 2022… Understated. Beautifully delivered original songs…’

Igloo Hearts’ recent gigs include: Llangollen International Eisteddfod 2022, Focus Wales 2022, The Liverpool Philharmonic and Purbeck Valley Folk Festival 2022.

Their recent achievements, include being selected for the Focus Wales 2021 ‘Songwriting Bootcamp’, finalists for the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Competition 2023, finalists at the recent Purbeck Valley Rising Competition 2022, Dorset, and runner up in the Folk category at the annual Radio Wigwam Awards.

Their music incorporates classical piano and intricate, close harmonies, in a style that ishauntingly beautiful.

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/igloohearts

Website: igloohearts.com

St Giles Live Sessions: vimeo.com/618144277/fc2d0b2156

John Albert Hall has performed as Herringbone John and the Kipper Doctors since a 2007 revelation with a smokehouse kipper bap in Peel, Isle of Man Writing, ecording, and performing with a fluid line up of musicians and 20 plus cd albums of original songs recorded.

The next one called “Everything tastes like Chicken!” is in progress at Valhalla studios in Speke. I play Blues based songs with open tuned guitars and bottleneck /slide guitar! Recently on Southport Mighty FM radio with Chris Strefford! Previously in bands from 1977 onwards, with Hugo Dines, MI5, Dirty Dogs, Salty sea dogs, more recently with Mark F Tully and Alan Peters on the Narrow Boat sessions. Also with The Flat Earth Surfers and The Blue Purple Fudge described by Al Peters as Psychedelic Blues! Currently playing solo or with anyone else available next on Royales, Lord street Southport! He will be stageing a On the drive fringe festival on my carport in the summer with The Senile Delinquents! They rock til they drop and wake up the neighbourhood!

Shadow Captain is the brainchild of Liverpool singer-songwriter and musician Stuart Todd.

After playing with guitarist Neil Campbell in the acoustic duo Campbell Todd, Stuart fronted his own group The Freebies; to promote his first solo album A Question Of Time before going on to play in Three Minute Hero. He would enjoy success as an award-winning promoter with Graham Holland and Liverpool Acoustic, where they would host events at View Two Gallery on Mathew Street. Stuart also plays bass for artists Mark Pountney and Only Child.

Shadow Captain recorded the album April Moon with respected producer and engineer Andy Fernihough. You can read reviews of the album on Fatea Magazine / Americana UK / Liverpool Acoustic / Sound & Vision

The tracks Hey Django and The Room’s Too Bare have received radio airplay on BBC Music Introducing. All music from the artist is available from Bandcamp

shadowcaptainuk.comlinktr.ee/shadowcaptain

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Mike Ryan + Jenny Wren + Rob Clarke @ Pierre Griffes 15/03/23
2023-03-15 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 15th March 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

MIKE RYAN

Mike Ryan is a singer-songwriter and performer from Wirral. Blending indie-folk and melodic-rock, he has played throughout Merseyside, including performances at the Floral Pavilion and Future Yard. Mike recently won the Audience Favourite Award at the annual Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge Final.

JENNY WREN

“My mum tells me I was singing before I could talk!”Jenny Wren is a singer, songwriter and musician based in Southport. Jenny is a self professed ‘jack of all trades’ and writes on both piano and guitar. She takes her inspiration for her music from her experience with life, love and loss. Her writing style covers various genres from folk to rock and she endeavours to make emotional connections with her audience.Her EP title track – Anam Cara is Gaelic for Soul Friend and takes you on a journey of discovery, “It’s about finding that person you could have known for a lifetime, a friend, lover, soulmate. You just click.”

ROB CLARKE

Rob Clarke is a Liverpool born and based acoustic/rock/ psych/ country singer/songwriter.

His songs have been played on the BBC, in the UK, USA, Europe and throughout the world on radio, TV and internet. Described by AltSounds as ‘more than just a man and a guitar’ he is influenced by a range of genres including folk music, country music and psychedelic rock.

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

SOLD OUT Please Please The Beatles: 60 Years of Please Please Me and With The Beatles @ LEAF on Bold St 22/02/23
2023-03-22 19:30 - 22:30 | LEAF on Bold St, 65-67 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EZ, United Kingdom
<<SOLD OUT>> Online tickets for this show are now sold out. There will be a maximum of 20 tickets available on the door from 7pm on a first come, first served basis.

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 first two Beatles albums Please Please Me and With The Beatles. They will be interpreting both albums, plus the non-album singles and b sides, in their own style.

To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: 60 Years Of Please Please Me and With The Beatles tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle

Keep The Music Going ft Miles Temp + John Foster + Lauren Wright @ Pierre Griffes 22/03/23
2023-03-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 22nd March 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

MILES TEMP

Miles Temp is a young independent artist just turned 16. Miles started playing acoustic guitar in the third national Covid19 lockdown and started writing songs shortly after. There are releases on Bandcamp from age 14.

Debut song on streaming services was ‘the end?’ when Miles was 15. The latest EP ‘Crowded Room’ is available on all platforms from 19.2.23. This had a debut play on BBC Introducing / Radio Merseyside / Dave Monks 20.2.23.

Miles started to play Open mics (age 15) in Liverpool in 2022 and has a few official gigs under his belt. Already earning ‘a one to watch” from “Keep the music going” events. The 2nd gig was supporting James Holt in Round The Corner 19.2.23-this was pretty much a sold out show and in the main support slot Miles captivated the audience before the headliner and earned another gig, some positive reviews and a slot at MCRs After All festival in May 2023. Next gig Pierre Griffes/ Allerton Rd/ Liverpool 22.3.23

Check Miles Temp at linktr.ee/milestemp_

JOHN FOSTER

Described as “a superb new voice” by BBC Radio Merseyside’s Dave Monks, Fox Rivera is a Liverpool based songwriter who released his debut EP ‘The Stranger’ in January 2021. Influenced by folk legends such as John Martyn and Nick Drake he combines finger picking guitar with heartfelt vocals into songs full of the emotional highs and lows of life. Primarily a guitarist Fox went solo after a flatmate heard him singing through the bedroom wall and asked who it was. Selected to be played on radio by Jermaine Foster via BBC Introducing in May, Fox is currently finishing off his next batch of songs to be debuted across the northwest and beyond throughout 2023.

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Elly Darrall + Helen Maw + David Walker @ Pierre Griffes 05/04/23
2023-04-05 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 5th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

ELLY DARRALL

Elly Darrall is a 20-year-old singer-songwriter and instrumentalist who has always been fascinated by artists of the 60s and 70s such as Mama Cass, Karen Carpenter and Joni Mitchell. Her music is inspired by this admiration as well as being influenced by modern artists like Lana Del Rey and Phoebe Bridgers. If you’re a fan of any of these artists, check out Elly Darrall. Her nostalgia-filled music is a love letter to her influences, both old and new. You will find yourself lost in her beautiful mix of clever, emotive lyrics and smooth, stunning vocals that heal your soul and fill your heart.

HELEN MAW

Helen Maw is a Liverpool based singer songwriter and multi instrumentalist. Her music is a blend of emotionally-rich lyrics with catchy melodies and soaring vocals. She has been writing and releasing her own music since she was a teen and is currently recording her debut album. A seasoned performer, she has gigged extensively throughout Liverpool and the North West.

DAVID WALKER

David Walker has had a long and varied career in both music and the theatre. He has fronted groups such as Arena, The Escorts, The Jets and The Blues Hounds. He is currently part of a trio called “Old Enough 2 Know Better”. He began writing songs at an early age, after he realised he didn’t know enough chords to do covers. His last three albums, “Madhead (2016), “Junk” (2019) and “Shockproof” (2023) have been produced by Tom Percy and feature many fantastic musicians and singers and are available on all the usual platforms as well as on CD.

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought on Eventbrite via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Caitlyn Eve + Ariadne + Sleeping Soul + Julie Myhre @ Pierre Griffes 12/04/23
2023-04-12 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 12th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

Caitlyn Eve

Caitlyn Eve is a singer/songwriter from Liverpool. She has been performing and singing since she was about 8/10 and has been writing since she was about 14. Caitlyn’s first instrument is her voice however, in the last few years she has picked up instruments such as piano and guitar, which she uses to compose her songs.

Caitlyn is influenced by artists such as Stevie Nicks and Mazzy Star whilst her genre is a mix of rock, indie, folk.

Caitlyn is working with her band and will soon be announcing some upcoming gig dates, she is also soon to release her debut single ‘Scarlet’ which she wrote coming up a year ago!

Ariadne

Ariadne is a Greek/Cypriot artist based in Liverpool whose soul pours out in every performance. She takes you on a journey and offers you a glimpse of her life as she opens her ‘Box of Regrets’ and shares her experiences through songs with powerful and emotional vocals, raw soulful melodies, and lyrics filled to the brim with feelings. When watching Ariadne perform live, you are bound to be moved.

Sleeping Soul

Sleeping Soul is headed by singer/songwriter Nadeen Kemp whose funky acoustic pop speaks to the feet not just the heart. This music super geek combines a wealth of music knowledge that allows you to get lost in her melodies, and a love of language that will make you laugh, cry and fall in love through lyrics.

After spending years as a songwriting drummer watching bands and artists perform her music Nadeen took the centre spot to front Sleeping Soul. Being constantly torn between classical study and a passion for popular music has guided her to write songs that will delight with haunting melodies, daze with twisting harmony and that you will relive through memorable riffs. Her eclectic taste will take you on a musical tour with each set she performs.

Julie Myhre

Stormy weather and sound of waves describes Julie Myhre’s dark universe by the seaside. A storyteller from maritime surroundings in the South-east in Norway. Her songs have roots in Nordic folk and americana. With a moody voice she sings about mysteries of the mind and haunting atmospheres.

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought online via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Shadow Captain @ Prohibition Recording Studios 14/04/23
2023-04-14 19:30 - 22:00 | Prohibition Recording Studios, 24a Arrad Street, Liverpool, L7 7BP, United Kingdom
Liverpool Acoustic present Shadow Captain live at Prohibition Recording Studios in their first full show of 2023.

Support on the night is from Rob Jones and Rob White.

Doors open at 7pm with the music starting at 7.30pm.

Tickets are only £8 (including booking fee) from prohibitionrecordingstudios.co.uk

Shadow Captain is the brainchild of Liverpool singer-songwriter and musician Stuart Todd.

After playing with guitarist Neil Campbell in the acoustic duo Campbell Todd, Stuart fronted his own group The Freebies; to promote his first solo album A Question Of Time before going on to play in Three Minute Hero. He would enjoy success as an award-winning promoter with Graham Holland and Liverpool Acoustic, where they would host events at View Two Gallery on Mathew Street. Stuart also plays bass for artists Mark Pountney and Only Child.

Shadow Captain recorded the album April Moon with respected producer and engineer Andy Fernihough. You can read reviews of the album on Fatea Magazine / Americana UK / Liverpool Acoustic / Sound & Vision

The tracks Hey Django and The Room’s Too Bare have received radio airplay on BBC Music Introducing. All music from the artist is available from Bandcamp

Keep The Music Going ft Joe Doonan + Lily Kehoe + Carl Landry @ Pierre Griffes 19/04/23
2023-04-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 19th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

JOE DOONAN

Joe Doonan is a Liverpool based singer-songwriter, originally hailing from Leeds, West Yorkshire. Drawing inspiration from the likes of Foy Vance, Paolo Nutini and Fleetwood Mac, Joe’s songs tell real-life stories of hope, loss and love. Performing regularly across the UK and Europe, Joe is rapidly building a reputation for his ability to connect with people through his honest, emotive lyrics and memorable lyrics. Under the recent mentorship of a number of multi-platinum selling and Emmy Award winning song-writers from across the globe, Joe is set to release what promises to be his best work to date. Some of his mentors include the likes of: Paddy Byrne (Tom Grennon, Paoloma Faith), Paul Statham (Dido, Matt Cardle, Simple minds), Shelly Poole (Jack Savoretti, Gary Barlow, Janet Jackson) and Rob Wells (Adam Lambert, Ariana Grande). Joe previously released his singles ‘Dancing In Paradise’ and ‘Beginning At Every End’ (working with Producer Dom Bennison and Pidgeon Detectives Producer Andy Hawkins). He has recently returned to the studio and has recorded a number of singles, due for release in 2023.

LILY KEHOE

Lily Kehoe is a 21 year old singer and musician from Liverpool.Her passion for music began at a very young age when she regularly attended an open mic ran by her dad at The Egg cafe. Since then she’s performed at other open mics, parties and weddings. Her musical taste ranges from The Beatles to Fleetwood Mac, Adele to Dusty Springfield. After missing out on the music scene at university because of COVID, Lily now hopes to get back out there and do what she loves.

CARL LANDRY

Carl Landry is a singer songwriter who started writing songs as a teenager against a bleak backdrop in a town called Huyton . The release of pre digital singles and airplay followed soon afterwards. Then came a ten year hiatus from music life and all that it doesn’t offer. Most recently Carl has been performing live acoustic shows and recording some tunes that will be released to the waiting world in the summer.

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought online via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Merry Hell Acoustic and friends (1pm seated show) @ Music Room 22/04/23
2023-04-22 13:00 - 15:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Join everyone’s favourite folk-rock band Merry Hell for a day of music and friendship. For the first show of the day (12pm doors, 1pm start) expect stripped-back tracks brought to you by a slimmed down version of group, with a few musical friends popping up along the way – perfect for a Spring Saturday afternoon!

Merry Hell will also be performing an evening show with a full band – please click here for more info. Book tickets for both shows and get £5 off, plus exclusive access to the MerryMeet event in-between the shows. MerryMeet is an opportunity to meet the band, socialise with other Merry Hell fans, and join in the Big Merry Singaround!

MerryMeet and the Big Merry Singaround @ The Casa 22/04/23
2023-04-22 16:00 - 18:00 | The Casa, 29 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Merry Hell are performing two shows at the Music Room on Saturday 22nd April 2023.

The first is a seated afternoon show (1pm) with Merry Hell Acoustic and friends.

The second is a standing show (8pm) with the full band.

People who book tickets for both shows and get £5 off, plus exclusive access to MerryMeet, taking place in-between the shows.

Taking place in the back room at The Casa on Hope Street, MerryMeet is an opportunity to meet the band, socialise with other Merry Hell fans, and join in the Big Merry Singaround!

Come along with your own songs, an instrument if you have one, and join in the fun!

Merry Hell - full band (8pm standing show) @ Music Room 22/04/23
2023-04-22 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Following multiple sell-out shows, Liverpool Acoustic’s favourite folk-rock band returns for another all-standing, all-dancing, hell-raising full band show, with a few musical friends popping up along the way.

Merry Hell have made a name for themselves 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.

Merry Hell retains a nucleus of brothers John, Bob and Andrew Kettle (guitar, mandolin and vocals respectively), along with keyboard player Lee Goulding, drummer Andy Jones and keys and vocalist Virginia Kettle.

MERRYMEET

Merry Hell will also be performing an acoustic afternoon show – click here for more info. Book tickets for both shows and get £5 off, plus exclusive access to the MerryMeet event in-between the shows. MerryMeet is an opportunity to meet the band, socialise with other Merry Hell fans, and join in the Big Merry Singaround!

This is a standing event.

Keep The Music Going ft Limerance + Danny Bradley + Ethan Pagan @ Pierre Griffes 26/04/23
2023-04-26 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

The show features Limerance, Danny Bradley, and Ethan Pagan.

Advance tickets are available on Eventbrite via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought online via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Paul Iwan + DUKE + Solar Flare @ Pierre Griffes 03/05/23
2023-05-03 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

The show features Paul Iwan, DUKE, and Solar Flare.

Advance tickets are available on SumUp via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool. Tickets can be bought online via a Pay What You Want system. There are no fixed priced tickets, feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

Keep The Music Going ft Dooley & Dives + KIT + Ellie Telford @ Pierre Griffes 10/05/23
2023-05-10 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

The show features Dooley & Dives, KIT and Ellie Telford.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

Advance tickets are available on SumUp via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative. There is no fixed price – feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

> Keep The Music Going ft Gary Maginnis + Grace Harvey + DC Gilescroft @ Pierre Griffes 17/05/23
2023-05-17 20:00 - 22:30 | Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro, 85 Allerton Road, Liverpool, L18 2DA, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED

Rob Gough Promotions are proud to announce Keep The Music Going will take place on Wednesday 26th April 2023 at Pierre Griffes on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

The show features Gary Maginnis, Grace Harvey, and DC Gilescroft.

This show takes place at Pierre Griffes Cafe Bar & Bistro on Allerton Road in Liverpool.

Advance tickets are available on SumUp via a ‘Pay What You Can’ initiative. There is no fixed price – feel free to pay what you want and don’t feel under pressure to pay a certain amount.

Doors open at 7pm with the music beginning at 8pm.

> In My Liverpool Home: Hughie Jones and Friends @ Music Room 28/05/23
2023-05-28 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
SOLD OUT

Hughie Jones returns to the Music Room for an unforgettable evening of folk music. The Spinners Legend will be joined on stage by Count John McCormick, Danny Jones and Bob Conroy (USA), who will help steer a course through Hughie’s extensive back catalogue spanning over six decades.

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! Hughie’s last few shows have all sold out, so be quick and grab your tickets if you don’t want to miss out.

Nunnery Norheim 'I Saw The City' album launch @ Music Room 16/09/23
2023-09-16 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Acclaimed alt-folk duo Nunnery Norheim launch their new album I Saw the City. Performing with their band, they offer rousing lyric-driven songs steeped in the stories of the city.

Support is from Sara Wolff, who plays an enchanting mix of folk, alternative, rock and experimental music that’s sure to delight.

Lizzie Nunnery and Vidar Norheim are an alternative folk duo from Liverpool and Norway. Their debut album Company of Ghosts was one of BBC Radio 2?s top 10 folk albums of the year, and launched a creative collaboration that is ever surprising and innovative. Following Norwegian and UK tours of their play with songs Narvik (Best New Play, UK theatre awards 2017), they return with I Saw the City, an aching and soaring album, conjuring love for the city and dreams of escape.

‘Rebel folk endures and develops uniquely – just listen to Lizzie Nunnery.’ — Ed Vulliamy, The Observer

Liverpool Acoustic Music Room Takeover, ft Mike Ryan, Visions of Albion and Motel Sundown 24/09/23
2023-09-24 15:00 - 17:10 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Join us at the Liverpool Philharmonic Open Day on Sunday 24th September from 15:00 to 17:10 for the Liverpool Acoustic Music Room Takeover.

Taking to the stage will be Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2023 Audience Favourite winner Mike Ryan (15:00), popular local duo Visions of Albion (15:50), and exciting Americana trio Motel Sundown (16:35).

And the best thing about it is it’s 100% FREE! Just turn up and enjoy the music.

There’s plenty more going on througout the building – check out the website for full details.

> Anthony John Clarke & Dave Pegg @ Music Room 09/11/23
2023-11-09 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
UPDATE: OCTOBER 2023 – THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT

When renowned singer-songwriter and modern day feel-good comic, Anthony John Clarke, met virtuoso musician Dave Pegg many years ago at the Banbury Folk Festival, it was clear that a very special partnership was about to flourish.

Nearly twenty years on, these two pals still maintain their mischievous November outings and effortlessly present one of the most entertaining and joyous events in the musical calendar. “AJ and Peggy” fuse and amuse perfectly to the delight of audiences. To say their show is unique would be a gross understatement.

Anthony John (AJ) Clarke has for years been an established act on the UK folk scene. Whereas Dave Pegg has gained a legendary reputation playing with Fairport Convention, Jethro Tull and the Ian Campbell Folk Group to name but a few. Together they now play a special performance in AJ’s adopted home of Liverpool.

Expect a very special shedload of mirth, music and mischief.

Shadow Captain @ Prohibition Recording Studios 01/12/23
2023-12-01 19:30 - 22:00 | Prohibition Recording Studios, 24a Arrad Street, Liverpool, L7 7BP, United Kingdom
Shadow Captain returns to Prohibition Recording Studios on Friday 1st December 2023, presented by Liverpool Acoustic.

Support on the night is from Rob Clarke.

Doors open at 7pm with the music starting at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £10 (including booking fee) from prohibitionrecordingstudios.co.uk

Shadow Captain is the brainchild of Liverpool singer-songwriter and musician Stuart Todd.

After playing with guitarist Neil Campbell in the acoustic duo Campbell Todd, Stuart fronted his own group The Freebies; to promote his first solo album A Question Of Time before going on to play in Three Minute Hero. He would enjoy success as an award-winning promoter with Graham Holland and Liverpool Acoustic, where they would host events at View Two Gallery on Mathew Street. Stuart also plays bass for artists Mark Pountney and Only Child.

Shadow Captain recorded the album April Moon with respected producer and engineer Andy Fernihough. You can read reviews of the album on Fatea Magazine / Americana UK / Liverpool Acoustic / Sound & Vision

The tracks Hey Django and The Room’s Too Bare have received radio airplay on BBC Music Introducing. All music from the artist is available from Bandcamp

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> 3PM SHOW - Tapestry: A Tribute to Carole King @ Music Room 10/12/23
2023-12-10 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT

The evening show sold out so we’ve put on an extra performance starting at 3pm. If you have a ticket for the evening and would like to change it to the afternoon please contact the box office.

Liverpool Acoustic are delighted to present a special concert featuring Visions of Albion performing Carole King’s iconic album Tapestry in its entirety.

Released in 1971, Tapestry quickly became one of the biggest-selling albums of all time and is widely regarded as a classic of the singer-songwriter genre. With hits such as ‘I Feel the Earth Move’, ‘You’ve Got a Friend’, and ‘It’s Too Late’, Tapestry cemented Carole King’s reputation as one of the greatest songwriters of her generation.

Visions of Albion are a Liverpool-based duo consisting of Samantha Shields on lead vocals and Daniel Ryan on guitar.

For this unique concert, Visions of Albion will perform Tapestry in its entirety alongside a collective of musicians consisting of Chris Jones on Bass, Helen Maw on Piano, Anthony Longworth on Drums, and a string arrangement by Amy Chalmers.

Bringing to life the album’s intimate and heartfelt melodies, with arrangements that capture the warmth and subtlety of Carole King’s original recordings, the concert promises to be a celebration of one of the greatest works of popular music, featuring some of the finest musicians in Liverpool.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music, as Visions of Albion pay tribute to the timeless songs of Carole King’s Tapestry.

> 8PM SHOW - Tapestry: A Tribute to Carole King @ Music Room 10/12/23
2023-12-10 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT

If you have a ticket for the evening and would like to change it to the afternoon please contact the box office.

Liverpool Acoustic are delighted to present a special concert featuring Visions of Albion performing Carole King’s iconic album Tapestry in its entirety.

Released in 1971, Tapestry quickly became one of the biggest-selling albums of all time and is widely regarded as a classic of the singer-songwriter genre. With hits such as ‘I Feel the Earth Move’, ‘You’ve Got a Friend’, and ‘It’s Too Late’, Tapestry cemented Carole King’s reputation as one of the greatest songwriters of her generation.

Visions of Albion are a Liverpool-based duo consisting of Samantha Shields on lead vocals and Daniel Ryan on guitar.

For this unique concert, Visions of Albion will perform Tapestry in its entirety alongside a collective of musicians consisting of Chris Jones on Bass, Helen Maw on Piano, Anthony Longworth on Drums, and a string arrangement by Amy Chalmers.

Bringing to life the album’s intimate and heartfelt melodies, with arrangements that capture the warmth and subtlety of Carole King’s original recordings, the concert promises to be a celebration of one of the greatest works of popular music, featuring some of the finest musicians in Liverpool.

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening of music, as Visions of Albion pay tribute to the timeless songs of Carole King’s Tapestry.

Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2023 Showcase Final
2024-01-27 19:30 - 22:30 | LEAF on Bold St, 65-67 Bold Street, Liverpool, L1 4EZ, United Kingdom
Ten talented songwriters will win a coverted spot at the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2023 Showcase Final taking place at LEAF on Bold Street on Saturday 27th January 2024.

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 finalists are (in alphabetical order):

Anthony Harrison and Helen Attisha – Chains Around My Heart

Derek & Jenny King – Fantine

Ed Jones – This Boy

Helen Maw – Keepers of the Sea

Iain Paterson – Not a Care in the World

James Chetter – Promised

Jim Pearson – The Boy With The Red Hat

Mark Dennis – Castles Or Freedom

Mike Ryan – Lily’s Last Waltz

Paul Henry – The Ghost Of The Bombed Out Church

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 27th January open at 7.00pm and the show starts promptly at 7.30pm. We’re sorry but no under 18s are allowed after 10pm.

Tickets are £10 and available now from Skiddle.

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 2023 Showcase Final tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle

SOLD OUT Martyn Joseph @ Music Room 02/02/24
2024-02-02 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
THIS SHOW IS NOW SOLD OUT

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.

Though compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews, he has created his own style and reputation as a mesmerizing live performer. With a career spanning 30 years, 33 albums and over half a million record sales, he’ll bring a jaw-dropping evening of soulful voice and guitar mastery – a concert described by many as the best live music experience of their lives.

His critically acclaimed 2021 record, 1960, was made Folk Album of The Month in Mojo, was awarded 4 stars by Uncut, and remained in the UK Official Folk Charts for much of 2022. 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

“Intelligent and enlightened songs are both energizing and provocative…from subtle tenderness to growly indignation. A Welsh national treasure” – MOJO

“One of acoustic music’s most original voices, and most forward looking of his generation of singer/songwriters” – Q Magazine

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.

It Takes Two @ Music Room 19/03/24
2024-03-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
It Takes Two is back in the Music Room with a brand-new line-up featuring four of Merseyside’s most exciting vocal duos…

Merseyside/Irish folk duo The Folk Doctors take to the stage, their debut album Silent Shores having received overwhelmingly positive reviews.

Limerance, known for their unmistakable chemistry, light-hearted chatter and lovely engagement, bring unique harmonies and beautiful lyrics via music inspired by Americana, folk and country.

The recently formed Bau Cat present music spanning psych, indie, roots and rock n roll, cultivating a sound that sits between retro and modern.

The Troubadears perform originals as well as smash hits penned by the classic songwriters of folk, rock, country and pop, showcasing their natural blend of vocals that has wowed audiences across the UK.

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.
