Liverpool Acoustic

Keep The Music Going ft Joe Doonan + Lily Kehoe + Carl Landry @ Pierre Griffes 19/04/23
2023-04-19 20:00 - 22:30 (Europe/London) | 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

linktr.ee/shadowcaptain

> 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.

Attila the Stockbroker @ The Casa Bar 30/03/24
2024-03-30 20:00 - 22:30 | The Casa, 29 Hope Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Attila the Stockbroker returns to Liverpool for his first show here in nine years.

“I haven’t played in Liverpool for years. Thanks to Graham from Liverpool Acoustic for making it possible! Obviously, it’s the weekend we (BHA!) play Liverpool away. We don’t yet know what time the match will be, but all bases are covered here!”

Be prepared for an unforgetable one man show, two sets, crammed full of spoken word, dub poetry, acoustic songs, and early music punk delivered in Attila’s uncompromising and unforgiving style.

UPDATE – Liverpool vs Brighton is on Sunday 31st March, 2pm.

To buy tickets for this event please visit our events page: Attila the Stockbroker at the Casa Bar in Liverpool tickets from Skiddle . Ticket sales powered by Skiddle

Motel Sundown @ Music Room 14/04/24
2024-04-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
UPDATE 03/04/24 – EXTRA TICKETS RELEASED

Motel Sundown are an Americana band based in Liverpool made up of three songwriters, Karen Turley, Naomi Campbell and Robert Johnson. Formed in 2018, they combine the sounds they grew up with such as The Beatles, Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan, with three-part harmonies inspired by the likes of Fleetwood Mac and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young.

In 2022, the band released their debut album If You Were Listening, produced by Mercury Prize nominee Andy Ross and featuring pedal steel legend Gerry Hogan. Since releasing the album, Motel Sundown have been playing shows across the UK both as a full band and acoustic trio. The band have played support slots for Americana artists such as The Hanging Stars, Ashley Campbell, The Chapin Sisters and, more recently, Grammy-nominated artist Courtney Marie Andrews.

Motel Sundown have also made various festival appearances including at the British Country Music Festival, Cosmic Cape, Sound City, and Black Deer Festival.

Motel Sundown performed during the Liverpool Philharmonic Open Day, and were one of the biggest hits of the day!

“After all their time playing in Liverpool, it’s no surprise their sound is already honed and song craft accomplished.” – Americana UK

“The perfect soundtrack to a road trip at sunset, leaving your troubles behind and your hopes out in front.” – Urbanista

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.

Virginia Kettle's Rolling Folk @ Music Room 18/05/23 (3pm seated show)
2024-05-18 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Join Virginia Kettle and friends from Merry Hell in this matinee show, featuring some of Virginia’s own musical offerings!

Starring Merry Hell’s leading lady, Virginia Kettle’s Rolling Folk is a new project that sees her collaborate with some of her marvellous musical mates.

Support is provided by Wirral’s Jim Pearson, winner of the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2023. With nine albums to his name, Jim’s music is regularly heard on BBC 6 Music.

There is also an evening performance at 8pm with Merry Hell.

Double Couple Discount

The Double Couple Discount gives £8 off the price of four tickets. If you’re a couple planning on coming along, why not invite another couple and introduce them to the delights of Virgina Kettle or Merry Hell? Alternatively it doubles as a discount for a family of four. However you use it you still make a saving!

This offer can be used for both the afternoon and evening show. Simply enter the code MERRYFOUR at the checkout.

Double Show Discount

The Double Show Discount provides a lovely £6 off the total for anyone buying a ticket for both shows. There’s no code for this – the discount is applied automatically at checkout.

As you’d expect, the Double Couple and Double Show discount offers cannot be combined, so choose wisely!

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.

Merry Hell @ Music Room 18/05/24 (8pm standing show)
2024-05-18 20:00 - 22:30 | 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. In this evening evening show, Merry Hell will be performing their trademark all-standing, all-dancing, roof-raising full band show.

Opening the show at 8pm are The Jesse Janes, an energetic quartet from Ireland and Liverpool who play the (merry) hell out of acoustic, electric, and bass guitars, with mandolin, whistle, and percussion, all brought together with 4-part harmonies that are sure to knock your socks off!

It’s going to be a joyous night not to be missed!

This is a standing event. Limited seating will be available in the bar area on a first come, first served basis when the doors open at 7pm.

If you have any access needs, please contact the Box Office on 0151 709 3789.

There will also be a matinee show at 3pm: Virginia Kettle’s Rolling Folk

Double Couple Discount

The Double Couple Discount gives £8 off the price of four tickets. If you’re a couple planning on coming along, why not invite another couple and introduce them to the delights of Virgina Kettle or Merry Hell? Alternatively it doubles as a discount for a family of four. However you use it you still make a saving!

This offer can be used for both the afternoon and evening show. Simply enter the code MERRYFOUR at the checkout.

Double Show Discount

The Double Show Discount provides a lovely £6 off the total for anyone buying a ticket for both shows. There’s no code for this – the discount is applied automatically at checkout.

As you’d expect, the Double Couple and Double Show discount offers cannot be combined, so choose wisely!

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.

Tom Kitching: Where There's Brass @ Music Room 09/06/24
2024-06-09 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Author and musician Tom Kitching launches his new book and album, Where There’s Brass, with a special storytelling and music concert tour.

Documenting six months living in the London waterways community, making the long journey across England from Manchester on a traditional narrowboat built in 1937, Where There’s Brass tells the story of the contemporary London waterways – a floating slum at worst, a bohemian, alternative, vibrant community at best. It is a love letter to the waterways, and a rallying cry for what they can be in the future.

Stories old and new are interwoven with a specially composed suite of music, underpinned by Tom’s long-term accompanist, the brilliant Nordic mandola player Marit Fält.

Tom’s debut solo album Interloper was listed at #6 in the Sunday Express Albums of the Year 2015.

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.

In My Liverpool Home with Danny Jones and Friends @ Music Room 28/06/24
2024-06-28 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Following six sold-out Spinners Legends shows and last year’s final show from Hughie Jones, ‘Son of a Spinner’ Danny Jones keeps the ball rolling when he takes to the stage for an unforgettable evening of music and fun.

Danny will be joined 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! 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.

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.

Anthony John Clarke and Richard Digance @ Music Room 14/09/24
2024-09-14 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Richard Digance has graced every stage in his expansive career as a songwriter, performer, author and television personality. His TV career includes The Old Grey Whistle Test, numerous Saturday night ITV specials, and 17 years on Countdown. Richard has opened every Saturday at Fairport Convention’s Cropredy Festival for as long as anyone can remember (and that’s a long time!). His delivery from the stage is unparalleled and he is a very funny man.

Anthony John Clarke has remained a stalwart of the music scene and festival world for over 30 years. He has written some of the best and well known songs for folk audiences and his shows are both extremely funny and entertaining.

This is one of only a handful of 2024 shows featuring the pairing of Anthony John Clarke and Richard Digance. It’s an evening with a guaranteed feel-good factor showcasing two artists totally at ease with their material, their audience and one another.

AJ’s show last year with Fairport Convention’s Dave Pegg was a sell out, so this one, as they say, is not to be missed!

This show is fully reserved seating – £17 Premium / £14 Regular / £12 Bar

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

The Leaving Of Liverpool @ Prohibition 03/10/24
2024-10-03 19:30 - 22:30 | Prohibition Recording Studios, 24a Arrad Street, Liverpool, L7 7BP, United Kingdom
Composer and musician Luke Moore is leaving Liverpool for the lure of Derbyshire. However, we couldn’t let Luke, Sarah and baby Miles go without giving them a great big musical send off.

So join us at Prohibition Recording Studios on the evening of Thursday 3rd October to enjoy music from:

Skylon

Kaya

Dorothy Bird

Amber Stone

Thom Morecroft

Mike Neary

There may well be other guests and surprises on the night!

Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

Tickets are £10 (plus booking fee) online from Prohibition.

TICKETS HERE

Merry Helloween @ The Citadel 25/10/24
2024-10-25 20:00 - 22:30 | 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.
