Liverpool Acoustic

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 25/07/18
2018-07-25 20:00 - 23:00 (Europe/London) | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Midweek Melodies is Liverpool Acoustic’s weekly open mic. It takes place from 8pm to 11pm every Wednesday in the front bar at 81 Renshaw and features one or two booked guests between lots of lovely open mic slots.
With regular host Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or just turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Featured guest this week: Ivor Game
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 25/07/18

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 18/07/18
2018-07-18 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Midweek Melodies is Liverpool Acoustic’s weekly open mic. It takes place from 8pm to 11pm every Wednesday in the front bar at 81 Renshaw and features one or two booked guests between lots of lovely open mic slots.
With regular host Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or just turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Featured guest this week: Carl Southworth
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 18/07/18

CANCELLED Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 11/07/18
2018-07-11 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
UPDATE – THIS WEEK’S MIDWEEK MELODIES IS CANCELLED DUE TO THE WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL.
81 Renshaw will be showing the game in the front bar so if you’d like to watch it in a nice relaxed non-pub environment you’d be more than welcome to join us.
We’ll be back to normal on Wednesday 18th July.
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Midweek Melodies is Liverpool Acoustic’s weekly open mic. It takes place from 8pm to 11pm every Wednesday in the front bar at 81 Renshaw and features one or two booked guests between lots of lovely open mic slots.
With regular host Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or just turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Featured guests this week:

No featured guest this week because it’s cancelled! Doh!

As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 11/07/18

Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon @ 81 Renshaw 07/07/18
2018-07-07 13:00 - 16:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon @ 81 Renshaw 07/07/18
Due to popular demand(!) the Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon now takes place on the first Saturday every month.
The afternoon features one or two booked guests with 20 minute sets sandwiched between lovely layers of open mic performers.
Performing for us this month:

Joey Costello [Chicago] –joeycostello.com

The event is hosted by Derek King and Graham Holland.
As always this event is free. We take a collection which is divided between the booked acts and hosts, but there’s absolutely no obligation to make a donation.
This event takes place in the performance room at the back of the venue, and is open to all ages. So why not come along, grab some lunch and a drink from the front bar, and enjoy the music?
Slots for the open mic will be reserved on the facebook page on a first come, first served basis – once they’re gone they’re gone!
The Facebook event will go live on Sunday 1st July.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 04/07/18
2018-07-04 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Midweek Melodies is Liverpool Acoustic’s weekly open mic. It takes place from 8pm to 11pm every Wednesday in the front bar at 81 Renshaw and features one or two booked guests between lots of lovely open mic slots.
With regular host Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or just turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Featured guest this week: top local acoustic threesome Saul & The Waters
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 04/07/18

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 27/06/18
2018-06-27 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Midweek Melodies is Liverpool Acoustic’s weekly open mic. It takes place from 8pm to 11pm every Wednesday in the front bar at 81 Renshaw and features one or two booked guests between lots of lovely open mic slots.
With regular host Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or just turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Featured guest this week: Peter McPartland and Vinnie
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 27/06/18

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 20/06/18
2018-06-20 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Midweek Melodies is Liverpool Acoustic’s weekly open mic. It takes place from 8pm to 11pm every Wednesday in the front bar at 81 Renshaw and features one or two booked guests between lots of lovely open mic slots.
With regular host Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or just turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Our featured guest this week is: Alicia Rose
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 20/06/18

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 13/06/18
2018-06-13 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Midweek Melodies is Liverpool Acoustic’s weekly open mic. It takes place from 8pm to 11pm every Wednesday in the front bar at 81 Renshaw and features one or two booked guests between lots of lovely open mic slots.
With regular host Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or just turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Our featured guest this week is: TBC
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 13/06/18

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 06/06/18
2018-06-06 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Midweek Melodies is Liverpool Acoustic’s weekly open mic. It takes place from 8pm to 11pm every Wednesday in the front bar at 81 Renshaw and features one or two booked guests between lots of lovely open mic slots.
With regular host Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or just turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Our featured guest this week is: Wooden Rocket
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 06/06/18

Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon @ 81 Renshaw 02/06/18
2018-06-02 13:00 - 16:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon @ 81 Renshaw 02/06/18
Due to popular demand(!) the Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon now takes place on the first Saturday every month.
The afternoon features a couple of booked guests with 20 minute sets sandwiched between lovely layers of open mic performers.
Performing for us this month are:

John Chatterton
Paper Moon

This month will be hosted by Stuart Todd and Graham Holland.
As always this event is free. We take a collection which is divided between the booked acts and hosts, but there’s absolutely no obligation to make a donation.
This event takes place in the performance room at the back of the venue, and is open to all ages. So why not come along, grab some lunch and a drink from the front bar, and enjoy the music?
Slots for the open mic will be reserved on the facebook page on a first come, first served basis – once they’re gone they’re gone!
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events

Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets) @ 81 Renshaw 01/06/18
2018-06-01 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Inspiral Carpets’ Tom Hingley to play intimate acoustic gig at 81 Renshaw in June
Tom Hingley is the former lead singer with the classic line up of Inspiral Carpets, where for 22 years (1989- 2011) he sang on all their chart hits, appeared on Top of the Pops and toured the world and elsewhere. Now flying solo, Tom is bringing his acoustic show to Liverpool’s intimate 81 Renshaw venue on Friday 1st June 2018.
Tickets for this special show are limited and can be bought from 81 Renshaw (no fee) and the TicketQuarter box office in person and online.
The support will be announced closer to the time.
So put the date in your diary, pick up your ticket, and get ready to roll out the inspi-red carpet!
Doors open 7.30pm, music starts at 8.00pm

TOM HINGLEY
Tom Hingley was lead singer with ‘Madchester’ band, Inspiral Carpets until 2011. His signature vocal sound can be heard on all the ‘glory days’ hits including This is How it Feels, and Saturn 5, and helped catapult the band to stardom in the early nineties. 25 years and 15 Top 40 singles later, and Tom continues to enjoy a successful solo career that started with his debut acoustic album, Keep Britain Untidy, released in 2000 on Tom’s own label, Newmemorabilia. Tom plays original music; an eclectic mix of Folk, Soul, Gospel and Blues with plenty of heart, as well as acoustic renditions of Inspiral classics. With his inimitable voice, and raw, honest performances – complete with slide guitar! – Tom continues to entertain fans old and new nationwide.
Since then Tom has released two more soul-searching acoustic albums – Thames Valley Delta Blues in 2009 and the Pledge Music crowd funded Sand in 2012
Tom is releasing a new album in 2018 through a pledge campaign called I Love My Job with his electric band, the Tom Hingley Band. Meanwhile his Inspirals tribute band, the Kar-Pets are releasing a Live DVD/audio album in autumn 2017 called May Contain Nuts.
Tom and the Kar-Pets played a festival stealing performance at the 2016 Shine On Festival, have supported the likes of Embrace and Reverend and the Makers, and shared a pair of maracas with Bez!
Hear and see Tom online at:-
www.tomhingley.co.uk
www.reverbnation.com/tomhingley
Twitter @tomhingleymusic
Facebook www.facebook.com/tomhingleymusic

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 30/05/18
2018-05-30 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Midweek Melodies is Liverpool Acoustic’s weekly open mic. It takes place every Wednesday in the front bar at 81 Renshaw and features one or two booked guests between lots of lovely open mic slots
With regular host Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Our featured guest this week is: TBA
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 30/05/18

Phil Cooper 'Thoughts and Observations tour' at Midweek Melodies @ 81 Renshaw 23/05/18
2018-05-23 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Tonight we have a very special guest as we welcome Phil Cooper’s ‘Thoughts and Observations’ UK tour to Midweek Melodies at 81 Renshaw. Phil launched his brand new album of the same name on 13th April and is traveling the length and breadth of the country sharing his music with friends old and new.
Midweek Melodies is hosted as usual by the inimitable Dr Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Phil Cooper ‘Thoughts and Observations tour’ at Midweek Melodies @ 81 Renshaw 23/05/18

SOLD OUT The Spinners Legends @ Music Room 20/05/18
2018-05-20 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
UPDATE – This show is now SOLD OUT. Please contact the box office direct for information about returns.
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The Spinners Legends
Formed in 1958 legendary Liverpool folk group The Spinners – Hughie Jones, Mick Groves, Cliff Hall and Tony Davis – enjoyed a 30 year career that saw them release over 40 albums, star in their own BBC 1 and Radio 2 shows, and play to packed venues up and down the country. The groups grew in popularity with their mixture of traditional and contemporary folk songs from around the world and around the corner, such as Maggie May, Woman Sweeter Than Man, The Family of Man, Black and White, and The Leaving of Liverpool.
The Spinners enjoyed nationwide success but were never more at home than when performing in front of their home crowd, often at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. The group went their separate ways in 1988 with Cliff retiring to Australia, and Tony returning to his first musical love with his own jazz band. Hughie and Mick continued as successful solo folk performers.

The Spinners Legends sees Hughie and Mick reunited ‘In Their Liverpool Home’ with musical director, double bass player, friend and honorary Spinner ‘Count’ John McCormick for a show at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall’s Music Room. For Spinners fans old and new this rare show is not to be missed.
Tickets £15 from liverpoolphil.com
Doors 7pm, music 8pm

SOLD OUT The Spinners Legends @ Music Room 19/05/18
2018-05-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom

Light Night @ Music Room 18/05/18
2018-05-18 17:00 - 22:00 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Light Night @ Music Room 18/05/18
LIVERPOOL ACOUSTIC’S LIGHT NIGHT LINEUP SET TO TRANSFORM THE MUSIC ROOM IN MAY
Liverpool Acoustic have joined forces with the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Hall to present a very special evening of music for Light Night 2018.
On Friday 18th May the Music Room will play host to a specially curated lineup of talented local musicians. Performing on the evening will be stunning vocal duo Limerance, Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge winner Lydiah, popular singer-songwriter Chris Callander, new guitar duo King & Byrne, and electronic art-pop two piece St. Jude the Obscure.
The evening runs from 5.00pm through to 10.00pm with every act performing a ten minute set each hour, so whatever time you pop into the Music Room during Light Night if you stay for 60 minutes you’re guaranteed to catch them all!
In the spirit of this year’s Light Night theme ‘Transformation’ the acts will be including a number of familiar songs they’ve transformed by placing their own musical stamp on them. There may also be the odd collaboration or two along the way.
Entry to the Music Room on the night is totally free, you can stay for as long as you like, and families are welcome. So come along and let Liverpool Acoustic brighten up your Light Night 2018.

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 16/05/18
2018-05-16 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Midweek Melodies is Liverpool Acoustic’s weekly open mic with featured guests every Wednesday at 81 Renshaw.
With regular host Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Our featured guest this week is Paper Moon.
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 16/05/18

Grant Sharkey @ 81 Renshaw 09/05/18
2018-05-09 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Midweek Melodies takes a break this week, but never fear because we’ve got a fantastic night of live music for you.
Coming up on Wednesday 9th May at 81 Renshaw is the return of protest singer-songwriter and double bassist Grant Sharkey.
Grant is currently touring the UK to promote his new album Thoughts And Prayers.
The night features support from 4th Dimensional Accident.
The music starts at 8.00pm and it’s a pay what you feel show.
grantsharkey.com
Midweek Melodies open mic will be back on Wednesday 16th.

Paul Dunbar and the Black Winter Band album launch @ Music Room 07/05/18
2018-05-07 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Paul Dunbar and the Black Winter Band to launch debut album at the Music Room in May
Paul Dunbar and the Black Winter Band are set to launch their debut album at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall’s fabulous Music Room on Monday 7th May 2018.
Liverpool-born, Paul Dunbar is a soul, rock and blues singer-songwriter described as having a powerful, soulful, signature vocal with comparisons to the likes of Joe Cocker, Bruce Springsteen, Otis Redding and Tom Waits.
Having toured the UK and Europe, he’s performed with the likes of Martha Reeves & The Vandellas, Big Country, Frank Turner, King King, James Taylor Quartet, CC Smugglers and most recently supporting Jon Gomm (May 2017) and appearing at 2016’s The Last Waltz at Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room, he is now releasing his incredible 10-track debut album Made My Peace With You with a very special launch night.
Performing with his newly formed Black Winter Band, alongside very special guests on the night, Dunbar’s live shows are renowned for heart-stopping, scintillating power and versatility, coupled with an emotive and heartfelt delivery of rock, blues and soul classics in the making, showcasing the range of vocal, songwriting and performing talents of this rising star.
…this was just the most gravity pulling night, the most scintillating adventure. Paul Dunbar & The Black Winter Band have set a new high in the way that you listen to songs.
Liverpool Sound & Vision

Tickets for this show are expected to sell very quickly, so grab yours while you can, and finish off your Bank Holiday weekend on a high!

MONDAY 7TH MAY

PAUL DUNBAR
AND THE BLACK WINTER BAND
Camilla Sky
Reid Anderson
Music Room, Myrtle Street, L1 9BP
Doors 7.00pm, music 8.00pm.

Tickets £10

Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon @ 81 Renshaw 05/05/18
2018-05-05 13:00 - 16:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon @ 81 Renshaw 05/05/18
By popular demand the Liverpool Acoustic Afternoon returns for a new regular slot on the first Saturday every other month.
As always we’ll have a couple of booked guests with 20 minute sets sandwiched between lovely layers of open mic performers.
Performing for us this month are:

Joel Gardner
John Witherspoon

This month will be hosted by Stuart Todd and Graham Holland.
This event takes place in the performance room at the back of the venue, and is open to all ages. So why not come along, grab some lunch and a drink from the front bar, and enjoy the music?
Slots for the open mic will be reserved on the facebook page on a first come, first served basis – once they’re gone they’re gone!
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 02/05/18
2018-05-02 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Midweek Melodies is Liverpool Acoustic’s weekly open mic with featured guests every Wednesday at 81 Renshaw.
Hosted once again by guest host Chris Callander, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
We have two featured guests this week, Elijah James (from Elijah James And The Nightmares) and touring Irish musician Bua.
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 02/05/18

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 25/04/18
2018-04-25 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
As we enter springtime the Liverpool Acoustic open mic morphs into “Midweek Melodies” and moves to Wednesdays.
Hosted this week by special guest host Chris Callander, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Featured guest this week: TBA
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 25/04/18

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 18/04/18
2018-04-18 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
As we enter springtime the Liverpool Acoustic open mic morphs into “Midweek Melodies” and moves to Wednesdays.
Hosted as usual by the inimitable Dr Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Featured guest this week: Stuart Todd
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 18/04/18

Little Sparrow and Elfin Bow @ Music Room 15/04/18
2018-04-15 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Liverpool Acoustic presents a double headline show with Little Sparrow and Elfin Bow each playing a full set with no support.
Tickets are £12 (£10 concessions) from liverpoolphil.com
Doors open at 7pm, music starts at 8pm.
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Little Sparrow
As captivating to watch as she is to listen to, Little Sparrow’s beautifully emotive use of expression mirrors the sincerity of her delivery, making her someone not to be missed. Her delicately crafted folk songs are created with a combination of flawless vocals, strings, guitars, percussion and tender harmonies.

Manchester singer-songwriter Katie Ware adopted the name Little Sparrow as she felt it characteristic of the sound she had developed and the direction in which she wished to travel. Drawing upon influences as diverse as Kate Bush,
All About Eve and PJ Harvey she creates songs that are filled with a blend of styles, woven into the colourful tapestry of her music, often with a mysterious fairy tale quality.

Voted ‘Favourite Artist of 2016’ by Laurel Canyon Music, Little Sparrow is a firm Liverpool Acoustic favourite who takes listeners on a journey that touches upon every emotion, from heart-breaking sadness to uplifting joy.

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Elfin Bow

Elfin Bow’s music has been described as a fairy tale experience; pastoral psych-folk with an undercurrent of electronic ambience. With imagery that blends her twin passions of music and art, her songs and stage presence exude colour, charisma and a gentle charm. Her self-titled debut album was released in March with a live session on BBC Radio Wales and a spectacular sold-out launch in the Epstein Theatre, Liverpool. Elfin Bow has been described by Shindig Magazine as, ‘lyrically astute and melodically inventive,’ and by Fatea Magazine as ‘a rising star of the modern folk world,’ and ‘one to watch in 2017.’

If music is a journey of discovery to be savoured and enjoyed, then Elfin Bow is carving out her own exciting and unique path and loving every moment. With sounds reminiscent of Sandy Denny, Kate Bush and Pink Floyd, she loves to pen her own songs as well as collecting jewels from the musical history books to reinterpret in her own way, playing guitar, mandolin, violin and piano.

Elfin Bow has been described as a ‘juggernaut’ of passion, energy and drive – an essential quality for any modern musician – and whilst her presence may be gentle, she isn’t launching her music on the world with anything other than a loud, and very artistic, roar.
“An album that gets the mind thinking, the body moving and the spirit soaring.” Neil King, Fatea Magazine

Liverpool Acoustic 24 Hour Songwriting Challenge @ Across the Threshold 2018
2018-04-13 13:00 - 2018-04-14 16:00 | Hobo Kiosk Pub, 9 Bridgewater Street, Liverpool, L1 0AR, United Kingdom
Are you a songwriter?
Can you write a new song based on a theme?
Can you write that song within 24 hours?
If the answer to all these questions is ‘yes’ then the Liverpool Acoustic 24 Hour Songwriting Challenge is made for you!
New for 2018, Liverpool Acoustic is teaming up with Across The Threshold to introduce a brand new challenge to the region’s songwriters. A theme will be unveiled at 1.00pm on Friday 13th April 2018 on the Songwriting Challenge website and across social media channels. Songwriters will then have 24 hours to write a new song that fits the theme and register to perform it at the Showcase Event starting at 1.00pm on Saturday 14th April.
The Showcase Event takes place at Hobo Kiosk Pub and is free entry. Performance places will be allocated in the order registered.
One theme.
One new song.
24 hours.
Ready? Go!

Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge
challenge.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk
Across the Threshold
thresholdfestival.co.uk

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 11/04/18
2018-04-11 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
As we enter springtime the Liverpool Acoustic open mic morphs into “Midweek Melodies” and moves to Wednesdays.
Hosted as usual by the inimitable Dr Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Featured guest this week: Visions of Albion
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 11/04/18

Ewan McLennan, plus Thom Morecroft @ 81 Renshaw 06/04/18
2018-04-06 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Liverpool Acoustic in association with News From Nowhere present…
Ewan McLennan
plus Thom Morecroft
Ewan McLennan has come to be known as a guitarist at the very forefront of his generation; a troubadour, balladeer and storyteller cut in the old style; a singer that can move audiences with his passion and pathos; and a songwriter for whom social justice is still a burning issue.
From a BBC Horizon Award for his debut album to his performances on the iconic Transatlantic Sessions, recent years have been marked by numerous awards and accolades for his music. Ewan McLennan’s most recent solo album, ‘Stories Still Untold’, continued this reception:
‘Ewan McLennan has realised his potential on a wonderful album of traditional folk’ **** The Telegraph
Ewan’s most recent project entitled Breaking the Spell of Loneliness – a collaboration with renowned author and journalist George Monbiot – seeks to use music and word to open up the issue of loneliness. Their UK tour and concept album have received wide acclaim and been featured widely, including live appearances on BBC Two’s Newsnight, BBC Radio 4’s Front Row and BBC Radio 3’s In Tune.
‘Breaking the Spell of Loneliness is a powerful, poignant set’ **** Guardian
Alongside this latest project, in 2017 and into 2018 Ewan will be continuing his solo touring, performing songs from previous albums as well as new material, both self-penned and traditional workings.
‘McLennan continues his evolution into a major figure on the folk scene. An artist whose music lives and breathes.’ **** Songlines
ewanmclennan.co.uk

81 Renshaw
81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool L1 2SJ

7.30pm doors, 8.00pm start

Ticket prices: £10 (£8 concessions)

Box office details:
Online – ticketquarter.co.uk/Online/liverpoolacoustic
Phone – 0844 8000 410
In person – Echo Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool L3 4FP
In person (no booking fee) – News From Nowhere (Bold St) & 81 Renshaw

Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 04/04/18
2018-04-04 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
As we enter springtime the Liverpool Acoustic open mic morphs into “Midweek Melodies” and moves to Wednesdays.
Hosted as usual by the inimitable Dr Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Featured guest this week: Blossom Tree
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Midweek Melodies open mic @ 81 Renshaw 04/04/18

The FINAL Tuesday Tunes open mic @ 81 Renshaw 27/03/18
2018-03-27 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
That’s right, it really is the FINAL “Tuesday Tunes” at 81 Renshaw.
But fear not, from April we are moving to Wednesdays and will magically morph into “Midweek Melodies”. Same format as usual.
Hosted as usual by the inimitable Dr Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or turn up early.
Please post on the event page to secure your slot.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Featured guest this week: the enigmatic and quite wonderful Rachael Jean Harris
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Tuesday Tunes open mic @ 81 Renshaw 20/03/18

Tuesday Tunes open mic @ 81 Renshaw 20/03/18
2018-03-20 20:00 - 23:00 | 81 Renshaw, 81 Renshaw Street, Liverpool, L1 2SJ, United Kingdom
Welcome to Tuesday Tunes with Liverpool Acoustic at 81 Renshaw.
Hosted as usual by the inimitable Dr Derek King, this is the friendliest open mic night in Liverpool. Musicians can sign up in advance on our facebook page to secure a slot, or turn up early.
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic/events
Featured guest this week: Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge 2017 Judges’ Award winner Lydia Higham
As always we encourage performers to arrive early and stay after they’ve played to support other performers. We have a decent enough PA at the venue, a mic and stand, and some cables as well – if you need extra mics and things please bring your own along. Oh, and please bring your instrument too (i.e. snap your own strings!)

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Tuesday Tunes open mic @ 81 Renshaw 20/03/18
