Liverpool Acoustic

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

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

Hosted by Liverpool Acoustic.

Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

About Prohibition shows

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

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

No under 18s allowed.

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

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

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

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

Tickets £10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8PM SHOW - Down in Laurel Canyon with Motel Sundown and Friends @ Music Room 26/04/25
2025-04-26 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
NOTE – This is the 8pm show. There’s also an earlier one at 3pm.

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

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

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

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

3PM SHOW - Down in Laurel Canyon with Motel Sundown and Friends @ Music Room 26/04/25
2025-04-26 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom

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

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

Get ready for an unforgettable night!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Get ready for an unforgettable night!!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Supporting John will be Rob Clarke & Lindsey Holding.

Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.

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

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

No under 18s allowed.

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

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

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

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

Tickets £10

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8PM SHOW - Martyn Joseph @ Music Room 19/01/25
2025-01-19 20:00 - 22:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind-blowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer songwriters and rip it up. For one man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling, and passionate. Be it to two hundred people or twenty thousand, he blows the crowd away night after night.

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

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

Compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews, he has created his own style and reputation as a mesmerising live performer and stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives.

He is hailed as a raconteur weaving tales on topical concerns, as well as stories on the fragility of love, with a magical ability to reach out to his listeners through his passion and humour. Stunning reviews single him out as an unmissable solo performer whose music stays with you long after the show has ended.

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

“Relevant, challenging and vital” Songlines

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

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

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

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

3PM SHOW - Martyn Joseph @ Music Room 19/01/25
2025-01-19 15:00 - 17:30 | Music Room, Myrtle Street, Liverpool, L1 9BP, United Kingdom
Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind-blowing artist. Take everything you think you know about singer songwriters and rip it up. For one man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling, and passionate. Be it to two hundred people or twenty thousand, he blows the crowd away night after night.

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

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

Compared to Bruce Springsteen, John Mayer, Bruce Cockburn and Dave Matthews, he has created his own style and reputation as a mesmerising live performer and stands in his own right, built on a reputation for giving what thousands have described as the best live music experience of their lives.

He is hailed as a raconteur weaving tales on topical concerns, as well as stories on the fragility of love, with a magical ability to reach out to his listeners through his passion and humour. Stunning reviews single him out as an unmissable solo performer whose music stays with you long after the show has ended.

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

“Relevant, challenging and vital” Songlines

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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