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Thursday 20th May at Parr Street's Studio 2 venue Liverpool Acoustic will be joining forces with Liverpool Sound City to host a free evening of fantastic music from a choice selection of local, national, and international musicians.
London-based Joe Warricker's looks are somewhat deceptive, and the casual observer could be forgiven for instantly labelling him as just another super-cute indie kid. However, hang around long enough to hear him sing and Joe Warricker will just as quickly turn your expectations upside down with a voice that QX Magazine described as being that of "a black soul diva".
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The Good Intentions are a five-piece band from Liverpool playing Americana, folk/country music, using guitars, banjo, stand-up bass, mandolin, autoharp, lapsteel and harmonies. 
Laura James was surrounded by the music of her father, blues musician Chris James, from a young age andfound herself falling comfortably into songwriting and performing. . 
Acollectíve is Acollectíve.
Acollectíve is the resonating echoes of quacking ducks in a sealed room, also known as a band, a dual-headed machine of construction-yard-philosophy which consumes every scrap encountered, from banged-up Folk to burned-down Middle-Eastern-Funk, breaking hips and shaking hearts along the way.
Acollectíve is a 7-piece supergroup of some of the most popular indie musicians in Israel, fronted by Idan Rabinovici and Roy Rieck. Formed in 2008, it started out as a spontaneous musical gathering on the main boulevard of Tel-Aviv in protest of the insufficient number of spontaneous musical gatherings. Like many protests, this too was misinterpreted, quickly becoming a weekly cult gathering, leading inexplicably yet inevitably to the founding of the band.
Acollectíve were soon playing to packed-out audiences, establishing a loyal fan-base, and gaining critical acclaim and extensive airplay in Israel – all this without any support or plan of any sort. Since 2009 the band have toured and lived between Israel, France and the UK, quickly earning a local following and a reputation for show-stopping concerts, wherever they are.
Acollectíve are a mesmerising live experience, a mayhem of whisky, sweat, and a seemingly infinite arsenal of genres and musical instruments - mixing up boogied-folk, electronic-jazz and a Middle Eastern-bluesy twang. Their distinctive captivating sound and energetic stage presence has led to support slots for Okkervil River and Jose Gonzalez, amongst others, and even a recording session at the Manic Street Preachers' private studio, courtesy of the band. Acollectíve are currently recording their next album, for release in early 2011.
Acollectíve is Acollectíve. Words are nice. Music is better. Join the fun.
The album Never Trust The Holy Gracious Medley Band is available to buy from
Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight #27 Liverpool Sound City May 2010 1. Joe Warricker – Littleman 2. The Second Grace – Alone and Alive 3. The Good Intentions – Black Train 4. Laura James – What I Would Say 5. Acollective – Broken Bottles 6. Summerskin – New York City Download theContinue Reading
What Would George Clooney Do? Thursday 6th May 2010 is a very significant day. Not because it’s George Clooney’s 49th birthday (happy birthday, George – the card’s in the post), but because it’s the date of the most important general and local elections for a generation. At last June’s EuropeanContinue Reading
Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight #27 Liverpool Sound City May 2010 1. Joe Warricker – Littleman 2. The Second Grace – Alone and Alive 3. The Good Intentions – Black Train 4. Laura James – What I Would Say 5. Acollective – Broken Bottles 6. Summerskin – New York City Download theContinue Reading
Gig review: Liverpool Acoustic Live @ The View Two Gallery Friday 23rd April 2010 Maybe We’ll Fly is a title from one of the artists who played, and pretty much sums up the feel of an evening’s acoustic, fresh feminine folk. On Friday 23rd April (better known as St George’sContinue Reading
It’s the merry month of May, and with the festival season in full swing there’s certainly a lot to be merry about! Locally we’ve got Liverpool Sound City, the International Pop Overthrow, Crosby Music Festival, and the Hub Festival returning to Otterspool Prom – brill! Further afield there’s the Conniston-basedContinue Reading
Gig review: Seth Lakman @ Novas CUC Wednesday 7th April 2010 When I was asked if I’d like to review Seth Lakeman’s gig at Liverpool’s Novas Contemporary Urban Centre I jumped at the chance. I’d heard of the Mercury Prize nominated folk singer before, but never heard his music, soContinue Reading
The first ever Rathole Radio gig is happening in Liverpool on Friday 30th April at the Bad Format Social Club. The Rathole Roadshow is a celebration of free culture and free thinking. It’s hosted by Rathole Radio’s Dan Lynch, with very special guests David Rovics and Attila the Stockbroker. TheContinue Reading
ALBUM REVIEW Artist: Lizzie Nunnery Album: Company of Ghosts Website: lizzienunnery.co.uk MySpace: myspace.com/lizzienunnery Facebook group: facebook.com/group.php?gid=11557365886 Company of Ghosts is Lizzie Nunnery’s debut album, and it’s not before time. Her previous two releases – Monkeys and Devils (2006) and Hungry (2008) – are both EPs. Don’t get me wrong, I’veContinue Reading
We’re starting to get really excited again here at Liverpool Acoustic HQ because the next Liverpool Acoustic Live is just around the corner.This coming Friday 23rd April sees our first ever LIPA Special, with sets from Zoe Nicol and the Worry Dolls, Rosie Jones and the Mystery Machine, Rachael Wright,Continue Reading
Gig review: Almanac Folk ‘Songs from the City’ @ Mello Mello Saturday 20th March 2010 If you write a review of an all girl folk night do you have to be qualified in some way? Must at least your CD collection be brimming with names such as Joni Mitchell andContinue Reading
