On this page you'll find information and links for acoustic artists from Liverpool and Greater Merseyside who play on the local acoustic music scene and are available for bookings. If you'd like to be added click here for more information.
ACOUSTIC ARTISTS available for bookings -
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The 10p Mixes www.myspace.com/the10pmixes
The 10p Mixes are a Liverpool-based duo with big ideas and great
tunes. Combining a love of classic pop with an innovative approach,
Danni and Will play bittersweet songs that stick in your head like
sugar-coated javelins and refuse to leave.
Bobhowla myspace.com/bobhowla
'Sandgrounder' Howard Doupe has two albums to his name and plenty of catchy tunes.
The Big I Am myspace.com/bigiamrash
"These men gave an insight into 3 brilliant minds which have written some of the finest acoustic music the Zanzibar is ever likely to hear. Intricate melodies with amazing vocals it was a performance of the highest order."
Ste Beard myspace.com/stebeardmusic
Ste Beard brings with him a certain rawness and apparent disregard for traditional acoustic music, opting instead for a more energetic, high-impact delivery of intelligent, thought-provoking lyrics. An 'alternative' acoustic artist in every sense of the word.
Rob Clarke myspace.com/robclarkeunplugged
'Love the album' Dave Monks, BBC Radio Merseyside
'Rob has something for everyone' Nerve Magazine
'Portraits' new album out Autumn 2009.
Jonathan Copley myspace.com/jonathanvanburen
Jonathan Copley started out in the Jane Weaver fronted, media and Mark Radcliffe favorites, Kill Laura. Jonathan is finally striking out on his own and taking his songs in a more stripped back, acoustic direction.
Pete Cunningham myspace.com/cunningtunes
An eclectic mix of pop/rock/punktry. Songs about Space, French Film Stars, Love and of course Revenge. Lots of fun and really really catchy hooks, no really!
Jody Cooper myspace.com/jodycooper
Multi-instrumentalist singer-songwriter with a powerful voice - fusing an eclectic mix of styles from rock to laid-back acoustic with a melodic sensibility that's all his own.
Can't Get Worse myspace.com/cantgetworse
Folk-inspired acoustic beats with a love for the laughter and the lament. Just an acoustic trio trying to get by in an electric world.
Lisa Dalton myspace.com/lisadalton
A rich voice full of emotion - Lisa graduated from LIPA, with a Degree in Music and a special recognition award from Sir Paul McCartney.
Rachael Dunn myspace.com/rachaelveronicadunn
A talented newcomer to the live scene, Rachael has already been featured on international radio and has supported The Animals and the Acoustic Strawbs.
Marie D'Lathiam myspace.com/mariedlathiam
A 24 year old singer/songwriter originally from Ayrshire, Scotland. Her acoustic sound is engaging and unique with romantic and soulful lyrics, and songwriting skills showing a young woman ahead of her time.
Phil Daltrey myspace.com/phildaltrey
A solo singer-songwriter who has played at The Cavern, Barfly, Head of Steam and many more venues far and wide.
Dan Elson www.myspace.com/danelsonmusic
'Monkey obsessed, beard loving, musical monster Dan Elson brings you a pop punk collection of catchy lil gems with a comedy tilt that you will be singing for a while.' Generation Live Magazine
Evil Piccolo www.myspace.com/evilpiccolo A singer/songwriter based in liverpool who brings a rock influence to the acoustic, with songs both dark and infectious and a passionate live performance.
Kev Eustace www.myspace.com/keveustace 'Like a Scouse Paul Weller at times, and then the ear catches moments of Elvis Costello... the lyrics paint such a vivid picture that I was moved to smile as it struck chords with me along the way' - Alun Parry
Duncan Ewart www.myspace.com/duncanewart Inspired by acts such as Alkaline Trio and Dashboard Confessional, Duncan is a singer/songwriter out of Liverpool who enjoys travelling about England, making friends and enemies everywhere in a succession of exciting, sexy, weekly adventures...
The Good Intentions myspace.com/thegoodintentionsmyspace
The Good Intentions ooze the influences of the Byrds, The Long Ryders and Neil Young (Harvest era).
David Harbottle myspace.com/davidharbottle
Local singer/songwriter with influences ranging from Damien Rice and The Smiths to Coldplay and James Evison.
Ste Hedley stehedley.co.uk
'A genuinely talented songwriter with a beautiful voice. I love the song 'Motionless', its an absolute smash hit!!'
June 2007 - Sandi Thom
Hundred Monkeys myspace.com/hundredmonkeysacoustic
Acoustic duo performing and recording original material with a dark lounge style. Based on the Wirral but not tied to it as they love the Liverpool acoustic scene!
Jeff Jepson www.jeffjepson.co.uk
'a melodic work of ambient genius' - glasswerk.co.uk
'a voice that can melt the coolest of hearts' - catacoustic.co.uk
Jessicas Ghost www.jessicasghost.co.uk
'Finely fashioned soulful songs built on groundwork of intricate musicianship, perceptive lyrics and superb vocals' folkwords.com
Just By Chance justbychanceband.com
Just By Chance are acoustic duo Liz Owen and Andy Jones, formed in late summer 2009 out of a love for guitar and delicious vocal harmonies, blending a wide range of musical influences from Opeth to Graham Nash
Kaya kaya.no
'I can honestly say that this girl is in the first division of the first league of champions in her craft' International Online Music
KCO - The Kevin Critchley Outfit myspace.com/kevincritchley
Singer/songwriter Kevin Critchley and cellist and composer Luke Moore have transformed Critchley’s vibrant catalogue of songs into an exciting and fresh new musical experience. The KCO is now a 6 piece musical powerpack.
Moa myspace.com/moa0
Moa plays carefully crafted creature folk, swinging between the sweet and the scary with his intricate folk tales. Athletic fingerstyle guitar and a unique lyrical style. Available for all types of gigs, collaborations, jams and happenings.
Karl McCann myspace.com/karlmccann
Acoustic singer/songwriter from liverpool with a twist - every song tells a story.
Lizzie Nunnery www.lizzienunnery.co.uk
'Nu-folk with a knack for a melody and some quirky lyrics. Lizzie is unique enough to stand out from the crowd but accessible enough to get her noticed on a wider scale. Clever songs, beautifully recorded, perfectly delivered. Who says you can't have it all?'
Liverpool.com Magazine on Hungry EP
Alun Parry www.parrysongs.co.uk
'One of my all time favourite Merseyside musicians. A legend on the Liverpool acoustic scene....Merseyside folk God' Jade Wright, Liverpool Echo
Alun Parry's new CD We Can Make The World Stop was launched in August 2009 and is available to buy from his website.
Ragz www.ragzmusic.net
'A crowd hushing voice & enchanting songs' Richard Twine, L*A*W*M
'Siren with star quality' Jade Wright, Liverpool Echo
Adam Richie myspace.com/adamritchie23
A strong voice coupled with technical wizardry, a strong sense of melody and a free heartfelt style. Adam’s music uses classical phrases mixed with blues and honky tonk licks that bring the rhythm of the music to the forefront.
The Ratty Little Fingers therattylittlefingers.com
The Ratty Little Fingers are a 3 piece theatrical folk outfit, with hints of gypsy jazz and bluegrass and a mutual appreciation for bubble machines, squeeze boxes and recording in non-conventional places. They take every instrument they can get their grubby little mits on creating music to laugh, cry and dance to.
Archie Sylvester myspace.com/archiesylvester
Guitarist and singer with a rhythmic and catchy style performing both original songs and covers.
Matt Swift myspace.com/mattswift
Matt's music is an infusion of his influences, and is essentially an outlet of thoughts about love, life and the state of the world, with
songs both introspective and retrospective.
Ben Scholte myspace.com/benscholte
Music is my expression, my communication and my therapy. I write about life and all its ups and downs and the little twists and turns in between.
Thomas-Joseph and Murphy myspace.com/thomasjosephandmurphy
'Sublime acoustic duo. Their beautiful songs and interwoven harmonies mark them out as ones to watch' Jade Wright Liverpool Echo
Stuart Todd myspace.com/stuarttodd
'Stuart is one of those rare breed of singer/songwriter who always manages to keep things real.' Graham Holland - Liverpool Acoustic
Megan Thomas myspace.com/littlemeganthomas
Megan is a talented young singer/songwriter/pianist who has played at the Hard Days Night and Hilton hotels. She is the current winner of Open Mic UK.
Terry Taylor myspace.com/terryearltaylor Original songs sung to 5 string banjo as heard on BBC Radio 2 and 3 and old time, roots venues around the north west, stripped-down appalachian balladry.
The 10p Mixes (under 0-9)
The Big I Am (under 'B')
The Good Intentions (under 'G')
The Kevin Critchley Outfit (under 'K')
The Ratty Little Fingers (under 'R')
Lotzie Weaver myspace.com/lotzieweaver
'A lyrical feast of Topical, Comical, Loving, Protesting and Politically Incorrect Songs' "I know for a fact that John Lennon would have loved that song". Sam Leach (former Beatles manager)
If you're a local acoustic musician and you'd like to be added to this page email contact[at]liverpoolacoustic.co.uk with the information below.
(1) Name of group/person
(2) URL of main website where people can hear your music and contact you
(3) Two or three lines saying something about you. This could be your own description or part of a review.
(4) An image (or the location of one) that would work as a 100x100 pixel graphic (see examples above). Please note we're only adding artists who are available to be booked for gigs or other events, so if you're just someone who strums every so often (you know who you are!) then you'd be better off joining us on MySpace instead.
