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.
AcousticA myspace.com/acousticaliverpool
A trio of experienced musicians (bouzouki, flute/whistle, and concertina) playing traditional Irish, Scottish and English tunes. Available for weddings, ceilidhs and corporate functions across the north west.
Joseph Ainscough soundcloud.com/josephainscough
Born and bred in Liverpool, Joseph is a young solo act influenced by artists such as The Smiths, Lennon and Alex Turner. Coming from a history of playing gigs around the region with previous bands, Joseph has a wealth of experience playing his own music live. His original songs are born out of honest, lyrical insights into his life and are jam-packed with raw emotion.
Avant Gardner www.myspace.com/avantgardner
'Sonics Biggest Crime', 'Shooting Holes thru the Sensitive Troubadour Stereotype'
Shannen Bamford facebook.com/shannenbamfordmusic
Shannen Bamford is an acoustic singer/songwriter who has been performing both original and cover songs regularly around Merseyside for the past 3 years, delivering a set of heartfelt, mellow songs with haunting vocals.
Bandwagon Obscura facebook.com/pages/Bandwagon-Obscura/134939023233126
Bandwagon Obscura softly travels the world, picking up and dropping off members as she goes. All the while, weaving ukulele, flute, guitar and harmony vocals into their own unique combination of folk, psychedelia and rock.
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.
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."
Bobhowla myspace.com/bobhowla
'Sandgrounder' Howard Doupe has two albums to his name and plenty of catchy tunes.
Jo Bywater jobywater.com
"These songs are really raw, strong, and emotional. Bywater has an excellent vocal style for this genre. It’s so gutsy and very vulnerable sounding too at times. Her guitar style is powerful and deliberate." Collected Sounds
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.
Rob Clarke myspace.com/robclarkeunplugged
'Love the album' Dave Monks, BBC Radio Merseyside. 'Rob has something for everyone' Nerve Magazine
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.
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!
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.
Phil Daltrey facebook.com/phildaltreymusic
Solo singer-songwriter who has played The Cavern, Barfly, and Head of Steam, and ongoing gigs at Stamps, Stamps Too, 3345, The Herald (Southport), and The Carters Arms (Kirkby)
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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...
Geoghegan Jackson facebook.com/profile.php?id=100002542421717
Liverpool-based acoustic duo Geoghegan Jackson (Susan Geoghegan, guitar, and Helen Jackson, vocals)
have been gigging since February 2011. Their music is acoustic pop folk with soundscapes of subterranean longings and spine-tingling thrills and chills. Their songs red the heart but lift the spirit and are hauntingly hypnotic.
Tom George soundcloud.com/tom-george
Tom George is a Liverpool-based musician and poet. Having played with various bands in the past, he is currently performing solo on acoustic guitar, accompanied by percussion. Often interspersed with witty poems, his music ranges from upbeat, Billy Bragg-ish tunes to dreamy, wistful psychedelia.
The Good Intentions thegoodintentions.co.uk
Liverpool's premier Americana band, shortlisted by the British Country Music Association as best Americana Act of 2011. Reviews for their second album 'Someone Else's Time':
"Raisingthe bar for second albums." Andy Zeihli, Americana Gazette. "Acoustic instrumentation and gorgeous harmonies creating a sound that could perhaps best be described as contemporary Gram and Emmylou... a quality country album that ticks all the right boxes." Alan Cackett, Maverick Magazine
Rob Gough myspace.com/robgoughofficial
Rob Gough is a twenty four year old Singer/Songwriter/Lead Guitarist from Liverpool. With his mix of Acoustic, Indie, Blues, Americana, Folk and Experimental music. Rob has received critical acclaim from many people within the Music Industry with tags such as "definitely one for the future" and "one to watch". Devil's Eye, by Rob Gough - Free download (7MB)
David Harbottleand the Friendly Cats 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!
Tom Jarvis myspace.com/tomjarvis87
Originally from Cambridge, Tom is influenced by the likes of Jason Mraz, Paolo Nutini, John Mayer, and Newton Faulkner.
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
Suzanne Jones myspace.com/suzannejones18
Suzanne Jones' enchanting voice has stunned audiences on Liverpool's acoustic scene. Her songs have a mellow vibe, tinged with a poignant and understated sensuality that seek to connect with the hearts and minds of her audience.
Journeys, the new EP from Suzanne Jones, contains 4 perfectly-proportioned tracks, each song different from the next, and each a treat to
listen to. reverbnation.com/#!/suzannejones18
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.
Karl McCann myspace.com/karlmccann
Acoustic singer/songwriter from liverpool with a twist - every song tells a story.
Mekon Delta myspace.com/mekondelta
Playing a mix of old time blues and Americana, Mekon Delta have previously opened for Chris Farlowe.
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.
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
Andy Pink myspace.com/andypinkmusic
Andy Pink is Singer/Songwriter and has been a part of the Liverpool music scene since he was 17. His music has simple structures and catchy hooks that stay in your head all week.
Ragz www.ragzmusic.net
'A crowd hushing voice & enchanting songs' Richard Twine, L*A*W*M
'Siren with star quality' Jade Wright, Liverpool Echo
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 create music to laugh, cry and dance to.
Rob Rivieres robrivieres.com
Rob Rivieres is a twenty-two year old acoustic singer-songwriter from the north west of England. Crafting conscious lyrics with soft vocals and simple melodies Rob creates a minimalist yet deeply soulful sound. Drawing on the ‘the delicate moments, dramas, dilemmas and dreams we all find ourselves drifting in and out of’, Rob writes conscious tales to inspire and intrigue.
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.
Lloyd Rock soundcloud.com/lloydrock Described as 'the man with the diamond-tip voice' (Tony Kehoe, host of Come Strut Your Stuff) Lloyd is a 27 year old musician from Liverpool; believing, whether creating or performing, it is as necessary a release as it is an enjoyable experience. ' He is the kind of artist who suddenly reaches you in the deep...instantly knowing he really has something to say, about his inner world.' (Stefania Altomare: accordio.it online magazine)
Seven Years Behind facebook.com/sevenyearsbehind
Emotional folk rock with heartfelt lyrics and tasty melodies. Powerful vocals tied in with a sense of humour. Currently available to play any time.
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.
Silent Cities reverbnation.com/silentcitiesuk
Solo music project created by Singer, Songwriter & Fingerstyle guitarist, Simon Maddison. Imagine the vocal range of Jeff Buckley merged with the finger picked stylings of Nick Drake and you get the haunting sounds of Silent Cities.
Michelle Strahan myspace.com/michellestrahan
A young singer/songwriter whose gigs include; Liverpool's Echo Arena, 'In The City' - Manchester, Ronnie Scotts - Soho, Creamfields Festival, BBC Radio 7, Matthew Street Festival and The Lowry - Salford.
Karl Sweeney myspace.com/karlsacoustic
Liverpool born singer songwriter Karl Sweeney has a home-grown style mixing funk, R'n'B, rock and jazz. He can perform as a 7 piece band to stripped down acoustic, and everything in between.
Matt Swift www.mattswiftmusic.co.uk
Lancashire troubadour Matt Swift writes about his experiences of life, love, loss and the state of the world and has a plethora of heart wrenching, thought-provoking, bitter-sweet songs.
Archie Sylvester myspace.com/archiesylvester
Guitarist and singer with a rhythmic and catchy style performing both original songs and covers.
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.
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 won the Open Mic UK 2010.
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
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')
Vision Thing visionthingband.com
A 6 piece Indie Folk band of Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Violin, Bass, Trumpet,
Piano, Drums and occasional electric guitar, Vison Thing have had radio play in the US,
Canada, Australia and the UK.
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.
