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On this page you'll find a variety of links useful to the Liverpool Acoustic music scene. If you'd like to add a link then the Contact Us page would probably be a darned good place to start.

VENUES
LOCAL CREATIVE ORGANISATIONS
PODCASTS & RADIO SHOWS
RECORDING FACILITIES
MUSIC LINKS

OTHER LINKS

Liverpool Acoustic Facebook page
facebook.com/liverpoolacoustic

Liverpool Acoustic Live is a member of the

North West Federation of Folk Clubs
www.folknorthwest.co.uk


VENUES that either host regular acoustic events or are accommodating towards acoustic events.

View Two Gallery
viewtwogallery.co.uk
Is it an art gallery? Is it a music venue? Is it a cool place to listen to great acoustic music? Yes, yes, and hell yes! The 3rd floor gallery space has a licenced bar and is available for private functions.

Leaf Leaf Tea Shop & Bar
thisisleaf.co.uk
Tea shop by day, bar by night. Leaf hosts a variety of musical events supporting local and touring musicians across an eclectic range of genres.
3345 Parr Street
www.3345parrst.com
Regularly referred to as the epicentre of the Liverpool music scene. Hosts irregular acoustic events.
Studio 2 at Parr Street
parrstreet.co.uk/studio2
The studio where Coldplay, Take That, the Spice Girls, Echo & The Bunnymen and Diana Ross recorded has been converted to become the city’s latest hot spot.
St Brides Church
www.stbridesliverpool.com
Situated between Catharine Street and Percy Street, St Brides is a creative, progressive and inclusive church, venue for the Family Folk-up events.
MelloMello
mellomello.co.uk
A community outreach cafe serving organic drink and food, and a base for comedy, improvised drama, poetry, and some fantastic music.

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LOCAL CREATIVE ORGANISATIONS

Art In Liverpool
artinliverpool.com
Comprehensive website guide to all things art in Liverpool.

Defnet Media
defnetmedia.com
Home of Art In Liverpool FM

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PODCASTS & RADIO SHOWS

Culturepool Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight
spotlight.liverpoolacoustic.co.uk
A regular podcast featuring artists appearing at the Liverpool Acoustic Live shows, plus tracks from other local artists.
Organic Cherry

Rathole Radio
ratholeradio.org
Broadcast live from Merseyside every other Sunday evening, with host Dan Lynch. Also available to be download as a podcast.

Art In Liverpool Free Rock and Roll
myspace.com/freerockandroll
Hosted by Pete Bentham, the Free Rock and Roll podcast is linked with the music shows of the same name.
Defnetmedia It's A Frog's Life Acoustic Podcast
itsafrogslife.net/podcast
Hosted by Liverpool Acoustic's Graham Holland, this show features fantastic acoustic music from across the UK and around the world.
Bido Lito! Podcast
bidolito.co.uk
Bido Lito! Magazine's podcast showcases the best unsigned talent from Liverpool, Manchester, and all that's inbetween, plus artists touring in the region.
The Pool, with Dave Monks
bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7td
Every Sunday (2000 - 2200) on BBC Radio Merseyside Dave Monks hosts a two hour trawl through the very best in cutting edge new releases from Merseyside's vibrant and creative music scene, interviews with bands, plus live performances.

Folkscene, with Stan Ambrose and Geoff Speed
bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d79l
Every Thursday (2100 - 2200)
repeated every Tuesday (2100 - 2200)
on BBC Radio Merseyside

bbc.co.uk/liverpool
Folkscene is the longest running folk programme on the radio, and has been presented by Stan (far left) and Geoff (left) since the start over 40 years ago.

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RECORDING FACILITIES & RECORD LABELS

Crosstown Studios
crosstownstudios.co.uk
Specialising in recording quality, affordable demos for local bands. Can also produce videos.
Igloo Studio
myspace.com/igloostudioliverpool
Igloo Studios is a fully digital 64 track Pro Tools TDM Studio in the heart of Liverpool City Centre
SAE Liverpool
liverpool.sae.edu
SAE is the largest worldwide private college for Audio Engineering and Digital Film training.

FREE recording offer
Visit liverpool.saestudent.com
then click 'Add band' on the left hand side.

Mauretania Acoustic Recordings
myspace.com/mauretaniaacousticrecordings
Set up to benefit acoustic acts who need good quality recordings of their music for a fair price! Able to add percussion, bass, lead guitar, keys etc to recordings as necessary.
Lost At Sea Records
lostatsearecords.co.uk
Independent record label based in Liverpool
FYNK
fynk.co.uk
Quality recording facility and production services. Click here for examples.
Mr Song Producer
mrsongproducer.com
"We can turn your demo into a fully orchestrated or full band track in any genre."

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MUSIC LINKS

Blues in the North West
bluesinthenorthwest.com
The best source of information about the north west blues scene.
Grateful Fred's
gratefulfred.co.uk
Monthly event featuring some of the best roots, acoustic and Americana acts from around the world, at the Freshfield Hotel in Formby.
Folk Orbit
www.folkorbit.talktalk.net
The website that lets you know where acoustic live roots music and dance can be found near you in England, Scotland and Wales - includes Folk, Blues, Jazz, Soul, Cajun, Bluegrass, World Music, Etc.
Wirral Folk on the Coast Festival
wirralfolkonthecoast.com
Merseyside's biggest folk festival takes place every June.

Harmless Musician blog
theharmlessmusician.blogspot.com
Matthew Moss' music blog. Contains interviews with local musicians which are re-published on the Liverpool Acoustic news and reviews page.

Hungry Horse Folk Nights
hungryhorseacoustic.com
Meets every Thursday night at Whitby Sports & Social Club in Ellesmere Port and features Singers & Musician Nights plus Special Guest Concerts.

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OTHER LINKS

News From Nowhere
newsfromnowhere.org.uk
Liverpool's radical and community bookshop. Stocks CDs by local acoustic artists.

Unsigned Sounds
myspace.com/unsignedsoundspromotion
Specialises in the design and printing of t-shirts and banners for bands looking to promote their sound. They won't refuse any quantity of shirts, and guarantee both the quality and the price they offer wont be beaten.
Directory of Liverpool blog
directoryofliverpool.net/blog
Business directory website offering great support to local cultural events and charities.

Click Liverpool
clickliverpool.com
Liverpool news, sport culture, and celebrity stories.

LINK EXCHANGE

Halfhead Design
Halfhead Design

MySpace Design
Halfhead Design create website and myspace design for bands, musicians, record labels and actors
Hotels in Liverpool city centre: Find and book hotels and other accommodation easily in and around Liverpool.

Fireworks For Sale
Specialist supplier of Chinese fireworks throughout the United Kingdom

DVD Replication
Providing cheap dvd replication, cd replication, dvd/cd duplication, branded usb sticks, large volume cd/ dvd replication, sd cards, promotional usb sticks, flash drives, cd business cards replication, mastering, printing and packaging. Based in Scotland, England, Ireland, Wales, UK. Contact us for free quote for USB Sticks.
Recording Studio
BKP Music is one of the leading Dubai Based Music, Audio & Video Production Company with over six state of the art Sound Studios established across the Middle East.

Cheap Wedding Favors
Leading online store for Wedding Decorations, Wedding favors, Wedding Gifts and more. Make your special day all the more special!

Exhibition Stands
The leading Exhibition Stand Design and Build Contractors based in london offering free Exhibition Design Services from Award winning Exhibition Designers and Portable Display Systems at the most affordable prices in the UK.

Wool Rugs
Leading wholesaler and retailer of a variety of the latest Rugs, Runners and Floor Coverings in the UK.


 

 

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