Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight

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February 13, 2022Spotlight 171: Elfin Bow, Little Sparrow and Daria Kulesh 26/02/22
The Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight #171 features music from Elfin Bow, Little Sparrow and Daria Kulesh ahead of their show at the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall’s Music Room on Saturday 26th February 2022.
Tickets are £12 regular and £15 premium, available from liverpoolphil.com
Doors open at 7.00pm and the show starts at 8.00pm.
Further information about the show and the three acts can be found in the preview here.
Track listing
Elfin Bow – The Autumn Fall
Elfin Bow – Daffodilly Down
Little Sparrow – Polly
Little Sparrow – Alone
Daria Kulesh – The Moon and the Pilot
Daria Kulesh – Quiet Joys of Brotherhood
Here are the ways you can listen to the show.
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If you’re an acoustic musician from the Greater Merseyside area, or from further afield but play on the Liverpool scene, and would like your music to be considered for the show then get in touch. We can’t promise we’ll be able to play everything that’s sent to us, but we will listen to every track. Find out all about the show, how to submit your music, and the Terms of Use, at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/spotlight/about
If you get the chance, please support your local artists by joining their mailing lists, liking their facebook pages, following them on twitter, leaving them comments, going to their gigs, and buying their music direct from them where possible. The Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight is produced and presented by Graham Holland and Stuart Todd for Liverpool Acoustic.
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November 23, 2021Skylon to launch debut EP at LEAF this Saturday 27th November
Skylon, the brand new musical collaboration between paulfcook, Luke Moore and Dorothy Bird, is showcasing their debut single ahead of their first Liverpool show later this month.
With music by all three members and words by Luke and Dorothy, Why Wait features a captivating combination of dreamy vocals, guitar, strings and keyboards. You can listen and download it from Bandcamp.
Skylon will be performing Why Wait along with the other songs from their forthcoming EP at LEAF on Bold St on Saturday 27th November.
Support on the night is provided by the stellar cast of Katie Nicholas, Mike Ryan, Nicola Hardman and Rachel Burnett.
Tickets for this show are a budget-busting £6 in advance or £8 on the door.
Doors open at 7.30pm and the show starts at 8.00pm.
Tickets are available from liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/skylon
Ahead of the show Luke Moore has produced a special edition of the Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight featuring music from the five acts performing at this show. Why not give it a listen?
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If you’re an acoustic musician from the Greater Merseyside area, or from further afield but play on the Liverpool scene, and would like your music to be considered for the show then get in touch. We can’t promise we’ll be able to play everything that’s sent to us, but we will listen to every track. Find out all about the show, how to submit your music, and the Terms of Use, at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/spotlight/about
If you get the chance, please support your local artists by joining their mailing lists, liking their facebook pages, following them on twitter, leaving them comments, going to their gigs, and buying their music direct from them where possible. The Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight is produced and presented by Graham Holland and Stuart Todd for Liverpool Acoustic.
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November 21, 2021Spotlight 169: It Takes Two 25/11/21
Spotlight 169 is hosted by Graham Holland
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Playlist
1. Visions of Albion – Old Time Blues
2. Two Black Sheep – The Little Things
3. The Good Intentions – Appalachian Girl
4. ME & Deboe – Culture Fruit
This show features one track from each of the four acts performing at It Takes Two: Merseyside’s Best Vocal Duos, at the Music Room on Thursday 25th November 2021. Tickets are £12 regular, £15 Premium, from the Liverpool Philharmonic Hall box office.
Information about the four acts and the show can be found in our feature here.
If you’re an acoustic musician from the Greater Merseyside area, or from further afield but play on the Liverpool scene, and would like your music to be considered for the show then get in touch. We can’t promise we’ll be able to play everything that’s sent to us, but we will listen to every track. Find out all about the show, how to submit your music, and the Terms of Use, at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/spotlight/about
If you get the chance, please support your local artists by joining their mailing lists, liking their facebook pages, following them on twitter, leaving them comments, going to their gigs, and buying their music direct from them where possible. The Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight is produced and presented by Graham Holland and Stuart Todd for Liverpool Acoustic.
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October 17, 2021 Sean Styles interview with Jon Gomm
For those of you who missed it, here’s the interview Sean Styles did with Jon Gomm on his BBC Radio Merseyside show on Saturday 9th October.
You can listen to it using the player below, or download it here.
A massive thanks to Sean for a great interview, and to David North for arranging it.
Don’t forget, Jon’s The Faintest Idea Tour comes to LEAF on Bold Street on Thursday 4th November. Full details and ticket link here.
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May 04, 2021Spotlight 168: Bandcamp Friday 07/05/21
Spotlight 168 is hosted by Stuart Todd.
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Bandcamp Friday
This show is timed to coincide with Bandcamp Friday, the day when Bandcamp waives its fees and the entire price you pay for music is given to the artist.
The next Bandcamp Friday runs from 8.00am on Friday 7th May (UK time) to 8.00am on Saturday 8th.
Mersey Radio’s Chris Currie and Liverpool Acoustic’s Stuart Todd have created a list of local artists with music available to buy on Bandcamp. Why not pick up some new music and support the artists at the same time?
Playlist
1. Phil Cooper – Without A Sound
2. Mark Pountney – California On My Mind
3. Matthew Read – She’s Another One (Featuring Jasmin Nash)
4. Amie K – Sunflowers
5. Siren Song – Dark Woods
6. April Moon – At Least We Are Not Lonely
7. Rob Clarke & The Wooltones – Love And Haight
Phil Cooper – Without A Sound
Website – phil-cooper.co.uk
Website – thelosttrades.com
Bandcamp – philcooper.bandcamp.com
Mark Pountney – California On My Mind
Website – markpountney.com
Bandcamp – markpountney.bandcamp.com
Matthew Read – She’s Another One (Featuring Jasmin Nash)
Website – matthewreadmusic.co.uk
Review – Liverpool Acoustic review (April 2021)
Amie K – Sunflowers
Facebook – facebook.com/amiekmusic
Bandcamp – amiekmusic1.bandcamp.com
Review – Liverpool Acoustic Review (April 2021)
Siren Song – Dark Woods
Facebook – facebook.com/SirenSongMusic
Bandcamp – sirensonguk.bandcamp.com
April Moon – At Least We Are Not Lonely
Website – aprilmoonband.com
Bandcamp – aprilmoon.bandcamp.com
Rob Clarke & The Wooltones – Love And Haight
Website – robclarkemusic.com
Bandcamp – robclarkeandthewooltones.bandcamp.com
If you’re an acoustic musician from the Greater Merseyside area, or from further afield but play on the Liverpool scene, and would like your music to be considered for the show then get in touch. We can’t promise we’ll be able to play everything that’s sent to us, but we will listen to every track. Find out all about the show, how to submit your music, and the Terms of Use, at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/spotlight/about
If you get the chance, please support your local artists by joining their mailing lists, liking their facebook pages, following them on twitter, leaving them comments, going to their gigs, and buying their music direct from them where possible. The Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight is produced and presented by Graham Holland and Stuart Todd for Liverpool Acoustic.
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March 31, 2021Spotlight 167: Bandcamp Friday 02/04/21
Spotlight 167 is hosted by Stuart Todd.
To play in your browser click the player below
To download the MP3 click here
To subscribe in iTunes click here
Bandcamp Friday
This show is timed to coincide with Bandcamp Friday, the day when Bandcamp waives its fees and the entire price you pay for music is given to the artist.
The next Bandcamp Friday runs from 8.00am on Friday 2nd April (UK time) to 8.00am on Saturday 3rd.
Mersey Radio’s Chris Currie and Liverpool Acoustic’s Stuart Todd have created a list of local artists with music available to buy on Bandcamp. Why not pick up some new music and support the artists at the same time?
Playlist
Shadow Captain – Hey Django
Alison Benson – The Price of Salt
Only Child – Straight Lines
Limerance – In The Sun
Paul Iwan – Returning (Blue)
John Jenkins – Desert Hearts
Shadow Captain – Hey Django
Website: shadowcaptainuk.com
Bandcamp: shadowcaptain.bandcamp.com
Review: Liverpool Acoustic review (June 2020)
Alison Benson – The Price Of Salt
Website: alisonbenson.com
Links: ditto.fm/paths-and-stories
Review: Liverpool Acoustic review (March 2021)
Only Child – Straight Lines
Website: onlychildmusicuk.wordpress.com
Bandcamp: onlychild1.bandcamp.com
Review: Liverpool Acoustic review (March 2021)
Limerance – In The Sun
Website: limerance.co.uk
Bandcamp: limerancemusic.bandcamp.com
Paul Iwan – Returning (Blue)
Website: musicglue.com/pauliwan
Bandcamp: pauliwan.bandcamp.com
Review: Liverpool Acoustic review (April 2020)
John Jenkins – Desert Hearts
Website: johnjenkinsmusic.com
Bandcamp: John Jenkins – johnjenkins.bandcamp.com
Bandcamp: John Jenkins on Fretsore Records – johnjenkinsmusic.bandcamp.com
If you’re an acoustic musician from the Greater Merseyside area, or from further afield but play on the Liverpool scene, and would like your music to be considered for the show then get in touch. We can’t promise we’ll be able to play everything that’s sent to us, but we will listen to every track. Find out all about the show, how to submit your music, and the Terms of Use, at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/spotlight
If you get the chance, please support your local artists by joining their mailing lists, liking their facebook pages, following them on twitter, leaving them comments, going to their gigs, and buying their music direct from them where possible. The Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight is produced and presented by Graham Holland and Stuart Todd for Liverpool Acoustic.
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March 03, 2021Spotlight 166: Bandcamp Friday 05/03/21
Spotlight 166 is hosted by Stuart Todd
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Playlist
John Witherspoon – Mr Lowdown
Rosenblume – In The Long Run
Helen Maw – Playing With Fire
Mike Ryan – I’m With You
David Nixon’s Navigation – Sandcastles & Satellites featuring Marc Vormawah
Visions Of Albion – You’re Not Alone
Thom Morecroft – The Beast
John Witherspoon – Mr Lowdown
Bandcamp: johnwitherspoon.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2020/11/album-review-john-witherspoon-showin-up-startin-again
Facebook: facebook.com/johnwitherspoonmusic
Rosenblume – In The Long Run
Bandcamp: rosenblume.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2021/02/single-review-rosenblume-in-the-long-run
Facebook: facebook.com/RosenblumeMusic
Helen Maw – Playing With Fire
Bandcamp: helenmawmusic.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2020/09/single-review-helen-maw-playing-with-fire
Website: helenmawmusic.com
Mike Ryan – I’m With You
Bandcamp: mike-ryan.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2021/02/album-review-mike-ryan-night
Released on Meadow Records
David Nixon’s Navigation – Sandcastles & Satellites featuring Marc Vormawah
Bandcamp: davidnixon.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2021/02/single-review-david-nixons-navigation-featuring-marc-vormawah-sandcastles-and-satellites
Website: davidnixonsnavigation.com
Visions of Albion – You’re Not Alone
Bandcamp: visionsofalbion.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2020/12/single-review-visions-of-albion-youre-not-alone
Facebook: facebook.com/VisionsofAlbion
Thom Morecroft – The Beast
Bandcamp: thommorecroftbc.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2021/02/single-review-the-beast-thom-morecroft
Website: thommorecroft.com
Released on: 9x9Records
If you’re an acoustic musician from the Greater Merseyside area, or from further afield but play on the Liverpool scene, and would like your music to be considered for the show then get in touch. We can’t promise we’ll be able to play everything that’s sent to us, but we will listen to every track. Find out all about the show, how to submit your music, and the Terms of Use, at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/spotlight
If you get the chance, please support your local artists by joining their mailing lists, liking their facebook pages, following them on twitter, leaving them comments, going to their gigs, and buying their music direct from them where possible. The Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight is produced and presented by Graham Holland and Stuart Todd for Liverpool Acoustic.
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February 04, 2021Spotlight 165: Bandcamp Friday 05/02/21
Spotlight 165 is hosted by Stuart Todd
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Playlist
SheBeat – Believe
Dorothy Bird – Kaleidoscope
Barry Briercliffe – Lie Back And Think Of England
Mike West -Rock Ferry
Ragz Nordset – Don’t You Forget
S.J. Downes – The Light Will Shine
The New Icons – She Cries Herself To Sleep
Bobhowla– Midnight Fears
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SheBeat – Believe
Bandcamp: shebeatmusic.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2021/01/single-review-shebeat-believe
Website: www.shebeat.co.uk
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Dorothy Bird – Kaleidoscope
Bandcamp: dorothybird.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2021/01/single-review-dorothy-bird-kaleidoscope
Website: dorothybird.de
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Barry Briercliffe – Lie Back And Think Of England
Bandcamp: barrybriercliffe.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2020/09/album-review-barry-briercliffe-one-step-forward
Website: http://www.facebook.com/Barry-Briercliffe-124043791023355
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Mike West – Rock Ferry
Bandcamp: mikewest333.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2020/08/album-review-mike-west-the-next-life
Website: mike333west.com
<a href="https://mikewest333.bandcamp.com/album/the-next-life">The Next Life by Mike West</a>
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Ragz Nordset – Don’t You Forget
Bandcamp: mellowtone.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2020/05/single-review-ragz-nordset-dont-you-forget
Website: mellowtonerecords.com/artists/ragznordset
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S.J. Downes – The Light Will Shine
Bandcamp: mellowtone.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2020/12/ep-review-s-j-downes-lions-path
Website: mellowtonerecords.com/artists/s.j.-downes
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The New Icons – She Cries Herself To Sleep
Bandcamp: thenewicons.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2020/11/single-review-the-new-icons-she-cries-herself-to-sleep
Website: thenewicons.godaddysites.com
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Bobhowla – Midnight Fears
Bandcamp: bobhowla.bandcamp.com
Review: liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/2020/09/single-review-bobhowla-midnight-fears
Website: facebook.com/bobhowla
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If you’re an acoustic musician from the Greater Merseyside area, or from further afield but play on the Liverpool scene, and would like your music to be considered for the show then get in touch. We can’t promise we’ll be able to play everything that’s sent to us, but we will listen to every track. Find out all about the show, how to submit your music, and the Terms of Use, at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/spotlight
If you get the chance, please support your local artists by joining their mailing lists, liking their facebook pages, following them on twitter, leaving them comments, going to their gigs, and buying their music direct from them where possible. The Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight is produced and presented by Graham Holland and Stuart Todd for Liverpool Acoustic.
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May 15, 2020Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight #164: Home
Spotlight 164 is hosted by Graham Holland to coincide with Light Night Liverpool, Friday 15th May 2020. #LightNightAtHome
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1) Ian Prowse – Home
amsterdam-music.com
facebook.com/amsterdamuk
twitter.com/IanProwse
Taken from the album ‘Does this train stop on Merseyside? The very best of Ian Prowse’ available as a CD and download from Ian’s website. The song is originally from the 2007 Amsterdam album Arm in Arm.
Check out Ian’s new album The Story of Ian Prowse.
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2) Southbound Attic Band – My Irish Home
southboundatticband.com
facebook.com/thesouthboundatticband
twitter.com/SboundAtticBand
From the 2014 CD Our Day In The Sun available from their website.
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3) Leere – Crazily
www.leere.co.uk
www.facebook.com/leerecollective
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4) Jimmy Rae – Take You Home
jrmoonshinegirls.com with Sarah-Lou Fletcher & Anna Poldervaart
facebook.com/JimmyRaeandtheMoonshineGirls
The album One Day is available from Amazon and iTunes
www.tennesseewaltzduo.com with Sarah-Lou Fletcher
facebook.com/tennesseewaltzduo
Taken from the album Deliverance, available from Amazon.
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5) Joe Topping – Take Me Home
www.joetoppingmusic.com
facebook.com/joetoppingmusic
twitter.com/josephtopping
joetopping.bandcamp.com
Taken from the album Take Me Home, available on Bandcamp.
<a href="http://joetopping.bandcamp.com/album/take-me-home">Take Me Home by Joe Topping</a>
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6) Seafoam Green – Home
www.musicglue.com/seafoamgreen
facebook.com/SeafoamGreenHQ
twitter.com/SeafoamGreenHQ
Taken from the album Topanga Mansion, available as a double vinyl LP from Mellowtone Records.
Home is available as a free download from Bandcamp.
<a href="http://seafoamgreenband.bandcamp.com/track/home">Home by Seafoam Green</a>
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7) TJ & Murphy – Home
facebook.com/tjandmurphy
tjandmurphymusic.bandcamp.com
The album Hurricanes is available to buy from Bandcamp.
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8) Merry Hell – Coming Home Song
merryhell.co.uk
facebook.com/MerryHellBand
twitter.com/MerryHell_band
Taken from the album Bloodlines available to buy from their website.
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9) Thom Morecroft – Light Night
thommorecroft.com
facebook.com/ThomMorecroftMusic
twitter.com/thommorecroft
Latest album ‘The Feng Shui and the Sushi’ is available now on White Vinyl, CD and Digital.
The special, Limited Edition ‘Deluxe Vinyl’ (100) comes signed and numbered with a CD, bonus insert, lyrics sheet. The standalone CD comes with in a jewel-case with an 8-page lyric booklet.
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Bedding track
King of the Faeries, performed by Andrew Ellis
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If you’re an acoustic musician from the Greater Merseyside area, or from further afield but play on the Liverpool scene, and would like your music to be considered for the show then get in touch. We can’t promise we’ll be able to play everything that’s sent to us, but we will listen to every track. Find out all about the show, how to submit your music, and the Terms of Use, at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/spotlight/about
If you get the chance, please support your local artists by joining their mailing lists, liking their facebook pages, following them on twitter, leaving them comments, going to their gigs, and buying their music direct from them where possible. The Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight is produced and presented by Graham Holland for Liverpool Acoustic.
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April 02, 2018Spotlight 163: Phil Cooper, Nick Ellis, Ewan McLennan and more
Spotlight 163: Phil Cooper, Nick Ellis, Ewan McLennan and more

Spotlight 163 is hosted by Stuart Todd
To play in your browser click the player below
To download the MP3 click here
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Phil Cooper – Shake It Up
phil-cooper.co.uk
From his new album Thoughts and Observations.
Catch Phil when his UK tour comes to Midweek Melodies at 81 Renshaw on Wednesday 23rd May.

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Nick Ellis – Blue Soul
mellowtonerecords.com/artists/nick-ellis
From his current album Adult Fiction.
Nick will be bringing his UK tour to Liverpool on Saturday 7th April with a show at the Unitarian Church on Ullet Road.
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Ewan McLennan – Coorie Doon
ewanmclennan.co.uk
From his most recent solo album Stories Still Untold.
Catch Ewan this Friday 6th April at 81 Renshaw when he headlines Liverpool Acoustic Live with support from Thom Morecroft. This show is in association with News From Nowhere.

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Elfin Bow – The Wisdom
elfinbow.com
From the self-titled album Elfin Bow
Catch Elfin Bow’s double headline show at the Music Room on Sunday 15th April with Little Sparrow

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Little Sparrow – The Wishing Tree
littlesparrow.org
From the album The Wishing Tree
Catch Little Sparrow’s double headline show at the Music Room on Sunday 15th April with Elfin Bow

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Thom Morecroft – Daisy
thommorecroft.com
From his Hand Me Down EP
Catch Thom this Friday 6th April at 81 Renshaw when he opens for Ewan McLennan at Liverpool Acoustic Live, in association with News From Nowhere.

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Bedding track
Solid Ground by Neil Campbell from his album Through the Looking Glass (Remixed, Remastered and Expanded)
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If you’re an acoustic musician from the Greater Merseyside area, or from further afield but play on the Liverpool scene, and would like your music to be considered for the show then get in touch. We can’t promise we’ll be able to play everything that’s sent to us, but we will listen to every track. Find out all about the show, how to submit your music, and the Terms of Use, at liverpoolacoustic.co.uk/spotlight
If you get the chance, please support your local artists by joining their mailing lists, liking their facebook pages, following them on twitter, leaving them comments, going to their gigs, and buying their music direct from them where possible. The Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight is produced and presented by Graham Holland and Stuart Todd for Liverpool Acoustic.
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FAQs about Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight:

How many episodes does Liverpool Acoustic Spotlight have?

The podcast currently has 29 episodes available.