Jim Pearson and Scaredycats returns to Future Yard on 15th January 2027 for a rare fully seated hometown show celebrating 10 years of the Scaredycats album Dumb Animals. Scaredycats have always done things their own way. Since forming on the Wirral in 2015, the band built an audience with music filled with offbeat observations on online shopping, pointless conflict, dogs, disappointment and trying to find some meaning in the noise. Now, a decade on from the release of Dumb Animals, Jim Pearson comes back to the Wirral for a special performance with Scaredycats. With the band rarely playing live, and Jim now based away from Merseyside, this is set to be a wonderful Wirral reunion. Featuring Jim Pearson on vocals and guitar, Steve Wale on vocals and bass, and Neil Dutton on drums.
Support comes from long-time collaborators Igloo Hearts who will be presenting their true mastery of vocal harmonies and instrumentation – delivered with outstanding musical sensitivity, to powerful effect’
We also have a massive treat in a solo set from the one and only Steve Wale, returning to live music after a considerable time away.
Jonathon Linaberry looks back on Radio Waves, his sixth album as The Bones Of J.R. Jones, but there’s more than just nostalgia at play.
Recorded with producer Robbie Lackritz (Feist, Bahamas), the collection is moody and hypnotic, drawing on the sonic landscape of Linaberry’s youth as it reckons with the doubt and uncertainty of adulthood. The arrangements are entrancing, built on the tension between acoustic instruments and retro synthesizers, and Linaberry’s performances are raw and visceral, at times aching in their vulnerability. Put it all together and you’ve got a poignant exploration of memory and longing delivered by a relentless searcher, a revelatory work of personal reflection rooted in the endless beauty, pain, and chaos of growing up.
Born in central New York, Linaberry got his start playing in punk bands before becoming enamored with the field recordings of Alan Lomax. He launched The Bones of J.R. Jones in 2012 and began releasing a series of albums and EPs that would land his songs in films and TV shows like True Detective, Suits, and Daredevil, and lead to countless tours across the US and Europe, including stops everywhere from Telluride Blues to Hardly Strictly Bluegrass. Along the way, Linaberry would also share bills with the likes of The Wallflowers, G. Love, and The Devil Makes Three, soundtrack an Amazon commercial helmed by Oscar-winning director Taika Waititi, and earn praise from Billboard, American Songwriter, Under the Radar, and more.
Mike Viola. You probably already know him .. producer, songwriter, the kind of musician your favourite musicians quietly obsess over. Decades in, and somehow he keeps finding new generations to infect. Since 2019, he’s been on a proper run .. The American Egypt, Godmuffin, Paul McCarthy .. all cut at his LA home studio, Barebones.
Sold out US shows, a whole new fanbase, the usual. Then September 2024 brought Rock of Boston, recorded on half-inch tape over the winter of 2023, with Jake Sinclair on bass and Brendon Urie (Panic! At The Disco) on drums. Viola wrote most of the album on a Panic! At The Disco tour bus, between soundcheck and showtime, sneaking into whatever local studio he could find on his days off. When the tour ended, he and the band just carried on playing, no gap, no breath, just straight from hockey arenas into the tape machine, which might explain why the riffs feel bigger!
On Friday 13th November 2026, he brings that, and more, to Future Yard. No hyperbole necessary. Get involved!
Future Yard present Liverpool’s own – The Cubical. The band spent the better part of the last decade building up an incredible reputation as one of Europe’s finest underground bands. We’re excited to have them in the live room off the back of their acclaimed fifth studio album ‘Cut Me like a Hog” on Folc Records.
The Cubical sound is one that is essentially based in the blues, but like Captain Beefheart, Zappa and Tom Waits before them they twist it around, shake it up and inevitably end up with something altogether a little weirder. A Cubical live performance has been likened to a “rock n roll medicine show,” an assault on the senses…
Future Yard are excited to present Rebel Dread Rockers with DJ sets from Don Letts + Andy Smith (ex Portishead). Rebel Dread Rockers is a DJ project fronted by Don Letts and Andy Smith, celebrating the roots and evolution of soundsystem culture.
Don Letts is a London cultural icon, DJ and filmmaker who helped bridge punk, reggae and dub in the UK, while Andy Smith is a renowned DJ and producer, best known as a former member of Portishead and for his genre-spanning sets. Together, Rebel Dread Rockers deliver high-energy selections rooted in reggae, dub, funk, soul, punk and bass music, with a strong political and cultural edge.
Guided cycle tour around the Neighbourhoods of Baltic and Liverpool City Centre
Miles Pearson from Pearson Architects and Ben Prince from Prince Architects will be leading a 4 mile architecture cycle tour around the Baltic and Liverpool City Centre. As well as cycling, there will be an opportunity to go inside many of the buildings along the way.
The Liverpool city region never fails to showcase the best and most innovative live music acts, and this June is no different! From household names and emerging talents to tribute acts of your favourite bands, there’s lots happening. If you’re looking for the best music events in Liverpool and the city region, this month’s lineup is packed with unforgettable gigs, concerts and live performances across the city region. Here is our pick of the bunch from a range of genres and venues that you do not want to miss.
1. Grateful Fred’s: Over The Moon, The Atkinson (3 June)
Grateful Fred’s have become a regular fixture at The Atkinson, presenting the best Americana and Roots music acts from around the world on the first Wednesday of every month for a wonderful night of live acoustic music. This June they welcome the return of the award winning duo ‘Over The Moon’ – Suzanne Levesque and Craig Bignell. The pair perform original music with beautiful harmonies and variety of live instruments. This is feel-good music at its finest.
2. Tommy Blaize: 50 Years In Music, The Atkinson (6 June)
Tommy Blaize has one of the most recognisable voices in the UK. As the lead singer on Strictly Come Dancing for 20 glorious years, he’s sung live each week to up to 12 million people. In a remarkable career spanning 50 years, he’s worked with some of the world’s most legendary artists, from Diana Ross to Queen, from The Beach Boys to Amy Winehouse, and from Stevie Wonder to Robbie Williams. Now it’s time for the man with the golden voice to step out in his first, major, solo tour. Singing songs everyone knows and loves, and telling stories about the legends he’s worked alongside, expect a Strictly incredible evening.
3. Cake & Classical Music: Harp Music for a Summer Afternoon, The Atkinson (8 June)
Cake & Classical Music takes place on the first Monday of each month, with a different ensembles, individuals and musicians performing 45 minute, lunchtime concerts. June promises an elegant solo harp recital by the award winning Jess Hughes, featuring works by Jacques Ibert, Caroline Lizotte and Marcel Tournier. Head down to the Atkinson for an afternoon of beautiful music and of course… a slice of cake.
Future Yard are proud to be working with Tate Liverpool to present Selector – a brand new collaboration that will merge the worlds of contemporary art and contemporary music. The series will launch with Turner Prize-winning artist Mark Leckey guest curating a range of events between 10th and 13th June, including an artist ‘In Conversation’ talk and three fascinating live events, under the title of Music From The Age Of Spiritual Machines. This is a unique series of events that will join the dots between music and art in an immersive three-day experience and one of the most exciting music events in Liverpool this summer.
5. The Take That Experience, Everyman & Playhouse Theatre (12 – 26 June)
As Take That celebrate over 30 years as the UK’s number one boy band, The Take That Experience mark over a decade together as their most popular and recognised Take That tribute act. This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s career spanning three decades – from classic 90s hits through to their most recent triumphs. This show is a must for any Take That fan as the boys don’t just give you a night you’ll Never Forget… they give you The Take That Experience.
6. UB40, M&S Bank Arena (12 June)
The legendary reggae icons UB40 featuring Ali Campbell bring their major UK tour to Liverpool this June, joined by special guests Maxi Priest and Aswad. Following a sold-out global run, the band return to UK stages with a set packed full of timeless hits alongside brand-new material from their forthcoming studio album, due for release in spring 2026. Expect an evening of classic reggae anthems, feel-good vibes and some of the most recognisable songs in British music history.
7. The ELO Experience – Electric Light Orchestra, Liverpool Empire Theatre (13 June)
The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! In 2025 Jeff Lynne’s ELO performed the last ever live shows with the ‘Over & Out Tour’. The ELO Experience tour will include the greatest hits from an extensive and impressive back catalogue spanning over 50 years.
8. The Illegal Eagles, The Atkinson (18 June)
Celebrating over 50 years since the formation of the legendary West Coast Country Rock band The Eagles in 1971, The Illegal Eagles make a welcome return with their new 2026 Desperado Tour, promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. The Illegal Eagles are now in their 24th year on the road and following a number of critically acclaimed UK & European Tours, have established themselves not only as the ultimate celebration of The Eagles, but as one of the foremost authentic and talented shows in the world.
9. Africa Oyé, Sefton Park (20-21 June)
Credit: Mark McNulty
The 2026 edition of Africa Oyé is bringing together Afrobeats stars, reggae legends, Afro-futurist innovators and internationally acclaimed live acts from across Africa and the diaspora. Leading the bill is Malian singer-songwriter Fatoumata Diawara, the Grammy-nominated artist known for blending Wassoulou traditions with contemporary Afro-futurist sounds. Joining her is Nigerian Afrobeats heavyweight Patoranking, who brings a mix of Afrobeats, reggae and dancehall that has helped make him one of the genre’s biggest international stars.
The musical lineup also features Janet Kay, Fulu Miziki, King Ayisoba, Oumy Nana Benz Du Togo, Kizaba, Kobo Town , Ghorwane, Awale Jant Band and a whole host of DJs.
Beyond the music, Africa Oyé 2026 will again feature the Oyé Village, showcasing food, crafts, workshops, family activities and community arts from across Africa and the Caribbean, maintaining the festival’s wider cultural focus as much more than simply a music event.
10. Milap presents Flute J.A. Jayant with R N Prakash and Kousic Sen, Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room (25 June)
One of the leading Carnatic flautists of his generation, J. A. Jayant is celebrated for his rich tone, lyrical expression and imaginative improvisation. This concert offers an immersive journey through Indian classical music, where melody and rhythm unfold with elegance, intensity and spontaneity. He is joined by two outstanding percussionists: R N Prakash, a highly respected mridangam artist, and Kousic Sen, an acclaimed tabla player. Together, they create a vibrant and nuanced musical dialogue, showcasing the depth, virtuosity and expressive power of Indian classical music.
11. The Spirit & Sound of Steely Dan: Nearly Dan in Concert, The Atkinson, (27 June)
Less tribute and more of a homage, Nearly Dan is saviour to the ever growing legions of Steely Dan fans, desperate to hear the meticulously crafted grooves and allusive lyrical style of Donald Fagen & Walter Becker. Nearly Dan’s approach is faithful, though not reverential, and relaxed but as tight as their namesakes. They bring their own unique spirit and spontaneous humour to every concert. The concert s expected to be a real treat for all music lovers and an unmissable concert for any aspiring musician young or old.
To find more concerts coming up in the Liverpool city region take a look through our What’s On listings.
A choral concert of unaccompanied Renaissance music including works by Byrd, Ceballos, Isaac, Josquin, Lassus as well as Arcadelt and Weekes, performed by Liverpool Renaissance Singers at Liverpool Parish Church, Our Lady and St Nicholas at 7.30pm on Wednesday the 8th of July at 7.30pm. Tickets are £12 online in advance from Ticketsource or on the door. Children under 16 are free as well as a registered disabled person with a carer. Refreshments will be available for donations at the end of the concert. The same programme will be performed at St Cuthbert’s Church Halsall near Ormskirk on Saturday 11th of July at 7.30pm when tickets will be £10 via Ticketsource in advance or on the door.
Get closer than ever to the UK’s favourite vocal harmony group, The Overtones, as they return in 2027 with their Up Close and Personal hit tour.
Known for their slick dance routines, pitch-perfect vocals and effortless charm, this ‘awesome foursome’ is back with a show that’s both intimate and packed with feel-good energy.
Alongside the tight vocal arrangements and show-stopping performances, Mike, Mark, Darren and Jay will share personal stories from their journey, offering a rare glimpse behind the music.
Expect a mix of Motown, soul, doo-wop and pop classics, alongside new material and some of their own favourites, all delivered in their signature vintage style with a modern edge.
Combining nostalgia with contemporary showmanship, this uplifting night of music and storytelling captures the magic that has made this multi-platinum selling group a household name.
It’s a relaxed, feel-good night of music, stories and plenty of harmonies, bringing you closer than ever to The Overtones.
Reviews:
“One of the UK’s most popular and prolific acts” – HELLO Magazine
Fleetwood Bac were the world’s first and are regarded as the UK’s most authentic Fleetwood Mac Tribute show, raved about by Peter Green’s biographer, and were the first Fleetwood Mac tribute band to fully replicate the classic Stevie, Lindsey, Christine, John & Mick ‘Rumours’ line-up.
Over the many years Fleetwood Bac have been together the band has received rave reviews from ‘The Stage’ newspaper, the U.K.s leading Fleetwood Mac fansites, the official Stevie Nicks website; and from ecstatic audiences wherever the band played, wowing audiences as far afield as Dubai, St. Tropez, the Cayman Islands and Monte Carlo, and twice selling out the world-famous Minack Theatre in Cornwall.
Fleetwood Bac has also been rated by The Times newspaper as one of the U.K.’s top 5 tributes, alongside The Bootleg Beatles, Bjorn Again and the Counterfeit Stones. Fans have included original Mac bassist and biographer Bob Brunning, who joined the band several times on stage, and Peter Green’s official biographer Martin Celmins.
The sound, the look, the mystical atmosphere and on-stage chemistry are all portrayed with passion and energy, the band have built up an excellent reputation amongst Mac fans through numerous tours, festival appearances, corporate events and TV and radio slots all over the U.K. and Europe.
The Fleetwood Bac show focuses on the ‘Rumours’ era of the band (still the 5th biggest-selling album of all time). It also features several songs from the Peter Green days, plus some of Stevie’s biggest solo hits, in either a theatrical 2-hour show, including costume changes and an acoustic section, or a one-hour Greatest Hits Show, specially tailored for corporate events.
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