Singer-songwriter John Reilly and pianist/composer Lewis Nitikman are delighted to be returning to the Music Room at the Philharmonic Hall, Liverpool, this time to perform ‘Your Song – a Celebration of the Songs of Elton John and Billy Joel.
‘Your Song’ has been wowing audiences throughout the country. This concert is NOT one of the usual tributes, it’s 100% live music, a faithful interpretation of the music of Sir Elton John and Billy Joel. John Reilly has an amazing vocal range and Lewis Nitikman is a superb pianist and also plays bass keyboards and sings backing vocals. So, no dressing up, no miming and no backing tracks, just two consummate professionals celebrating amazing, timeless songs, performed from the heart with passion and musical excellence.
‘Your Song’ has performed at Alexander’s Chester, Kirkgate Arts Centre Cockermouth, The Goods Shed, Tetbury, Chapel Arts Centre Bath, Pizza Express The Pheasantry Chelsea, Alnwick Playhouse, Masham Town Hall and most recently at Hampton Hub Club, Middlesex and the iconic Crazy Coqs in Soho, all ending with standing ovations as the guys celebrate these fabulous songs in their own unique style. They are playing Acapela Studios, Cardiff, for the third time, to a sell-out audience.
In celebration of their tenth anniversary, Orkney-born folk quartet FARA embark on a whistle-stop tour, returning to some of their favourite venues and towns from a decade of touring. Presenting an evening of highlights from their three critically acclaimed albums, FARA’s fiery fiddles, foot-stomping piano, and enchanting three-part vocal harmony will take you on a joyful journey through their time performing at the forefront of Scotland’s folk music scene.
Step into a night of raw beauty, vivid storytelling and spellbinding songcraft as Scottish indie-folk artist Rachel Sermanni shares songs from her latest album Dreamer Awake. With poetic candour and emotional depth, her music explores themes of womanhood, motherhood and the quiet surrealism of everyday life. From the lingering weight of dreams to moments of stillness and reflection, her performance promises to be both tender and transformative.
Opening the evening is Norwegian-born, Liverpool-based Sara Wolff, whose analogue-infused psych-folk has drawn comparisons to Cate Le Bon and Jenny Hval. Her immersive live set blends field recordings, cassette loops and ambient textures, offering a rich and imaginative listening experience.
Together, these two distinctive artists invite you to pause, reflect, and immerse yourself in an evening of luminous, emotionally resonant music.
Dublin’s rising rock sensation Inhaler are heading to Liverpool for their biggest UK headline show to date at the M&S Bank Arena this October.
Fresh off a string of acclaimed performances and festival appearances, Inhaler — Eli Hewson, Robert Keating, Ryan McMahon, and Josh Jenkinson — are set to take the stage for an unmissable night of music that marks a major milestone in the band’s explosive rise.
Joining them on the night are The Snuts, along with a very special reunion performance by Liverpool legends The Bandits, who will perform live for the first time since 2004.
This is more than a gig — it’s a celebration of one of Ireland’s most exciting new bands and a must-see moment in Liverpool’s music calendar.
Following sold-out shows with Dave Pegg of Fairport Convention and Countdown legend Richard Digance, Anthony John Clarke returns to the Music Room on Saturday 13th September with another special guest: Colum Sands.
And to mark the first show of the new season Liverpool Acoustic supporters can enjoy 20% off the price of any ticket using the code AJC20 at checkout.
Described by Fairport Convention as a ‘national treasure’, Anthony John Clarke is a beloved figure in the UK folk music scene, known for his poignant songwriting and razor-sharp wit. Originally from Belfast, Clarke has spent over three decades captivating audiences with songs like The Broken Years and The Only Life Gloria Knows. His performances blend heartfelt storytelling with humorous reflections on everyday life—from karaoke nights and camping mishaps to nuns and grandchildren.
Whether he’s making you laugh or stirring deep emotion, Clarke’s shows are a masterclass in musical charm and lyrical brilliance. Don’t miss the chance to experience one of the most entertaining and endearing acts on the circuit.
As a member of the renowned Sands Family from County Down, Colum Sands has performed in over thirty countries. His songs, often filled with humour and keen observations of life, have earned international appeal. A skilled broadcaster, Sands has presented BBC Radio Ulster’s Folk Club, BBC Radio 2 programmes, and RTÉ’s Rootin’ About.
Since releasing his first album in 1981, Sands has become a respected songwriter, with his songs covered by artists like Billy Connolly and Maddy Prior. With ten albums to his name, he continues to build a reputation for powerful songs that connect people and generations.
This is the only 2025 performance featuring Clarke and Sands together – an evening of great music and laughter from two artists who are perfectly in tune with their material, their audience, and each other.
For over three decades, legendary musician Afel Bocoum has been a guardian of Mali’s Niger River musical soul. A musical companion to Mali’s late great desert blues pioneer Ali Farka Touré, he launched a solo career with debut album in 1999, Alkibar (The Messenger), and gained international recognition through collaborations with Damon Albarn, including 2002’s Mali Music.Now, as one of the Sahel’s most beloved artists and ambassador for endangered instruments like the njurkel lute and njarka fiddle, Bocoum is set to release singles from his new album Harber in October 2025, accompanied by a 13-date UK tour in January 2026.
Completely informal opportunity to come along for a tune. The first seisiún of two in the Festival; the other takes place the following Fri (24 Oct 2025).
Bring an instrument, your voice and a will to play along. There’ll be Festival friends to help bring the gang together, whilst a fully stocked bar — in one of the most historic and quirkiest pubs in Liverpool — eases you towards the dawn. This event gets busy quickly and sometimes it’s ‘standing room only’, so be prepared to ‘hotch up’ and swap places so everyone can get a piece of the action. This is a night that almost guarantees high kicks ‘til dawn.
Completely informal opportunity to come along for a tune. The second seisiún of two in the Festival; the other takes place Fri 17 Oct 2025.
Bring an instrument, your voice and a will to play along. There’ll be Festival friends to help bring the gang together, whilst a fully stocked bar — in one of the most historic and quirkiest pubs in Liverpool — eases you towards the dawn. This event gets busy quickly and sometimes it’s ‘standing room only’, so be prepared to ‘hotch up’ and swap places so everyone can get a piece of the action. This is a night that almost guarantees high kicks ‘til dawn.
Forged in Scotland and Ireland’s traditional music scene, but drawing on the music of the Balkans and North America, Dallahan take their listeners on a journey. Traversing styles and countries of the world in a dazzling live show, they create their own unique brand of World-Folk delivered with stunning virtuosity.
The lineup consists of Jack Badcock on guitar and vocals, Ciaran Ryan on banjo, mandolin and fiddle, Andrew Waite on accordion and Benedict Morris on fiddle and they have appeared at some of the world’s most prestigious international folk music events such as Milwaukee Irish Fest (USA), Celtic Connections (SCO), Tonder Festival (DK), Festival Dranouter (BE), Woodford Folk Festival (AUS) among countless others. To date, they have brought their live show to 25 countries, earned three nominations for Folk Band of The Year in 2016, 2019, 2022 and 2023 and enjoyed collaborations such as with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, songwriting legend Dougie MacLean and Nepal’s folk exponents Kutumba.
Approaching a decade together as a band, Dallahan have become a veteran touring outfit and with each album they continue to evolve their sound – which they call their own brand of World-Folk – as is evident on their fourth studio album, Speak of the Devil.
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