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26 Apr 2012

Looking for Gigs Around Liverpool Area

Filed Under : Musician Available , Gig Promo

Posted By : Danny K | Comments : 4

Moving to Liverpool! Help!

Hiya!

First Blog, thought I'd explain a bit about my self and my plans. Well I'm acoustic covers singer, doing stuff from 60's to present day. There's a bit more about my act in my biography, but in summary: I've been doing this nearly 5 years, I've played everywhere from Glasgow to Bournemouth and everywhere in between. I've played every place from Nursing Homes to Universities. And I've played with acts such as James Bourne (Ex Busted), Charlie Simpson, Terry Hall (The Specials), Shaun Ryder, Goldie Lookin' Chain and many more.

In 2 months time I'm moving to Liverpool and I'm looking for covers gigs up there. So far, I've been to liverpool and give out my press pack and I've spent hours and hours scouting the internet. I've found alot of places but there may be a few hidden gems somewhere. Or maybe, you own a place and you're reading this.

Here's a link to me doing some covers. Any help at all would be appreciated!

http://soundcloud.com/dannykmusic

Comments

# Posted by John Wilkinson: - 26/04/2012, 11:24 (GMT)

Hi Danny.

In my experience Liverpool is a tough place to get gigs from as there appears to be a clique that divides all the gigs up between them :-(

If you have transport then I would advise you broaden your horizons futher afield and look at gigs in Cheshire and places like Bolton, Blackpool etc.

There are a few chaps here who play solo acoustis gigs so perhaps they can suggest venues?

Otherwise try this link.

http://www.gig-guide.co.uk/
Good luck with the gigs matey.

John

# Posted by The West Coast Approach - 26/04/2012, 16:03 (GMT)

Yep it ain't easy breakin into the Liverpool scene, best of luck m8 ;o)

# Posted by Kyle - Stubborn Sound - 30/04/2012, 04:25 (GMT)

I live in Liverpool, and to be blunt, it's an oversaturated clusterfuck.

I do local gigs around Waterloo (there's about six paying music venues on South Road, it's nuts), but I avoid town completely. It's mostly unpaid unsigned 'showcase' nights in places like the Cavern, Zanzibar etc. the Cavern Pub and the front bar of the club is a possibility.

Your best bet will be seeking out the lively pubs in the suburbs, really. Places like the Black Bull in Aintree are rougher than a badger's behind, but you can have some fun - and they'll actually pay a decent wage, unlike the city centre. You could also try the Harbour Bar, Another Place and The Old Bank in Waterloo, they'd definitely give you a gig.

# Posted by Chelwood County - 06/06/2012, 11:03 (GMT)

Hi Danny
We are a Modern Country Band based in Liverpool and we are looking for a Lead Vocalist/Rhythm Guitarist We play modern country and not the old stuff this is a copy of our add on partysounds

Urgently required Experienced, Male Vocalist/Rhythm Guitarist for Country/Rock Band, (Merle Haggard/Zac Brown/Brad Paisley/Travis Tritt/Alan Jackson etc We have Lead Guitar, Bass and Drums all mature guys and can provide 3 part harmony vocals Must be reliable, easy going, gsoh and prepared to work hard in rehearsal,and fully committed Turning work away because band not complete,recording studio booked for September No more time wasters Emails asking more info will not be answered. call me now Liverpool Merseyside North West
Email Stan Phone: 015125918852

If your interested give me a call To anyone else that reads this we desperately need a keyboard player as well We have rehearsal room for free and rehearse on a saturday afternoon

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