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Acoustic
Most solo and duet acts come under this bracket. Often calm and melancholic, but ranges to exciting driving rhythms. Some of these acoustic acts are formed from part of a larger band, which share the same webpage.
| band name | genres | location | covers/originals | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Adam Palma | Acoustic, Country, Jazz, Rock | Sale, Manchester | Both | More... |
| He plays all musical styles from hard rock to country and jazz - often in one song! | |||||
 | Aiden Jolly | Acoustic, Folk | Mossley | Originals | More... |
| ...his songs are about politics, people and places, many of them are stories collected from people with something to say, such as refugees, young people, old people, sacked Liverpool Dockers and many more. | |||||
 | Angel Hurricane | Acoustic, Indie, Pop, Rock | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| i am trying to make classic indie pop/rock. i like to play gloriously shambolic shows wherever i can. | |||||
 | Anthony Dalton | Acoustic, Blues, Folk, Pop, Rock | Macclesfield | Originals | More... |
| My name is Anthony Dalton and i'm a one man acoustic singer songwriter from macclesfield. I play my own blend of acoustic rock, blues, pop and folk rock as well as the odd cheeky or bizarre cover... | |||||
 | Ben Playford | Acoustic, Blues, Folk | Nottingham | Originals | More... |
| His recordings are beautifully backed with appropriate
instrumentation and his live performances manage to convey a little
something extra that elude his studio equipment. His folksy blue numbers
are a must hear. | |||||
 | Bleeding Hands | Acoustic, Alternative | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| ...use deep intangible lyrics to challenge listeners, song writing ... is a completely ironic, abstract and spiritual journey | |||||
 | Chris Bryant | Acoustic, Rock | Manchester | Both | More... |
| Was playing solo full-time in New Zealand for 3 years. My influences range from Neil Finn, Jack Johnson, and Ben Harper, through to Dave Grohl and Neil Young. | |||||
 | Colin Wakeford | Acoustic, Pop | Sale, Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Singer/songwriter COLIN WAKEFORD has been described in Manchester's City Life as "one of Manchester's most promising singer-songwriters" and as processing a "vibrant and punchy" style "similar to Neil Finn combining melody with attitude". | |||||
 | Coraline | Acoustic, Pop | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| They both have a love of magic, myth and fairytale and love to tell a good story in their music. | |||||
 | CROOK | Acoustic, Alternative | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| He shouts and whispers his way through short and catchy tunes. The effort to annunciate creates a connection with the audience that is watch able, understandable and relative. | |||||
 | Dave Green | Acoustic, Rock | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| ...swampy garage rock fusing punk drumbeats and spiky edgy guitars. Solo artist | |||||
 | Dominic Collins | Acoustic, Comedy, Folk | Ancoats | Originals | More... |
| I write about my childhood and upbringing in the Ancoats area of Manchester as well as comedy songs about every day life. I have just won (October 2006) the Comedy singer songwriter of the year award. | |||||
 | Gareth Armstrong | Acoustic, Alternative, Indie | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Gareth Llewellyn Armstrong is a singer/songwriter who pulls the influences of Celtic folk and of indie avatars such as Jeff Buckley together to form a sound that has the sensibilities of the former and raw emotion of the latter. | |||||
 | Gareth Evans | Acoustic, Rock | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Vocals, Guitar, Piano (singer/songwriter/producer/engineer) | |||||
 | Gareth Gregory | Acoustic, Blues, Folk, Jazz | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Jazzy Folky Blues Extravaganza | |||||
 | Ian Kennedy | Acoustic, Pop, Punk, Rock | Manchester | Both | More... |
| From his early days in the Bradford punk scene through Manchester Rock bands to acoustic singer songwriter, the common thread in his music has been the beauty of keeping it simple and finding the melody within the song. | |||||
 | Ivan Campo | Acoustic, Alternative | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Ivan Campo, the super Spaniard with the big hair, shares his name - with a nu-folk ensemble who will take you on a journey through the mysteries of their minds. | |||||
 | Jai James | Acoustic, Alternative, Folk | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Jai James is a poet and a self taught guitar player who values 'feel' over technical ability. His original songs showcase his poetic tendencies and his ear for a strong melody. | |||||
 | James Walker | Acoustic, Alternative | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Upbeat offhand downtempo hypocritical anti-folk white boy. | |||||
 | Jason Dunkley | Acoustic | Manchester | Both | More... |
| Jason's set consists of original material influenced by the likes of Ben Harper, Bill Withers, and Counting Crows. When playing live he is accompanied by backing vocalist Thatgirlsue, and together they combine soulful melodies and inspired harmony. | |||||
 | K.A Smiley | Acoustic, Punk, Ska | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| So far we have been describe as many styles ranging from acoustic to ska to punk. The band have a wide range of influences such as :- Damien Rice, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snow Patrol and The Kaiser Chiefs. | |||||
 | Kaar and McCumesky | Acoustic | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Due to our musical differences in taste, the songs we write which we both are happy to play live constitute only a small percentage of the songs we write... | |||||
 | kiN | Acoustic, Jazz | Manchester | More... | |
| The music happens in an egg but sounds muffled if left concealed as such. So here it is, cracked open and wide.... | |||||
 | Kristyna Myles | Acoustic, Folk, Jazz, Soul | Manchester | Both | More... |
| Kristyna has appeared performing her own music on BBC1, ITV1, Channel M, BBC Radio 2, Radio 4, and BBC GMR. She has also been awarded the winner of the Radio 5 Live ‘National Busking Competition 2005’ along with her guitarist Ben Williams. She recorded a duet with the million-selling artist Chris De Burgh and has toured Europe with him, playing venues such as the Birmingham N.E.C. | |||||
 | Lisa Marie Glover | Acoustic, Alternative, Jazz | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Restless singer songwriter forever trying to catch wisps of beauty and mischief from the air and squeeze them into tasty slices of musical cake. | |||||
 | Mat Tanner | Acoustic, Folk, Pop | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| A sweet blend of folk and pop, Mat’s songs speak with an honesty and humour that is both recognisable and refreshing... | |||||
 | Maxwell Watts | Acoustic, Folk | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Maxwell Watts is a talented singer-songwritter and mutli-instrumentalist based in Manchester. (Max sings, plays guitar, harmonica and saxophone). | |||||
 | Morrigan | Acoustic, Blues, Folk, Irish | Manchester | Both | More... |
| Traditional Scottish & Irish Music and songs | |||||
 | Native State | Acoustic, Indie, Pop | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Something for your ears... like nothing you've heard before. | |||||
 | Noelie McDonnell | Acoustic, Folk, Rock | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| '........musicianship of the highest quality, this debut album confirms he is one Irishman to look out for.' Hotpress Magazine - Ireland | |||||
 | ortoPilot | Acoustic, Alternative, Rock | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| After listening and being inspired by artists such as jason mraz and jack johnson, ortoPilot became 5 and now they're looking to reach out to their audience and give them what they want.. quality music. | |||||
 | Ray Heffernan | Acoustic, Indie | Italy | Originals | More... |
| ”The man who saved Robbie Williams” – Louis Walsh.
“Beautiful thoughts expressed beautifully” – The Star.
“Social commentary mixed with realism and romance…
Heffernan is entering Gainsbourg territory” – Irish Examiner. | |||||
 | Risa Hall | Acoustic, Alternative, Pop | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Risa, originally from New York, went to the same High School as the Ramones and Simon and Garfunkel so was destined for rock n roll! | |||||
 | roomthirteen | Acoustic, Pop | Greater Manchester | Originals | More... |
| The band have amassed an impressive curriculum vitae over the last few years. Collectively
and individually their experiences include supporting Shane McGowan and the Popes,
The Bay City Rollers, China Crisis, Martin Stephenson and Frank Sidebottom as well as
having lunch with Iggy Pop. | |||||
 | Sam King | Acoustic | Chorlton | Both | More... |
| Acoustic singer-songwriter for up to a 45 minute set doing a mix of covers from all over the ages, and original music. | |||||
 | Sean Whittaker | Acoustic | Originals | More... | |
| Sean Whittaker is a singer/songwriter who's influences are wide and varied, but essentially the focus is on him being himself and not being to subconscious about the writing process. | |||||
 | The Rossoneri | Acoustic, Folk, Irish, Rock | Chorlton | Both | More... |
| Irish, acoustic and folk rock. Upbeat dancing songs and tunes, also favourite ballads. Traditional, newer songs, and original ones. | |||||
 | Tom Davies | Acoustic, Folk, Rock | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| ... | |||||
 | Tramps and Horses | Acoustic, Alternative, Folk | Manchester | Originals | More... |
| Prophets of the new century, Doctors who want to heal, hopeful beggars from the Street and men without will. | |||||
 | Zacc Rogers | Acoustic, Country, Funk, Jazz, Soul | Manchester | Both | More... |
| Guitar and vocals. Soul, jazz, blues, funk, country grass stuff and more... | |||||
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