Simon Robinson reports on 'one of the best acts to come to Liverpool this year.'

"Louisiana's loss is our gain" - Jim Clarke

Good Shoes bring the sound of London up north to the Carling Academy Liverpool.

Tales of love unrequited and terminal relationships are told at the Barfly.

Another triumphant return to Liverpool for folk-rock legend John Martyn.

Spencer Leigh has spent a week at the Cavern! Here is his top ten from the IPO.

No time for pouting and jaunty angles, just good old-fashioned rock n’ roll.

A mesmerising 21st Century street sermon from Reverend and the Makers.

Nick The Greek celebrates the 20th year of Southport Weekender and reports back.

A near-capacity crowd assembled at the Phil to welcome the Waterboys.

McFly treat a screaming, mainly female audience to great guitar pop

Spencer Leigh sees Dennis Locorriere recreate his classic 70s hits with Dr Hook.

Louie Vega appeared at The Magnet, and our man Nick was there to take notes.