14 gigs coming to Liverpool this August

August is going to be a busy month for live music in our region.

Here are 14 gigs and events for you to get your live music fix this month.

Pixey, The Jacaranda Club, Slater Street

Pixey - Jacaranda Baltic — Credit: Jacaranda Baltic

An intimate album launch show from the multi-instrumentalist from Liverpool as she launches her new record Million Dollar Baby.

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The Heavy North, Jacaranda Baltic

The Fire in the Furnace album launch show, following the concert film screening at FACT earlier this week from local garage blues rock band.

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Oh My God! It’s The Church, Future Yard, Birkenhead

A live rock n roll tour de force fronted by Pastor The Right Reverend Michael Alabama Jackson, with support from Sochi + Dyanstain.

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Birkenhead Live, Future Yard, Birkenhead

Two days of up and coming indie bands. Featuring: Deco, Delights, Fiona Lennon, Honey Motel, King Nun, Megan Wyn, Muddy Elephant, Spinn, The Clause, The Covasettes, The Guest List, The Outcharms, The Manatees and Tom A Smith on Saturday. Dirty Blonde, Lissy Taylor, Sam Scherdel, Stanleys, Swim School, The Clockworks, The Heavy North, The Mercians, The Rills, The Rosadocs, The Silver Lines, The Zangwills and Wull perform on Sunday.

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Will Young, Jacaranda Baltic

An album launch show from the singer who first found fame on X Factor but has gone on to forge a hugely successful career with his soulful brand of pop.

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Red Rum Club, Salt and Tar, Bootle

The local heroes return for a hometown show after last year’s epic gig in the rain. This time they are joined by another Liverpool favourite, The Farm as well as Keyside, who are tipped to be one of the next big things.

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Status Quo, Salt and Tar, Bootle

The British rockers play Salt and Tar as part of the three-day festival.

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Tom Jones, Salt and Tar, Bootle

Tom Jones - The Guide Liverpool - Salt and Tar — Picture – Andrea Raffin/ Shutterstock

The Welsh favourite plays two sold out nights on Bootle’s canalside on the final night of the three day festival.

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Kiefer Sutherland, Camp and Furnace

The actor famous for 24 and Lost Boys, is also an accomplished blues/country singer and brings his band to Liverpool this month.

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Liverpool Celebrates Mathew Street Festival

Liverpool’s legendary Mathew Street Festival is celebrated in a brand-new format at the iconic Pier Head.

Over the weekend you can enjoy performances from:

Holly Johnson, Lightning Seeds, Tea Street Band, Space, China Crisis and other local acts on Friday.

Saturday, Party at the Pier with The Jacksons, Boyzlife, Bongo’s Bingo Experience with Jonny Bongo, N Trance and other local acts.

Then on Sunday local acts will entertain before the Cavern takeover on Monday.

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Future Now Festival, various venues, Birkenhead

Future Now - Future Yard — Credit: Future Yard

The festival returns to Birkenhead at various venues including Birkenhead Town Hall, Future Yard, and Joy.

Everything Everything are the Saturday Town Hall headliner, with Nadine Shah closing the show headlining the Town Hall on Sunday. Nubiyan Twist return to Future Yard to headline the Garden stage on Saturday and Birkenhead’s-own She Drew The Gun headlines outdoor on Sunday.

They join a line-up of Future Yard favourites old and new including Jane Weaver, bdrmm, Hamish Hawk, The Lovely Eggs, Girl Ray, Night Tapes, Chalk, Projector, Van Houten, Trout, University, Genn, MAN/WOMAN/CHAINSAW, Revival Season, Melin Melyn, YARD, Bored at My Grandma’s House, Blue Dolphin Wranglers, Blue Jean, Spielmann, Laura J Martin + Dog Unit.

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Ugly Kid Joe, Arts Club, Seel Street

The American hard rock outfit play the Arts Club.

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Live @ Future Yard, Birkenhead

Live at Future Yard — Credit: Future Yard

The monthly instalment featuring four of the venue’s next favourite artists from the local scene and beyond is back with Hello Cosmos, Thirst, Baylee Dowling + The Kites.

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