Patron – Stephen Langstaff

Over the last 18 months, Stephen Langstaff has toured in America, played several sold out shows in his native Liverpool, enjoyed BBC Introducing and Radio 2 exposure of his infectious song ‘Smile’ and traveled the UK mastering his live performance.

After an impressive debut at SXSW festival in Austin, Stephen has spent much of 2014 recording and performing in Nashville, Tennessee after being invited to record with Grammy-winning producer Blue Miller (Bob Seger / Isaac Hayes). Responsible for the early success of RnB queen India Arie, Blue has nurtured Stephen’s raw talent. The resulting tracks will form the basis of his official album release at the end of this year, preceded by a single release.

Stephen’s voice is truly unique. Soulful and raw, he delivers music that is somehow intimate and full of undeniable hooks.

Stephen has notched up festival appearances at Chester Rocks (opening to 10,000 people), Cornbury, Kendal Calling, Liverpool Sound City, and Latitude in the UK. As well as debuting at SXSW, Stephen also performed at Nashville’s Tin Pan South festival.

Stephen has a long connection with Liverpool Acoustic having played their first live event in 2009, and has been a judge for the Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge since its launch in 2011.

“The Liverpool Acoustic Songwriting Challenge is a great idea. I’ve watched it inspire newly emerging songwriters in our city into create some great and interesting songs. And mixing visual arts with music is always good fun too.”