About me:
Philip Hayes founded the Picket and Pinball recording studio in the 1980's. The venue established itself as one of the best places for emerging talent to perform in the city, featuring early performances by The La's, The Farm, Happy Mondays, Cast, Space and The Coral. The venue has also hosted performances by internationally renowned artistes including Baaba Maal, Thomas Mapfumo, Neil Finn from Crowded House and Billy Bragg. Many famous musicians donated equipment to support the Picket including Yoko Ono, Elvis Costello, Paul McCartney, Oasis, Paul Weller, Suggs from Madness, Peter Gabriel, New Order, Travis, Joe Strummer of the Clash and Pete Townshend of The Who.
The Venue closed at its premises in Liverpool’s Hardman Street in 2004.
After a public a campaign, the support of Liverpool City Council and a series of 'Save the Picket' gigs, it re-opened in the Independent District of Liverpool in Jordan Street. (Ian McNabb from the Icicle Works, Pete Wylie from the Mighty Wah, The Bandits, Ian Prowse from Amsterdam, China Crisis, and many other Liverpool musicians supported the campaign).
The opening event at the new premises saw the legendary Liverpool Art School band Deaf School reform and appear to a sell out audience on 27th May 2006.
Since opening the Venue has presented a diverse programme including The Wombats, Elvis Costello and Allen Toussaint, RZA from Wu Tang Clan, Ladytron, John Peel Memorial Concerts, Carnival Samba performances, 'Fuse' and 'Bassline29' Dry Bar gigs for Liverpool's young musicians and bands, and Dance music nights from Circus, Chibuku and Old Skool DJ's John Kelly, Andy Carroll and Mike Knowler.
Supporting the Community.
The Picket regularly promotes benefit concerts for local and national community organisations to assist with fundraising and awareness.
Private Hire.
The venue with its excellent in-house backline, PA and lighting systems is also available for hire.
Contact details:
Philip Hayes,
Venue Director,
Office: + 44 (0) 151 708 6789
M: + 44 (0) 7913 853 104.
The Picket.
61 Jordan Street,
Liverpool, L1 OBW.
England.
Neil Robinson,
Production Manager.
Office: 0151 708 6789
Security: Paramount Stewarding- SIA registered.
Directions.
Go to Cains Brewery on Parliament Street close to the River Mersey. Approaching the River, turn right at the traffic lights onto Jamaica Street, and then second left into New Bird Street, the entrance to the venue is located on New Bird Street.
“THIS IS OUR PLACE AND WE LIVE BY THE RIVER”.
Further information and the background to our story can be found at www.savethepicket.com
with details of our forthcoming events at www.myspace.com/picketliverpool
We have just been recently signed to OK Records an now thanks to them you can finnally purchase our debut EP "Believe" to get your copy go to the following link:
Thank you for supporting us and we hope you enjoy the cd,much respect.
Spawned in the great city of Liverpool, David Tyrrell ripped their way into the music scene in 2008 with their debut EP, Believe. The band combines David's powerful lyrics with blazing drum tracks and bouncing basslines to fabricate yet another disc full of pulse-pounding scorchers. With standout tracks like "Believe" and "For You" look for David Tyrrell to be a major part in the music landscape for years to come. Ollie OK!Records.
Granda Punk.......thank you for teaching me the ropes. It's been an amazing journey and i just want to go on and on. Great venue, great team, great night. Thanks, see you Monday/ x
Dearest Phillip, Just a note to say last Thursdays show is in my top 5 of all time.Beaten only by Springsteen at the San Siro,The Jam at the Empire,McCartney at the Kings dock and Billy Bragg at the Uni. Deep,dark truthfull mirror indeed.
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