Mellowtone Records was born from the spirit of the nomadic Mellowtone nights, quietly creating a stir since 2004.
With over twenty years of gigs, parties, collaborations and good times, Mellowtone have presented songwriters and bands from the worlds of folk, blues, roots and so much more, in a variety of Liverpool's most iconic and intimate venues.
Mellowtone Records progresses this mission further; Seeking out music with Soul. Magic. Alchemy. And bringing it to the wider world.
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READ ABOUT OUT 20 YEAR HISTORY AT LIVERPOOL MUSIC CITY HERE
"Mellowtone has been quietly carving out a special place within Liverpool’s music scene. Not with grand gestures or fanfare, but with a soft, steady hum of soulful gigs, intimate gatherings, and unforgettable moments. It’s not just a name; it’s a feeling. Mellowtone nights have always been about more than just music – they’re a celebration of everything that makes live music magical. From candlelit folk sessions to foot-tapping blues, Mellowtone has woven itself into the very fabric of Liverpool’s creative community."
Liverpool Music City
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"It’s a unique vibe for this city."
Liverpool Etc
"popular evening of subdued delights"
Metro
"their warming brew of lovingly-curated events and projects"
Liverpool Acoustic
"Mellowtone have developed a reputation for sensational stripped-back sets"
Bido Lito!
'"the metronome for live music"
Explore Liverpool
"Liverpool’s unplugged heroes"
Liverpool Confidential
"eclectic, bon vivants of sound"
Nu Northern Soul
"rigidly adhering to a high level of quality control"
The Fly
"guiding lights on the Liverpool acoustic and folk scene"
Skiddle
"a lynchpin of quality music in the city"
Fact Magazine
"Liverpool constants"
Sun 13
The 'Mellowtone 15' exhibition, Buyers Club, Liverpool, 2019. Photograph by Robin Clewley.
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"Mellowtone’s presence on the Liverpool music scene has been reassuringly consistent."
Skiddle
"Mellowtone nights are always a dead cert, if you’re looking for music from the other side of the tracks."
SevenStreets.com
"one of the most unpretentious, honest promoters in Liverpool"
The Skinny
"a rallying call for true, honest, sincere local talent"
Getintothis
"a musical oasis in Liverpool's nightlife, Mellowtone is an intimate soiree with live music at its heart"
Just Liverpool