The Acoustic Academy

The Acoustic Academy is back at Montana Saloon on Wednesday 11 November, from 20:00 to 23:00. It's one of those Barbican nights that's as much for the people on stage as for the people in the room: an open acoustic session where singers, guitarists and other acoustic musicians get a slot to play their music for a live audience.

If the name sounds familiar, it's because it's been around the Barbican for a long time. It started at the Blues Bar, where it ran for about ten years, before moving to the Three Crowns for another three. The whole thing was set up to spread the acoustic love and inspire the next generation of musicians, and over the years it helped launch plenty of Plymouth artists and became the setting for some unforgettable nights on the Barbican. Now it's found a new home at Montana Saloon, and the format stays the same: a platform for acoustic acts to get out and play.

There's a bit more to it than just the open slots, too. While the session gives musicians a place to share their work, the venue also uses the nights to scout for live acts to consider for future bookings, so if you're playing, it's a chance to get heard by the people running the place. If you want a slot, you can book through Facebook Messenger or by calling Ferrett on 07900 983651.

Admission is free, and every performer gets a free drink. It runs from 20:00 to 23:00 at Montana Saloon, 5-6 Quay Road, The Barbican, Plymouth, Devon PL1 2JZ.