Preview: Acoustic Dream at Studio 2, Parr Street

By Jade Wright on Jan 7, 10 01:00 PM

THIS Saturday night sees the return of one of the best music showcases in the city. Acoustic dream is back after a Christmas break with a great night of chilled out tunes in the relaxed setting that is Studio 2 at Parr Street. Grab a drink, plonk yourself down on a bean bag and chill out to some quality acoustic live music.

Acoustic Dream has been running for a couple of years now, as a series of gigs to raise awareness of and funds for sufferers of Dystonia.
Organiser Sue Cullen works tirelessly to get a cracking line-up for each event, and her eye for hot new talent, alongside well-known artists, always makes for a great night.
"We have had a huge amount of support from Liverpool bands, venues and individuals," says Sue. "We hope this gig will be a great party to celebrate the generosity and love that exists in this city."
A treatment exists to treat Dystonia, which involves an operation to restore normal movement in patients whose lives have become destroyed by its crippling symptoms. The operation includes the insertion of four electrodes deep within the part of the brain responsible for movement. The electrodes are then connected up to a pacemaker type device, which when operational begins to restore normal electrical flow to the brain.
Sue, who suffers from Dystonia, says: "The operation had given me back my life. When my battery is switched off, within seconds my body goes into violent, painful spasms and I'm unable to speak or swallow."
Tomorrow night is a free event, although there will be a raffle in aid of the Walton Centre. The night runs from 8pm. For more details, see www.myspace.com/suejacousticdreams