Since Acoustic Roots – founded by David Cartilidge –  started his live music nights at Wigan Parish Church in 2008, many notable and well known artists have appeared, including:

– Show of Hands
– John Tams
– Gilmore and Roberts
– Rod Clements and Ian Thomson
– Ashley Hutchings and Blair Dunlop
– Albion Christmas Band
– Larkin Poe

“Always an immense pleasure to work with you David, in such a wonderful, if slightly chilly venue. I look forward to the next time.”

– Iain Matthews

“It has been a great pleasure for me to perform in concerts arranged by David Cartlidge at Wigan Parish Church on a number of occasions. Each time I have returned with a different show and a different line-up of musicians and each time I have found a welcoming audience and a promoter who really knows about music and how to treat musicians. Long may this continue and grow. I can’t wait to return again.” – Ashley Hutchings

“David Cartlidge is one of those rare creatures in the sometimes difficult, always tough world of popular music – he is honest ! Furthermore his enthusiasm and love for the music and artists he promotes is infectious . He has promoted several gigs in the North West of England for us since we reformed in 2006 and it is always a pleasure to work with him . Heres to the next one David ! Thanks from the guys & gal in Stackridge.” – Mike Tobin (Member Of The Music Managers Forum).