Joshua Burnell – The Met, Bury: Live Review
We’re once again at The Met, their current programme seeing a return visit for Joshua Burnell and his band on their Moonlight Tour.
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Albert Lee – Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre: Live Review
The intimate Barnoldswick Music & Arts Centre was perfect for a magical evening to hear the legendary Albert Lee.
Ben Hemming – Praise Me: Single Review:
Ben Hemming explores new avenues in Blues music on a path towards a heavier sound bordering on the satanic.
Sam Barrett – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
After a support spot in May 2023, Sam Barrett returns to headline with his unique blend of traditional folk songs, with Americana and Celtic flavours.
Eric Bibb – In The Real World: Album Review
Into his 50th year of a distinguished musical career Eric Bibb releases his latest studio album, In The Real World, in his own inimitable style.
Public Service Broadcasting – The Last Flight: Album Review
The ever versatile Public Service Broadcasting release The Last Flight; a tribute to the final exploits of aerial adventurer Amelia Earhart.
One Adam One – Monday Morning: EP Review
This instantly likeable EP from an unfamiliar duo, One Adam One, exudes a feelgood factor that is extremely appealing.
Blitz Vega: Northern Gentleman: album review
Blitz Vega was the last musical project from the late Smiths’ bassist Andy Rourke and Happy Mondays guitarist Kav Sandhu.
Just Above Snakes – All He’s Ever Known: Album Review
At The Barrier is always keen to promote young artists. Amongst the plethora of bands and singer/songwriters are the supremely talented Just Above Snakes.Â
Mark Harrison Band – Fools And Clowns: Album Review
London based Mark Harrison releases his seventh album of original blues roots style music; wonderful melodious tunes and fascinating lyrics.
Aynsley Lister – Waterloo Music Bar, Blackpool: Live Review
Once more, we witness Aynsley Lister as he makes his annual visit to the North West. This time, we head to the brilliant Waterloo Music Bar in Blackpool.
God Is An Astronaut – Embers: Album Review
The Irish trio of God Is An Astronaut release another spellbinding album, Embers. Once again, they send the listener into another aural experience to savour.
Ben Hemming – Thorns: Single Review
Rocking blues or bluesy rock, who cares. This fabulous taster to a new album from Ben Hemming (to be released May 2025) leaves us in anticipation for more to come.
Mark Morriss – St George’s Church, Tyldesley: Live Review
Courtesy of the Early Doors Club project St George’s Church, Tyldesley is full to hear an hours worth of uplifting solo acoustic music from Bluetones’ vocalist Mark Morriss.
Tom Mansi And The Icebreakers – Eyeball: Album Review
Recorded in only six days, Tom Mansi And The Icebreakers new release Eyeball has a surprise round every corner in their efforts to extend the boundaries of blues music.Â