John Barlass, Author at At The Barrier

John Barlass

John has been a music obsessive since he first heard 'Love Me Do' seeping out of the family radio in 1962. he spent a career in the rail industry before turning back to his first love of music. He plays bass guitar and melodeon, loves folk/rock and lives in Warwick.

Davie Furey – Haunted Streets: Album Review

By John Barlass on 17th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Haunted Streets sees the long awaited return of the Co. Laois troubadour Davie Furey.

Rich Krueger – The Troth Sessions: Album Review

By John Barlass on 15th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Early demos collection from master satirist, Rich Krueger on the Troth Sessions.

Rick Shea – Love & Desperation: Album Review

By John Barlass on 11th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Eclectic Californian veteran Rick Shea brings us songs with stories, and some sublime guitar on the Love & Desperation album.

Karen Matheson – Still Time: Album Review

By John Barlass on 10th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Eleven divine contemplations from Karen Matheson, the Voice of Capercaillie

Joy Shannon – The Cave: Album Review

By John Barlass on 10th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

From a burst of Joy grows a thing of great beauty – we review The Cave by Joy Shannon.

Jodie Marie – The Answer: Album Review

By John Barlass on 9th February 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

Accomplished 60s soul set from Jodie Marie that channels Amy, Aretha and more on her new album, The Answer.

Iain Matthews – Fake Tan: Album Review

By John Barlass on 8th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Iain Matthews revisits his back catalogue and repolishes some gems on the Fake Tan album from Talking Elephant Records.

Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. Gene Clark – White Light

By John Barlass on 6th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

The first in a series of in depth retrospectives on the great albums of 1971. Gene Clark and White Light.

Wardruna – Kvitravn: Album Review

By John Barlass on 5th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Norse myth and legend brought vividly to life by the mighty Wardruna on Kvitravn.

Mick Peat – A Tribute

By John Barlass on 3rd February 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

At The Barrier was saddened to read, this week, of the passing of Mick Peat, former member of The Ripley Wayfarers and Rogue’s Gallery and a nationally admired musician, singer and presenter on the folk scene.