Fairport Convention’s Wintour 2022 is Almost Upon Us!
At The Barrier is delighted to report that the 2022 Fairport Convention Wintour is about to get underway.
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.
Aoife O’Donovan – Age Of Apathy: Album Review
Grammy-winning singer/songwriter, Aoife Donovan, shares her lifetime journey on Age Of Apathy.
Raine Hamilton – Brave Land: Album Review
Chamber folk concept album from Canadian prairie songstress Raine Hamilton.
Nicky Thomas – Love Of The Common People: Album Review
Deluxe 2022 double-disc reissue of Trojan Records bestseller from Nicky Thomas.
The Beatles and India – An Enduring Love Affair: DVD Review
New documentary film tells the story and considers the cultural implications of the Beatles’ 1968 sojourn to Rishikesh, India
Johnny Foreigner – Waited Up Til It Was Light: Album Review
Reissue of the sparkling 2008 debut album from Johnny Foreigner. Take a deep breath…
Blood Red Shoes – Ghosts On Tape: Album Review
Sixth album from “Brighton’s Loudest Duo” – Blood Red Shoes – a successful mélange of pop, rock, grunge, punk and electronica.
Barbara – Rainy Days In June: Single Review
Brighton duo, Barbara ensures the fine tradition of English Satirical Pop lives on with their Rainy Days In June single.
Time Tunnel: Wings – The Hardrock, Manchester. 17th May 1973
Paul McCartney is back on the front pages with the Get Back documentary and his book, The Lyrics, recently released. We look back at Wings live in 1973.
Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. Lindisfarne – Fog On The Tyne
We continue our more in-depth reminiscing over the great records of 1971 with a look at the album from Lindisfarne that brought Geordie culture to the world.
Sean Taylor – The Beat Goes On: Album Review
Prolific singer-songwriter Sean Taylor shows his contemplative side on album No.12
George Mann – A World Like This: Album Review
Insights to the state of the Western World – from veteran campaigner George Mann.
Laura-Mary Carter – Town Called Nothing: Album Review
Contemplative solo excursion for Blood Red Shoes chanteuse Laura-Mary Carter.
Michael Nesmith – 1942-2021: An At The Barrier Tribute
At The Barrier was saddened to learn of the death of Michael Nesmith – the reluctant Monkee who went on to establish his own unique brand of Country Rock.
Linda Moylan – The Merchant: Album Review
Utterly beguiling second album from London/Irish songstress, Linda Moylan. The Merchant is out now on Talking Elephant Records.