Chris Leslie of Fairport Convention: Interview
We chat to Fairport Convention’s Chris Leslie in the run up to the folk legends hitting the road again in support of Shuffle & Go.
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.
Mel Biggs – From Darkness Comes Light: Album Review
Vivid evocations of seasonal light states, nature, traditional rituals and more – from Mel Biggs, a master of her craft
Karine Polwart & Dave Milligan – Still As Your Sleeping: Album Review
A duo album of piano and voice from Karine Polwart & Dave Milligan: Deceptively simple, yet devastatingly powerful
Ross Cooper – Chasing Old Highs, Deluxe Edition: Album Review
Songs of the desert, the ranch and the road. Ross Cooper – The Lubbock Rodeo Rider – is back!
Justin Bernasconi – Sleeping Like A Maniac: Album Review
An alt-folk exploration from Justin Bernasconi – with virtuoso guitar as an added bonus.
Jon Gomm – Secrets Nobody Keeps – Passionflower 10 Year Anniversary Edition: Album Review
Expanded reissue of the breathtaking debut album from Leeds guitar virtuoso Jon Gomm.
RB Morris – Going Back To The Sky: Album Review
Tennessee’s Poet of the Road, RB Morris, celebrates life, freedom, sunshine and the open road.
Brooks Williams and Aaron Catlow – Ghost Owl: Album Review
Ghost Owl – guitar and violin duets inspired by, and written for, the Barn Owl
Dakota Jones – Black Light: Album Review
Timeless, breathless collection of funk, soul, blues and rock from Brooklyn’s Dakota Jones.
Nidala – Colours Of My People: EP Review
Anthems for open hearts and raised fists from Djugun Aboriginal singer-songwriter Nidala.
Charlie Watts – an At The Barrier Tribute
Gentleman, legend and consummate musician. At The Barrier was greatly saddened by the news of the death of the one and only Charlie Watts
Ross Cooper – Indian Summer: Single Review
A taster for an enticing album from the Lubbock Rodeo Rider; Ross Cooper.
Toyah – Posh Pop: Album Review
Anthems, hope and escapism – it’s all there on Posh Pop – the first Toyah album for 13 years!
Sam Williams – Glasshouse Children: Album Review
Songs of anguish and despair, from Sam Williams, the grandson of the great Hank Williams.
Fairport Convention – Brasenose Arms, Cropredy: Live Review
Fairport Convention return to The Brasenose to reclaim something of their sadly cancelled yearly event; Fairport’s Cropredy Convention.