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.

Thank you, Gerry Conway!

By John Barlass on 26th September 2022 • ( 2 Comments )

After 24 years in the Fairport engine room, Gerry Conway has decided to call time. At The Barrier pays its short tribute to a rare talent.

Ellie Gowers – Dwelling By The Weir: Album review

By John Barlass on 23rd September 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Delightful tales of Warwickshire lives and legends – a stunning debut album from Warwick’s Ellie Gowers

Kyle Stephens – Considering Every Change: Album Review

By John Barlass on 22nd September 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Widescreen debut from Toronto singer/songwriter Kyle Stephens. Dreaming is encouraged

Yumi And The Weather – It’s All In My Head: Album Review

By John Barlass on 21st September 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Disturbing, confessional second album from Brighton’s Yumi And The Weather on It’s All In My Head.

Loudon Wainwright III – Liberty Theatre, Dublin: Live Review

By John Barlass on 20th September 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Westchester County’s, oldest and best satirist, the world’s favourite six-string tragicomedian, Loudon Wainwright III visits Dublin.

Pronghorn – Welcome To Pronghorn Country: Album Review

By John Barlass on 19th September 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Pronghorn celebrate 30 years of Cowpunk with their Glorious Twelfth (album).

Gogol Bordello – Solidaritine: Album Review

By John Barlass on 16th September 2022 • ( 2 Comments )

Vital eighth album from New York’s multi-national Gypsy Punk ensemble, Gogol Bordello.

Sowulo – Wurdiz: Album Review

By John Barlass on 14th September 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

A deep dive into the Nordic Dark Folk world of Sowulo. The new album is Wurdiz – out on By Norse Music

Jonas Fjeld – To The Bone: Album Review

By John Barlass on 13th September 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Norwegian folk treasure and collaborator supreme Jonas Fjeld celebrates his 70th birthday with his first English language solo album in 23 years.

Barbara, The Harriets – Gullivers, Manchester: Live Review

By John Barlass on 12th September 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

A Brighton whirlwind hits Manchester – and picks up a hoard of newly-converted Barbarettes! Barbara whipped up a storm and At The Barrier went along for the ride.