Maz O’Connor – Temperance, Leamington Spa: Live Review
An At The Barrier favourite Maz O’Connor visits our writer’s home town – and astounds and confounds in equal measure.
Blue Rose Code – Tolbooth, Stirling: Live Review
Blue Rose Code play two magnificent sets at the Tolbooth, Stirling, undertaking a musical journey from the early songs of North Ten to an incredible seven new unreleased songs.
Merry Hell – Croston Old School House: Live Review
Merry Hell’s Winter tour hits the road after a stunningly successful summer. In the quaint village of Croston, they deliver a brilliant performance.
Aynsley Lister Band – Kendal Brewery And Arts: Live Review
On a hot night in Kendal, Aynsley Lister and his band rocked up with everyone in the right mood for top quality blues… and that’s exactly what we got.
Tennessee Waltz – Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
Jimmy Rae and Sarah-Lou Fletcher dispel the view that some have that country music is all about grim bad luck songs; this harmonious couple gripped the audience with much cheer.
Big Big Train, Dim Gray – Town Hall, Birmingham: Live Review
We’re in Birmingham, at the splendid Town Hall as Big Big Train put in a royal performance.
Annie Keating Band – Ashcroft Arts Centre, Fareham: Live Review
Annie Keating is back on these shores – and she’s ready to rock.
Seafoam Green – Colne Rhythm & Blues Festival: Live Review
We’re at Colne R&B Festival for an early date with the imperious duo of Seafoam Green.
Dust Radio – Colne Rhythm & Blues Festival: Live Review
Dust Radio take the opportunity to showcase their studio material at the outer extremities of the Colne R & B Festival. And they nailed it!
Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2023 : Live Review
For watchers, listeners, steppers, dancers, players and singers, Shrewsbury Folk Festival continues to provide a bespoke menu to suit your need.
Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – St Vincent’s Chapel, Edinburgh: Live Review
We’re at Edinburgh Fringe to see Louise Dodds and Elchin Shirinov at St Vincent’s Chapel.
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2023: Live Review
Fairport’s Cropredy Convention adds another year to its long list of great bills and festivals. It really is a festival to cherish.
Stormkeep w/Winterfylleth , Saor & more – Manchester Rebellion: Live Review
Stormkeep make their UK live debut with a slew of the finest in extreme metal to boot including Winterfylleth, Saor, Ninkharsag, Arð, Nemorous & Cairns.
The Magpie Arc – Newhampton Arts Centre : Live Review
Pre-festival flourishes deftly applied in a rollick of a night with The Magpie Arc.
Cambridge Folk Festival 2023: Live Review
Cambridge Folk Festival offers exhilaration, eclecticism and excitement from a festival older, by 5 years, than Glastonbury.