Glenn Hughes, The Damn Truth – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
Stone cold classic Hard Rock from Glenn Hughes and The Damn Truth at Manchester Academy 2.
God Is An Astronaut w/ Jo Quail – Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds: Live Review
God Is An Astronaut and Jo Quail wow us and transport us to higher plains with their transcendental sounds.
Manchester Folk Festival – Live Review
We do some dashing around. plethora of gigs and events at the 2023 Manchester Folk Festival across the Northern Quarter.
Jenny Colquitt – The Brindley, Runcorn: Live Review
We catch up with the rising star that is Jenny Colquitt – not far from her home, at The Brindley in Runcorn.
TAILGUNNER w/ Slander, Beyond Salvation and Jayler
Tailgunner hit Manchester in support of their debut LP on their Guns For Hire tour. It is clear to see why this band are making waves.
Cult Of Luna w/ GGGOLDDD & Slow Crush – Manchester Ritz: Live Review
Cult Of Luna bring a storm of noise alongside the exuberant GGGOLDDD and the dreamy Slow Crush. A night to remember in Manchester.
The Hayes Sisters / Cobalt Tales / Virginia Kettle / Jan Hough – Songs Of Wise Women and Witches at Fields of Green Folk Club, Downham: Live Review
In the shadows of Pendle Hill on a crisp early autumn evening  The Fields of Green Folk Club held its inaugural event in the refurbished Downham Village Hall. Tables bedecked with autumnal decorations and assorted nibbles provides a great welcome to the sold out crowd.
Barbara – Manchester Ritz: Live Review
Five dates into their national tour with the re-formed Haircut 100, ATB favourites Barbara rolled into Manchester – and swept all before them in a sensational show at the O2 Ritz.
KK’s Priest w/ Paul Di’Anno & Burning Witches – Manchester Ritz: Live Review
KK Downing steps out in support of his brilliant second album, The Sinner Rides Again. He’s joined by a brilliant supporting cast.
Freya Ridings – Rock City, Nottingham: Live Review
We’re at Nottingham’s Rock City to catch Freya Ridings on the Blood Orange tour.
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 ReviewÂ
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. Â
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.Â
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.