Category: News

Seth Lakeman – Freedom Fields, 15th Anniversary online gig: News

By At The Barrier on 17th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

News of the online gig by Seth Lakeman and his band that celebrates fifteen years since the release of his seminal Freedom Fields album.

Chris Quinn – Acoustic Masterclass online: News

By At The Barrier on 16th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

News of the upcoming acoustic masterclass online guitar tuition series from Chris Quinn.

Mick Peat – A Tribute

By John Barlass on 3rd February 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

At The Barrier was saddened to read, this week, of the passing of Mick Peat, former member of The Ripley Wayfarers and Rogue’s Gallery and a nationally admired musician, singer and presenter on the folk scene.

The Pineapple Thief – The Soord Sessions: News

By At The Barrier on 30th January 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

News of the forthcoming 4CD compilation of The Pineapple Thief frontman, Bruce Soord’s lockdown sessions.

How Brexit Has Destroyed UK Artists’ Ability To Tour In The EU – Fish speaks out

By At The Barrier on 25th January 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Fish speaks out in clarifying the precarious position for musicians hoping to tour in Europe.

Liquid Tension Experiment – LTE3: New album news

By At The Barrier on 14th January 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Lockdown has a lot to answer for. Mike Portnoy continues his unstoppable rise to world domination as Liquid Tension Experiment is back.

Bewitcher announce new album for 2021

By At The Barrier on 31st December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Bewitcher are set to return in 2021 with their third studio album. The follow up to Under The Witching Cross is entitled Cursed Be Thy Kingdom and will be set to slay your aural senses on April 16th 2021.

Reissues & Compilations of 2020 – Writers’ Picks

By At The Barrier on 21st December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

We turn our attention to the many excellent reissues and compilations that have helped to keep many of us afloat in 2020.

Mick Tyas: A Tribute

By John Barlass on 19th December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

We at At The Barrier were saddened to learn of the death of Mick Tyas, multi-instrumentalist and long-time bassist in Durham’s The Whisky Priests.

Life In The Stocks – Matt Stocks: Book feature

By Mike Ainscoe on 15th December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

We have a chat with DJ/writer/presenter Matt Stocks whose first book Life In The Stocks gathers conversations with musicans and creatives.

Kate Rusby Presents Happy Holly Day: News

By At The Barrier on 9th December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

Kate Rusby is determined to bring the joy of her usual Christmas tour to the comfort of everyone’s homes with the special delivery of a full-length concert streamed worldwide on December 12 at 7.30pm GMT.

Albums of 2020 – Writers Picks

By At The Barrier on 8th December 2020 • ( Leave a comment )

2020 has been a tremendously challenging year for many obvious reasons. One thing that has kept many of us afloat is an endless stream of amazing music.