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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Flamy Grant – Last Days: Single Review

By John Barlass on 6th August 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Second single from the forthcoming album from Flamy Grant.  THIS time the hip-swaying North Carolinian drag queen is out to settle a few scores…

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Bywater Call – Shepherd: Album Review

By Howard King on 2nd August 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

With a handful of singles currently on release, Canada based Bywater Call give us their latest studio album, Shepherd.

Personal Trainer – Still Willing: Album Review

By John Barlass on 1st August 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Pop Music to keep you on your toes.  The second album from Amsterdam outfit Personal Trainer gives a glimpse of what The Velvet Underground would have been doing if they’d made it to 2024.

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Squackett – A Life Within A Day: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 1st August 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

The Steve Hackett / Chris Squire project – the amusingly titled Squackett – from 2012 gets a remaster and 5.1 mix to boot.

Various Artists – As I Roved Out: A Story of Celtic Rock 1968-1978: Boxset Review

By John Barlass on 1st August 2024 • ( 2 Comments )

Stretching the definition of what’s considered to be Celtic Rock, but there’s some fine music, nevertheless, on this latest Cherry Red collection.

Fairport Convention – It All Came Round Again – Onstage and On Air 1982-1990: Album Review

By John Barlass on 31st July 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Massive 11-CD + DVD boxset chronicles the transformation of Fairport and the launch of a second golden age.  Just in time for Cropredy!

Cambridge Folk Festival 2024 – Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 31st July 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re back at Cambridge Folk Festival where the legends of the genre are balanced with a multitude of offerings on and off stage.

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Son Of Man – Gaslight: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 31st July 2024 • ( 2 Comments )

Son Of Man hit their stride with fine songs and inspired playing on the new album Gaslight.

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Potato – Stew: EP Review

By John Barlass on 30th July 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

South Londoners, Potato venture boldly where few have trodden before on their debut EP, Stew.

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Joe Bonamassa – Live At The Hollywood Bowl with Orchestra: Album Review

By Howard King on 29th July 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Recorded in 2023, with a set list of favourites, Joe Bonamassa and his music is given a different direction with the power of a 40 piece orchestra.

Peter Beatty on Bill Callahan: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 28th July 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Peter Beatty joins us in our Why I Love column. He discusses the mysterious world of Bill Callahan and how his music has influenced him.

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David Carroll & Friends – Bold Reynold Too: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 27th July 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

David Carroll reprises his time walk through medieval prog/folk-rock mash; yet another bumper crop of vintage frolics.

Wild Spelks – A House Full Of Strangers: EP Review

By John Barlass on 27th July 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Glorious power-pop anthems on the debut EP from Newcastle’s ‘melodic punks,’ Wild Spelks.

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John Mayall – A Tribute: Opinion

By Howard King on 27th July 2024 • ( 1 Comment )

At The Barrier pay tribute to one of the icons of British blues, the unique John Mayall,  who inspired many a blues fan and musician.

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Sidmouth Folk Festival Preview: Opinion

By Seuras Og on 27th July 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Festival season is in full swing; we look ahead to another bash that we will be attending; Sidmouth Folk Festival.

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