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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

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Dan Whitehouse & Max ZT – Stoller Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 1st November 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at The Stoller Hall in Manchester for a sublime perfromance from Dan Whitehouse and Max ZT as they wrap up their tour for Ten Steps.

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Alabama 3 – Cold War Classics, Volume 2: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 1st November 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

“Come and get yourself in the party mood before the bomb goes off.” The words of Alabama 3 and we can’t better them.

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Clive Carroll – The Abbot: Album Review

By John Barlass on 31st October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

A deep, respectful and thoroughly engaging sweep through the music of John Renbourn – conducted by John’s long-term associate, Clive Carroll.

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Glenn Hughes, The Damn Truth – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 31st October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Stone cold classic Hard Rock from Glenn Hughes and The Damn Truth at Manchester Academy 2.

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Hawkwind – Space Ritual Deluxe: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 31st October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Classic live album from Hawkwind sees the source archives raided for a comprehensive reimagining.

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Timmy on Queen: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 30th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Timmy is a music maker from Gateshead. He’s just released his 3rd single. He joins us to discuss one of his biggest inspirations; the mighty Queen.

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Baskery – V: End Of The Bloodline: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 30th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Need a primer in Americana, crossing all angles and aspirations? Here it is, via Sweden.

Angus Gill – Departure & Arrival: Album Review

By John Barlass on 30th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Instantly enjoyable, well-produced and musically intriguing.  The fifth album from New South Wales’ Angus Gill ticks the boxes.

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Within Temptation – Bleed Out: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 30th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The mighty force of Within Temptation gets angry – and heavy.

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God Is An Astronaut w/ Jo Quail – Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds: Live Review

By At The Barrier on 29th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

God Is An Astronaut and Jo Quail wow us and transport us to higher plains with their transcendental sounds.

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Jack Rutter – This Is Something Constant: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 27th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Jack Rutter completes his trilogy of love letters to Folk music with This Is Something Constant.

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The Long Ryders – The Crossing, Birmingham: Live Review

By Seuras Og on 27th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Current iteration of the reprised and iconic founding fathers of alt. country, The Long Ryders, show no sign of surrender.

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Best Ex – With A Smile: Album Review

By John Barlass on 27th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Breezy pop with a purpose – the debut album from former Candy Heart Mariel Loveland’s latest venture. Best Ex has a lot to say for itself.

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Simple Minds – New Gold Dream Live at Paisley Abbey: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 26th October 2023 • ( 3 Comments )

Crashing beats and fantasy – Simple Minds recall their rise to a period of global domination with New Gold Dream receiving the Sky Arts treatment.

Manchester Folk Festival – Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 26th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

We do some dashing around. plethora of gigs and events at the 2023 Manchester Folk Festival across the Northern Quarter.

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