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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

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Hugh Cornwell – O2 Institute, Birmingham: Live Review

By Seuras Og on 8th May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Hugh Cornwell fits in a trip to Birmingham on a day off – why not? We joined in the fun.

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The Zombies – Oran Mor, Glasgow: Live Review 

By Gareth Allen on 8th May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

The Zombies cast their blissful musical spell over a smitten Glasgow audience with a magnificent set of songs old and new.

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Richard Digance and Sam Barrett: Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review

By Howard King on 8th May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Richard Digance and Sam Barrett are at Over Hulton Folk Club. As usual, so are we.

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K.K.Hammond – lists her Top 5 Blues albums

By Special Guest on 5th May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

K.K. Hammond joins us to share thoughts on her top five Blues albums.

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Loud As Giants – Empty Homes: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 5th May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Music we grew up with. Loud As Giants powerful debut album is no Eighties tribute.

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Ellis Paul – Gold In California: Single Review

By John Barlass on 5th May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Boston singer-songwriter Ellis Paul offers a sneak preview of his forthcoming album, 55 – which celebrates his milestone 30th year as a headlining performer.

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The Lemon Twigs – Everything Harmony: Album Review

By John Barlass on 5th May 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

13 courses of 60s-flavoured baroque pop on The Lemon Twigs’ harmony-drenched 4th album

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Jah Wobble – Dark Luminosity, the 21st Century Collection: Boxset Review

By Seuras Og on 4th May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Mr Metaphysical, all round renaissance geezer Jah Wobble shows off his second half. Or , more likely, quarter.

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Be-Bop Deluxe – Sunburst Finish: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 4th May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Be-Bop Deluxe on Sunburst Finish provide a near perfect amalgam of engagingly catchy song writing and progressive and rock influences.

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Ewan MacIntyre – Twenty First Century Fool: Album Review

By John Barlass on 4th May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

More masterful transatlantic root-bending from Canada-based Gàidhl, Ewan McIntyre

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The Mining Co. – Gum Card: Album Review

By John Barlass on 3rd May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

An intriguing blend of folk, Americana, 80s electronic pop and ambient sound from Irish-born, London-based singer-songwriter Michael Gallagher, aka The Mining Co

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Withered Hand – How To Love: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 3rd May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

With scimitar sharp honesty perfusing this deeply affecting record, Withered Hand shows his true self off to the listener; despair and celebration but a pindrop from each other.

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Freedom To Roam – Tour news

By At The Barrier on 3rd May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Empowering positive solutions through music, film and visual art. News of the imminent Freedom To Roam tour…

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Sam Sweeney & Louis Campbell – Shapes: EP Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 3rd May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Next in a series, Sam Sweeney switches from solo to duo with an inspired partnership.

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Calum MacPhail – At Last: Album Review

By Howard King on 2nd May 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Calum MacPhail, Scottish singer songwriter and  a member of the award-winning trad folk powerhouse band Hò-rò, releases his debut solo album. 

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