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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

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Fairport Convention – The Met, Bury: Live Review

By At The Barrier on 3rd May 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

Fairport Convention reach The Met on their Spring Tour. Inevitably, we were there.

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Ethan Woods – Burnout: Album Review

By John Barlass on 2nd May 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Pastoral whimsy, psychedelic studio trickery and the sound of summer in western North Carolina

Willie Nelson – A Beautiful Time: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 2nd May 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

More stunning home-smoked philosophies from the great great granddaddy of American outlaw music, Willie Nelson.

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Clara Engel – Their Invisible Hands: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 2nd May 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Their Invisible Hands by Clara Engel  is an album you must hear, with its collection of engaging and immersive songs, and excellent musicianship.

Craig Gould on Ocean Colour Scene: Why I Love

By Special Guest on 2nd May 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Craig Gould tells us of his love of Britpop kings, OCS. Craig will release his new single, Burned, on 11th May 2022.

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Charm Of Finches – The Met, Bury: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 1st May 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

All the way from Melbourne, Australia, we catch up with Charm Of Finches on their European Tour at The Met in Bury.

Pershagen – Hilma: Album Review

By Howard King on 29th April 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

The third Pershagen studio album Hilma,  combines Nordic-folk roots and  Sweden’s take on head-spinning instrumental cosmic rock. 

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Gigspanner Big Band – Stoller Hall, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 28th April 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

As foretold by Mike Harding no less, the Gigspanner Big Band storm the Stoller.

Opeth – On Track: Book Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 28th April 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Sonicbond and On Track are back on our bookshelves with the mighty Opeth.

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Hò-rò – New Moon: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 28th April 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

More stellar sounds from the Highlands and Islands, blending the Gaelic and Scots traditions with a contemporary flourish.

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Scott Mickelson – UK tour dates in July: News

By John Barlass on 27th April 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

News of the July tour dates from Mickelson.

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Alunah – Strange Machine: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 27th April 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Hear the results of two years’ worth of experimentation and growth on the new album by Sabbath City’s Alunah.

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Paul Brady – Maybe So: Album review

By Seuras Og on 26th April 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

Elder statesman of Irish music Paul Brady goes forth defiantly, if a little frailer, definitely unbowed.

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Rory Matheson & Graham Rorie – We Have Won The Land: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 26th April 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

Complex chamber trad fusion with enough heart and soul find your feet from Rory Matheson & Graham Rorie.

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Johnno Casson aka Snippet – Chippa: Album Review

By Paul Scott-Bates on 25th April 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Perfect pop-picker Johnno Casson ( aka Snippet) returns with brand new album Chippa on Quirky Sounds.

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