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At The Barrier

Live music, reviews and opinion / Est. 2018

Walter Trout – Sign Of The Times: Album Review

By Howard King on 2nd September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Prolific rock bluesman Walter Trout’s new release will have you taking a deeper dive into his soul whilst entertaining you with his eclectic compilation of blues styles.

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The Ric Sanders Trio – Standin’ On The Corner/Headspace: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 2nd September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

PDC, clearly, early doors Ric Sanders, as he (sugar)canes his version of the blues, across two stellar albums.

Marc Teamaker – Teas n Seas: Album Review

By John Barlass on 2nd September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Singer-songwriter Marc Teamaker mines the influences of Steely Dan, the Beatles and Fleetwood Mac to celebrate the life of his late wife, Kathleen.  New album, Teas n Seas is a collection of eleven blissful songs.

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Victorious Festival 2025: Live Review

By Micha Thompson on 1st September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Victorious Festival made its exciting annual return to Southsea Common for its twelfth year, drawing thousands of music lovers to the seaside across the bank holiday weekend.

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Remembering Gary Brooker – The Concert: Album Review

By Howard King on 1st September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A much missed musician is respectfully commemorated in this star studded line up performing his famous songs and their own classic hits .

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Tift Merritt – Time and Patience: Album Review

By Seuras Og on 1st September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Merritt merits both your time and the patience unrealised, for this surprise treasure trove of kitchen recordings.

Carsick – Tough Luck: EP Review

By John Barlass on 1st September 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Second EP release from Salisbury ‘chaos merchants,’ Carsick.  Five songs of Gen-Z booze-fueled angst, all set against a backdrop of tight, punchy, accomplished punk noise

Tommy Scott (Space) – Early Doors Club, St George’s Church: Live Review

By Howard King on 30th August 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Tommy Scott, of Space fame, heads to The Early Doors Club for a brilliant outing with a whole host of great songs in tow. Support comes from up and comer, Bella Whitter.

Quick Takes

Quick Takes – August 2025: Album Reviews

By At The Barrier on 29th August 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A quick look at a handful, or so, of album releases from Luke Morley, Halestorm, Bioscope, Assymetric Universe, Gary Numan, Spafford & Campbell, Bywater Call and Green Diesel.

Shrewsbury Folk Festival 2025: Live Festival Review

By Seuras Og on 28th August 2025 • ( 7 Comments )

Seuras heads to Shrewsbury for an in depth view of the 2025 Shrewsbury Folk Festival.

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The Beths – Straight Line Was A Lie: Album Review

By JohnMartinson on 27th August 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

The Beths return with Straight Line Was A Lie; their fourth full length player. It’s their most poignant and melancholy output yet.

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UFO – The Misdemeanor Tour: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 27th August 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

UFO enter a period of reconciliation around one of their more divisive album releases.

W.A.S.P. – Album One Alive: UK Tour preview

By At The Barrier on 27th August 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A reminder of the upcoming W.A.S.P (with Armored Saint) headline shows in England as they return with the ‘Album One Alive’ tour.

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Damnation Festival completes 20th anniversary line-up: News

By At The Barrier on 26th August 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Damnation Festival complete their bumper 20th anniversary line-up with several new additions to the bill.

Tom Smith – A Year In The Life: Album Review

By Gareth Allen on 26th August 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

A Year In The Life, from Tom Smith, is a vibrant and enjoyable jazz work, with an inventive approach to the Big Band sound.

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