Jon Anderson and The Warriors – The Road To Yes: Book Review
David Watkinson goes deep into the history of Yes with an admirably detailed account of the early years of iconic singer Jon Anderson.
Wilko Johnson – an At The Barrier Tribute
the At The Barrier tribute to the genius of Wilko Johnson.
The Magpies – Tidings: Album Review
The Magpies can count themselves amongst some of the finest folk groups in the land. Their debut album, Tidings, is full of songs and tunes steeped in traditional English folklore.
Minnie Birch – You’re Not Singing Anymore: Album Review
Football and folk music. An unbeatable combo and pulled into the same bed by Minnie Birch on Volume 1 of You’re Not Singing Anymore.
Bellowhead – Portsmouth Guildhall: Live Review
Britain’s favourite Folkestra made their welcome return to live performance last week. We were there!
Albums of 2020 – Writers Picks
2020 has been a tremendously challenging year for many obvious reasons. One thing that has kept many of us afloat is an endless stream of amazing music.
Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets – Live At The Roundhouse: Album Review
Nick Mason reinvents the early Pink Floyd days with his Saucerful Of Secrets. The gigs were brilliant and we now have a listen to the live recording of the London Roundhouse show recorded last year.
Time Tunnel: The Who – Charlton 1974
We take a trip through the Time Tunnel to 1974 to hear about a stunning concert bill from our writer, Howard. The Who, Lou Reed, Bad Company, Montrose and Humble Pie no less.
Steve Ashley – Steve Ashley’s Family Album Revisited: Album Review
Welcome return of a classic, lost album from Steve Ashley.
Tom Kitching – Seasons Of Change: Album Review
Tom Kitching goes on an 18 month ‘busk’, now captured on an album (and book) reflecting the changing face of England.
Time Tunnel: Wings – The Hardrock, Manchester. 17th May 1973
Paul McCartney is back on the front pages with the Get Back documentary and his book, The Lyrics, recently released. We look back at Wings live in 1973.
Badly Drawn Boy – Banana Skin Shoes: Album Review
Damon Gough aka Badly Drawn Boy, one of Britain’s finest songwriters, returns after nearly a decade with Banana Skin Shoes.
Why I Love: The Blackheart Orchestra on Eric Clapton
In the second of two Why I Love features from The Blackheart Orchestra, we welcome Rick Pilkington to At The Barrier as he writes for us about his love of the legendary Eric Clapton and what it’s like to actually play with him!
The On Track series: Book Review
We review three more books as the On Track authors plot the every album, every song output of Renaissance, Dire Straits and Kate Bush.
Deep In The Woods – Pastoral Psychedelia & Funk Folk 1968-1975: Album Review
Cherry Red takes a deep dive into the mystic realm of acid folk – and lives to tell the tale.
