Ashley Hutchings – More Songs From The Shows: Album Review
The Guv’nor – Ashley Hutchings – 100 Not Out.
Wickham Festival 2021, 4th-7th August: Review
Seuras Og takes in the delights of Wickham Festival, even if he did get a little bit wet! A great weekend of music in the face of adversity and treacherous conditions.
1971-2021: A Classic Golden Jubilee Year!
At The Barrier takes a look back at 1971 and celebrates a seminal year for the Rock Album. Happy Birthday to these classics!
Why I Love: Simon Nicol on ‘Gigging’
In a piece that seems apt at the moment, Simon Nicol shares his love of gigging. Not a band, not an artist, but a vital aspect of why we all love music; seeing it live.
Why I Love: Gerry Conway on Stevie Wonder
Gerry Conway shares his love of the music of the mighty Stevie Wonder; who recently celebrated his 70th birthday.
Why I Love: Dave Pegg on James Taylor
Here at At The Barrier, we are very lucky to have the members of Fairport Convention write for us in a series of Why I Love specials. First up, Dave Pegg.
Iain Matthews – Fake Tan: Album Review
Iain Matthews revisits his back catalogue and repolishes some gems on the Fake Tan album from Talking Elephant Records.
Long Distance Calling – Eraser: Album Review
Long Distance Calling release a new album dedicated to human abuse of the environment through some original soundscapes.
Alan Simon – Excalibur V – Move, Cry, Act, Clash: Album Review
Excalibur V – Episode five in the increasingly inaccurately-named Trilogy from Alan Simon.
Why I Love: Emma Swift on Sandy Denny
Emma Swift discusses her love of the late, great Sandy Denny; the amazing singer who helped Fairport Convention and Fotheringay reach the top.
Chris Leslie – Fiddle Back: Album Review
Chris Leslie uses his time in lock down to release a new album that’s half instrumental, half vocal; half self-composed, half trad-arr.
Why I Love: Chris Leslie on David Grisman
Chris Leslie picks up where Dave Pegg left off in our Fairport Convention Why I Love series. Here, he shares his love of American mandolinist, David Grisman.
Why I Love: Ric Sanders on Percy Grainger
This week, we have Ric Sanders joining us at the barrier. Having played with Soft Machine and The Albion Band, Ric has been a member of Fairport Convention since the early 80’s. These are his thoughts on Percy Grainger, the great song collector.
Bandersnatch / Cobalt Tales: Over Hulton Folk Club: Live Review
We’re at Over Hulton Folk Club for the final gig of the year with Bandersnatch and Cobalt Tales.
Lizzy Hardingham – How Did We Get Here?: Album Review
Lizzy Hardingham’s latest examines concepts such as self, nature and community and the impact on the mental health of the modern-day musician.
