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Barbara – Father Before Me: Single Review

By John Barlass on 28th January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

Barbara kick off a landmark year with a great new single. Father Before Me ushers in a year that will feature another tour and an eagerly-awaited Cropredy appearance.

In The Mix For 2026: Opinion

By At The Barrier on 23rd January 2026 • ( Leave a comment )

2025 is in the rear view mirror. Here, we have a look forward to the things that will be taking up diary space for us in 2026…

Concerts Of The Year 2025: Opinion

By At The Barrier on 23rd December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

As 2025 draws to a close, we look back at some of the best gigs the At The Barrier team has witnessed this year.

Barbara – Spring Tour (and More!): News

By John Barlass on 8th December 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

2026 looks like being a vintage year for Barbara who recently announced the itinerary for their headline Spring Tour. But that’s just the spore of the mushroom. Read on…

Barbara – Barbara: Album Review

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

It’s here! At last! The first – and last – debut album from the one-and-only Barbara is everything we hoped for: old favourites, new triumphs, biting satire, great tunes and our favourite jacket!

Barbara – Tolerant Nation: Single Review

By John Barlass on 21st June 2025 • ( Leave a comment )

Quickfire lyrics, soaring guitars – even a chunky bass solo! Tolerant Nation, the new single from ATB faves Barbara sets the Barbara bar even higher – AND – it launches the countdown for the September release of that long-awaited Barbara debut album

Best Live Shows of 2024: Opinion

By At The Barrier on 31st December 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

We look back at some of our favourite live shows of 2024. From record breaking world tours to gigs on our doorsteps.

Barbara – Little Bird Sing: Single Review

By John Barlass on 27th November 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Here it is – as promised. Barbara recall the 1940s – and reflect the 1970s – with new single, Little Bird Sing

BARBARA STORM BARNOLDSWICK! – News

By John Barlass on 16th November 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Today’s top story finds Barbara (the band) stealing the headlines after a sell out local show.

Barbara – The 2024 Tour is Up and Running: News

By John Barlass on 6th November 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Happy days. News of the Barbara tour – on your marks, get set, go… could be ‘mildly entertaining’.

Fairport’s Cropredy Convention – Who We Would Like To See: Opinion

By At The Barrier on 12th October 2024 • ( Leave a comment )

Fairport’s Cropredy Convention 2024 was a great success. In the face of adversity, the festival saw one of its’ most consistent bills in many a year. We look forward to 2025 and who we would love to see on the bill.