blues rock Archives – At The Barrier

Glenn Hughes, The Damn Truth – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 31st October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Stone cold classic Hard Rock from Glenn Hughes and The Damn Truth at Manchester Academy 2.

Rival Sons, L.A.Edwards – Manchester Academy: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 23rd October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

We’re at Manchester Academy to witness, from Long Beach, California, the return of Rival Sons.

Rival Sons – Lightbringer: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 10th October 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Second release in 2023 from Rival Sons as Lightbringer adds fuel to the fire of Darkfighter.

Danny Bryant – Rise: Album Review

By Howard King on 30th September 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Rise finds Danny Bryant in his natural home. Gritty, powerful vocals and sensational guitar work are the order of the day.

Rory Gallagher – All Around Man, Live in London: Album Review

By Howard King on 14th July 2023 • ( 2 Comments )

23-track live album of unreleased material taken from a previously undocumented period of one of the greatest guitarists of all time, Rory Gallagher.

The Cold Stares – Voices: Album Review

By Howard King on 7th March 2023 • ( Leave a comment )

Dynamic Indiana trio The Cold Stares release Voices – a diverse collection of top quality blues.

Zappa – His Greatest Works: Opinion

By At The Barrier on 12th January 2023 • ( 4 Comments )

Frank Zappa has so much music out there; it is hard to know where to start. We offer our opinion and pick out what we think are his greatest works.

Aynsley Lister – Along For The Ride: Album Review

By Howard King on 10th November 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Following a fantastic Summer festival and venue tour, British bluesman Aynsley Lister releases Along For The Ride, arguably his best yet!

Vintage Caravan, Empyre – Academy 3, Manchester: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 2nd November 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

We catch a tremendous double bill as The vintage Caravan team up with Empyre to lay waste to Manchester.

Cachemira – Ambos Mundos: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 13th July 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Reformed psych-blues trio Cachimera blow away any cobwebs on a powerful set.

Rival Sons & Dirty Honey – King George’s Hall, Blackburn: Live Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 3rd July 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Rival Sons open the door to the promised land. Dirty Honey are on the other side. The Californians appear right at home in deepest Lancashire…

Eric Gales – Crown: Album Review

By Howard King on 24th January 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

The brand-new album from Eric Gales, produced by Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, puts him back at the top of the blues tree with a wonderful blend of soulful, funky, rocky blues.

Johnny Mastro And Mama’s Boys – Elmore James For President: Album Review

By Howard King on 28th February 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Blues lovers will instantly appreciate the live festival feel of Johnny Master And The Mama’s Boys new live recorded release, Elmore James For President.