folk music Archives – At The Barrier

Mike Turnbull – Two Kingdoms: Album Review

By Howard King on 16th June 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

The new album from Mike Turnbull is packed with folk tales each accompanied by a rich and full soundtrack.

Chloe Foy – Where Shall We Begin: Album Review

By John Barlass on 10th June 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Immediate, intimate, soothing and sparse. A stunning debut album from Chloe Foy.

Graham Rorie – The Orcadians Of Hudson Bay: Album Review

By John Barlass on 25th May 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Dramatic, evocative suite of tunes from revered Orcadian fiddler Graham Rorie on his album – The Orcadians Of Hudson Bay.

Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. The Lost Trades on Cat Stevens’ Teaser & The Firecat

By Special Guest on 22nd May 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

The Lost Trades join us in our celebration of 1971 with their thoughts on Cat Stevens’ Teaser & The Firecat…and an exclusive cover version to boot!

Staran – Staran: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 19th May 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Staran add another string to the powerful bow that is the vibrant Scottish folk music scene.

Gnoss – The Light Of The Moon: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 5th May 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Gnoss – a quartet of insanely gifted Scots youngsters whose second album lulls and ignites.

Honey And The Bear – Journey Through The Roke: Album Review

By Mike Ainscoe on 20th April 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Honey And The Bear – Jon and Lucy Hart – take a trip through unknown territory. Will they survive? Read on…

James Lindsay – Torus: Album Review

By John Barlass on 20th April 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Magical fusion of Scottish instrumental folk, experimental rock, jazz and ambient from Breabach bassist, James Lindsay

Peter Knight’s Gigspanner – From Poets To Wives: Album Review

By Howard King on 16th April 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

Peter Knight has waved his wand (cunningly disguised as a bow) and magically transformed traditional into new mesmerising tunes on the new Gigspanner release From Poets To Wives.

Manchester Folk Festival – Programme announcement: News

By At The Barrier on 3rd April 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

News, announcements, ticket details – all you need for the 2021 Manchester folk Festival.

Time Tunnel: Great Albums of 1971. Fairport Convention – Babbacombe Lee

By John Barlass on 16th March 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

We continue our occasional series reappraising a selection of our favourite 1971 albums in greater detail. This time, we have a new close look at the album many saw as the First Folk Rock Opera: Fairport Convention’s Babbacombe Lee.