Glenn Hughes, The Damn Truth – Manchester Academy 2: Live Review
Stone cold classic Hard Rock from Glenn Hughes and The Damn Truth at Manchester Academy 2.
God Is An Astronaut w/ Jo Quail – Belgrave Music Hall, Leeds: Live Review
God Is An Astronaut and Jo Quail wow us and transport us to higher plains with their transcendental sounds.
The Long Ryders – The Crossing, Birmingham: Live Review
Current iteration of the reprised and iconic founding fathers of alt. country, The Long Ryders, show no sign of surrender.
Jenny Colquitt – The Brindley, Runcorn: Live Review
We catch up with the rising star that is Jenny Colquitt – not far from her home, at The Brindley in Runcorn.
Rival Sons, L.A.Edwards – Manchester Academy: Live Review
We’re at Manchester Academy to witness, from Long Beach, California, the return of Rival Sons.
Cult Of Luna w/ GGGOLDDD & Slow Crush – Manchester Ritz: Live Review
Cult Of Luna bring a storm of noise alongside the exuberant GGGOLDDD and the dreamy Slow Crush. A night to remember in Manchester.
The Hayes Sisters / Cobalt Tales / Virginia Kettle / Jan Hough – Songs Of Wise Women and Witches at Fields of Green Folk Club, Downham: Live Review
In the shadows of Pendle Hill on a crisp early autumn evening  The Fields of Green Folk Club held its inaugural event in the refurbished Downham Village Hall. Tables bedecked with autumnal decorations and assorted nibbles provides a great welcome to the sold out crowd.
Fairport Convention – Settle Victoria Hall: Live Review
You’re never too far from a Fairport tour. We head across the Pennines for the first of our two Yorkshire trips…
False Lights – Lichfield Guild Hall: Live Review
A surprise and welcome reprise of the Jim Moray/Sam Carter folk-rock behemoth.
KK’s Priest w/ Paul Di’Anno & Burning Witches – Manchester Ritz: Live Review
KK Downing steps out in support of his brilliant second album, The Sinner Rides Again. He’s joined by a brilliant supporting cast.
Freya Ridings – Rock City, Nottingham: Live Review
We’re at Nottingham’s Rock City to catch Freya Ridings on the Blood Orange tour.
Maz O’Connor – Temperance, Leamington Spa: Live Review
An At The Barrier favourite Maz O’Connor visits our writer’s home town – and astounds and confounds in equal measure.
Blue Rose Code – Tolbooth, Stirling: Live ReviewÂ
Blue Rose Code play two magnificent sets at the Tolbooth, Stirling, undertaking a musical journey from the early songs of North Ten to an incredible seven new unreleased songs. Â
Merry Hell – Croston Old School House: Live Review
Merry Hell’s Winter tour hits the road after a stunningly successful summer. In the quaint village of Croston, they deliver a brilliant performance.
Aynsley Lister Band – Kendal Brewery And Arts: Live Review
On a hot night in Kendal, Aynsley Lister and his band rocked up with everyone in the right mood for top quality blues… and that’s exactly what we got.Â