The Ritz Archives : At The Barrier

An Evening With Haken – The O2 Ritz, Manchester: Live Review

An evening with Haken in Manchester is a masterclass in heavy progressive music.

We get goosebumped by an A+ double bill of Riverside and Klone at Manchester’s O2 Ritz.

KK Downing steps out in support of his brilliant second album, The Sinner Rides Again. He’s joined by a brilliant supporting cast.

Katatonia & Sólstafir roll into Manchester with SOM to bring some shadowy sounds to the masses. We were there to witness a brilliant tour package.

This month sees the 2022 Manchester Folk Festival take place once more in various venues across town.

News of all things folk as Manchester becomes a mecca for folk music fans this week.