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22/06/2026

No Scotland, no party - The Proclaimers perform to a sold out Parr Hall, on the same evening that Scotland could qualify from the group stages of the World Cup

19/06/2026

No Scotland, no party! The Proclaimers; supported by self-proclaimed folk-goth Amelia Coburn - live from a swelteringly hot Pyramid & Parr Hall Warrington - full match report coming soon via At The Barrier ⚽

17/06/2026

A medium-rare treat on a Wednesday evening , sees Alex Hart chauffeured up the M6 with her full band for a great evening at a rather refined venue.

14/06/2026

OPPORTUNITY!

We're looking for young bands and solo artists for some upcoming Under 18s gigs at The Old Courts. We're currently looking for budding musicians to play Saturday 11th July and Saturday 22nd August.

If you know someone that might be interested please share this post with them or tag them in the comments. To find out more and apply, please email Tommy Jones [email protected]

14/06/2026

What a pleasure to be invited along to Knutsford Little Theatre for Fine Lines 'Coming Home' launch party - with support from former Fine Lines drummer, songwriter, and Radio 2 folk show presenter Mark Radcliffe

12/06/2026

ATB tag-team review of the lovely Virginia Kettle's Rolling Folk set at Chester Folk Festival !

The Folk Wizard reports from the festivities at the 2026 installment of the Chester Folk Festival.

11/06/2026

Alex Hart and her full band in the refined elegance of 9 Mill Street - review incoming via At The Barrier once we have digested a rather magnificent salmon sashimi, scallops with saffron cream and tuna ahi, all washed down with a rather excellent Laurent Perrier la Cuvee *hic*

01/06/2026

Had an absolute blast at the Merry Hell gig at the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Music Room - always a top night.

With support from Helen Maw Music, and huge thanks to Liverpool Acoustic for supporting live music.

24/05/2026

What a treat at The Live Rooms in Chester, Rowan Kettle's new band The Dun, supported by Double Yellows .

Two fantastic young bands well worth a listen, and definitely ones to watch 😎

24/05/2026

A wonderful afternoon at the Chester Folk Festival with Virginia Kettle's Rolling Folk - the festival continues today and tomorrow!