The Barr Brothers

Excellent show, so glad to have seen that band

Why are there only 5 stars?! Their show was even more eargasmic than imagined. The sounds they've married and bred are so gourmet that I woke up feeling like I committed the deadly sin of gluttony. Thanks for being you.

We don't often see the Barr Brothers on these shores - the last time I saw them was in 2018 at the Union Chapel, as a full band, kicking up a rumpus with their Queens Of The Breakers album. This time out, at Omeara, its just Andrew on drums and Brad on guitar (apologies, I didn't catch the name of the lady adding colour with her backing vocals ). The gig started with a hushed acapella gathering around a single mic' and was followed by an extraordinary sou ding piece where Andrew wrapped a guitar string around one on Brad's six string and created a bowing effect; a little like that of an E-bow...if any of you remember one of those! Andrew's drumming was superb, going from precise but high sounding, to extreme daftness and subtlety, to underpin Bsad's excellent vocals. Brad's voice, to my ears, sounds like a mix of Paul Simon reediness and Daniel Lanois' smoky tones, and I've suggested in the past that I'd love to hear Dan and the boys cook something up together - being fellow Canadians? Anyway, we got some old tunes and some new, all rendered in such a way as to keep the audience in the small venue in rapt attention; there weren't even many chatterers!!! The sound was absolutely immaculate, and I gave a nod to the sound guys as I left, they truly added to the music on the night. If you read Wiki, or any other describer of the band's sound, it might say "folk", but that's lazy nonsense if truth be told, as they also play some filthy rock stuff too, often built around some heavily effected electric 12-string...a great sound. There's a new album coming, which I can't wait to hear, and I hope it's not another seven years before I see them play again. Support was from Memorial, who were my favourite discovery of 2024, and a chatwith them revealed they're writing new stuff, and gigging on occasion, so check them out! Omeara is a great venue, good sound as I said, a nice little bar (£7 for a tin of Beavertown), and really friendly staff.

Just wonderful to see and hear them back in such brilliant form and with some really interesting and immediately likeable new music. Loved the venue.

One of the best shows I've ever been to

Transporting, community building, beautiful warmth from the whole band and guests. My country is a cross And my city is a vice In so perilous a place Such a blood-begotten price Well, just forget I ever said This true love ain't enough Love is enough... You can be wise when you're blue And baby, if I have Then I have for you.... A band to follow. Philosophy and heart is so true.

Thank you so much for an amazing night!!

Magic night. Hope they made it to Ringing Rock for an adventure!

I didn’t think they could top Friday’s show (Sleeping Operator), but somehow they managed to! I’m lukewarm on the album version of Kompromat, but they threw it down live. Queens of the Breakers had everyone dancing - so fun! The encores were Never Been a Captain (off Alta Falls) and the Neil Young song “Don’t Let It Bring You Down”.

This album was better than I recalled!

The brothers do not do a disservice to the artistry that is music. Their shows never disappoint

This is quite possibly one of the best live shows I have ever seen! They played Shine on You Crazy Diamond for an encore.

Amazing show! They went off on some awesome jams and played Stairway to Heaven as an encore! 10/10 will def see again

Super bonne soirée avec eux de même que Jesse cormack😍

The Barr Brothers were amazing. Cant wait to see them again with a longer set! Venue was nice too. I don’t really get the Milk Carton Kids though..

Great night!! Like the best magic, I was surprised and delighted! Great set list! Can’t wait for tonight in Royal Oak (opening for the Milk Carton Kids)

This is the fourth time that I see this band perform live and I am never disappointed. They somehow manage to always be fresh and exciting. They never play the same song the same way. They are brilliant musicians who really enjoy what they do. Their passion is infectious and their jam sessions are transcendental.

Beautiful harmonies and melodies. Awe inspiring to watch live. Perfect venue to watch their showmanship.

Love this band. Great set. (Sound better downstairs.)

Excellent show, so glad to have seen that band

Why are there only 5 stars?! Their show was even more eargasmic than imagined. The sounds they've married and bred are so gourmet that I woke up feeling like I committed the deadly sin of gluttony. Thanks for being you.

We don't often see the Barr Brothers on these shores - the last time I saw them was in 2018 at the Union Chapel, as a full band, kicking up a rumpus with their Queens Of The Breakers album. This time out, at Omeara, its just Andrew on drums and Brad on guitar (apologies, I didn't catch the name of the lady adding colour with her backing vocals ). The gig started with a hushed acapella gathering around a single mic' and was followed by an extraordinary sou ding piece where Andrew wrapped a guitar string around one on Brad's six string and created a bowing effect; a little like that of an E-bow...if any of you remember one of those! Andrew's drumming was superb, going from precise but high sounding, to extreme daftness and subtlety, to underpin Bsad's excellent vocals. Brad's voice, to my ears, sounds like a mix of Paul Simon reediness and Daniel Lanois' smoky tones, and I've suggested in the past that I'd love to hear Dan and the boys cook something up together - being fellow Canadians? Anyway, we got some old tunes and some new, all rendered in such a way as to keep the audience in the small venue in rapt attention; there weren't even many chatterers!!! The sound was absolutely immaculate, and I gave a nod to the sound guys as I left, they truly added to the music on the night. If you read Wiki, or any other describer of the band's sound, it might say "folk", but that's lazy nonsense if truth be told, as they also play some filthy rock stuff too, often built around some heavily effected electric 12-string...a great sound. There's a new album coming, which I can't wait to hear, and I hope it's not another seven years before I see them play again. Support was from Memorial, who were my favourite discovery of 2024, and a chatwith them revealed they're writing new stuff, and gigging on occasion, so check them out! Omeara is a great venue, good sound as I said, a nice little bar (£7 for a tin of Beavertown), and really friendly staff.

Just wonderful to see and hear them back in such brilliant form and with some really interesting and immediately likeable new music. Loved the venue.

One of the best shows I've ever been to

Transporting, community building, beautiful warmth from the whole band and guests. My country is a cross And my city is a vice In so perilous a place Such a blood-begotten price Well, just forget I ever said This true love ain't enough Love is enough... You can be wise when you're blue And baby, if I have Then I have for you.... A band to follow. Philosophy and heart is so true.

Thank you so much for an amazing night!!

Magic night. Hope they made it to Ringing Rock for an adventure!

I didn’t think they could top Friday’s show (Sleeping Operator), but somehow they managed to! I’m lukewarm on the album version of Kompromat, but they threw it down live. Queens of the Breakers had everyone dancing - so fun! The encores were Never Been a Captain (off Alta Falls) and the Neil Young song “Don’t Let It Bring You Down”.

This album was better than I recalled!

The brothers do not do a disservice to the artistry that is music. Their shows never disappoint

This is quite possibly one of the best live shows I have ever seen! They played Shine on You Crazy Diamond for an encore.

Amazing show! They went off on some awesome jams and played Stairway to Heaven as an encore! 10/10 will def see again

Super bonne soirée avec eux de même que Jesse cormack😍

The Barr Brothers were amazing. Cant wait to see them again with a longer set! Venue was nice too. I don’t really get the Milk Carton Kids though..

Great night!! Like the best magic, I was surprised and delighted! Great set list! Can’t wait for tonight in Royal Oak (opening for the Milk Carton Kids)

This is the fourth time that I see this band perform live and I am never disappointed. They somehow manage to always be fresh and exciting. They never play the same song the same way. They are brilliant musicians who really enjoy what they do. Their passion is infectious and their jam sessions are transcendental.

Beautiful harmonies and melodies. Awe inspiring to watch live. Perfect venue to watch their showmanship.

Love this band. Great set. (Sound better downstairs.)