John Lees’ Barclay James Harvest
A new Barclay James Harvest tour is a cause for celebration. From its intricate, atmospheric, pastoral folk-rock to its surging symphonic anthems, this beloved progressive-rock band are still in great form, the musicianship superb and the timeless songs melodically inventive, while John Lees’ lyrical guitar lines sing and his fantastic voice floats aloft.
With its ambitious live performances having gained the group a loyal following in Europe, and following a series of recent headline festival appearances in Germany, Switzerland and France, this is the band’s most extensive UK tour in three years, a potent reminder of the group’s strengths: strong harmony singing, aggressive electric guitar, and swelling classical rock.