Barnstorming Tom's!

Oct 9th 2026

We had an absolute blast with Barn54 at Tom's Tap - though none of us live in Crewe, this always feels like our "home" venue, our local.

Sadly, Tom's Tappers didn't get to hear Sina's beautiful vocals as she's suffering from the flu at the moment and, having hardly been able to walk from being so ill on the morning of this gig, her voice was still gone for showtime. But, as always with professional musicians “the show must go on" as did Sina, if without that voice this time.

Me and Dave from The Blue Yellows were delighted to be asked to join the German duo for their set as well, jamming along seat-of-the-pants style, following Simon's directions. It was so much fun, I love their songs so much!

We've nearly finished our run of shows with them, one last time with them at Artisan Tap (our debut there), but more is already being organised for 2027.

I'm missing my wonderful German friends already.

Simon from Barn54 joined us on drums again for The Stronger You Love - photo by Marina Red

Photo by Neil - sickly_b on bluesky 

Photo: Marina Red

Photo: Marina Red

Where We Belong

 Oct 2nd 2026

A very short commute to the gig in my adopted home town of Nantwich to join the wonderful Barn54 who are well into their epic Athens to Aberdeen tour. I did a half hour support set with last minute addition, my Blue Yellows compadre - Dave on Cajon. 

It really was such an absolute joy to join them on stage - to be alive and live these precious moments is just so incredible.

Thanks to all who turned out! 

Barnside

 June 7th 2025

Updated 22/06/2025 to include top 2 photos from Barn54

Tonight, me and Dave had the absolute pleasure of joining German duo Barn54 again on the Conwy stop of their European Tour at Y Gloch Las. 

Simon & Sina are such special people who make beautiful music & share their sounds & stories from their camper van as they tour almost incessantly all over Europe. 

It was a delight for both of us Yella fellas  to join them as some bandee extras for the night.

The biggest challenge for me was that I've only ever played one song with them, on or off stage, before! So - I did a bit of homework but there was certainly a bit of a seat-of-the-pants element on my part, but I hopefully got away with it. 

Beautiful stuff and a lot of fun with our new friends.

Simon & Sina of Barn 54