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- Reg Meuross testimonials
“I’ve been around the folk scene in this part of the world for over 50 years, and back in the early days every folk club had songs by people like Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan and Ralph McTell. When I … Continue reading →
- After the gig: Kitchen Garden, Birmingham | 31st OCT 2023
Before the gig I met Richard, probably early 30s, and he was with a friendly garrulous man, his Father. Several times he mentioned that his dad was suffering from Alzheimers – although it wasn’t obvious, he just seemed very friendly. … Continue reading →
- It’s been a busy Summer of music
The big project this year has been Stolen from God, and wherever possible we’ve been promoting that. There has been plenty of great solo appearances too. Kimpton & New Forest Folk Festivals have clashed for the past few years but … Continue reading →
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Reg Meuross with harpist Anna Tanvir – four dates
A series of four captivating musical evenings with multi-award winning Somerset singer-songwriter Reg Meuross, with very special guest the harpist Anna Tanvir. Anna will perform a solo opening set, and will join Reg for part of his headline set. The … Continue reading
Reg Meuross on Folk Festivals 2018
Reg Meuross on Playing Folk Festivals (written for Folk London Magazine April/May 2018) I love the cross pollination of ages and musical styles at festivals, the buzz and the camaraderie. They are such great places for any artist to expand … Continue reading
“Songs that needed to be heard” – Maverick Magazine reviews Songs About A Train by Reg Meuross
Nick Dalton reviews Reg Meuross SONGS ABOUT A TRAIN Hatsongs Records “Songs that needed to be heard” Songs that needed to be heard. This set (hot on the heels of the impressive FARAWAY PEOPLE) is actually a bit of a scrapbook, a … Continue reading
Imagine This – A Songwriting Retreat with Reg Meuross Oct 26-28 2018
A weekend songwriting workshop with Reg Meuross at Halsway Manor, Somerset 4pm 26th October to 4pm 28th October 2018 ALL BOOKING DETAILS HERE Singer-songwriter Reg Meuross and his team will guide and support you in the art of expressing yourself … Continue reading
Fatea Magazine album review: Songs About A Train by Reg Meuross
FULL REVIEW ON FATEA WEBSITE What a time it is to be a Reg Meuross fan, with three albums released in just over a year. Two of these, December and Faraway People, are highly acclaimed parts of a trilogy, the … Continue reading
Maverick Magazine album review: Faraway People by Reg Meuross
Reg Meuross: FARAWAY PEOPLE Hatsongs Records HAT011 ***** Distinctive English voice sings songs of misery and pain. Maverick Magazine This is the sort of album that is like an invitation to an intimate acoustic gig in your own front room … Continue reading
Reg Meuross live session on BBC Radio 2 Folk Show – listen again here
Thank you so much all you gorgeous folk who listened and who’ve taken the time to comment on my appearance on the BBC Radio 2 Folk Show on 17 Jan. I’ve never been to Salford Quays before so that was … Continue reading
Songs About A Train
SONGS ABOUT A TRAIN – 3 Album Launches 2 February Bridport Town Hall TICKETS 14 February The Old Cinema Launderette, Durham TICKETS 1 March Green Note London TICKETS Some songs don’t stay still long enough and scamper off, some are dazzled by … Continue reading
Reg Meuross BBC Radio 2 Folk Playlist
Mark Radcliffe asked me to pick a selection of folk, roots and acoustic music ahead of my live session on the Radio 2 Folk Show later tonight. I very rarely buy CDs or listen to music for recreation. If I listen … Continue reading
The power of Triple Trawler Disaster song cycle 12 Silk Handkerchiefs by radical songwriter Reg Meuross brings a community to its feet.
UPDATE – this show is on tour this Autumn supported by public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England, visiting venues and cities closely linked to the fishing, shipping and maritime communities of England. All the dates and details HERE. More than 400 people in Hull … Continue reading
Reg Meuross Two Albums Tour 2018
Somerset singer-songwriter Reg Meuross represents contemporary folk writing at its best, with that rare gift of being able to touch people through his songs and performance, on a really human level. His words and music paint pictures that remain with … Continue reading
Last (but not least) Reg Meuross gigs of 2017 and news of the ‘Two Albums Tour’
I had a fantastic gig at The Great British Folk Festival at Butlins in Skegness. Thanks to a great organisation and to all those who came to see me and shared 45 minutes of musical embraces, and especially those who … Continue reading
Songs About A Train – a new pre-Christmas compilation from Reg Meuross
I write songs constantly, so when it comes to releasing an album I always have more tracks than can possibly be squeezed in. In 2011 I talked to Stephen Jordan, then head of the Bodleian Music Library about this, and he immediately ordered … Continue reading
Reg Meuross captures the spirit of London town: My Name Is London Town, live at Costa Del Folk 2017
“I really enjoyed returning to Costa Del Folk. It was good to hear the old Martin sounding like an old Martin.” www.regmeuross.com www.costadelfolk.co.uk
Reg Meuross Scotland in September
4 Glen Farg Village Folk Club, Kinross Scotland 5 Craft Hotel, Wigtown, Scotland 6 Dunfermline Folk Club, Scotland 8 Galmisdale Bay Café & Bar, Isle of Eigg, Scotland 9 Eden Court Theatre, Inverness Scotland 10 Coldstream Community Centre, Scottish Borders … Continue reading
I Choose Love
I am sitting reading this Facebook post on tour in Cape Town, South Africa, where I’m to deliver a song warning of the consequences of racial hatred at The Cape Town Holocaust Centre. Seems even more poignant. I choose love … Continue reading
Faraway People album review by Mick Tems for Folk Wales
Verdict: every song from the gentle, enchanting genius is worth its weight in gold. Just buy it! I love and respect Reg Meuross for his crystal-clear honesty, his memorable hook-lines, his thought-provoking, quiet verses and his burning desire in taking … Continue reading
Faraway People album review by David Kidman for Fatea Magazine
Time and again, Reg proves himself one of the key songwriters of our age, and Faraway People is (even on the briefest of acquaintances) bound to be judged among his finest collections. I’ve been singing Reg’s praises for a number … Continue reading
COMFORT IN KNOWING
There’s comfort in knowing That others care, Complete strangers, people out there. A weird kind of comfort when in your head You’re alone and your loved ones feared dead. The cameras; the stares of the caring ones Or the … Continue reading
Faraway People album sleeve notes by Mike Davies
SLEEVE NOTES WRITTEN BY MIKE DAVIES FOR FARAWAY PEOPLE by REG MEUROSS I felt very honoured when writer, journalist and radio presenter Mike Davies said he would write the sleeve notes for Faraway People vinyl. We couldn’t fit these notes onto the … Continue reading
Austerity is a lie
Thanks to Stu Henderson for making this video. We don’t live in a time of austerity, we live in one of the richest countries in the world. We are surrounded by affluence. Every suburb of every town has its mansions … Continue reading
Reg Meuross – Festivals 2017
Bude & Stratton Folk Festival 26-29 MAY https://goo.gl/yaTt6g Wirral Folk Festival 1-4 JUNE https://goo.gl/UFcSJX Gate To Southwell Festival 8-11 JUNE https://goo.gl/fyCHLT Beverley Folk Festival 16-18 JUNE https://goo.gl/zsXO5k New Forest Folk Festival 5-9 JULY https://goo.gl/cLu62g Ely Folk Festival 7-9 JULY https://goo.gl/I5NQ1f Frome Festival 7-16 JULY https://goo.gl/fiFGZw Hull … Continue reading
WHY I DO…. Reg Meuross writes a guest editorial for Living Tradition
REG MEUROSS – WHAT I DO: “It may be that before I die the gift to do what I do will escape me or be used up. If that time ever comes I hope I can still be grateful for what I had and rest easy in the knowledge that I made songs for the right reasons, and I brought pleasure to people’s lives with them and even encouraged and inspired them to think or feel in a different way and possibly even make their own songs.” regmeuross.com Continue reading
WILLIAM BREWSTER DREAMS OF AMERICA by Reg Meuross
I played this song in a Hotel Room Guerrilla Showcase at Far West songwriting conference in Sacramento, during George Bush Jnrs administration.. There were about 6 people sat around the room. When I finished I noticed tears streaming down the … Continue reading
What can a song do? The Power Of Music, Reg Meuross: Nurse – Angel In A Blue Dress
“What can a song do? I hope at the very least it will offer some acknowledgement to these people who are doing one of the most vital jobs there is, under extreme pressure and in near impossible conditions. I also want to draw attention to the crisis in the NHS.” Reg Meuross new single: Nurse – Angel In A Blue Dress Continue reading
