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Song commission – Sophie Scholl #TheWhiteRose

February 2015 I’ve been commissioned to write a song on an extraordinary subject; ahead of releasing the song, here are a few words about it. On this day, 18th February 1943, Sophie Scholl, her brother Hans and their friend Christoph … Continue reading

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A Song A Day #UnofficialReg

Of all my songs posted on Youtube I think only a handful were posted by me. Some ‘official’ ones have had plenty of views but others languish in quiet obscurity so I thought it would it would be nice to give them all an airing here. So here we go, A SONG A DAY until I run out. If you take the time to listen it would be great to have your feedback too. Continue reading

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REG MEUROSS returns to Cecil Sharp House Oct 8th 2015

Reg is delighted to be bringing England Green & England Grey to the home of English folk, Cecil Sharp House. Reg with full band: Jess Vincent, Mike Cosgrave, Roy Dodds (more tbc) Thursday 8 October, 7:30pm – 10:30pm Cecil Sharp House, London … Continue reading

THE POWER OF SONG

THE POWER OF SONG This is one of the best things I’ve ever seen at a Folk Festival it was called The Home Brew Sing – I think, and was at The Auckland Folk Festival It was open to everyone and we … Continue reading

#AWhitehouseChristmas – brand new Christmas song from Reg Meuross + raising money for the homeless

Three beautiful Reg Meuross & Jess Vincent songs to help young homeless through the Amber Foundation this Christmas. You can listen to snippets of the three songs here: https://soundcloud.com/fromthewhitehouse/sets/a-whitehouse-christmas-2014 This week Reg Meuross and Jess Vincent, two extraordinary singer songwriters, are … Continue reading

“Reg you speak for so many who are yet unvoiced. You are an inspiration. Please know in times of doubt”

Testimonials from live gigs – Reg Meuross: http://www.fromthewhitehouse.com/reg-timeout-testimonials/

REVIEW by Tim Carroll FolkWords: England Green & England Grey, Reg Meuross

ENGLAND GREEN & ENGLAND GREY REVIEW – FolkWords “For many, the songs of Reg Meuross are the hinges upon which swing the doors of perceptive English folk.” Continue reading

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Review – England Green & England Grey FATEA Magazine John Knighton

This album is packed with gems. From the jaunty opener What Would William Morris Say we are taken on a journey that introduces us to Tony Benn, John Bull, Cecil Sharp, political comment, dementia, the Titanic and the wonderful story of Flora Sandes – the only British woman to officially fight in the first world war.

The title track, a modern anthem for these times, packs a punch with its spiky commentary accompanied by a lilting tune: Continue reading

England Green & England Grey – album review Telegraph – Martin Chilton

What makes England Green & England Grey such an interesting album is the way Meuross blends hope and sorrow. There is optimism and pride about England’s sweeter things (such as the music of Cecil Sharp), and anger and laments over modern-day corruption, inequality and greed (the MPs expenses scandal gets a mention). Continue reading

Review ENGLAND GREEN & ENGLAND GREY by Tamsin Rosewell Radio Warwickshire

…. this is social philosophy as it should be: politics expressed with love and emotion Continue reading

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This Friday! 11 July Return of the Panic Brothers & Phill Jupitus (as Porky Poet)

27 years after the launch of the Panic Brothers album In The Red in this very venue, the Panics (Reg Meuross and Richard Morton) & Porky Poet return to the DUBLIN CASTLE Camden for a night of performance poetry, sharp … Continue reading

FESTIVAL TIME

Really looking forward to playing at the following festivals over the summer:  July 4th Praying For The Rain, Frome; July 27th Village Pump Festival, Trowbridge (as Panic Brothers); Aug 1st Cambridge Folk Festival (club tent); Aug 2nd Dylan Day 4 Newcastle; … Continue reading

ENGLAND GREEN & ENGLAND GREY

THE LONDON LAUNCH of my new album ENGLAND GREEN & ENGLAND GREY will be Friday 18th July at St Pancras Old Church – with a wonderful line up of Roy Dodds, Simon Edwards, Mike Cosgrave & Jess Vincent.  Tickets HERE. If … Continue reading

ENGLAND GREEN & ENGLAND GREY – Reg Meuross new album launch

THE LONDON LAUNCH of Reg’s new album will be Friday 18th July at St Pancras Old Church London – with a wonderful line up of Roy Dodds, Simon Edwards & Jess Vincent. Tickets HERE. This new work deals with topics … Continue reading

Reg Meuross gig at Sidmouth Parish Church was magical

Sidmouth Herald review by Paul Strange This impromptu gig – arranged by singer-songwriter Reg Meuross and Sidmouth parish church – had a marvellous spirit to it, and offered a few surprises. Not an official Sidmouth FolkWeek performance, the fringe event … Continue reading

Craven Herald Review of Victoria Hall, Settle gig with Fake Thackray – Gill O Donnell

“…..Too often with Reg it is easy to overlook the skilled musician because your focus is held by the lyricism and cleverly woven stories. From his opening chords the audience was spellbound and the magic lasted throughout the performance. This … Continue reading

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Reg Meuross – Best Male Vocalist 2013 – Fatea awards

I’m very happy to have been awarded Best Male Vocalist 2013 by Fatea.  Read all about it and the other winners HERE

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Fatea Awards 2013 – Announcements 8 Jan 2014 8pm!

I am honoured to have been shortlisted, along with Chris Wood & Gavin Davenport in the Male Vocalist Of the Year category The awards show will be broadcast on ACOUSTIC SPECTRUM from 8pm on Weds 8th Jan.   Fatea say: … Continue reading

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Leaves & Feathers voted in Top 10 Albums of 2013 – Readifolk Radio Show

Chosen by the presenters – Top 10 Albums of 2013.  Thanks for including Leaves & Feathers LISTEN TO THE WHOLE SHOW HERE  

Noel Cowley Reviews the My Name Is London Town Gig at St James’ Piccadilly 28 Sept 2013

No finer setting could there have been. Reg Meuross launched his new single My Name Is London Town in St James’ Church, Piccadilly this evening. Tucked away inconspicuously only yards from the neon and bustle of London’s famous thoroughfare, this 17th century Christopher Wren church was the venue for a flawless, seamless concert by a master of storytelling in song. As did the craftsmen of old carve ornate designs into the oak pews from which his audience listened, so did tonight’s performer weave beautiful and varied melodies through each of his songs. Continue reading

From London Town To Cape Town…. S Africa Tour November 2013

I’m very excited to be travelling out to South Africa for a tour in November 2013 which will include Cape Town Folk Clubs, Restaurants, Theatres…. and a very special party for Marianne Hirsch, who lit the touch paper for this … Continue reading

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Maverick Magazine – Leaves & Feathers Review by Alan Cackett Sept/Oct 2013

Reg clothes his stories in memorable melodies, coming up with tunes that infiltrate the mind as the lyrics affect the heart. It’s a compelling combination that only a very few singer- songwriters achieve time after time…. A genuine triple threat as singer, songwriter and guitarist, Reg Meuross has produced a minor masterpiece…. Above all else, this is an intimate album that should be widely embraced by all and sundry. Continue reading

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Noel Cowley’s Review of Reg’s Songwriting Masterclass May 2013 – Under The Stars (organised by Helen Meissner Folkstock Arts Foundation)

The workshop itself was stimulating from beginning to end, sprinkled with examples from Reg’s own back catalogue which he effortlessly played in the late May sunshine to illustrate aspects of songwriting that we were discussing. It was refreshing to be told, “If you want to write songs, then you’re a songwriter”. It’s easy to forget that sometimes. Continue reading

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Reg Meuross – Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller

Reg has given lectures and presentations on songwriting, and has run workshops and courses in the following places: Durham University; La Grande Gennerie, Francel; festivals including Shrewsbury, Beverley, Trowbridge, Ely, Southwell, Weymouth, Towersey, Wath and Wombwell; London Song Company Summer Fest; several English schools (ages 9-16); West Coast Songwriters in California; Kerrville Folk Festival Texas, and Uncle Calvins Coffee House Series in Texas. Continue reading

Leaves & Feathers Review by Mike Davies NetRhythms Feb 2013

“….in tandem with those ash and honey vocals, the album glows with a soothing homespun warmth, wrapping the listener in its cloak of stories. Variously steeped in reverie or melancholy…..after several plays [the songs] are now as much a part of me as breathing.” Continue reading

Reg Meuross Singer Songwriter Storyteller