Tag Archives: Songwriting

A wonderful week of songwriting at Halsway Manor

I’ve just had the best week at gorgeous Halsway with 14 creative souls eager to put their thoughts and feelings into songs. The words and ideas that came from hard work and supportive interaction were uplifting and inspiring. Two had … Continue reading

The Band Played Sweet Marie – Reg Meuross song about Wallace Hartley’s violin

RMS Titanic sank in the early morning of 15 April 1912 in the North Atlantic Ocean, four days into her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City. How could I have known when I opened up a crumpled newspaper … Continue reading

Two new festivals and dreams of a writing hut…

Writing from Towersey Festival about two new (to me) festivals last weekend. Past eerie Corfe castle and the picturesque town, I eventually arrived at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival last Friday. The location and the farm site is quaint and relaxing. My first … Continue reading

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Write songs with Reg Meuross in West Cork 25/26 November 2017

Come and write songs with Reg Meuross in beautiful West Cork at the end of November. Join other songwriters on a two day songwriting workshop. 10-4.30 on Saturday and 10-2.30 on Sunday. Price includes lunch and coffee and Reg Meuross … Continue reading

Where are all the protest songs? Songwriting Retreat

A while back The Guardian asked ‘Where are all the protest songs?’ My next album Faraway People is partly in response to that. Finding your voice to speak up for what’s meaningful to you is an important expression for everyone. … Continue reading