Author Archives: Katie Whitehouse

Faraway People – Reg Meuross ‘You’ll be unfit for work when you’re dead’

Reg Meuross found a site on the internet called Hephaestus in which cases of all those who had died directly as a result of austerity measures; the disabled benefit cuts and Atos schemes were listed. It was a long list. His song Faraway People mentions just a few of the real cases by name. #IDanielBlake #FarawayPeople www.regmeuross.com Continue reading →

My Martin guitar has never sounded so fine – Reg Meuross reports from Stockfisch Records

Reg Meuross records a new album at Stockfisch Records in Germany and muses idly on the uniting influence of music and the common aim to create something beautiful. Continue reading →

Dai Jeffries reviews ‘December’ by Reg Meuross

Reg Meuross’ new album is a back-to-basics affair; one man, his acoustic guitar and harmonica and ten songs. It’s remarkably refreshing – I don’t know Reg’s music as well as I should but I think that will change very soon. … Continue reading →

David Kidman reviews ‘December’ by Reg Meuross for Fatea Magazine

“….the gentle enchantment – and yes, genius – of Reg Meuross.” Link to Fatea Magazine “What is it about west-country-based singer-songwriter Reg? Ten albums into his career, and he’s still turning out timeless, classy, stylish songs, yet he doesn’t appear … Continue reading →

They Changed Her Mind – Reg Meuross

THEY CHANGED HER MIND by Reg Meuross (from the album England Green & England Grey)   This song is about the reopening of a mental asylum which had remained locked since the early 1960’s. When they opened it they found suitcases … Continue reading →

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Reg Meuross – October News & Gigs

Throughout the winter months (until the end of December) I’m still touring with ‘December’ with a sprinkling of older and newer songs. This was my first and only entirely solo collection of songs. I had no idea how it would be received, … Continue reading →

Save Independent Music Venues – Fightback at the Roundhouse 18 Oct 2016

I see independent music venues as the lifeblood of new & established creative music in Britain. Without them the corporates & the X-Factor style TV shows will win their fight to persuade the music buying public that music is simply … Continue reading →

Alternative Roots with Mike Davies – radio podcast 25/9/16

  Thanks Mike Davies for playing Angelina’s Coming Home (penultimate track) on Alternative Roots, Brum Radio 25/9/16 LISTEN AGAIN HERE The song is from my album ‘All This Longing’ Here’s a review from Alex Gallacher of FRUK. Show Playlist: STRAY … Continue reading →

Celebrating Tim Carter’s OFF THE BEATEN TRACK 300th show 26/9/16

Listen again to this celebration of 300 ‘Off The Beaten Track’ shows by Tim Carter, who is a massive champion of local acts. Not only does he support them by playing their music on his excellent show, but by going to … Continue reading →

Reg Meuross – December. A man and his Martin Guitar.

December is just Reg Meuross and the quiet voice of an instrument that had not spoken for a very long time. Continue reading →

Autumn/Winter gigs Reg Meuross 2016

Now then… I’m not saying Summer’s over, just that there are some lovely autumn/winter gigs to look forward to. I’m still touring with December (until December…) but am bringing some brand new songs into the mix, which will be on my next album (more news soon)
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For The Seeds Of Love – The Living Tradition – Reg Meuross

Often in my career I have come up against the notion that there is ‘folk song’ and there is ‘contemporary song’, and that they are separate. I believe they are all part of the same thing. The catalogue of traditional … Continue reading →

Double Dylan – Reg Meuross on Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan

Double Dylan – Reg Meuross on Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan. Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan both opened my eyes to new possibilities when I was young and already writing myself. They both expressed themselves in a way that was emotionally honest but in a way that was acceptable and meaningful to the listener/reader. Continue reading →

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Reg Meuross ‘Leaving Alabama’ and Live At Laugharne – gig review

LIVE REVIEW “You’re more likely to find Somerset singer-songwriter Reg Meuross performing on a festival stage or in a folk club or arts centre than in a busy pub, but Browns Hotel, the drinking hole of poet Dylan Thomas, was an exception. Continue reading →

Inspiring songwriting workshop – Reg Meuross

Pennyblack Music says: “Calling Reg Meuross a singer-songwriter really doesn’t do the man jus6ce. Meuross doesn’t write lines of lyrics. He writes short stories then sets them to some of the most cap6va6ng melodies you’ll ever hear.”
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The Living Tradition

The Living Tradition writes of Reg Meuross: “His ability to tell a story in a very human way through his songwriting, and his honest and intimate performances, won him many new admirers throughout the week [at Costa Del Folk] and I certainly won’t be missing any chance to see him again if I can help it” Continue reading →

#Somme100: ‘And Jesus Wept’ by Reg Meuross

#Somme100 “I wrote this song about Harry Farr – a WW1 Soldier who was shot for ‘desertion’ and finally received a pardon 90 years after his death. His trial had lasted 20 minutes. His family had always argued that Harry was suffering from shell shock and should have been hospitalised or sent home but instead was executed for cowardice.” Reg Meuross Continue reading →

1000 #WordsofWelcome to victims of racism – via Reg Meuross

I’m collecting 1000 #WordsofWelcome to victims of racism in the UK. Please send a short poem, lyric, couplet or haiku to me at twitter.com/regmeuross or facebook.com/regmeurossmusic and tag it #WordsOfWelcome. 
LET’S HELP TRANSFORM HATE INTO WELCOME Thank you Roger Daltrey for starting us off
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A new name for a very special guitar

For the first time in my career, I’ve decided if any guitar deserved a name this old girl does. So as a tribute to the brave Sophie Scholl (whose ultimately fatal efforts to alert Germany to the full horror of … Continue reading →

Reg Meuross with special guests Loreley Duo next stops Whitchurch & Canterbury

Reg Meuross is a true modern day troubadour – commenting on life as he sees it, with some of the most beautifully disarming songs and lyrics ever written. “…sounds like a forgotten, American 60s classic with echoes of Dylan, Tom Paxton & Leonard Cohen” Robin Denselow, The Guardian www.regmeuross.com
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Reg Meuross songwriting workshop Halsway Manor Somerset 15-17 July

An inspiring weekend workshop for songwriters and musicians of all levels who want to find and develop their unique songwriting voice, run by award winning singer songwriter and experienced songwriting coach Reg Meuross Continue reading →

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Counting My Footsteps To You

I’ve played many concerts in Care Homes and Memory Cafes, mostly to women suffering the ravages of some form of Dementia. and I’ve always found the experience extremely moving and humbling. I wrote this after a visit to the Abbeyfield Nursing Home in Taunton. ‘Counting My Footsteps To You’ www.regmeuross.com Continue reading →

Reg Meuross live on BBC Oxford

Reg Meuross (2:10) plays live and talks to Nick Piercey at BBC Oxford about his experience performing solo at The Albert Hall and how testosterone and American folk singers played their part in kicking off his career http://bbc.in/1Xc4H81

Reg Meuross homecoming gig – Yateley

Reg Meuross returns to home town Yateley with his new album ‘December’. Reg is a true modern day troubadour – commenting on life as he sees it, with some of the most beautifully disarming songs and lyrics ever written www.regmeuross.com Continue reading →

Reg Meuross with Special Guests Loreley Duo ‘Southern Villages Microtour’ June 2016

Critically-acclaimed folk singer/songwriter Reg Meuross returns to the stage alongside award-winning folk duo Loreley for four dates only on the Southern Villages Microtour. Continue reading →

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