Reg Meuross, Findlay Napier and Boo Hewerdine: Three Travelling Talesmen
Reg Meuross, Findlay Napier and Boo Hewerdine: Three Travelling Talesmen at Whitchurch Folk Club
Reg Meuross, Findlay Napier and Boo Hewerdine: The Travelling Talesmen £20.00
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About the show
Reg Meuross, Boo Hewerdine and Findlay Napier come together for an evening of songs and stories, shared in the round.
Each is an acclaimed songwriter in their own right, with songs widely performed and recorded, and a long history of connecting with audiences across the UK and beyond. On this tour, they share the stage, taking turns, joining in, and following the thread of the evening as it unfolds.
Expect a relaxed, engaging night of brilliantly-crafted songs, warmth, humour and the easy rapport that comes from years of performing.
Featuring - Reg Meuross
Reg's imaginative and finely crafted songs have earned him the title of Master Storyteller (Pennyblack Music), and prompted Mike Harding to introduce him onto the stage of The Royal Albert Hall as 'one of the finest singer-songwriters this country has produced'. 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.
Reg Meuross
http://www.regmeuross.com
“…sounds like a forgotten, American 60s classic with echoes of Dylan, Tom Paxton & Leonard Cohen” Robin Denselow, The Guardian
“There’s something special about the way he writes and delivers a song” Townes Van Zandt.
In the mid-1980s Reg Meuross formed the Panic Brothers with Richard Morton, mixing Americana with humour and slick harmonies. Then came the Flamingos, Hank Wangford, and now 11 highly acclaimed solo albums have established his songs as ‘the hinges upon which swing the doors of perceptive English folk’ (Folkwords).
Reg’s songs comment bravely on life as he sees it, bringing wide ranging stories from the ghosts of WW1 soldiers to the ravages of dementia, and some of the most beautifully disarming songs and lyrics ever written. Reg has 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 the listener long after the song has been sung.
“Meuross, quite simply, is one of the best” Malcolm Carter, Pennyblack Music
“Powerful and moving songwriting” Martin Chilton, The Telegraph
“A mighty songwriter and an equally fine singer” Martin Carthy
'Magnificent, powerful & moving' (Pete Townshend).
'Intelligent and thought-provoking songs, beautifully made and skilfully delivered' (The Times).
Findlay Napier
Talented singer-songwriter-guitarist from the Highlands of Scotland taking in elements of folk, rock, pop, country and even a touch of jazz.
Findlay is well known as the host of Celtic Connections late night sessions and made his name touring and recording with Scottish folk band Back Of The Moon.
Boo Hewerdine
For over 30 years Boo Hewerdine has been considered one of the UK’s finest singer-songwriters. As lead singer of seminal band, The Bible, through his subsequent solo work and his long-time collaboration with the incredible Eddi Reader he has become something of a national treasure.
Since Swimming in Mercury was released in 2017, Boo has been writing, recording and touring with Eddi Reader, Chris Difford, Kris Drever and Emily Barker among others. He is in demand as a writer, producer and performer. This Autumn he will be undertaking an extensive tour, singing songs from his new album ‘Before’ and his extensive back catalogue.
A naturally gifted raconteur his gigs are always a total joy.