Music in the Meadow Performer’s Profiles

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Tim Hain

A natural, compelling performer, “Timeless” Tim Hain has recently been dubbed “The Van Morrison of Bleggae” by legendary former Rolling Stones producer Chris Kimsey.

He writes songs that make you feel, and make you dance. The word “Bleggae” denotes what Blues In Britain magazine describes as his “breathtaking, hugely entertaining fusion of blues and reggae”,

The current Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Rev. Nick Baines, also reckons Tim is a “damn good guitarist,” steeped in the styles of the Three Kings, the two Alberts, Peter Green, a touch of Jimi, and Ry Cooder. He has played with John Lee Hooker’s daughter Zakiya, and jammed with Jeff Beck. His reggae roots include playing for such Jamaican luminaries as Tyrone Taylor, Winston Reedy and Little Roy,

His band “Jamside Up” is a joy. He is also at home alone performing with a beaten up Spanish guitar…

He is currently working on a new album: “Tales of Timeless Tim Volume One: Bone Age”. The tittle track has just been mixed by Mr Kimsey.

Tim is also a keen amateur motor racing photographer, and author of “Lap Of Honour - A Photographic Journey With Sir Stirling Moss” which was nominated for “Telegraph Illustrated Sports Book Of The Year 2020”. He is in the process of setting the book to music.

 

Breathe Band

Breathe are an energetic, experimental and mostly acoustic band based in Surrey, playing all original music. Formed 'accidentally' in May 2019, they weave a range of influences into their songwriting, from hyper-indie folk to rock and world music, but always with their own unique melodic twist.

The core band consists of singer/songwriter Meg McRae (lead vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, mandolin), drummer/percussionist Pete Darlo (drums, cajon, marimba, melodica, ukulele), Hilary Insall. (cello,accordion) and bassist Adriá Tarrida

 
 

The Penny Drops

Surrey based acoustic duo 'The Penny Drops' cover an eclectic mix of classic and modern tunes from the likes of George Ezra, Stevie Wonder, Jamiroquai, The Killers, Paolo Nutini, Amy Winehouse, Ray Charles, RHCP, The Kooks & The Jackson 5.

Featuring vocals from Maddy Tomlinson and Roberto Corbari on guitar, this experienced duo always bring a fun loving atmosphere along with their polished performance.

 

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  • Nye Jones

    After moving from Coast to City, Nye Jones has only ever had one way of dealing with his claustrophobia- music.

    After learning to play guitar whilst living by the coast, Nye’s parents separated and he moved to East Surrey- a nice place but a certain lack of sea. Battling to come to terms with his new life, he found that sticking to his guitar kept him connected to the place he grew up, giving him a comfort that felt like home- consequently leading into a roaring passion of creating and performing music.

    Since developing this new-found love of songwriting, the 19 year old musician hopes to create a new wave in the indie scene by combining raw and honest lyrics with his energy and enthusiasm for music- a passion he wishes to show the world.

  • Chris Lee

    Originally just picked up a uke in the supermarket, was just a joke to drown out some noise from a neighbour. A good friend at my boxing club dared me to do an open mic and I just kept on strumming from there. I've found it's been a great tool for my memory, moods and dexterity in my hands. It's also helped me discover a creative side I didn't realise I had. Uke power! 

  • Paul Webb

    Paul has been performing live since 1985. From chaotic beginnings, he established himself firstly as a song writer with Blackworm and then frontman with The Gutterhearts and the Cellmates. Both bands proved to be highly popular at both music venues and festivals, with support slots for The Men They Couldn’t Hang, Tom Hingley (Inspiral Carpets), Chris Helm (Seahorses), Glenn Tilbook (Squeeze), Graham Gouldman (10cc) amongst many others. The last year has seen a return to solo work, with new tracks written for a forth coming release.

  • Penny Brooks

    Penny Brooks Is a Surrey based singer-songwriter who has been performing professionally for over ten years. Originally from Bournemouth, Penny successfully gained a position at London College of Music where she trained for three years In Musical Theatre. During her time there Penny was establishing herself through open mic nights.

    Moving to Reigate In 2013, Penny immersed herself Into songwriting. She became a regional finalist at Open Mic UK and soon after was taking bookings for events and is currently recording her first EP.

    Penny is inspired by may different artists. Her songwriting and music style is folk, pop, funk with a slight hint of a country twist.

  • Graham Powell

    Born in London, UK, Graham’s interest in all kinds of music from jazz to classical music began when his family relocated to Wales, where he studied and played violin in the school orchestra.

    Graham has been studying guitar and singing, and composing on and off ever since.

    In 2016 Graham started working with Scott Pohlman, an American born multi- talented musician and they formed the band, ‘Pohlman & Powell’ originally to write and record their own original music, as well playing Rock & Roll, Blues, Folk, Countryand Jazz covers – which are the inspiration for their own compositions - at various low key gigs.

    Prior to Covid, Graham and Scott had been mainly in the Scott’s recording studio producing and performing 3 Albums of original self-penned music, all of which are available on streaming services such as Spotify, as well as through Amazon and ITunes and many other online outlets.

    As Covid struck, Scott and Graham were about halfway through the production of a 4 th Album. These songs are available on Sound Cloud along with examples of covers.

    Pohlman & Powell, as a band, are in hiatus for the moment, Graham and Scott are rarely able to play together except as guests at each other’s gigs.

    I the meantime Graham has formed a new band, ‘Whatever, Whoever’’ to keep performing.

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