I either perform solo, as a duo with guitarist Lester Lloyd Reason (who plays on The last bus to Leeds and Rocks and stones on this page), or as a trio with Lester and violinist Cliff Ward. I have also had the priviledge to work with some other great artists including singers Christene LeDoux, Amanda Hall, Sandra O'Neill, Lizzie Taylor and Dave Streatfield, guitarist Jim Gosney and violinist Lis Wilson.
Influences
My song writing is influenced by many of the artists I have listened to over the years, including Christy Moore, John Lennon, Ray Davies, Eric Bogle, Bruce Springsteen and Roy Harper. Eric B had the kindness to say of Children of the sea ‘Good honest songs John.’
Sounds Like
Some very kind comments on my music include:
‘John Meed’s beautifully melodic heartfelt songs range across war, the world, injustice and love.’ (From review at www.wereallneighbours.co.uk)
‘Thanks so much for contributing in a big way to what was another very buzzy night at the Club. Thanks especially for bringing in such a great audience.’ (Marion Treby, Cambridge Folk Club).
You can purchase my songs from my website or from iTunes at:
I was born in Manchester and my parents moved out to Rochdale, Lancashire (which Spotland Road is about) when I was about two. We lived there until I was coming up to 10, when we moved to what is now Milton Keynes. I studied in Leeds (missing the last bus home too often) and have for most of the time since lived and worked in Cambridge, UK. I began playing guitar and piano in my teens and started writing songs soon afterwards. I released my first CD, The children of the sea, in December 2005, my second CD, Powder of the Stars, in January 2007 and my third CD, 'When the music ends' in April 2009.
coucou John. Suis toujours à Paris où je travaille à la passation avec mon successeur. Je quitte la ville pour le jura fin novembre et ceci pour 6 mois, un an, je ne sais pas - le temps de récupérer une capacité à l'effort correcte. Mon coeur ne suit plus... J'ai hâte de pouvoir à nouveau être indépendante physiquement et repartir en vadrouille. Des bises.
Hello Quelques titres de mon nouveau Cd instrumental guitare à sortir fin octobre Je t'invite à venir les écouter sur ma page Some titles from my new album instrumental guitar A+ Hervé
MERCI Ami d'Abus Dangereux, Comme on ne fait rien comme tout le monde, voici le nouvel ABUS avec les jeux pour la rentrée ! Mais pas que ! Dossier spécial Ecrits Rock ! : : ABUS DANGEREUX #111 septembre 2009 Au sommaire: 44 pages avec des interviews d'éditeurs (Minimum Rock'n'Roll, Le Camion Blanc, La Machine à Cailloux, Exact Change) et d'écrivains (Jean Noel Levavasseur, Alain Feydri, Pierre Mikailoff) ainsi que des textes d'Alain Feydri (extrait du livre The Cramps), Jean-Luc Manet, Thierry Tuborg, Caryl Ferey (nouvelle noir sur The Clash) + chroniques de livres, cd, dvd... Ainsi que le sampler inédit 10 titres avec : DEAR READER, DOMINIQUE A, ARMAN MELIES, JOHAN ASHERTON, DAMON & NAOMI, DEATH OF THE NEIGHTBOURHOOD, XAVIER PLUMAS, PAUL ROLAND, WILFRIED. 4,50 euros avec le CD ! disponible sur abusdangereux.net (paiement sécurisé CB, paypal, chèque)
Hi John Good to see you the other night at the Club. "Doubt, Doubt" Never does it trouble the folly of youth. Ah what age does to a person! What a great song! The best thing Ive heard in a Long time. Well Done. See you soon. (o:
Eric est un garçon plein de talent. Mon ex compagnon lui a organisé un mois de tournée en France en 2007. j'ai récupéré l'oiseau chez moi une semaine pour lui faire faire le tour des clubs ici. J'irai le voir en Irlande avec son groupe de folk quand je serai en état de bouger. Je vais devoir arrêter de travailler pendant un an histoire de récupérer un peu de ma santé. L'état de mon coeur l'exige. Donc je vais quitter la capitale et retourner dans mes montagnes du jura en famille. Après, j'aviserai de ce que je peux faire... J'espère que tu vas bien. Des bises à toi. M
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Hello my friend ! It's a real pleasure to listen to your songs again. Waiting for next ones. About me, I'm working on the lyrics of my 4th song. Not easy but essential ! Have a nice day. Ludo
AKL is back every thursday @ the Quadrant this week with a free gig at the end of the evening from matt herbert and the heavy hitters! so come perform or just to enjoy...
