THIS SATURDAY 19TH OCT ‘24
AN ENCHANTED EVENING OF…INCREDIBLE LIVE MUSIC
Pear Tree Live presents a very special evening of live music, featuring a sensational double bill with two of the UK's most captivating artists : Reg Meuross & Jess Morgan + Guests.
BBC Radio 2 and 6 favourite, songwriter and theatremaker Jess Morgan and the highly acclaimed troubadour and master storyteller, Reg Meuross will take the stage in a night of two halves. This promises to be an unforgettable night of intimate, acoustic music, filled with poignant storytelling, beautifully crafted songs and powerful delivery.
Join us at 5pm on Saturday 19 October in our Secret Garden in Witham, Essex for the pre-show bonfire. Choose from a range of heart-warming gourmet street food, hot-toddies, Winter Pimms, toasted marshmallows & roasted chestnuts.. before taking your seat in our fully heated, covered auditorium.
The first act will be on stage at 6pm. The show will ends around 10.30pm.
Parking is free - children & well behaved dogs are very welcome.
Tickets are very limited for this unique occasion so don’t delay - book yours now.
POWERS HALL FARM
WITHAM, ESSEX, CM8 1LU
LIVE PERFORMANCES
REG MEUROSS
Masterfully accompanying himself on his ‘44 Martin six-string guitar, harmonica, tenor guitar, banjo and dulcimer, witnessing a Reg Meuross performance is to experience a journey into the heart, soul and songs of one of England’s most celebrated writers. Reg Meuross’s songwriting is unmatched in contemporary folk, with songs about forgotten heroes, famous figures, folk legends, and tales that resonate with both personal and global significance along with some of the most beautiful love songs ever written. If a story needs telling, Reg has a song for it.
Currently touring with latest album Stolen From God, uncovering the hidden history of England’s involvement in the Transatlantic Slave Trade. He is also previewing Fire & Dust, due for release Spring 2025, commissioned and produced by Pete Townshend, Fire & Dust takes audiences on a journey into the heart and soul of one of America’s greatest folk musicians, Woody Guthrie, through the lens of one of England’s most impactful singer-songwriters, Reg Meuross.
‘classic, with echoes of early Dylan, Tom Paxton and Leonard Cohen’ – The Guardian
“When you have 2000 people singing along, you’re doing something right.” - Great British Folk Festival
“There’s something special about the way he writes and delivers a song” - Townes Van Zandt
‘assured a place in the pantheon of great folk songwriters’ – The Living Tradition
JESS MORGAN
Jess Morgan is a writer, musician and theatremaker based in Norwich. With a background in music spanning some fourteen years, her songs have been backed by BBC Radio 2 and 6.
Her music has seen her perform and tour extensively throughout the UK, Europe and North America in small venues and theatres - and just once, an arena tour, as opening act for A-ha!
Clash magazine described her music as "the kind of thing you put on your headphones when walking alone and wanting to feel part of your own gritty, British love story."
Steve Lamacq said "every now and then you find a little gem like this."
Her new project The Starling Hotline fuses music with long-form narrative and tells a story set on the East Coast of England, about birds, community and Climate Change. It is backed by Arts Council England and co-commissioned by Norwich Arts Centre.
MISS SATIN BEIGE
JessSatin Beige is an R&B cellist and singer songwriter. Her cello-infused, lyrically soulful R'n'B has drawn comparisons to a "lovechild of Ed Sheeran and Alicia Keys", captivating audiences across the UK.
She has performed for Sir Paul McCartney, appeared in the critically acclaimed production of An Octoroon at The Abbey Theatre, Dublin (2022), has featured on tracks spun on Rinse FM, BBC 6 Music and 1Xtra, and continues to captivate audiences across the UK appearing at venues such as Liverpool’s Tung Auditorium, and Pizza Express Live, Holborn, with her cello, Kije.
Immerse yourself in the sensuality of her performance, where each note is a caress and each lyric a whispered promise.
LOCATION
Powers hall farm
TERLING ROAD
WITHAM
ESSEX
CM8 1LU
The venue is conveniently located off the A12, just outside Witham town. There is plenty of free parking on site.
The event is 5 mins taxi or 25 mins walk from Witham Train Station.
Doors, bars & catering open at 5pm and the first performance will begin around 7.30pm.
The show is due to finish at approximately 10:30pm
The event closes at 11pm. All guests must depart the event once it closes.
Act timings are subject to change.
FAQs & TERMS
Do i need to pre-book?
Yes, tickets are limited so must be pre-booked to guarantee entry and avoid disappointment.
How will my tickets arrive?
As soon as you’ve completed the purchase of your tickets you will be shown your order number (please make a note of this) as well as a link to download your tickets immediately. We will also have a note of your name on the door. Don’t worry - we’ll find your booking!
where is the event?
The Event is located at Powers Hall Farm, Terling Road, Witham, Essex, CM8 1LU
will the event be cancelled if there is bad weather?
This is an outdoor event and will continue in all-weather conditions unless it presents a safety concern as assessed by our team. THE PERFORMANCE WILL TAKE PLACE IN A HEATED, COVERED AUDITORIUM Unfortunately, if you choose not to attend due to weather, your tickets cannot be refunded. If the organisers of the event choose to cancel the event over a safety concern, customers will be notified by email with their options.
is parking available?
Yes. There is plenty of free parking available at the event location.
are dogs allowed into the event?
Yes - well behaved dogs on leads are welcome at the event. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times, and any mess cleared up by their owner.
WHAT TIME CAN I ARRIVE?
Doors, bars and catering will open at 5pm and the first performance will begin around 7.30pm. Act timings are subject to change.
what time does the event end?
The show is due to finish at approximately 10:30pm and the event closes at 11pm. All guests must depart the event once it closes. Act timings are subject to change.
can tickets be changed or cancelled?
Tickets cannot be changed or amended once booked.
what are the nearest train stations to the event?
Witham Station is a 5 minute taxi ride or 25 minute walk from the event location.
Witham is easily reached from London Liverpool Street, Chelmsford, Colchester, Braintree & Shenfield.
IF YOU PLAN TO WALK, YOU MUST BRING A HIGH-VIZ JACKET & TORCH. COUNTRY LANES CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS TO PEDESTRIANS WE DO NOT RECOMMEND WALKING TO THE EVENT*
can you recommend a local taxi company?
Pear Tree’s Official Taxi Provider is:
Witham Cabs 24/7
Tel: 01376 429 777
Book Online: www.withamcabs.co.uk
can children attend the event?
Yes. Pear Tree Live’s Fireside Folk is a family friendly music event. Proof of age may be required to purchase alcohol.
who needs a ticket?
All attendees over 4 years of age require a ticket for entry. Children under 15 years of age qualify for a reduced price ticket.
i can no longer attend - can i get a refund?
Tickets for the event are strictly non-refundable and non-transferable.
will there be strobe or flashing lights?
There are no strobe lights at the event but there will be some stage lighting effects which will be flashing and pulsating at times.
do I need to print my tickets?
You will need to confirm your tickets upon arrival which can be done by either displaying your confirmation email on your mobile or quoting your booking reference. If using your mobile, please ensure you download the confirmation email onto your device before arrival.
will the line up change?
The acts advertised are booked for the event. If there are unforeseen circumstances, the promoter reserves the right to amend the line up as required.
