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Gregory Page to support Jason Mraz on sold out UK tour this October
Singer-songwriter Gregory Page’s positively charged album ‘One Hell Of A Memory’, which features his good friend & co-producer on the albumJason Mraz singing on several tracks, is set for a UK & Ireland release, on July 11th 2025. The album, which was originally released in America and Holland in 2020 but didn’t get the attention it deserved due to the global pandemic, is set for a full re-release, including a new UK & Ireland version on vinyl and digital services with added songs.
‘One Hell Of A Memory’ imparts a message of optimism and urgency, complete with catchy melodies, beautiful harmonies and an array of special arrangements performed on Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin and Irish Uilleann pipes by the likes of Dennis Caplinger (Eric Clapton) and Eric Rigler (Braveheart, The Titanic). While the sounds are reminiscent of yesteryear, the lyrics get us on our feet and dancing toward a brighter tomorrow. Page’s wordplay and compositions weave tradition with change, blending yesterday with the future and delivering us an uplifting album with all the feels, right now.
You hear it more and more, the phrase “these are strange times.” We wonder what lies ahead and what shape “normality” might take if and when life begins to sink back into a more relaxed pace, free from all of the anxiety. They say good can always come from adversity, of the anxiety. They say good can always come from adversity, and that’s how it’s been for Gregory Page, with time to pause, reflect and reassess much of what went before and hopefully look forward to brighter, less angst-filled days ahead.
Page’s last album, ‘A Wild Rose’, which Ian Anderson from Jethro Tull described as “Eclectic country-tinged folk music. Perfect for summer evenings on the porch. A great album”,tips a hat to his Irish roots that mean so much to him and was well-received on both sides of the Atlantic, and with this re-release of ‘One Hell Of A Memory’, he’s been tugged back even closer to that side of his life.
A highlight from ‘One Hell Of A Memory’ is ‘Right Now Not Tomorrow’, a rousing anthem, combining both Americana and traditional folk elements, for getting up, seizing the day and letting the good times roll ‘Right Now Not Tomorrow’. It’s impossible not to love the positive sentiment and gorgeous harmonies that burst out of this song like a ray of sunshine, encouraging all those of us languishing to embrace change and live for the moment.
Gregory Page was born and grew up in Enfield, North London. At 14 he moved to America and in 2013 he returned to London to open a show at The O2 Arena for his longtime friend and musical collaborator Jason Mraz, who credits Page for giving him his first show. Mraz & Page return to London on October 4th to perform at The Palladium, amongst an already sold-out UK tour. On coming back for the tour, Page said, “The 2025 UK shows supporting Jason is a path to introduce my music to his fans in the UK and in Ireland. I’m a chap from Winchmore Hill who is grateful for the opportunity to introduce my album ‘ONE HELL OF A MEMORY’ in the UK and in Ireland. I am a citizen of Ireland and tour around the globe using my Irish passport but due to a long comedy of errors I have not set foot (yet) in Ireland so playing there in October will be a huge blessing”.
Gregory Page will open for Jason Mraz on the following 2025 UK tour dates:
4th October- The Palladium, London- supporting Jason Mraz
5th October- Bridgewater Hall, Manchester- supporting Jason Mraz
7th October- Symphony Hall, Birmingham- supporting Jason Mraz
8th October- The Beacon, Bristol- supporting Jason Mraz
10th October- Queens Hall, Edinburgh- supporting Jason Mraz
11th October- Queen Margaret Union, Glasgow- supporting Jason Mraz
13th October- 3Olympia Theatre, Dublin- supporting Jason Mraz
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Megan Burke Turns Personal Experience into Pop Catharsis on ‘Not All Men, Apparently’
Megan Burke’s debut EP Not All Men, Apparently arrives with a title designed to provoke conversation, but beneath its pointed framing lies a deeply personal collection of songs rooted in lived experience. The project sees the Irish artist tackling themes of heartbreak, deception and emotional recovery with an unfiltered honesty that has become increasingly rare within contemporary pop.
Produced by Hungarian hitmaker Áron Somody, the EP documents Burke’s journey through a series of difficult relationships, transforming private frustrations into universally relatable songwriting. Rather than presenting neat resolutions, the songs lean into complexity, examining the lingering impact of toxic dynamics while charting a gradual path towards self-awareness. It is this willingness to confront uncomfortable truths that gives the record its emotional weight.
Among the collection’s standout moments is Make Me, the focus track that introduces a welcome sense of levity. Written as a break from the darker material surrounding it, the song captures a more playful side of Burke’s personality, embracing independence and spontaneity without abandoning the candid perspective that defines the wider project. Its inclusion adds balance to a release that might otherwise feel relentlessly introspective.
Burke’s rise has been built largely on her ability to connect directly with audiences, amassing a substantial online following while earning notable milestones including a No.1 iTunes chart position and performances at some of Ireland’s biggest venues. With Not All Men, Apparently, she delivers her most cohesive artistic statement yet, confirming her status as a compelling new voice in Irish pop and a songwriter unafraid to tell difficult stories.
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