OUTSTANDING EAGERLY ANTICIPATED SOLO ALBUM *****
Colum Regan produces a fine example of what music should be all about. This is what there is a lack of at the moment. This is a heart-felt honest and diverse collection of songs which piece together beautifully to make a great album. Colum reverts to his roots and heritage in songs like "Don't think about it" and "Letter from Canada", but flavours them with a modern edge that retains a contemporary feel. Beautiful harmonies are provided by Kerry Sanson, best executed on "Love you Love" an amazing love song. Tracks like "Damage Control" and "Freewheeling" really help mix this album up and provide a harder edge. If you like Damien Rice, David Grey, Tom McRae, David Kitt, Coldplay, Radiohead, then you will love this. Favourite tracks : Damage Control, Freewheeling, Love you Love, Ruberboat

iTUNES REVIEW

SENSES FLY
South Wales boasts many an inspirational musician and it appears the well is anything but dry. Colum picks up where the myriad of singer/songwriters have trodden before to deliver a new perspective via intimate themes allied to intricate harmonies, Your Voice being the prime example and deserving the widest audience possible. Colum also has a way with words and is clearly capable of penning a tune to twist the senses and leave you looking for more. Classy.

MUSICIAN MAGAZINE (Journal of the MU)

At last, Colum Regan has released a full-length album and it was well worth the wait. Go is a wonderfully eclectic mix of styles and genres that shows off the huge songwriting and performing talent of this Cardiff based Corkman. The opener "Bring It On" has a cool soul feel, "Don't Think About It" punches the Led Zeppelin buttons, while "Your Voice" evokes the more contemplative side of this fine craftsman. Colum's voice is as clear and vibrant on this album as it is in his enthralling stage shows and the range of instruments in the arrangements make this a really full-on recording.
WEXFORD SONG CLUB

Colum Regan’s ‘Message’ delivers a jazzy upbeat gentle groove-laden track that sounds like it would be the perfect come down soundtrack for the late night ‘Beat Generation’ of 1950s New York.
CLUAS (extract from the review of Southern-Fried II)

His lyrics are insightful and his melodies sweet. Colum's powerful stage presence and sizzling voice, backed up by some of the best musos around make his shows a truly moving live music experience.
CIRCULAR MUSIC UK

When I hear the music I think of the colour: yellows and oranges (no reason, just do!)
If they were a sweet: a classic, like Caramac, nice and smooth
Makes me dance the: foot-tap, with a little bit of some swaying and groovin'
Takes me to: a sunset beach party
Would open for: Gomez, John Mayer
In the scope of the universe, these guys get: a solar system and a half!
In other words: Two parts acoustic, one part funk, one part soul, and one part suave, this stuff is fab!
COFFEE SODA ENTERTAINMENT

Colum Regan (Top track: Letting Go) – a man, a guitar and a dreamy voice that when your mum hears it she’ll get fizzy knickers; what more could you want?

SENTRIC MUSIC

Colum Regan, who impressed with a wicked Irish wit that probably could have earnt him a cameo role on “Father Ted” a decade ago. Regan is something of a one man band, strumming his guitar whilst keeping a timely beat with his right foot on a bass drum pedal. His sound is somewhere between Damien Rice and the Zutons

ATOMIC DUSTER LIVE REVIEW

Free flowing and accurate…..stunning song structures

CENTRAL STATION REVIEW  

This fine artist combines the punch of Luka Bloom with the finesse of Scullion to produce an impressive show…Colum’s lyrics contain the pointed observations of Warren Zevon with the eloquence of Jimmy McCarthy.

WEXFORD SONG CLUB

a magical, musical journey through the use of stunning narrative verse and haunting melodies

GIGBYTE

Superb

MONO

Sensational talent

TUNETOWN

PAVILLION FOLK SERIES SEES COLUM ATTRACT A YOUNGER AUDIENCE 

A new season of monthly folk concerts has started at The Stage Door in Porthcawl’s Grand Pavilion. First to perform was Colum Regan, Cork-born but resident since 1999, who has just embarked on a solo career.

Regulars at the Pavilion folk concert series noted that the average age of the audience had dropped about 20 years. Furthermore the gender bias had swung markedly towards the females.

Right from the start, it became obvious that that his solo career will showcase his versatility, because he sings in a variety of styles, with a voice that can handle gentle love songs to rousing anthems.

In April he is making a start on his solo album, featuring in the main his own songs. On stage, he performs these with his guitar, or occasionally with just percussion.

He introduces one song, previously performed by Sinead O Connor, and his voice soars to a climax that brings a huge response from the audience.

After years working in different styles, including jazz and funk as well as folk – and in different countries – he is now focusing on his own material.

As an accomplished guitarist, with a great voice, he should quickly build up a following.

PAVILLION REVIEW

Colum Regan is a brilliant singer/songwriter who has now embarked on a solo career and is eliciting positive responses whenever he plays. We are eagerly awaiting his solo CD hopefully to be out soon.  Take a listen -  you are sure to love what you hear.

Sher Stec WNTI NEW JERSEY