The Medlars
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Originally formed in 2009 The Medlars are folk trio from Essex, performing songs and tunes originated and rooted in the folk tradition, revisiting and creating new arrangements of classic English folk songs with a contemporary feel. Its current line up formed from a chance encounter at Folk East 2017, The Medlars are now Alie Barnes - vocals, Emma Hardy - fiddle/vocals, Tom Hardy guitar/vocals.
Alie grew up with the influences of the East Anglian fens in her blood and has been performing and running folk clubs since the mid-1980s. Emma has a classical music background and Tom is a self-taught guitarist, with a wide range of influences from folk to punk. Whilst original influences remain, these have expanded, drawing in ideas from within and outside the tradition. The Medlars have performed at festivals, such as Bobbing Barn, Chippenham Folk Festival, Moira, The White Horse, and Upton, and Folk Clubs including Colchester, Hadleigh, Loughton, The Hoy at Anchor, Waveney, and Wivenhoe.
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Upcoming Gig List
2025
St. Neots Folk Club : 18th February
Thriplow Daffodil Weekend : 22nd March
Waveney Folk Club : 28th March
Cambridge Radio - Strummers and Dreamers : 31st March
Chichester Folk Song Club : 14th April
Hoy at Anchor Folk Club : 29th April
Bungay Folk Festival : 5-7th September
The Song Loft : 12th September
East Anglian Traditional Music Day : 27th September
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