Tarren
Tarren is a British folk trio based in Bristol, England.[1][2] Tarren is known for creating music that is fresh and dynamic but rooted in the English tradition. The group is a proponent of New Folk: traditional Folk music that incorporates modern musical themes, minimalism and modern Pop music.[3]
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Formation
Tarren was formed in 2022. From an old Welsh word meaning small hill, this band is composed of Sid Goldsmith (cittern and vocals), Alex Garden (fiddle), and Danny Pedler (accordion).[4] The group combines cittern and concertina, fiddle, and accordion to create their music. To date, the band has released one studio album.[5][6]
Releases and performances
The band Tarren released their first studio album Field and Dyke in 2018. Danny Pedler and Greg Russell performed in the project Field and Dyke. Pedler played Accordion and Hurdy-Gurdy on the project, Pedler is a proponent of the English traditional style of playing Folk music. The musical trio expertly arranges original and traditional material to produce rich, joyous music that draws the listener in, weaving intricate themes throughout tunes and songs that have the pulse of traditional dance at their heart.[7]
One of the members Pedler is a folk historian who uses his research to inform his works. Pedler and Greg Russell’s debut album Field and Dyke made music from Pedler’s interviews with people living in The Fens of south Lincolnshire that link local folk stories with modern issues like poverty and immigration.[8]
It was announced that Tarren's second album Outside Time will be released in September 2024 and they will tour the material in the Autumn.[9]
Discography
Albums/Singles
| Year | Album/Singles | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Field and Dyke | Tarren (Band) |
| 2021 | Hardwood (Tune) | Tarren (Band) |
| 2022 | Rigs of the Time[10] | Tarren (Band) |
| 2022 | REVEL[11] | Tarren (Band) |
| 2024 | Outside Time | Tarren (Band) |
References
- ↑ Mele, Michele (27 April 2023). "The band that’s reshaping the future of English folk music". Yorkshire Bylines. https://yorkshirebylines.co.uk/society/music/the-band-thats-reshaping-the-future-of-english-folk-music/.
- ↑ Brown, Graham (6 August 2022). "TARREN – Revel (own label)". Folking.com. https://folking.com/tarren-revel-own-label/.
- ↑ "Alan James Bursaries awarded for 2023" (in en-gb). English Folk Dance and Song Society. 13 July 2023. https://www.efdss.org/about-us/what-we-do/news/12773-alan-james-bursaries-awarded-for-2023.
- ↑ Rough, Billy (27 July 2022). "Tarren - Revel". KLOF Magazine. https://klofmag.com/2022/07/tarren-revel-album-review/.
- ↑ "Tarren". Alan Bearman Music. https://alanbearmanmusic.com/artists/tarren/.
- ↑ "Revel by Tarren." (in en). brightyoungfolk.com. https://brightyoungfolk.com/records/revel-tarren.
- ↑ "Folk at the New Room: Tarren, with support from Bristol Folk Singers". John Wesley’s New Room. https://www.newroombristol.org.uk/event/folk-at-the-new-room-tarren/.
- ↑ Jackson, Aaron (28 May 2019). "Danny Pedler and Greg Russell: Field and Dyke". Folk Radio UK. https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2019/05/danny-pedler-and-greg-russell-field-and-dyke/.
- ↑ Staff, Tradfolk (6 January 2024). "Folk albums to look forward to in 2024". Tradfolk. https://tradfolk.co/music/folk-albums-to-look-forward-to-in-2024/.
- ↑ "Video Premiere & Song of the Day: Tarren - Rigs of the Time". Folk Radio UK. 10 June 2021. https://www.folkradio.co.uk/2021/06/video-premiere-tarren-rigs-of-the-time/.
- ↑ Wilks, Jon (2 August 2022). "Tarren, REVEL - a review". Tradfolk. https://tradfolk.co/music/reviews/tarren-revel/.
