About Fred The Fool
Fred the Fool is a three-piece folk band from Lincoln, UK, featuring Adam Daubney, Simon Hawking, and Mole Middleton. Our music is rooted in storytelling, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and the world around us. With heartfelt lyrics and evocative melodies, we craft songs that resonate with the soul and celebrate the beauty of life's journey.
The band
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Vocals & guitars
Landscape and memory are the inspiration behind many of the songs Adam co-writes with the other Fools.
Weaving through his lyrics are tales of discovery, reflections on nature, and encounters with the memories of people who inhabited the land generations ago.
Much of this inspiration comes from his work as an archaeologist.
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Piano, keyboard, guitar and accordion
Influenced by Alternative / Art and Celtic Progressive rock, Simon experiments with melodies and sounds that reflect the story in the song.
As a piano, keyboard, guitar and accordion player, he’s played in several bands over the years as well as session work in the studio, at events and on tours.
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Guitars, mandolin, bass and vocals
Mole has been making music since the age of ten, with a focus on the guitar. He has played on a multitude musical projects, spanning multiple genres, both in the studio and on the stage.
He has a passion for music production, taking a leading role in shaping the sound of the band.
He developed a love for traditional folk music at a young age, a sound which has influenced his sounds and melodies throughout the years.
