Backstory:
Medium Tournament began as a passion project for friends and fellow musicians, Tom Harding and Sara Manning, during their college years in the mid-2000s. Tom, an accomplished guitarist, and Sara, a classically trained vocalist, found themselves drawn together by their shared love for indie folk music and experimentation. After countless jam sessions and coffee house gigs, they decided to take their collaboration to the next level by officially forming Medium Tournament in 2006. They later expanded to include drummer Mike Davis and bassist Jenny Fields, completing the lineup that fans know and love today. Their journey is one of creative exploration and camaraderie, and through their music, they continue to push boundaries and make a connection with their audience.

Genre:
Indie Folk

Title:
“Coffee Shop Chronicles”

Full Song Lyrics:

(Cmaj7) Wandering through the city,
(G) Underneath the city lights,
(Am) Lost in the rhythm,
(D) Caught in the dead of night.

(Cmaj7) Heart full of melodies,
(G) Mind full of songs unsung,
(Am) We found our place,
(D) In a coffee shop, we were young.

Chorus:
(G) Coffee shop chronicles,
(D) Tales of love and pain,
(Em) Every song, a story,
(C) Echoing in the rain.

(G) Coffee shop chronicles,
(D) Music in our veins,
(Em) This is where we started,
(C) This is where we’ll remain.

Verse:
(Cmaj7) Strumming on borrowed guitars,
(G) Singing our souls away,
(Am) Finding our voices,
(D) As the night turned into day.

(Cmaj7) Lost in the noise and the laughter,
(G) Found in the silence and the song,
(Am) This is where we belong,
(D) This is where we’ve grown strong.

Chorus:
(G) Coffee shop chronicles,
(D) Tales of love and pain,
(Em) Every song, a story,
(C) Echoing in the rain.

(G) Coffee shop chronicles,
(D) Music in our veins,
(Em) This is where we started,
(C) This is where we’ll remain.

Fan Testimonial:
The band’s favorite fan is a woman named Alice who has been a loyal follower since their coffee shop gig days. Alice claims, “I’ve seen Medium Tournament evolve from just being two friends making music to a full-fledged band that has such a unique and soulful sound. Their music has been a constant in my life, helping me through tough times. The raw honesty in their lyrics and the genuine love they have for music is contagious. For me, they’re not just a band, they’re a reminder that there’s beauty in vulnerability and strength in sticking to your roots. That’s why they’re my favorite.”