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Original music rooted in the Northwest
KC Craine and Tin Compass
create original music rooted in the Pacific Northwest, blending heartfelt storytelling, soulful melodies and a warm, organic sound shaped by folk, country, Zydeco and soul.
The band's distinctive lineup of accordion, violin, mandolin, bass, percussion and harmony vocals provides a rich, unexpected blend of organic textures and groove.
"Tin Compass is refreshingly original with a roots-based sound that moves well beyond the usual folk and Americana formula."
- Minor 7th
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Performance Details
Tin Compass can perform a standard 90 minute concert set, or two 45 minute sets.
We typically perform as the headliner, but we are happy to open for and support other artists as well.
We perform only our original music.
"Folk Soul Zydeco Country Rock Blues Party Sing-a-long."
Here's what people are saying:
"The performance was mesmerizing. Literate, hopeful, and uplifting material; just what we need in these times."
- Tom May, River City Folk national radio host
"Distinctive songwriting and a timelessly crafted sound."
- Brud Giles, Fremont Recording
"Top quality players and great songs that you can't pigeonhole into a convenient genre other than GOOD!"
- Jeff Tracy, Producer Mistgrove Records
Past Performances
Hoku Events on Madison
McMenamin's Cornelius Pass Roadhouse
Artichoke Music
River City Folk Radio Show
Portland Guitar Society
McMenamin's Al's Den
Singacoustic
KBOO Radio
Technical Details
Instrumentation
Guitar, Bass, Drums, Accordion, Fiddle/Mandolin
Three Vocals
Preferred Technical Requirements
PA with monitors
Three vocal mics
Three drum mics
Mic for accordion
Three direct channels for instruments
Stage lighting
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