Electronic Press Kit (EPK)

Band Name:          Heart of a Tinman
Short Description:    Acoustic Duo playing Contemporary Pop Hits with Homemade Percussion
Slogan:                   "All the Right Songs on All the Wrong Instruments."
Home Town:            Minneapolis, MN

Contact Person:       Polly Nelson
Contact Email:         polly@twincitiesblvd.com
Contact Address:    4145 43rd Ave South, Minneapolis, MN 55406

Categories:            Variety, Pop, Cover, 2000's, Acoustic Duo, Classic Rock

Heart of a Tinman plays current and past pop and rock hits in fresh new arrangements on unusual instruments. They capture the essence and feel of those heavily-produced songs on only a few rudimentary instruments.

Their unique sound is driven by Dwight Christensen, a long-time Twin Cities professional drummer, with his tricked-out washboard and suitcase bass drum.

Heart of a Tinman was formed in 2012. Dwight had developed his unique percussion washboard to act as a drum kit, providing as many musical sounds as possible. He was eager to try it out by busking on the street. But a drummer needs accompaniment, which was hard to find on a moment's notice. Soon, his wife, Polly Nelson, found a 1960's Sears Roebuck guitar in its case, set out for the trash. She hadn't performed since high school, but this seemed like a sign. A musical match was born!

Heart of a Tinman is fun for all ages.  They play everyone's favorite songs, and the washboard player is mesmerizing as he moves through his patterns with lightning speed!

Guaranteed to put a smile on your face and set your toes tapping.

With over 300 songs in their repertoire, Heart of a Tinman can provide the appropriate music for a wide variety of environments, including bars, coffee houses, wedding reception, outdoor festivals, birthday parties, and kids parties.

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