Short bio: 

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​Portland-based singer, songwriter, violinist & guitarist Megan Cronin Tucker showcases her original musical poetry through alluring melodies and soothing musical phrases. Inspired by artists as varied as Tori Amos, Billie Holiday, Nick Drake and Blossom Dearie, she connects with audiences through her smooth grooves and gentle storytelling style.

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Extended bio:

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Megan’s Cronin Tucker began her musical journey playing classical violin, which eventually evolved into bluegrass fiddle. In 2008 she moved to Portland, Oregon and started playing violin in various rock and folk groups while studying both violin and viola. After several years of playing in these groups and dabbling in singing and composing, she decided to teach herself guitar as a tool to expand her songwriting. Today she performs regularly as a singer-songwriter as well as teaches violin, viola, guitar and voice lessons.

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​In her songwriting, Megan showcases her original musical poetry through alluring melodies and soothing musical phrases. Inspired by artists as varied as Tori Amos, Billie Holiday, Nick Drake and Blossom Dearie, she connects with audiences through her smooth grooves and gentle storytelling style.

 

When singing traditional jazz, Megan brings her storytelling experience to the forefront. She performs songs that connect with her and in turn, connects with audiences as she delivers in her no frills chanteuse style.

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In early 2021 Megan was diagnosed with a movement disorder which forced her to stop playing music altogether for much of the year. After ample rehabilitation and patience, Megan is happy to be back playing music for audiences again, though she's had to give up performing violin and viola at a professional level. Songwriting has become a survival tactic of sorts to process the immense emotions surrounding this life-altering diagnosis, which is reflected in her body of work.