The RANKEN FILE

For a list of upcoming shows, click here.

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The Ranken File plays music that brings people together.

We sing and play classic rock and original music.

The band has three seasoned musicians on vocals, guitar, bass, and drums.

When we play covers, they are often freshly interpreted.

We can provide our own sound system.  We show up early, play and behave professionally.


Tom Ranken sings and plays acoustic and electric guitar, slide, and harmonica.  He earned an Associate Degree in Music Performance from Shoreline Community College (2023) to go with his BA and MBA.

Jim Knapp can be found on the drums.  Jim is a former long-time Boeing Systems Support Engineer.  He is originally from Rochester, NY, and studied at the Rochester Institute of Technology.  He is a terrific cook.

Sebastian Varas plays bass and sings background and lead vocals.  He is the newest member of the band and was recruited to Amazon from Chile to be a Tech Program Manager at Amazon Pay.  He played bass and guitar with Los Secuaces in Chile.  He likes to cook, ski and fish.

FEATURED SONGS:

  • What I Like About You: The Romantics
  • Jumping Jack Flash: Rolling Stones
  • Strawberry Fields Forever: Beatles
  • Super 8: Jason Isbell
  • Running Down a Dream: Tom Petty
  • Suzy Q: Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Roll Over, Beethoven: Chuck Berry
  • Proud Mary: Creedence Clearwater Revival
  • Full Song List

VIDEOS (More here.)



PERFORMANCES

The Ranken File band playing at the Boxcar Ale House on January 6, 2023

For a list of upcoming shows, click here. Venues in which we have played include:

  • Lopez Islander Resort
  • San Juan Yacht Club
  • Boxcar Ale House (monthly)
  • The Big Taste (annually)
  • Figurehead Brewing (monthly)
  • Owl & Thistle
  • Rotary Sandpoint Block Party (annually)
  • Special functions and private parties

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