Rum Ragged
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FRIDAY
doors
PM
show
PM
MEL LEHAN HALL AT ST. JAMES i
3214 West 10th Ave, Kitsilano
Accessible 
All ages
$30 advance - $35 at the door
(NO service charges)
Parcel O'Rogues holders RESERVE ONLINE
$15 - Watch at Home
(NO service charges)
Formed by Aaron Collis and Mark Manning, Rum Ragged takes a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, Newfoundland. These new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with both songs and tune sets which they deliver with an honest swagger that is far beyond their years. With reverence for their roots and a creative, contemporary edge, this young band have quickly become known as the finest purveyors of their great living musical tradition. These 2021 Juno Award Nominees take a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. With a reverence for their roots and a creative, contemporary edge, this young band has quickly become known as the finest performers of their great, living, musical tradition.
Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar, and button accordion, these new champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with their signature brand of Newfoundland folk. Always honest, thought-provoking, and often humorous, Rum Ragged’s live show makes them a fast favourite with any audience. Their combination of striking vocal harmonies, staggering musicianship, and captivating storytelling gives concert-goers an experience they won’t soon forget. Since it's inception in 2016, Rum Ragged has maintained a rigorous tour schedule, performing at some of the world’s premier folk, Celtic and roots venues all while managing to record four acclaimed, award-winning studio albums.
Rum Ragged is not your run-of-the-mill folk band - it is the genuine article.
NOTABLE AWARDS
- 2021 JUNO Awards Traditional Roots Album of the Year Nominee
- 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards New and Emerging Artist of the Year Nominee
- 2021 ECMA Traditional/Roots Album of the Year Nominee
- 2021 Music NL Fans Choice Entertainer of the Year Winner
The Rogue Folk Club is pleased to provide great Sponsorship Opportunities for all our shows. For a nominal cost, individuals or businesses can sponsor any of our shows and reap a number of benefits - free tickets, reserved table, recognition on literature, our web site and at the concerts. For more information simply contact our Sponsorship Director Morris Biddle at mobiddley@me.com