Rum Ragged
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MEL LEHAN HALL AT ST. JAMES i
3214 West 10th Ave, Kitsilano
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All ages
$35 in Advance | $40 at the Door
(NO service charges)
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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 has 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, 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 lads present 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 its 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 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
2024 East Coast Music Award nominees for Fans' Choice Video of the Year and Fans' Choice Entertainer of the Year
2025 Canadian Folk Music Award nominees for Traditional Album of the Year and Ensemble of the Year
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. Find out more here, or simply contact our Sponsorship Director Morris Biddle at mobiddley@me.com