JUNO Award nominees, Rum Ragged, take a bold approach to the Folk music of their home: the Eastern Canadian island of Newfoundland. With a reverence for their roots and a contemporary edge, this young band is known as the finest performers of their great, living, musical tradition. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, banjo, guitar, and button accordion, these champions of East Coast music enliven and enlighten audiences with their signature brand of Newfoundland Folk. Always honest, thought-provoking, and often humorous, it’s Rum Ragged’s live show that makes them a fast favourite with audiences. Their combination of striking vocal harmonies, staggering musicianship, and captivating storytelling gives concert-goers an unforgettable experience. Since forming in 2016, they have maintained a rigorous tour schedule, performing on many of the world’s premier Folk, Celtic, and Roots stages, all while managing to record five award-winning albums. Rum Ragged is not your run-of-the-mill band: they are the genuine article.