Rum Ragged
In concert at Harbourfront Theatre in March
Harbourfront Theatre, as part of its Harbour Highlights series, co-presents Rum Ragged with Under the Spire on March 5 at 7:30 pm in Summerside.
Rum Ragged take a bold approach to the distinct folk music of their home, Newfoundland and Labrador. With a reverence for their roots and a creative, contemporary edge, this young band has quickly become known as leading performers of a great, living musical tradition. Boasting bouzouki, fiddle, bodhran, banjo, guitar, and button accordion, these 2021 JUNO Award nominees enliven and enlighten audiences with their signature brand of Newfoundland folk music.
Harbourfront Executive Director Mary Dennis recalls her first Rum Ragged experience: “I saw this group at a performing arts conference in Newfoundland. Fantastically talented artists, and the energy in the room was nothing short of electric. I’m not a dancer, but it was awfully hard to stay in my seat! So, when Jennifer from Under the Spire approached me about teaming up to co-present this show, I was totally on board. Can’t wait to see their show on the Harbourfront stage.”
Jennifer Bartlett, Executive Director of Under the Spire, adds, “It is incredibly exciting to unite our stages and our audiences. Rum Ragged was an Under the Spire favourite, and we look forward to welcoming Harbourfront’s audience alongside our own for this groundbreaking initiative. We hope this is the beginning of many more collaborations with Harbourfront Theatre.”
Visit harbourfronttheatre.com to purchase tickets.