Rum Ragged

Band · St. John's, NL

Juno-nominated Newfoundland folk and traditional ensemble known for electrifying arrangements of Atlantic songs, bouzouki, and button accordion.

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Active since: 2015
Catalog: 5 releases
Last checked: November 5, 2026

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Rum Ragged is a Juno Award-nominated traditional and folk music group from Newfoundland and Labrador. Formed in 2015 and based in St. John's, the band combines the vocal talents of Mark Manning, the intricate button accordion and bouzouki playing of Aaron Collis, the fiddle virtuosity of Colin Grant, and multi-instrumentalist Zack Nash. Their 2019 studio album The Thing About Fish, released on LHM Records and produced by Billy Sutton, earned a Juno Award nomination for Traditional Roots Album of the Year, alongside multiple East Coast Music Awards and MusicNL honours. Honoring maritime culture through vibrant acoustic craftsmanship, Rum Ragged performs at major folk festivals across North America and Europe.

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Press & Critical Reception

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International Musician2020-04

“The Thing About Fish showcases Rum Ragged at their finest, reviving time-honoured East Coast stories with spirited musicianship and undeniable grit.”

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