Nominees for Canada's Grammys to perform in Chidham

Organised by : Wemsfest

Having been nominated for the JUNO awards, Canada's equivalent of the USA's top music awards, Rum Ragged are to appear at the Old Malthouse.

Specialising in the music of their homelands, 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, its Rum Raggeds live show that 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 wont soon forget.

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, they are the genuine article.

The Old Malthouse (AKA Chidham Village Hall), Main Road, Chidham, West Sussex, PO18 8TP on Saturday 24th January.

Doors open 7.30pm for an 8pm show. Unreserved seating

Tickets are £20; on sale now at Bookends and Harbour Records in Emsworth village, at The Westbourne Cafe in Westbourne Village, and online at www.WeGotTickets.com/WemsFest