Chuck Ragan
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Chuck Ragan is an American singer, songwriter
, and guitar
ist. From 1993 until 2006 he was one of the lead singers for Gainesville, Florida
-based punk rock
band Hot Water Music
. The group disbanded on good terms in 2006, and the other three members went on to form punk band The Draft
, while Ragan launched a solo career playing folk music
similar in tone to a former acoustic Hot Water Music side project called Rumbleseat
. He has since released a series of 7-inches on No Idea Records
, and a live album and a studio album on Side One Dummy Records. Hot Water Music reunited in 2007 for a tour across the United States
and Europe
.
and Ben Nichols toured in the fall of 2008. Chuck Ragan was also a support act on Frank Turner
's 2010 tour of the UK, and supported The Gaslight Anthem
during their 2010 European Fall tour. Ragan was the opener on the Social Distortion
west coast tour in late January and February 2011.
Ragan conceptualised the idea of the Revival Tour in 2005 and organised the first Tour in 2008. The Revival Tour is a collaborative event between musicians. The 2011 Revival Tour featured Brian Fallon
of The Gaslight Anthem
, Dave Hause of The Loved Ones
, Dan Andriano of Alkaline Trio
, and Ragan himself.
, frontman for the Gaslight Anthem.
Chuck Ragan plans to release a four way split with underground UK singer-songwriters Sam Russo, Helen Chambers and Jimmy Islip at some point in 2011.
(Ragan released a series of seven singles, one per month, referred to collectively as "The 7-Inch Club" and because only those who had pre-ordered the entire set ahead of time could obtain copies.) The series was also pressed on a CD entitled The Blueprint Sessions which accompanied the final mailing of the 7-Inch Club.
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
, and guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
ist. From 1993 until 2006 he was one of the lead singers for Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville is the largest city in, and the county seat of, Alachua County, Florida, United States as well as the principal city of the Gainesville, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area . The preliminary 2010 Census population count for Gainesville is 124,354. Gainesville is home to the sixth...
-based punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
band Hot Water Music
Hot Water Music
Hot Water Music is a punk rock band from Gainesville, Florida. The members of the band are Chuck Ragan, Chris Wollard, Jason Black, and George Rebelo. HWM first formed in 1993...
. The group disbanded on good terms in 2006, and the other three members went on to form punk band The Draft
The Draft (band)
The Draft are a band featuring Hot Water Music members Jason Black, George Rebelo and Chris Wollard. The band also features guitarist Todd Rockhill of Black Cougar Shock Unit, Discount and a host of other Gainesville, Florida based acts....
, while Ragan launched a solo career playing folk music
Folk music
Folk music is an English term encompassing both traditional folk music and contemporary folk music. The term originated in the 19th century. Traditional folk music has been defined in several ways: as music transmitted by mouth, as music of the lower classes, and as music with unknown composers....
similar in tone to a former acoustic Hot Water Music side project called Rumbleseat
Rumbleseat
Rumbleseat was the acoustic-folk side project of Hot Water Music frontmen Chuck Ragan and Chris Wollard, and Bitchin' frontwoman Samantha Jones...
. He has since released a series of 7-inches on No Idea Records
No Idea Records
For other uses, see No Idea .No Idea Records is an independent record label based in Gainesville, Florida which produces both vinyl records and compact discs...
, and a live album and a studio album on Side One Dummy Records. Hot Water Music reunited in 2007 for a tour across the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
and Europe
Europe
Europe is, by convention, one of the world's seven continents. Comprising the westernmost peninsula of Eurasia, Europe is generally 'divided' from Asia to its east by the watershed divides of the Ural and Caucasus Mountains, the Ural River, the Caspian and Black Seas, and the waterways connecting...
.
Tours
Chuck Ragan, Tim BarryTim Barry
Tim Barry is an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He is the former lead singer of the Richmond, Virginia-based punk rock band Avail. In addition to performing with Avail, he was the bass guitarist in the Richmond-based folk punk band Pioneers from 1994-1995...
and Ben Nichols toured in the fall of 2008. Chuck Ragan was also a support act on Frank Turner
Frank Turner
Frank Turner is an English folk/punk singer-songwriter from Meonstoke, Winchester. Initially the vocalist of post-hardcore band Million Dead, Turner embarked upon a primarily acoustic-based solo career following the band's split in 2005. To date, Turner has released four solo albums, two rarities...
's 2010 tour of the UK, and supported The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem is an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, consisting of Brian Fallon , Alex Rosamilia , Alex Levine and Benny Horowitz...
during their 2010 European Fall tour. Ragan was the opener on the Social Distortion
Social Distortion
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of Mike Ness , Jonny Wickersham , Brent Harding and David Hidalgo, Jr...
west coast tour in late January and February 2011.
Ragan conceptualised the idea of the Revival Tour in 2005 and organised the first Tour in 2008. The Revival Tour is a collaborative event between musicians. The 2011 Revival Tour featured Brian Fallon
Brian Fallon
Brian Fallon is an American musician. Fallon is one of the founding members of the band The Gaslight Anthem. He plays guitar and provides lead vocals for the band. He is currently working on a side project called The Horrible Crowes....
of The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem
The Gaslight Anthem is an American rock band from New Brunswick, New Jersey, consisting of Brian Fallon , Alex Rosamilia , Alex Levine and Benny Horowitz...
, Dave Hause of The Loved Ones
The Loved Ones
The Loved Ones were an Australian rock band formed in 1965 in Melbourne following the British Invasion. The line-up of Gavin Anderson on drums, Ian Clyne on organ and piano, Gerry Humphrys on vocals and harmonica, Rob Lovett on guitar, and Kim Lynch on bass guitar recorded their early hits...
, Dan Andriano of Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio
Alkaline Trio is an American punk rock band that formed in McHenry, Illinois, in 1996. The band's line-up consists of Matt Skiba , Dan Andriano , and Derek Grant...
, and Ragan himself.
Future projects
In a February 12, 2010 interview, Chuck commented that he was working on an album with Brian FallonBrian Fallon
Brian Fallon is an American musician. Fallon is one of the founding members of the band The Gaslight Anthem. He plays guitar and provides lead vocals for the band. He is currently working on a side project called The Horrible Crowes....
, frontman for the Gaslight Anthem.
Chuck Ragan plans to release a four way split with underground UK singer-songwriters Sam Russo, Helen Chambers and Jimmy Islip at some point in 2011.
Studio albums
- 2007 Feast or FamineFeast or Famine (Chuck Ragan album)Feast or Famine is the debut studio album by Chuck Ragan. It was recorded in 2007 at Mad Dog Studios in Burbank, California. It was produced by Ted Hutt, engineered by Ryan Mall and mixed by both Hutt and Mall.-Track listing:#"The Boat" – 3:20...
- Side One Dummy Records. - 2008 Bristle Ridge - with Austin Lucas - Hometown Caravan - LP (Ltd. European Tour Ed.) / Ten Four Records - LP/CD
- 2009 Gold CountryGold Country (Chuck Ragan album)Gold Country is the second studio album by Chuck Ragan, which was recorded in 2009 at Flying Whale Studios in Grass Valley, California...
- Side One Dummy Records / TenFour Records - CD/LP. - 2011 Covering Ground - Side One Dummy Records / TenFour Records - CD/LP.
Live albums
- 2006: Live at the Troubadour - Self-Release (CD-R)
- 2007: Los Feliz - Side One Dummy Records (CD/LP)
- 2009: Live at Hafenkneipe Zürich - Leech Records (LP - Ltd. to 1000 copies)
- 2009: Chuck plays Frankfurt - Fanclub (DoLP - Ltd. to 300 handnumbered copies)
- 2009: Live from Rock Island: The Daytrotter Sessions - Side One Dummy Records (10" Vinyl)
- 2010: Live at Cafe Du Nord
Singles
The 7-Inch Club - 2006-2007, No Idea RecordsNo Idea Records
For other uses, see No Idea .No Idea Records is an independent record label based in Gainesville, Florida which produces both vinyl records and compact discs...
(Ragan released a series of seven singles, one per month, referred to collectively as "The 7-Inch Club" and because only those who had pre-ordered the entire set ahead of time could obtain copies.) The series was also pressed on a CD entitled The Blueprint Sessions which accompanied the final mailing of the 7-Inch Club.