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Ragamuffin Children
Folk / Soul / Indie

The Seahorse Emporium out February 9th 2009!



Canterbury
New Zealand

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Member Since8/28/2006
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Sounds LikeSomething written in a graveyard whilst holding a teaparty and singing nursery rhymes.
Record LabelShe'll Be Right Records(NZ)
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
Jul 8 2009 8:00P
Winter tour w/The Eastern @ Aunt Daisy’s Titahi Bay, Wellington
Jul 10 2009 8:00P
Winter Tour w/ The Eastern @ Matinee New Plymouth
Jul 11 2009 8:30P
Winter tour w/ The Eastern @ The Wine Cellar Auckland
Jul 12 2009 8:00P
Winter Tour w/The Eastern @ The Yot Club Raglan
Jul 16 2009 8:30P
Winter tour w/ The Eastern @ Mighty Mighty Wellington
Jul 25 2009 5:30P
Love letters in the margin Christchurch
Jul 27 2009 12:00P
Christchurch Polytech Lunchtime concert Christchurch
Aug 7 2009 5:30A
Festival Club- Christchurch Arts Festival Christchurch
Aug 16 2009 2:00P
Arts Centre Market Christchurch

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   About Ragamuffin Children


The Ragamuffin Children have been performing their ethereal alt-folk music in New Zealand since late 2006.
Brooke Singer and Anita Clark formed the group whilst they were living in a pirate house and studying music in Wellington. They had been playing occasionally at a small dimly lit venue called Happy, and soon decided they might like to record an album. With the help of some friends, they recorded in kitchens, bedrooms and garden sheds, trying to keep flatmates quiet, and birds from chirping while they recorded. (They failed; the birds can be heard...)

What eventuated was their debut ‘Werecat Lullabies’ released in June 2007. The album was successfully received, and captured the hearts of many with its unassuming beauty, naivety and charm.

After the release they signed to Native Tongue publishing, and spent time touring up and down the countryside, playing living room concerts, bigger shows in bigger towns, making a music video and writing new material. During the summer of 2007/08, the young duo had opportunities to play at a number of festivals including the Parihaka Peace Festival, Canaan Downs Festival, Peregrine winery in Queenstown supporting Jose Gonzalez, and at various other events.

After a years hard work they headed off to Europe with the bands newest satellite member Benjamin James (also of Spartacus R) for a small adventure travelling from place to place and meeting many extraordinary and wonderful people, including marionette puppet makers, a famous music producer, musicians, clowns and a very nice family from Jersey.
They managed to fit in a few shows in Jersey and London before the headed back to New Zealand to record album number two.

Recorded at Wellington studio 'The Surgery' by Lee Prebble with funding from Creative New Zealand, The Seahorse Emporium promises a more mature and professional sound from the Ragamuffin Children.

The album includes instrumentation from some of Wellington's best musicians; A string trio from the Wellington Sinfonia perform upon a number of tracks. Jess Chambers, Rio Hemopo (formally of Trinity Roots) and Andy Hummel (Rosy Tin Teacaddy) provide backing vocals on the single 'Following the leader'. Michael Kane (Drums) and Tim Prebble (Bass), both from Wellington band Spartacus R, also feature. And last, but not least, Karena-Tui Miles-Hemopo (the fourth satellite member of the RMC) was flown especially from Christchurch to grace the album with her soaring backing vocals.

Over the coming months, Ragamuffin Children will be performing more shows in and around New Zealand, including a performance at CHARTFEST in New Zealand Music month and at the Christchurch Arts Festival.


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Lullaby Music video

Hi!
This is our music video for a song called Lullaby..
It was directed and edited by our friend Rachael Linton, who is a awesome.

xx
Ragamuffins

Attic Concert Video

Here is some footage from a nice show we played in Anita's attic.. It was lots of fun.We had biscuits,lollies,fairy lights and cups of tea!
If you would like to join or take a look at our other videos you can view them at http://www.youtube.com/ragamuffinchildren


Live version of Reading the stones.

Werecat Lullabies

Our Debut album released in 2007, is available online at..

SMOKECDS
AMPIFIER

All Enquiries/Bookings should be directed to:
ragamuffinchildren@gmail.com.

   Ragamuffin Children's Friend Space (Top 12)
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Ödland





Jul 3 2009 12:42 PM

Thanks for the add.
Merci pour l'ajout.


Hotel Ghost





Jul 3 2009 2:51 AM

a fine storm is beautiful. Nice
Lynette Diaz





Jul 2 2009 6:43 AM


New Mexico Sunset, Sumner Lake

On the Road, Chimayo. New Mexico

Always great to come around and find you're busy with tour dates!!

Thought I'd send a few Summer photos from my travels. Heading back to Winter Wonderland next week. Actually looking forward to coming home.

xo Lynette
uni and her ukelele





Jun 30 2009 11:23 PM

I loved meeting U and playing with U! Can't wait to see U when the weather's warm! Have a great tour!

and enjoy this wee little video
Sheep!

Mighty Mighty





Jun 25 2009 6:57 AM

HEY REMEMBER TO ADD THE MM GIG TO YOUR LIST ABOVE !!! HOPE ALLS GOOD IN YO HOOD !
Emti2





Jun 20 2009 9:02 PM

Beautiful and wonderful is music of yours!
Greetings from Sweden!
uni and her ukelele





Jun 1 2009 7:57 PM

ding!

Summertime In Winter Tour New Zealand
PERCIEVE - www.percieve.co.nz





May 23 2009 11:30 AM

Wat up fam,
I'm not usually into the whole mass commenting thing, so apologies if this comes across like some spam...but it aint!
Just in case you haven't checked it yet...here's my new video for Whoa (remix with PNC & Flowz).
Directed by Shahir Daud with a tiny $6000 budget and a solid 7 months in post production!
Lemme know what you think and feel free to help a dude out by linking your friends up if you think they might like it!




Peace!
Percieve
www.percieve.co.nz
Die Blase Cinema





May 21 2009 7:40 AM

Hey Thanks Much For The Friendship,
If You Like My Songs Head To Last.fm And U Can Download Over 2 Albums Of Songs. :)

Click Here To Veiw Die Blase Cinema On Last.fm

Yule





May 21 2009 11:16 PM

Dear Ragamuffin Children,

Thanks heaps for playing with us and your support in general. We had a wicked awesome time. I hope Anita got her strap back (I left it at the bar).

Hope to see you again soon.

Yule
Lynette Diaz





May 18 2009 8:04 AM

Hi Girls, great to see you've got lots of performances lined up. I'm updating the NZWAC site and will add some of them there!

Am in Seattle for the next few months so am, unfortunately, going to miss hearing ya' live.

Keep warm and keep resonatin'!
xoLynette
TELEPORTER





May 17 2009 6:52 PM

hi :)
thx for app..

greetings from indonesia..
Sub-Rock Music





May 16 2009 5:33 AM

I hear "something written in a graveyard whilst holding a teaparty and singing nursery rhymes"..... and birds chirping.
manda’s mixtape





May 11 2009 8:32 AM

Kids!

Thanks so much for the addition to your lovely group of friends!

Love ya'!
Manda and her Mixtape xxx
0.00 Horses





May 7 2009 7:21 AM

Congratulations on being our first comment! We'll surely sort out a living room or backyard concert when we've sorted out our lives in general.

Wait, did you just invite us to play with you? If so, we would be completely delighted!
CHUMAHO DRYU radical ethno-shanson





May 3 2009 8:12 PM

Lenin- CHUMAHO DRYU radical ethno-shanson



Embracing Angel





May 4 2009 12:24 AM

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Hi! Thank you so much for your friendship and sweet comment. I would love to travel to your country someday. I heard it's beautiful over there. I hope you're enjoying your weekend. Sending you lots of love, Embracing Angel :)
Ruthie Veronica





May 6 2009 12:22 AM

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Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou





May 4 2009 2:46 PM

Hello Ragamuffin Children.
This is our first headline London show for a very long time, to celebrate finishing our new album which will be out later this year. So come on down and have a good time with us.
visit www.trevormossandhannahlou.com

...and of course don't forget London's Finest Folk Club,
The next Lantern Society - Thursday 7th May
at the Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, EC1R 3BL. Neartest tube Farringdon.

Best wishes
Trevor Moss & Hannah-Lou
www.trevormossandhannahlou.com
subscribe to the Lantern Society Radio Hour FOR FREE at iTunes
Little Monster





May 6 2009 9:09 AM

so I fiiiinnnaalllyy bought your album and I don't regret it, its a lovely thing.
Fresh FM Takaka 95.2 and 104.8 FM





Apr 26 2009 11:03 PM

Cheers for the ad! Great music - send us a CD if you'd like some air time :)Fresh FM Takaka 84 Commercial St Takaka 7110
Trevor Moss and Hannah-Lou





Apr 30 2009 3:03 PM

Hello Ragamuffin Children.
The new episode of The Lantern Society Radio Hour is now on the air. As recorded at London's Finest Folk Club on 16th april 2009. Click the banner below to subscribe for free at iTunes, or simply use the player to tune in.

The Lantern Society Radio Hour on iTunes

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And do come along to the next installment of the Lantern Society at The Betsey Trotwood, Farringdon Rd, on Thursday 7th May.

Upcoming shows:
15-17 May - Wood Festival, Braziers Park, Oxfordshire. BUY TICKETS
 
18th May - Spectacle Records Presents: Your New Favourite Bands at Catch Bar, 22 Kingsland Road. Shoreditch, London. HEADLINE SHOW.

VISIT www.trevormossandhannahlou.com

Best wishes
Trevor Moss
Karbon Kraft





Apr 23 2009 4:35 AM

Hey! realy great music!! howr things?
Harry Possum





Apr 15 2009 11:08 AM

.........bought your CD today.........sooooo beautiful!!!
My daughter Hannah Harding told me about you guys-she is a huge fan........can't wait to catch you next time in Auck!
Ghis





Apr 10 2009 10:23 AM

Thank you. Wishing you a good winter.
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