Love & Lore

In a musical life that spans close to three decades, Chuck Ragan has consistently worn his heart on his sleeve, and carved out a musical niche in the process. First with posthardcore trailblazers Hot Water Music and subsequently on his own, hes built a large and singularly powerful body of work whose honesty, immediacy and warmth have won the loyalty of a fiercely devoted international fan base thats supported him through his various musical incartnations.Its a blessing and a privilege to stand on stage and play music for people. I meet so many folks out there, and theyre so hospitable and so kind and say such nice things to me about the songs. The support and energy that I get from them is what makes it possible for me to keep doing this. And when Im there and in that moment, its important to me to give it back to them as strongly as theyre giving it to me. Chuck Ragan.