New CHUCK RAGAN benefit 7" vinyl will be released on March 23, 2012
- four songs in support of Refugio e.V., recorded for and with refugee children from around the world
- first release of the new label Uncle M, preorder starts today at http://unclem.merchcowboy.com
On March 23, Chuck Ragan will release a very special benefit 7" titled "Chuck Ragan and The Refugio Kids & Friends" on the newly founded label Uncle M, with proceeds benefiting the work of Refugio e.V. In October 2011, the American folk singer with hardcore roots met refugee children at the Eine Welt Haus in Munich and recorded three songs from his current album "Covering Ground" with them, as well as an exclusive song that the children wrote specifically for this release ("The Lala Song"). The children also played a significant role in the layout of the 7".
The recordings date back to a gathering in the fall of 2010. Fifteen months ago, Chuck Ragan first visited the refugee children of Refugio e.V. when he played an afternoon concert at the Munich Eine Welt Haus in support of the children. Here, children living in shelters for asylum seekers are cared for in art and music groups. The artistic, art therapeutic, and educational groups help the refugee children overcome their "double silence": not only the lack of mastery of the language in a foreign country but also the difficulty of expressing their experiences.
Fans and friends of Chuck were also invited to this special occasion on the condition that they donate instruments to the children. More than 50 music friends from Munich answered the call and donated flutes, guitars, and many other instruments.
A year later, in October 2011, it was Chuck Ragan's heartfelt wish to meet these children again at the same place and to implement a follow-up project with them. Supported by the art and music group of Refugio e.V., he recorded four songs together with the children, with the help of Patrick Maresch (Westendstudio Munich) - a gathering that could not be more contrasting: Chuck Ragan's rough, raspy voice meets the fragile background choir of the children, who sang English songs in a studio atmosphere for the first time in their lives - a warm, authentic snapshot where charity, respect, and the unifying power of music were at the forefront. The group was supported during the recordings by violinist Jon Gaunt and double bassist Joe Ginsburgh.
Chuck Ragan traveled more than 77,000 miles on over 170 concerts last year. For spring 2012, the folk singer announces further solo shows that he will perform at festivals where his band, Hot Water Music, will also appear.
April 27, DE - Berlin - Monster Bash Fest
April 28, DE - Stuttgart - Pirate Satellite
April 29, DE - Meerhout – Groezrock Fest
April 30, NL - Venlo - Queensday Festival
Booking: Destiny Tourbooking
With this first release, Uncle M Music enters the scene. The label was founded in the fall of 2011 by Mirko Gläser, who has been working as the German label manager for the American punk/rock label Sideonedummy Records for 10 years and wants to implement projects with his own label that are too regional or too specific for the Californian label. Uncle M has further releases planned for spring 2012.
The preorder for the limited 7" edition of 500 pieces starts today through the label's shop at http://unclem.merchcowboy.com. More information can also be found at www.uncle-m.com and www.facebook.com/uncle.m.music
All proceeds from the sale of this 7" will benefit the art workshop groups of Refugio e.V.
This article was automatically translated by AI.
