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What do a maintenance manager, math teacher, map-maker, lawyer, and public relations expert have in common? Ragged Road.
Rod Parr (Lead Guitar), Jhustin Czjakowski (Bass), Michael Dennis (Rhythm), Peter Keen (Vocals), and Chris Marchand (Drums) are Ragged Road.
Ragged Road began when Peter snuck up to play an Anglican Church Minister's battered old guitar, neglecting to ask for permission first. Father Dick Kennedy caught him, and rather than giving him an earful, asked him to play and sing the next Sunday. There, Peter was introduced to rhythm guitarist Mike. Over the next couple of years, the two collaborated on a number of songs. They were blown away by Rod Parr's imaginative licks and riffs at an open mic. In 2018, Jhustin returned to Dryden after teacher's college, bringing years of experience playing in the Thunder Bay music scene. Talented drummer and former newspaper editor Chris Marchand came out to listen, liked what he heard, and began adding his own new sound to the band.
The original songs featured here began with lyrics and melodies written by Mike and Peter, but every band member adds their own original stamp. Rod's crisp lead riffs, Chris Marchand's lively drum beat and Jhustin's bedrock bass tracks make up the varied sounds of Ragged Road. You will hear rock, indie, country, metal, bluegrass and folk music influences as you listen to these tunes. The music you hear on this site has truly been written by all.
Rod Parr (Lead Guitar), Jhustin Czjakowski (Bass), Michael Dennis (Rhythm), Peter Keen (Vocals), and Chris Marchand (Drums) are Ragged Road.
Ragged Road began when Peter snuck up to play an Anglican Church Minister's battered old guitar, neglecting to ask for permission first. Father Dick Kennedy caught him, and rather than giving him an earful, asked him to play and sing the next Sunday. There, Peter was introduced to rhythm guitarist Mike. Over the next couple of years, the two collaborated on a number of songs. They were blown away by Rod Parr's imaginative licks and riffs at an open mic. In 2018, Jhustin returned to Dryden after teacher's college, bringing years of experience playing in the Thunder Bay music scene. Talented drummer and former newspaper editor Chris Marchand came out to listen, liked what he heard, and began adding his own new sound to the band.
The original songs featured here began with lyrics and melodies written by Mike and Peter, but every band member adds their own original stamp. Rod's crisp lead riffs, Chris Marchand's lively drum beat and Jhustin's bedrock bass tracks make up the varied sounds of Ragged Road. You will hear rock, indie, country, metal, bluegrass and folk music influences as you listen to these tunes. The music you hear on this site has truly been written by all.
