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What is (or was) Chuck Ragan’s least favourite city?
In an interview with Mike Davies from 2009, Chuck said he used to despise a city. You can also find out if Chuck has a shotgun in his truck!?
Enjoy – CRF
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Myself and Frank Turner discussing Chuck Ragan’s manliness
Enjoy – CRF
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Chuck Ragan Karaoke Part 2: Jack of All Trades
Download and do your best Chuck Ragan impression by singing along to this Hot Water Music classic; Jack of All Trades
Yes I played all the instruments and Yes I’m not a very good drummer.
Enjoy – CRF
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Jimmy Islip covering California Burritos
The awesome Jimmy Islip has recorded a great cover of California Burritos for you all. Jimmy recently appeared on a split CD with Chuck which you can get here.
Big thanks to Jimmy and also to Moon and Back Music for letting me use the video.
Enjoy – CRF
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Day 4: Video Recipe: How to make Chuck Ragan Pie.
A month of so back I told you about Chuck Ragan Pie, which is meat in Guinness, so I thought I’d so you how to make it.
Here is the recipe in writing:
FOR THE PASTRY
7 oz/200g all purpose/plain flour
pinch of salt
4 oz/ 110g butter, cubed or an equal mix of butter and lard
2-3 tbsp cold water
1 egg, beaten for glaze
FOR THE FILLING
1oz/25g all purpose/plain flour
1 ¾lb/900g chuck steak cut into 1″/2.5cm cubes
¾z/ 20g butter
1 tbsp vegetable oil
2 large onions, thinly sliced
2 carrots chopped in to 1″/2.5cm cubes
17 fl/oz/500 ml Guinness or stout
1 ½ pints/300ml hot beef stock
Salt and ground pepper
I wonder if you can notice the bit where my video camera dies and I switch in my phone?
Enjoy – CRF
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Day 3: Chuck Ragan’s Favourite Song
Last week I had a chat with Chuck Ragan and asked him straight up, “What’s your favourite song?”, the answer is below.
So yes, a pretty small “gift” today but its the weekend and I have a lot of work on. In fact as soon as I post this I’m going to starting filming (yes! Filming) for tomorrow. That one is going to be fun.
Enjoy – CRF
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Day 2: James Mattock of Sharks covering “Cut ‘Em Down”
Exclusively for Chuck Ragan Facts, James from Sharks has recorded us a cover of a Chuck Ragan tune of his choice; he chose “Cut ‘Em Down”. You can even download it for free (click the little downward pointing arrow on the right).
Obviously, massive thanks to James. If you don’t have Shark’s compilation album “The Joys of Living” then you should, so go get it here. Also why not send your thanks to the band for the song by helping them stay on the road by buying a shirt here (For the record I’m the one adding these plugs, James didn’t ask me to do it in exchange for the song).
I guess now you know I got some decent stuff in this calendar right!
Enjoy – CRF
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Day 1: Chuck Ragan Karaoke!
Download your free (homemade) “For Broken Ears” backing track and sing along.
Please note: Yes, I played all the instruments. Yes my guitar needs new strings and Yes its in a different key to the original as I could only find a harmonica in G.
In the spirit of Chuck Ragan Facts this is meant to make you smile.
Enjoy. CRF
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