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Since then, they have continued to release a string of successful albums, each one pushing the boundaries of their sound while staying true to their roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a dedicated fan base spanning across continents, The Rumjacks have become known for their passionate performances that never fail to get crowds moving. Whether it's an intimate club show or a massive festival stage, the band brings an undeniable energy and charisma that keeps fans coming back for more. With each new release and tour announcement, anticipation builds as fans eagerly await what The Rumjacks will do next.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hestia","title":"Hestia","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eHestia\u003c\/i\u003e, the fifth and most recent studio album from The Rumjacks, marks a new era for the band. \u003ci\u003eHestia\u003c\/i\u003e takes the energy of traditional folk music, lights it on fire, then sprinkles it with ash. Dark, gritty, and historically aware, this is music grounded in the character of the Rebel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen writing Hestia (named after the Greek goddess of home and hearth), bandmembers Mike Rivkees (vocals), Johnny McKelvey (bass), Gabe Whitbourne (guitar), Adam Kenny (bouzouki\/mandolin), and Pietro Della Sala (drums) apply their diverse American, Australian, Italian, and Irish perspectives to create a new, globalized iteration of the Celtic punk legacy dating back to the Pogues, with the punk, ska, and hard rock sounds pulsing through their veins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor twelve years, the Rumjacks have written songs that you cannot help but start singing by the second chorus, even if you have never heard them before. In this short career, they have released four acclaimed studio albums and two live albums that capture their most renowned asset: their electric energy onstage. That organic energy has garnered them a far-reaching fanbase. 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