The Critter Club

From the first twang echoing down Bow Street to the final syncopated stomp at the Harbourview Hotel, Whāingaroa turned the volume all the way up. Our boots caught every 12-bar shuffle at the annual Raglan Country and Blues Festival. Massive love to all the phenomenal musicians who laid down the rhythm, everyone who dropped into the Line Dancer Lounge to reboot their scoot, and the whole community...

Alright Critters, kick that black sand off your boots, leave the salt at the door, and bring your heart to the floor. We’re picking up the pace this week and digging deep into the archives. We’re diving into the '80s California cowpunk explosion—the raw answer to post-prog and rockabilly that laid the groundwork for '90s alt-country, which is exactly the sound fueling today's country revival. Ever...

The Raglan Country & Blues Weekend is rolling in, and Raglan Line Dancing NZ and The Critter Club are stepping up to support the soundtrack the only way we know how—with plenty of sole, zero treble, and our usual questionable footwork! Out here in Whāingaroa, we don’t need a compass when we can just surf left and vine right. Whether you’re a seasoned stomper, an absolute beginner, or you’ve go...

Kia ora and paddle on in, Critters! Straight where the black sand meets the timber floor. Today’s show is a special one—we’re charting our own dance journey from our very first shaky vine all the way to the full-floor bangers! We’re keeping the set strictly between Beginner and Easy Intermediate, because let's be honest—that’s right in the sweet pocket where we’re at. Whether you’re stepping it ou...

Today we’re dropping in on the legendary, Raglan Country Line Dancing Adjunct. And the lineup is looking like pure, unadulterated gold. We are rolling out the red carpet to celebrate our Tāne with an all-male, powerhouse country lineup! From raw back-road balladeers to classic gravel-voiced pickers, these boys are laying down the ultimate soundtrack for the floor. So knock that black sand off your...

Loud, Proud & Buckets of Glitter. From Bronski Beat to The Topp Twins, we are coming out loud, proud, and unapologetic! Broadcast straight out of Whāingaroa on Raglan Community Radio 98.1 FM, this special edition of The Critter Club turns the volume all the way up for queer anthems, classic country twang, and glitter buckets of pride. We’re tipping our hats to the fearless pioneers who paved t...

Our pick of of the country + adjacent floor fillers of Q1 and Q2. International tracks with a backbone of Kiwi country to keep your feet on the floorboards. So shake the black sand off those boots, leave your salt at the door and join The Critter Club for a monster 1 hour + of toe tapping - have to dance tracks! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Faceboo...

Our tribute to the late Dolly Parton For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/

Kia ora and paddle on in, critters! You’re locked into The Critter Club on Raglan Community Radio 98.1 FM, where the swell is pumping and the twang is peeling right along the coast. ​Today, we’re waxing down the floorboards and dropping into a monster set of pure homegrown Kiwi Country. Out here, we don’t let the tide dictate our rhythm—we’re catching point-break pickin', riding barrel-sized bassl...

Kia ora and welcome into the studio, critters! You’re locked into The Critter Club on Raglan Community Radio 98.1 FM, broadcasting live and in your favourite podcaster join us where the salty breeze meets the sawdust floor here in Whāingaroa! ​Today we’re gearing up for something extra special—the Raglan Country & Blues Festival is just around the corner, and the lineup is looking pure gold. W...

What happens when heavy bass drops meet steel guitar and country storytelling? Welcome to The Critter Club’s YeeDM and SoundCloud deep dive! In this episode, we venture into the digital frontier where boots meet electronic beats, unearthing fresh remixes, indie SoundCloud bootlegs, and high-energy country-EDM hybrids tailor-made for modern line dance floors. It’s gritty, it’s fast, and it’s undeni...

Welcome back to The Critter Club on Raglan Community Radio 98.1 FM! This week, we are turning up the volume on queer voices across country, roots, and dance-floor anthems. From boundary-pushing storytellers reclaiming classic twang to vibrant floor-fillers made for kicking up dust, this special episode celebrates inclusivity, community, and the artists reshaping the landscape. Whether you’re two-s...

Welcome to the ultimate dance floor takeover on The Critter Club! We’re dropping the bass and riding the house wave straight into the weekend! ​Get ready to surf left, vine right, and slide into the deep house groove! We’ve got the strobe lights flashing, the black sand shaking, and the ultimate rave vibes locked in from the shore to the dance floor. ​So turn up the volume, lose yourself in the rh...

Dr. Funkenstein's laying down the law, so let's work it, flip it, and reverse it! We're catching the funkiest wave in town, so slide on down to the black sand and get up on that down stroke right here at The Critter Club! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/

Turning the dial into a digital hoedown; putting the Yeehaw into EDM! Where country music meets the swell and the bass drops straight onto the festival floor. Surf left and vine right Critters! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/

Turning the dial into a digital hoedown; putting the Yeehaw into EDM! Where country music meets the swell and the bass drops straight onto the festival floor. Surf left and vine right Critters! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/

Celebrating Matariki In Whaingaroa. We are proudly spotlighting incredible artists who use te reo Māori as their creative foundation. For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/

Giving our NZ Country and Country Adjacents a bit of love! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/20Grungnge1 Out

Prepping for Jenni :-) Live at the Raglan Club from 6pm on Thursday the 23rd of July! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/20Grungnge

Let there be GRUNGE! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/20Grungnge

When in Whaingaroa... :-) For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/

A retrospective July the 4th Special! A selection of songs and dances that featured at the 4th of July Social that was hosted by Otorohanga Country Line Dancing. For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/

A further selection of our recently featured Kiwi tracks and our baby steps at dance matching! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/

A small selection of our recently featured Kiwi tracks and our early attempts at dance matching! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/

Social night playlist for all the mums! For further details: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecritterclubraglan Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DRnu6ZHA1/