Chuck Ragan has signed to SideOneDummy. The former Hot Water Music member posted the announcement:

I'm proud and excited to say that I have joined the Side One Dummy forces to record and release much more material in the very near future!

Starting Feb. 19th at Tangiers in Los Feliz we'll be recording the show, which will be released in May. Come Feb.12th prior to the show I will be heading into Mad Dog studios in LA with producer Ted Hutt to record my first proper full-length record, which will be released roughly in August!

I'll update everyone with exact dates real soon. I will be accompanied by world renowned fiddle player and stand up gent, Jonathan Gaunt straight out of Gainesville, Fl. Just as well as other surprise guest players who may be coming around to join in! I'll keep everyone posted as the progress continues.

Chuck discussed his solo project and his past with HWM in a recent interview.