Ruahine Ramblers

Formed in 1953 near Dannevirke, Central Hawke's Bay, New Zealand by lap steel guitarist Horace W. Hartley and his wife and bassist Tui Hartley. The Ruahine Ramblers were a country and western group named after the mountain range near their farm. [a4433330] was in the band for 18 months during the mid 1950's as was guitarist and vocalist Paul Jarrett.