Josh Ritter News

"Bringing in the Darlings"

2012-02-07T10:59:00.000-08:00

Surprise!

Josh has an all-new 6-song EP called Bringing In the Darlings. This mostly-solo EP was recorded and mixed in a tiny studio in Brooklyn, NY over four days this winter.

It’s out Feb 21st worldwide (Feb 17th in Ireland) on CD / 10” vinyl / MP3. It’s available for pre-order now in our web store!

You can stream the opening track, “Why,” right now at PasteMagazine.com. The song is also featured tonight in an episode of Parenthood on NBC - tune in!

PRE-ORDER BRINGING IN THE DARLINGS:

Pre-Order from Our Store >>
Order the CD for $6.99 or the vinyl for $9.99 and get an immediate MP3 of “Why.”

We also have a limited-edition bundle (limited to 300 only) which includes:
     + Custom Darlings tee shirt made by our friends at Topo Ranch
     + Silkscreened and numbered version of CD or 10” vinyl
     + 11x17” Darlings poster signed by Josh
     + 3-button set and Darlings sticker
     + Immediate MP3 of “Why”

Pre-Order from iTunes >>
US/Canada iTunes pre-order available now.
European iTunes pre-order starts on 14th Feb.

Buy at One of These Record Stores & Get a Free Signed Poster >>
Includes some shops in the UK and Ireland - here’s a full-list.
Shop local!

AND, Josh will play a SOLO SHOW as a benefit for Housing Works in support of the EP:

Friday, Feb 24th - 8pm
Housing Works - New York City
Tickets are $20 and are on-sale now!

Hope you like the new songs - thanks for listening!

All the Best,
The Josh Ritter Team

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'Live at the Iveagh Gardens' CD/DVD, New Year's Eve, and New Merch!

2011-11-30T13:01:00.000-08:00

Happy Holiday Season, everyone!

Too soon?

No, it's not.

And we have proof....

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New 'Live at the Iveagh Gardens' Double CD/DVD Available for Pre-Order
Videos from DVD Now Online, Plus Get a Free MP3!

In July 2010, Josh and The Royal City Band performed a two-hour show at the Iveagh Gardens - a beautiful park of public gardens - in Dublin, Ireland. This was the first time there have ever been a rock show held there. And this 2 CD/1 DVD set is the result of that show.

This is now available for pre-order in North America! Official release date is December 13th - perfect timing for holiday gift giving and receiving.

And what's a great movie without popcorn? That's why the next 250 pre-orders will receive a free bag of special Royal City popcorn! We'll update the above pre-order page when those run out.

[ Pre-order on AMAZON, or iTUNES, or directly from JOSH'S site ]

SEE SONGS FROM THE DVD ONLINE NOW........... As an added treat, we've already posted two videos - two full songs - online for all to see. And we're gonna keep adding two videos every week - one on Mondays and one on Thursdays - until after release day! Watch the concert's opening song, "Lantern," as well as "Change of Time" from the DVD now - and be sure to share! We'll be nudging everyone via Twitter and Facebook when the next videos go up. Enjoy!

GET A FREE MP3 FROM THE DOUBLE LIVE CD ALBUM............. Another added treat! We're giving away one of the tracks from this new double live cd album: "Lantern" is all yours. Download your free mp3 by clicking HERE. And again, enjoy!

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New Year's Eve Full Band Show On Sale! NY Public Library! And Other Added Appearances...

Don't forget that you can catch Josh in concert still, with the full band in Northampton MA on New Year's Eve to end the year with a bang (don't miss this one), solo acoustic in Alaska (hurry, two of the three shows are already sold-out!), and next week Josh is in NYC for a special conversation and performance as part of the "Live from the NY Public Library" closing night of the Fall!

UPCOMING SCHEDULE:

Dec 5, 2011 - New York, NY - Josh playing a few songs at The Beacon Theater (WFUV Holiday Cheer Benefit Show) - tickets

Dec 6, 2011 - New York, NY - NY Public Library (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building) - Tickets
     Josh, Wesley Stace, and Steve Earle will appear together to discuss their shared love of music and literature
     with LIVE from the NYPL director Paul Holdengräber.

Dec 31, 2011 - Northampton, MA - The Calvin Theatre - Tickets
New Year’s Eve with Josh & the Royal City Band! Love Canon supports.

Jan 12, 2012 - Palmer, AK - Vagabond Blues - Sold Out!
     Solo Acoustic show

Jan 13, 2012 - Talkeetna, AK - Latitude 62 - Sold Out!
     Solo Acoustic show

Jan 14, 2012 - Anchorage, AK - Discovery Theatre - Tickets
     Solo Acoustic show

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The Josh Ritter Web Store: 10% Discount and New Items

From now until December 31, 2011 you can save 10% on your order in Josh's Web Store when you use the coupon code RITTER2011. Sorry, this doesn't apply to the new Live DVD/CD's - but....

There's a bunch of new stuff there for your holiday shopping, including the new Tokyo shirt and FLASKS - since it's, you know, cold outside. So go check it out! And don't forget to use RITTER2011 coupon code to get your discount. Happy shopping!

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That's the news for now, folks. Enjoy the new live music and video, and happy shopping!

And here's to a happy, safe holiday season...

Rock and roll,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

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Harrisburg Benefit Tee, Re-Released Vinyl, Twitter Giveaway and Much More...

2011-10-18T06:25:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

We here at Josh Ritter Headquarters have a bunch of great news bits for fans.

In this newsletter:

     • New 'Harrisburg' T-Shirt Benefits Food Banks There
     • More Vinyl! (Golden Age of Radio, Animal Years Re-pressed)
     • Josh's Twitter Hits 15k Followers - Free Live Show Giveaway Wednesday
     • November Solo Shows (and Beyond) On Sale
     • Some of our Talented Friends
     • Josh Pens Piece on 'Editing' for Wall Street Journal

Let's jump in!

It's a Long Way to Heaven (It's Closer to Harrisburg)

Folks, Josh saw this article in The New York Times about the city of Harrisburg going bankrupt, and we thought we'd try to do what we can to help.

A special 'Harrisburg' t-shirt has been made - and when you purchase this limited edition tee, all profits will go to the food bank that serves the Harrisburg area.

Additionally, every order comes with a digital download of 5 different versions of Harrisburg (studio, solo acoustic, live) and guitar tab for the song!

Enjoy and thanks for helping out...

Order the shirt here!

Vinyl! Two Albums Re-Pressed and Available with Bonus Disc

We're happy to announce that Golden Age of Radio (remastered too!) and The Animal Years have been repressed on vinyl and should all be at your local record store now, and in the Josh Ritter on-line store, here.

They both include a bonus CD of Josh playing that album solo acoustic. :-) We'll be reprinting Hello Starling shortly, and getting started on Historical Conquests vinyl as well. Stay tuned!

Happy shopping and enjoy.

Josh on Twitter (Get a Free Live Show Download Tomorrow)

Do you follow Josh on Twitter?

You should. Since we just hit 15k followers, we're going to give away a never released before recording of a recent solo acoustic show - tomorrow - to everyone via download. But only on Twitter.

So go follow!

www.twitter.com/joshritter

November Solo Dates and Beyond On Sale Now

Tickets are available now for Josh's (Mostly) Solo Acoustic dates in November and beyond. The amazing Sarah Harmer will be opening most of these, with Jeremy Messersmith supporting in Tampa. Here are the dates. And be sure to check out some great new video from last week's solo acoustic shows, now up at http://www.youtube.com/joshritterontour.

Nov 11, 2011 - York, PA - The Capitol Theatre (Trio show) - tix
Nov 12, 2011 - Richmond, VA - University of Richmond (Trio show) - tix
Nov 14, 2011 - Tampa, FL - Straz Center for Performing Arts (Solo) - tix
Nov 15, 2011 - Orlando, FL - The Plaza Theatre (Solo) - tix
Nov 16, 2011 - St. Augustine, FL - Cafe 11 (Solo) - tix
Nov 18, 2011 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse (Solo) - tix
Nov 19, 2011 - Charlotte, NC - McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square (Solo) - tix

and don't forget about the big New Year's Eve show and Alaska in '12...

Dec 31, 2011 - Northampton, MA - Calvin Theatre (Full band show) - tix
Jan 12, 2012 - Palmer, AK - Vagabond Blues (Solo) - tix
Jan 13, 2012 - Talkeetna, AK - Latitude 62 (Solo) - tix
Jan 14, 2012 - Anchorage, AK - Discovery Theatre (Solo) - tix

With (Talented) Friends Like These...

Do you like whiskey? Do you like bluegrass? Well, then BARNSTAR! (fronted by Royal City Band bassist Zack Hickman, and featuring Mark Erelli) has a great new record available for download called "C'MON!" Their cover of "When My Time Comes" by Dawes should not be missed. It's available here:

http://barnstar.bandcamp.com/

Also, for those of you in the Boston area, they have just added a second CD release show at Club Passim for Friday, Oct 21. Tickets available here: http://clubpassim.org/

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Then there's Yellowbirds, who some fans were lucky enough to see when they supported Josh & The Royal City Band on some dates this past Summer.

They have a fabulous new video you can see here:

http://pitchfork.com/tv/musicvideos/1485-beneath-the-reach-of-light/

Check them out!

Josh Pens New Piece on Writing for The New York Times

Here's a must-read for any other writers out there, and for fans who'd appreciate a revealing glimpse into Josh's writing process, mainly what his father taught him about editing.

It's a wonderful little piece, and you can read it here.

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That's the news for now, everyone!

Thanks for all the support,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
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The Mostly Solo Mostly Acoustic Tour, DMB Caravan in NYC, and More

2011-09-10T11:16:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone!

Got some great news for some of you in the path of new tour dates, those of you near NYC (DMB Caravan rescheduled!) as well as new videos for all to enjoy....

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The Mostly Solo Mostly Acoustic Tour

We are happy to announce that Josh has just added new tour dates for October and November that will have him out there performing solo (most of the time) acoustic (but no promises). While most dates here are Josh solo, several of them will feature the "Trio" (Josh with Zack Hickman and Mark Erelli) - which are noted below!

Most of these are on sale NOW. So dig in!

10/05/11 - Austin, TX - Book People (BOOK signing - info)
10/06/11 - Asheville, NC - Malaprop's Bookstore (BOOK signing - info)
10/14/11 - Albany, NY - The Egg (SOLO - tickets)
10/15/11 - Port Washington, NY - Landmark on Main Street (SOLO - tickets)
11/11/11 - York, PA - The Capitol Theatre (TRIO show) (tickets)
11/12/11 - Richmond, VA - University of Richmond (TRIO show - tickets)
11/14/11 - Tampa, FL - Straz Center for Performing Arts (tickets)
11/15/11 - Orlando, FL - The Plaza Theatre (SOLO - website)
11/16/11 - St. Augustine, FL - Cafe 11 (SOLO - website)
11/18/11 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse (SOLO - tix)
11/19/11 - Charlotte, NC - McGlohon Theatre at Spirit Square (SOLO - tix)

These are going to be awesome shows - and in some towns Josh has NEVER been to, while trying out NEW songs - so mark those calendars and swoop up those tickets.

And don't forget to check out the FULL CONCERT DATES for the latest additions (Alaska!) and ticket info.

DMB Caravan in NYC Rescheduled for Sept. 18th

We're happy to report that the cancelled DMB Caravan show (due to Hurricane Irene) has been rescheduled for next weekend, September 16-18, on RANDALL'S ISLAND (note, this is not at Governor's Island like the originally planned show).

Josh and The Royal City Band perform on Sunday, September 18th.

Go here for more info!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Video: Rattling Locks and (Bonus) Kathleen

Those of you who tuned in (okay, or DVR'd) a couple weeks ago to the hit late night television show were treated to a rousing performance from Josh and the band of "Rattling Locks." Now, though, you can see it on YouTube.

And......even those of you who did tune in or record the broadcast, what you did NOT see was the entire bonus performance of "Kathleen." That, too - in its entirety - is also online!

"Rattling Locks" (Live on Jimmy Kimmel): www.youtube.com/watch?v=XbNEzrO66Dg
"Kathleen" (Live on Jimmy Kimmel): www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWwOhjLUaVs

Enjoy and share!

Airstreaming "Folk Bloodbath" (Video)

Finally, you gotta see this if you're a fan...

While at SXSW in Austin, Josh stopped by a certain classic motorhome to record for 'On-Airstream" an awesome solo acoustic rendition of "Folk Bloodbath." It is gorgeously shot and captured. See it here!

www.on-airstreaming.com/videos/?vid=10060

And again, enjoy and share...

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That's the news for now, folks. Stay tuned for more!

All the Best,
Doug and the Josh Ritter Team

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myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
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youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice

Jimmy Kimmel Live! Readings in Idaho! Shows in Alaska!

2011-08-08T05:45:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone,

We got some great updates and news!

First, those of you OVERSEAS hoping to order "Bright's Passage".....your best bet is Amazon or Josh's webstore. Head over! Thanks.

Josh won't be touring much in the upcoming months, but instead doing some special, select shows as a trio and solo acoustic. See below! And remember that there are still full band concerts coming up - including the big New Year's Eve show in Northampton!

Let's dive in....

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Jimmy Kimmel Live!

That's right, Josh and the band will be the musical guests, performing on the popular American late night talk show on August 15th.

The show airs at 12 a.m. midnight (11 pm central) on ABC. So tune in and set those DVR's.

Visit the Jimmy Kimmel Live website here to learn more!

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Book Reading & Signing Appearances in Moscow & Boise ID

This week, Josh will be right at "home" in Idaho, where he'll make two in-store appearances to read from "Bright's Passage," play a couple songs, and to sign copies of the novel! Here are the details:

August 10th
@ BookPeople
Moscow, ID

Located at 521 S. Main Street, this reading will be from 5 to 7 pm. Expecting a big crowd to show up, organizers are planning a picnic on the street for the event!

Visit their website at http://www.bookpeople.net/

August 12th
@The Record Exchange
Boise, ID

The Record Exchange and Rediscovered Bookshop are proud to present this special book reading, solo musical performance and signing. It begins at 8 pm!

Wristbands guaranteeing admission to the event are available with purchase of certain Josh Ritter items at The Record Exchange and Rediscovered Bookshop (180 N. 8th St. in Downtown Boise). To find out more about the wristbands and this event, visit: http://therecordexchange.com/joshritter

See you there!

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Special Guests Read First Chapter of "Bright's Passage" in New Video

From Josh....

"Hey All!
Nearing the end of writing 'Bright's Passage' I got the idea in my head that it would be fun to give the first chapter to folks I work with, admire or am related to, to read in front of the camera. How great would it be if my brother would read a passage followed by my friend Glen, followed by Sam in my band followed by Tift Merritt? The idea stuck with me and I threw out some lines to folks to ask of they would, wherever they were, read a short passage from the first chapter of 'Bright's Passage' that I could stitch together with others into a video of the entire first chapter. This is the result and I want to thank everyone who gave generously of their time to make this. I hope you enjoy!

Best,
Josh"

Go here to watch it on EW.com.

Here's a list of folks who participated:

Josh Ritter
Rainn Wilson
John Krasinski
Glen Hansard
Charlie Cox
Mary Louise Parker
Bob & Sue Ritter
Michael Shannon
Kate Arrington
Scott Hutchison
Zack Hickman
Tift Merritt
Stephen Kellogg
Haley Tanner
Sam Kassirer
Liam Hurley
Lincoln and Jacob Ritter
Dan John Miller

Enjoy and share it!

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The Updated Appearance/Tour Dates

We mentioned the added shows above (ALASKA!!) -- so here is the full Concert + Book Appearance Calendar. Get your tickets now...

Aug 10
Moscow, ID | BookPeople
'Bright's Passage' Reading

Aug 11
Sandpoint, ID | Festival at War Memorial Field
Darren Smith supports.

Aug 12
Boise, ID | The Record Exchange
'Bright's Passage' Reading

Aug 14
San Francisco, CA | Outside Lands Festival
with Arcade Fire, Phish, Muse, more….

Aug 16
San Diego, CA | House Of Blues
co-bill with The Old '97s. David Wax Museum supports.

Aug 17
Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern
co-bill with The Old '97s. David Wax Museum supports.

Aug 20
Lyons, CO | Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
with Brandi Carlile, Carolina Chocolate Drops, & more

Aug 27
New York, NY | DMB Caravan - Governors Island

Aug 28
Univeristy Park, PA | Bryce Jordan Center @ Penn State University
supporting Dispatch. Public On Sale June 24th at 12pm EST via Ticketmaster

Sep 4
George, WA | DMB Caravan - The Gorge

Nov 12
Richmond, VA | Modlin Center for the Arts
Special Josh Ritter Trio show. Ticketing info can be found on the venue website.

Nov 14
Tampa, FL | Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Special Josh Ritter Trio show. Ticket on-sale info can be found on the venue website.

Dec 31
Northampton, MA | Calvin Theater
New Year's Eve show!

Jan 12
Palmer, AK | Vagabond Blues
Solo Acoustic show. Subscription tickets available now, single tickets on sale soon.

Jan 13
Talkeetna, AK | Latitude 62
Solo Acoustic show. Subscription tickets available now, single tickets on sale soon.

Jan 14
Anchorage, AK | Discovery Theatre
Solo Acoustic show. Subscription tickets available now, single tickets on sale soon.

All the latest information and links can be found on Josh's official tour page!

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Limited Edition "Bright's Passage" Merchandise Now in Webstore

How rock and roll is it to wear a t-shirt with your new favorite book on it?

Just added to the online store are new "Bright's Passage" shirts, bookmarks, and stickers. And of course, books.

See it all here in the Josh Ritter Webstore

Happy shopping!

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As always, thank you so much for all the support, everyone!

Get all the latest touring dates, news and more at joshritter.com.

All the Best,
The Josh Ritter Team

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

"Bright's Passage" is Out Today!

2011-06-28T05:19:00.000-07:00

Bright's Passage is in bookstores in the US and Canada today!

It's also available at all the usual on-line retailers.
Thanks to everyone who has pre-ordered the book, you guys are awesome!

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Buy the hardcover:

(Amazon -- BN.com -- IndieBound)

Buy the e-book:

(Amazon -- BN -- iBook)

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We hope everyone in the NYC AREA will come down to the Barnes & Noble at Union Square this evening to say hi
and hear Josh read from the book and sing a few songs.

It starts at 7pm, get there early to ensure entry. You do NOT need to purchase a book to come to this event.

Thanks and see you out there this summer!

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List of tour dates:

Jun 28
New York, NY | Union Square Barnes & Noble
FREE EVENT! 7pm sharp. Upstairs at the Square hosted by Katherine Lanpher
– Bright's Passage reading, Q&A & signing & short performance.

Jun 29
Boston, MA | Brookline Booksmith at Coolidge Corner Theatre
Bright's Passage reading, Q&A, signing, and short music performance.
SOLD OUT!

Jun 30
Washington, DC | Politics & Prose
FREE! Bright's Passage reading, Q&A & signing

Jul 5
Burlington, VT | Higher Ground
Sean Rowe supports.

Jul 6
Oneonta, NY | The Oneonta Theatre
Sean Rowe supports.

Jul 7
Buffalo, NY | Ashbury Hall @ Babeville
Sean Rowe supports.

Jul 8
Orillia, ON, Canada | Mariposa Folk Festival
Main Stage @ 10PM

Jul 9
Orillia, ON, Canada | Mariposa Folk Festival
Saturday afternoon workshop

Jul 10
Ottawa, Ontario | Ottawa Blues Festival
National Bank Stage @ 9:30 PM

Jul 12
Los Angeles, CA | Book Soup
Bright's Passage reading, Q&A & signing

Jul 13
San Francisco, CA | Book Passage
Bright's Passage reading, Q&A & signing

Jul 14
Portland, OR | Powell's
Bright's Passage reading, Q&A & signing.

Jul 15
Seattle, WA | Elliot Bay Book Company
Bright's Passage reading, Q&A & signing

Jul 16
Vancouver, British Columbia | Vancouver Folk Festival
Workshop @ 3PM

Jul 17
Vancouver, British Columbia | Vancouver Folk Festival
Main Stage

Jul 19
Salt Lake City, UT | Red Butte Garden Amphitheater
Blind Pilot supports.

Jul 20
Boulder, CO | Chautauqua Auditorium
Blind Pilot supports.

Jul 21
Tulsa, OK | Cain's Ballroom

Jul 22
St. Louis, MO | Off Broadway
Yellowbirds support.
SOLD OUT!

Jul 22
St. Louis, MO | Left Bank Books
@ the Downtown location. FREE! Bright's Passage reading, Q&A & signing

Jul 23
Knoxville, TN | Bijou Theatre
Yellowbirds support.

Jul 24
Birmingham, AL | Alys Robinson Stephens Performing Arts Center
Yellowbirds support.

Jul 26
Charleston, SC | Music Farm
Yellowbirds support.

Jul 27
Carrboro, NC | Cat's Cradle
Yellowbirds support.

Jul 28
Philadelphia, PA | Free Library of Philadelphia
FREE! Bright's Passage reading, Q&A & signing

Aug 11
Sandpoint, ID | Festival at War Memorial Field
Darren Smith supports.

Aug 14
San Francisco, CA | Outside Lands Festival
with Arcade Fire, Phish, Muse, more….

Aug 16
San Diego, CA | House Of Blues
co-bill with The Old '97s. David Wax Museum supports.

Aug 17
Los Angeles, CA | The Wiltern
co-bill with The Old '97s. David Wax Museum supports.

Aug 20
Lyons, CO | Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
with Brandi Carlile, Carolina Chocolate Drops, & more

Aug 27
New York, NY | DMB Caravan - Governors Island

Aug 28
Univeristy Park, PA | Bryce Jordan Center @ Penn State University
supporting Dispatch. Public On Sale June 24th at 12pm EST via Ticketmaster

Sep 4
George, WA | DMB Caravan - The Gorge

Nov 12
Richmond, VA | Modlin Center for the Arts
Special Josh Ritter Trio show. Ticketing info can be found on the venue website.

Nov 14
Tampa, FL | Straz Center for the Performing Arts
Special Josh Ritter Trio show. Ticket on-sale info can be found on the venue website.

Dec 31
Northampton, MA | Calvin Theater
New Year's Eve show!

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www.joshritter.com

2011 Summer Concerts and 'Bright's Passage' Book Events Announced!

2011-05-16T12:41:00.000-07:00

Happy Spring everyone,

We got some great events lined up for the Summer to tell you about - from solo shows to trio shows, from headline shows to festivals! AND.....Josh will also be "touring" in a new way, as he makes his way around the coasts of the USA to talk about his new novel, Bright's Passage. Josh's debut novel comes out JUNE 28th! You can pre-order on Amazon (http://amzn.to/j9lIf4) and download the first chapter for free (http://bit.ly/gTTADM).

Event highlights this Summer will include festivals like Appel Farm in NJ, Ottawa Blues Festival, Vancouver Folk Festival, Outside Lands in San Fran, and the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival. Then there's the shows with the Dave Matthews Band Caravan and The Old 97's! Details below.....

And be sure to visit www.joshritter.com, Josh's headquarters. There you'll find all the latest and greatest goings-ons (like his recently posted NPR "Tiny Desk" performance, here) and especially what's up in our Webstore, where there are new items and special offerings - like the limited edition tour scarves and posters. Must haves for the big fan!

Now, onto the Summer Events!

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The CONCERT (Solo, with Band, as Trio, and Festival!) Dates:

June 03, 2011 - Westhampton Beach, NY - Westhampton Performing Arts Center (Josh solo show)
June 04, 2011 - Elmer, NJ - Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival
June 05, 2011 - Pittsburgh, PA - Hartwood Acres (FREE)
June 17, 2011 - Milford (New Haven), CT - Daniel Street (Josh Acoustic Trio Show)
June 18, 2011 - Croton-on-Hudson, NY - Clearwater Festival (Josh Acoustic Trio Show)

July 05, 2011 - Burlington, VT - Higher Ground Ballroom
July 06, 2011 - Oneonta, NY - Oneonta Theatre
July 07, 2011 - Buffalo, NY - Ashbury Hall at Babeville
July 08, 2011 - Orillia, Canada - Mariposa Folk Festival
July 09, 2011 - Orillia, Canada - Mariposa Folk Festival
July 10, 2011 - Ottawa, Canada - Ottawa Blues Festival
July 16, 2011 - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Folk Festival
July 17, 2011 - Vancouver, Canada - Vancouver Folk Festival
July 19, 2011 - Salt Lake City, UT - Red Butte Garden Amphitheater
July 20, 2011 - Boulder, CO - Chautauqua Amphitheater
July 21, 2011 - Tulsa, OK - Cain's Ballroom
July 22, 2011 - St. Louis, MO - Off Broadway
July 24, 2011 - Birmingham, AL - Alys Stevens Center at the University of Alabama
July 27, 2011 - Carrboro, NC - Cat's Cradle

August 11, 2011 - Sandpoint, ID - the Festival at War Memorial Field
August 14, 2011 - San Francisco, CA - Outside Lands Festival
August 16, 2011 - San Diego, CA - House of Blues (with The Old '97s)
August 17, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA - The Wiltern (with The Old '97s)
Augsut 20, 2011 - Lyons, CO - Rocky Mountain Folks Festival
August 26-28, 2011: New York, NY (Dave Matthews Band Caravan at Governor's Island)

September 04, 2011 - George, WA (Dave Matthews Band Caravan at the Gorge)

VISIT WWW.JOSHRITTER.COM/SHOWS FOR ALL THE LATEST INFO + TICKET LINKS!

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The 'Bright's Passage' BOOK Event (book reading/signing!) Dates:

June 24, 2011 - Minneapolis, MN - Fitzgerald Theater - NPR "Wits" taping with Neil Gaiman
(Josh solo playing a few songs & discussing Bright's Passage) - more info

June 28, 2011 - New York, NY - Union Square Barnes & Noble - Upstairs at the Square - 7pm
(reading, playing a few songs, and book signing - Priority seating available with purchase of Bright's Passage. Stand-by customers who do not wish to purchase the book will be seated at management's discretion as space allows.) - more info

June 29, 2011 - Boston, MA - Coolidge Corner Theater - 6pm
(reading, playing a few songs, and book signing - Pre-order your copy of the book via brooklinebooksmith.com and receive a free ticket. Remaining tickets go on sale to the general public on 6/15 for $5 each.) - more info

June 30, 2011 - Washington, DC - Politics & Prose Bookstore - 7pm
(reading and book signing - FREE) - more info

July 12, 2011 - Los Angeles, CA - Book Soup - 7pm
(reading and book signing - FREE)

July 13, 2011 - San Francisco, CA - Book Passage & 826 Valencia present at the Ferry Building - 6pm
(reading and book signing - FREE)

July 14, 2011 - Portland, OR - Powell's Books - 7.30pm
(reading and book signing - FREE)

July 15, 2011 - Seattle, WA - Eliot Bay Books - 7pm
(reading and book signing - FREE)

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Exciting Summer indeed....

See you out there!

And stay tuned for more news to come!

Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

European Tour + "Live at the Iveagh Gardens" CD+DVD

2011-04-04T10:59:00.001-07:00

Hello!

Our European tour starts this week (tickets HERE), and we have a special announcement to go with the tour...

On a rainy summer evening in July 2010, Dublin's wonderful Iveagh Gardens played host to its first ever set of concerts. Josh & The Royal City Band were lucky enough to play the first ever rock show in the Gardens on that Sunday 18th July.

And guess what? We recorded and filmed the show, and it turned out GREAT.

Available only as a limited edition 2xCD and 1xDVD, "Live at the Iveagh Gardens" will be available at ALL Josh's April European shows and in a select number of Irish shops and music venues. Right now, this is a Europe-only release, but we are working on a US edition that will come out later in the year - please be patient with us (and enjoy the free songs) until then!

Download TWO FREE MP3s, watch a CLIP ON YOUTUBE, and see the tracklistings here:
http://joshritter.com/2011/03/14/live-at-the-iveagh-gardens/

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European Tour Dates Where You Can Purchase the CD/DVD (tickets here at joshritter.com/shows/):

Apr 07 - Leuven, Belgium | Het Depot
Apr 08 - Nijmegen, Netherlands | Doornroosje (tickets for this show are SOLD OUT)
Apr 09 - Rotterdam, Netherlands | Motel Mozaique Festival (tickets for this show are SOLD OUT)
Apr 10 - Groningen, Netherlands | StadsSchouwburg
Apr 12 - Edinburgh, UK | Liquid Room (tickets for this show are SOLD OUT)
Apr 13 - Belfast, N. Ireland | Mandela Hall
Apr 15 - Dublin, Ireland | Vicar Street (Josh will be signing copies of the CD/DVD after the show!)
Apr 16 - Dublin, Ireland | Vicar Street (Josh will be signing copies of the CD/DVD after the show!)
Apr 18 - London, UK | Scala
Apr 19 - London, UK | Scala
Apr 20 - Pocklington, UK | Pocklington Arts Centre (tickets for this show are SOLD OUT)

Tickets to the remaining shows and info here:
http://joshritter.com/shows/

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And the Live CD/DVD will be available at these Irish retailers / music venues, starting on April 16th:

- Tower Records, Dublin
- Celtic Note, Dublin
- Cool Discs, Derry
- Rollercoaster Records, Kilkenny
- Roisin Dubh, Galway
- Dolan's, Limerick

For folks in Europe that are not located in any of these spots, you can order a copy via www.independentrecords.ie.

Please note that Independent cannot ship any copies to the USA at this time due to formatting issues. But remember that we'll be announcing more US summer tour dates and a US edition of the Live CD / DVD soon.

Thanks everyone! Enjoy the shows, enjoy the new Live release, and stay tuned....

Best,
The Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

Live DVD Clip: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnuxPbg6-6g

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

"Bright's Passage": Free Download of the First Chapter of Josh's Novel!

2011-03-08T05:35:00.001-08:00

Josh's debut novel, BRIGHT'S PASSAGE, hits shelves in North America on JUNE 28th
via Random House / Dial Press.

Go here to download the first chapter of the book (PDF file) for free:
http://joshritter.com/2011/03/03/brights-passage-joshs-debut-novel-in-stores-june-28th/

For folks reading this on their phone / iPad / etc, go here to read the first chapter:
http://joshritter.com/files/2011/03/joshritter-brightspassage-chapter1.pdf

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The novel follows a young, widowed veteran of the First World War, Henry Bright, as he and his infant son, along with an unlikely guardian angel flee from a forest fire and Bright's cruel in-laws. Shifting between their strange journey through West Virginia's hickory-canopied foothills, Bright's harrowing memories of the trenches of France, and recollections from his childhood, the novel is at times suspenseful and kinetic, quiet and eerie, and often humorous.

You can pre-order it here:

HARDCOVER:

Amazon

Barnes & Noble

IndieBound

Random House

E-BOOK:

Kindle

Nook

Random House

(International Folks: We're still working on an international publication date for Bright's Passage.
We suggest pre-ordering via Amazon.com to be sure you get yours at the end of June.)

Here's a note from Josh about the novel...

"Hey All!

Here's the first chapter to my first novel, Bright's Passage. Wow! It makes me very proud to write that! Right now I'm sitting on the floor in Penn Station in New York, waiting for a train to Philadelphia where I'm to play a solo show. There are so many places a story can be told. Over the past year and a half, in airport bars and laundromats, tour busses and kitchens I've been telling myself the story of Henry Bright and his world. A story that started as a song is now a world inhabited by characters that are still surprising to me. I'm so happy to begin to present that world to others. Great thanks goes, as ever, to my family and my music family, my new friends at the Dial Press, and all of those whose generosity of will made this book possible.

Finally, thank all of you for your continued belief in my writing, whatever form it may take. I never forget who it is that makes all of this possible in the end.

As ever, rock on!
Josh"

Josh will be doing some book-ish events in the coming months, beginning at SXSW in Austin:

Tuesday, March 15th - 12.30pm sharp
Austin Convention Center - Ballroom G
Bright's Passage: a reading and discussion between Josh and Bob Boilen,
creator and host of All Songs Considered from NPR Music

More book events to be announced shortly, stay tuned!

You can also follow @joshritter and @brightspassage on Twitter to get occasional excerpts from the book (sent when Josh feels like it!).

Thanks everyone.

Enjoy!

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New EP hits iTunes, Web and Stores Today, New 'Galahad' Video, and More

2011-02-15T06:10:00.000-08:00

Howdy, folks!

Philly, Boston, NYC, and DC: Wow!!! What amazing, memorable nights. If this is any indication for the rest of this tour, everyone - onstage and off - are in for a treat they won't forget.

But these shows are starting to sell out, so we encourage you to get your tickets in advance. And be sure to arrive early for Scott Hutchison (of Frightened Rabbit) - he's killin' it!

Now, onto some great news....

     • EP To The Yet Unknowing World on iTunes, in Stores Today
     • New Animated Video for "Galahad" Debuts on NewYorker.com
     • Tour Starting with a Bang (Rainn Wilson & John Krasinski Introduce Josh in NYC - see video)
     • Josh on Twitter

Let's jump into it!

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New EP To The Yet Unknowing World on iTunes, in Stores Today

Announced last week, this 6 song (and 2 videos) EP includes b-sides from So Runs the World Away, demos, and remixes you just have to hear -- and they've been flying off the merch counter at the shows!

But now you can own yours - in CD or mp3 download formats, with just a few clicks of your mouse...

- For the CD, you can preorder it NOW (releases on Feb 22), on Amazon by going here: http://amzn.to/fEg60z
- For the MP3 download, you can own it NOW from iTunes (http://bit.ly/gEJ07w) and from Amazon (http://amzn.to/fG8z1x).

Of course, samples of each song can be heard there as well - or you can stream the entire thing on joshritter.com!

Tracklisting:
   01. Galahad (studio b-side)
   02. Tokyo! (studio b-side)
   03. Wild Goose (for Rainn Wilson's book SoulPancake)
   04. Lantern (acoustic Josh and Sam demo)
   05. The Remnant (Wallpaper. remix)
    06. Rattling Locks (Hesta Prynn remix)
Videos:
   01. The Curse (by Liam Hurley)
   02. Rattling Locks (by Sam Kassirer)

Don't just enjoy it today - get it for yourself!

And don't forget that The Animal Years was, by popular demand, was also just released - reissued in glorious Deluxe Edition (on vinyl, and with bonus solo acoustic version of the album). You can get it on Amazon (here), all Barnes & Noble locations (here), and at indie record shops (click here).

Enjoy all the new music!

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New Song "Galahad" Has Music Video Debut at New Yorker

The much talked about song from Josh's recent concerts is now the much talked about song from the new EP.

And now, artist Michael Arthur has lent his creative visual prowess to it, having his drawings animated into a unique music video for the song. A few years ago, Arthur - an illustrator whose music-video work was included in the recent New York Times series "All-Nighters" - met Josh at a downtown bar. Josh had seen Arthur's video for his own band (Balthrop, Alabama) and the two discussed a possible collaboration. The result, "Galahad," a previously unreleased song by Josh, paired with drawings by Arthur and animation by John D. Ivy. Ritter's original concept was to release the song as a single, with a Kenny Rogers cover as a b-side. "That notion fell by the wayside, but inspired my idea," Arthur says. "I originally conceived of Galahad as a sort of origin story for the fellow who sits across from the Gambler in the Kenny Rogers song, which merged with the idea of Kenny Rogers as God…. Not sure what it all means, but I liked it."

The video has premiered on NewYorker.com, and you can see it here: http://nyr.kr/ewsDXv

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Tour Starting with a Bang on East Coast
(Rainn Wilson & John Krasinski Introduce Josh in NYC, Hutchison Killin' It)

What can we say about the way this tour has started. Sold out and packed theaters, never-played-before covers, rocking new presentations of fan favorites, new songs like Galahad, an audience slow dance, and more!

A Memorable Introduction to Start the Night in NYC....................As if Josh and the band weren't enough, this past Saturday night at Terminal 5 the audience was treated to a pleasant surprise: taking the stage to formerly introduce Josh was none other than Rainn Wilson, the popular actor/comedian best known for his starring role on NBC's "The Office." His breakdown analysis of Josh's lyrics and songwriting is a hilarious one you have to see. And if THAT wasn't enough, he is booted from the stage by his famous "Office" co-star, John Krasinski. Classic.

See the awesome moment captured on video, now on YouTube here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EW-pyMp21SI

Scott Hutchison Kills....................Music fans have a lot to buzz about after these shows, thanks in no small part to Scott Hutchison (of Frightened Rabbit) who is opening the shows from the first show until Los Angeles on Feb 26 (but check the Shows page for details). Hutchison has been delivering powerhouse solo acoustic sets before Josh and the Band take the stage that you gotta see and hear.

And fans have been treated to some fun collaborating onstage, like Josh and Scott's encore rendition of The Everly Brothers' tune "Stories We Could Tell". Also captured on video (from the Boston House of Blues show) and on YouTube, here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOxLdJL5JPY

Be sure to get your tickets for an upcoming show now!

All the latest dates, information and tickets: click here

More great pics here and on Josh's Facebook

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That's the news for now, everyone....

Stay tuned - and be sure to check out Josh on his official TWITTER page, where these days he's very often wrestling the reigns away from us behind-the-scenes folk! He's chiming in with photos, thoughts, and more. Very cool. And as always, we behind-the-scenes folk (still very cool) will be breaking news and having contests there that you can't get elsewhere. Visit www.twitter.com/joshritter

See you on the road, enjoy the new music, videos, and shows.....

Right on,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

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New Tour EP Released, featuring 'Galahad'!

2011-02-08T12:11:00.000-08:00

Friends and Fans,

Our February US tour starts this Thursday (2/10) in Philadelphia.
We're proud to announce a limited-edition EP that we'll be selling on the Feb / March / April tour dates.

It's called TO THE YET UNKNOWING WORLD, and it features 6 songs from the So Runs the World Away sessions that haven't been released before, including "Galahad". You can stream it here right here, right now:

{ Stream the New EP To The Yet Unknowing World }

And today you can download a free MP3 from the EP, from our friends at FILTER:

{ Download Free Mp3 }

The new EP will be available at the merch table at all the tour dates (first come, first served!). For those of you not able to make it to one of the upcoming shows, you can pre-order it via Josh's webstore HERE or buy it digitally HERE.

It will also be available at select indie record stores and on iTunes on Feb 15th!

To the Yet Unknowing World tracklisting:

01. Galahad (studio b-side)
02. Tokyo! (studio b-side)
03. Wild Goose (for Rainn Wilson's book SoulPancake)
04. Lantern (acoustic Josh and Sam demo)
05. The Remnant (Wallpaper remix) - free MP3 above!
06. Rattling Locks (Hesta Prynn remix)

Videos:
01. The Curse (by Liam Hurley)
02. Rattling Locks (by Sam Kassirer)

Enjoy....

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THE TOUR! Here's a list of our upcoming dates

Feb 10 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero * (tix)
Feb 11 - Boston, MA - House of Blues * (tix)
Feb 12 - New York, NY - Terminal 5 * (tix)
Feb 14 - Washington, DC - 9.30 Club * (SOLD OUT)
Feb 15 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel * (tix)
Feb 16 - Cincinnati, OH - 20th Century Theater * (tix)
Feb 17 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre * (tix)
Feb 18 - Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall * (tix)
Feb 19 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue * (tix)
Feb 22 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo * (tix)
Feb 23 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom * (tix)
Feb 25 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore * (tix)
Feb 26 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda * (tix)
Feb 28 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre # (tix)
Mar 1 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina's ^ (tix)
Mar 2 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club ^ (tix)
Mar 3 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theatre ^ (tix)
Mar 19 - Louisville, KY - KCD Theater + (SOLD OUT)

* Scott Hutchison (of Frightened Rabbit) supports
# Samantha Crain supports
^ Joe Pug supports
+ Bhi Bhiman supports

Europe, UK, and Ireland on Sale Now Too!

07-Apr-11 Brussels, Belgium - Depot Leuven * [tix]
08-Apr-11 Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje * [tix]
09-Apr-11 Rotterdam, Netherlands - Motel Mozaique (festival) [tix]
10-Apr-11 Groningen, Netherlands - StadsSchouwburg * [tix]
12-Apr-11 Edinburgh, UK - Liquid Room * [tix]
13-Apr-11 Belfast, Ireland - Mandela Hall * [tix]
15-Apr-11 Dublin, Ireland - Vicar Street * [tix]
16-April-11 Dublin, Ireland - Vicar Street (2nd Night Added!) * [tix]
18-Apr-11 London, UK - Scala [tix]
19-Apr-11 London, UK - Scala [tix]
20-Apr-11 Pocklington, UK - Pocklington Arts Center (Josh Solo) [SOLD OUT]

* Tift Merritt supports

For the latest updated concert info, visit Josh's shows page.

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And of course, our deluxe re-issue of The Animal Years is shipping now. Go here for details:

{ Order The Animal Years in Deluxe Reissue or Vinyl }

THANKS EVERYONE!

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

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Introducing 'The Animal Years': Deluxe Reissue & Vinyl Editions!

2011-02-01T11:31:00.000-08:00

How do, folks?

We got a handful of exciting news to tell you about from the world of Josh Ritter, including some information many of you have been waiting a long time to hear....

In this eNewsletter:

     • 'The Animal Years' Reissued as Deluxe, Vinyl Editions
     • Poster Photo Contest: Win Autographed Tour Poster
     • 2nd Dublin Show Added at Vicar Street!
     • "How About We"....Win Concert Tix on the Popular Dating Site?
     • eTown Performance Now Airing, Streaming

And don't forget that Josh and the band are about to hit the road for tours in the USA, IRELAND, EUROPE and the UK! The most up-to-date tour dates and information at www.joshritter.com/shows. The band is at their musical and stylish best - as captured recently - and amazingly - by our next generation of fans like Will (age 6) from Denver. Check it out!

Plus......stay tuned for more great news about NEW MUSIC from Josh to hear (and own) - sooner than later!

Let's jump into what's happening now....

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The Animal Years Reissued in Deluxe and Vinyl Editions

That's right. Like Golden Age Of Radio and Hello Starling, The Animal Years has been drastically improved. The updated version of the CD and the VINYL now include a BONUS disc, featuring Josh performing the entire album SOLO ACOUSTIC, plus 4 b-side recordings (Blame it on the Tetons, Harbortown, Peter Killed the Dragon, and Monster Ballads [early version]), and two videos. The included acoustic album was recorded for this re-issue in 2008, and these recordings have not been previously released!

Free MP3: Wanna sample Josh's re-take on his own songs? We're offering the classic "Wolves" - the solo acoustic version - as a free mp3. Click here to get yours.

For the CD edition, both discs are housed in a tri-fold cardboard sleeve (like the ones made for the Hello Starling and Golden Age Of Radio reissues), with NEW artwork and fresh liner notes by Tom Ricks (Pulitzer Prize winning journalist).

The LP version of The Animal Years includes the bonus CD in a full-color sleeve, inside the LP (same as The Hello Starling re-issue).

The Animal Years (vinyl) is available now at Josh's official site (here) and most indie shops. For the local shop near you, visit www.thinkindie.com.

The Animal Years CD will be available at the indies (www.thinkindie.com), Amazon.com, and Barnes & Noble on February 15. PRE-ORDER NOW at Barnes & Noble (http://music.barnesandnoble.com/Animal-Years/Josh-Ritter/e/738435010317/?itm=2&USRI=josh+ritter) and at Josh's official site, here.

Josh will also have ALL The Animal Years merchandise available at the shows!

Enjoy....

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Poster Contest: Snap a Pic of One in Town, Win Autographed Limited Edition Tour One

Want to win a super limited edition version of the tour poster we'll have for sale on the upcoming tour - autographed by Josh and The Royal City Band? (see the amazing poster here)

There are posters and flyers for all of the upcoming shows hanging all around your cities and towns. They're hanging on telephone poles, in record stores, in coffee houses, and more. We want to see 'em! Take a photo if you run into one of these posters that advertise any of the shows on the upcoming Josh Ritter February/March 2011 Winter tour. Then email it to us at joshritterontour@gmail.com with "Tour Poster Contest - (Your City Here)" in the subject line and include your name and which show you'll be attending in the body.

We'll pick a winner a few days prior to each show to win a super limited color variant of the tour poster, signed by Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band! Good luck!

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A 2nd Night at Vicar Street in Dublin Added!

We are psyched to announce that - due to popular demand - a 2nd night has been added in Dublin this April.

Josh and The Royal City Band will perform at Vicar Street on Saturday, 16th April. Tickets go on sale Thursday, 3rd February, here.

And tickets remain for the show on Friday, 15th April, here.

Go get 'em!

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"How About We"......Win Free Tickets to One of These Shows?

Oh, we are so romantic.

It IS that time of year. So, to have some more fun with the whole Valentine's Day thing, we're giving away a package of 2 free tickets and 2 free T-shirts for Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band (with special guest Scott Hutchison from Frightened Rabbit) at the NYC / Boston / DC / LA / San Francisco shows, courtesy of the dating site HowAboutWe.com

Propose a date with the words "Josh Ritter" in it and we'll pick our favorite. Here's an example: "How about we…meet for drinks and see who knows more Josh Ritter lyrics. Person who wins picks the place for dinner."

(Note: this is NOT a date with Josh. This is a date where something Josh-related – a gig, listening to music in the park, etc – is part of it.)

Have fun with it!

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Josh and Band's "eTown" Performance Now Airing and Streaming

This past November, Josh and The Royal City Band were lucky enough to be asked back to eTown, the exciting weekly radio broadcast heard from coast to coast on NPR, public and commercial radio stations.

There, they performed several songs in front of a live audience, along with The Hold Steady. You can hear the entire episode HERE, including Craig Finn joining Josh and the band for "Roll On" and both bands joining together to cover John Prine's "Angel From Montgomery."

You can also see select video from the episode, HERE. And listen for it on your favorite NPR or local radio station!

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That's the news for now. Lots to do, buy, hear, see, and enjoy.

So, GO.

And as always, more great news to follow!

All the Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

Valentine's Brawl Dedications and More...

2011-01-18T12:21:00.000-08:00

Howdy folks!

We got some great, fun news about this upcoming February Tour, as well as some shout-outs to...well.....cool shoutouts!

In this eNewsletter:

     • Josh & Band Take Dedications for Valentine's Day Brawl Shows
     • New Natalie Portman Film "The Other Woman" Features "Change of Time"
     • Rainn Wilson Celebrity iTunes Podcast Features Josh, "Lantern"
     • Josh Plays Sundance Jan 21st, ASCAP Music Cafe
     • New Merch (the Josh Ritter Scarf)!
     • February Tour & Beyond: Tickets on Sale (DC Sold Out)

Let's jump in...

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Valentine's Day Dedications in Philly, NY, Boston & DC

That's right: here's your chance. One of the fun, unique things Josh and the band will be doing for the "Valentine's Day Brawl" shows will be taking dedications! So if you'd like to hear Josh mention that certain sentiment, for that certain someone of yours - from the stage - here's what you can do....

Visit http://www.joshritter.com/dedications. There, choose the show you'll be at, and enter a short (please!) message devoted to someone special there with you. Sorry, this isn't for song requests. But, while on stage during the show, Josh and the guys will be randomly picking out dedications to read for all to hear.

Be part of the show!

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"Change of Time" Featured in New Film Trailer for "The Other Woman"

Very cool! We're excited to share with you all that Josh's song "Change of Time" is featured prominently in the preview trailer for the new Natalie Portman film "The Other Woman." It's amazing to know this song will be heard by many more people.

To see the trailer, click here (imdb) or here (youtube).

And look for the film at your local multiplex!

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Rainn Wilson's Celebrity iTunes Podcast

Speaking of really cool shoutouts, you don't get much cooler than Rainn Wilson (we're huge fans). Especially when he's spreading the Ritter love, like he's doing again in his Celebrity Podcast released last week on iTunes.

In it, Rainn talks about his favorite artists and bands of all time, with great insight and song clips. We're psyched to be hearing him mention Josh, and notably the song "Lantern." VERY cool.

To hear the podcast, click here. The entire thing is awesome. But, if you did want to hear the Josh segment, it's at approximately 24:40.

Right on, Rainn!

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Josh to Play Sundance Festival at ASCAP Music Cafe

So speaking of Hollywood... Josh will be performing a solo acoustic show at The Sundance Film Festival, as part of ASCAP's Music Cafe.

Josh's show will be on the afternoon of January 21st. This is for festival badge holders only, though there could be some limited tickets made available at the door.

Stay tuned to joshritter.com for more details!

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Cold? Check Out These New Scarves!

We're always psyched about rolling out new merch for fans to spread the word - especially when it looks this good....

Out on the road for these upcoming tours of the US and Europe will be new merch for sale, most notably the Josh Ritter scarf.

Check it out here on Twitter.

Again, these will be for sale at the upcoming shows, but don't forget about the great stuff like 'mummy' hoodies, the 'Kathleen' and 'Folk Bloodbath' shirts in the official online store, here.

AND....there are new items - like Ireland tour shirts - that have just been added to the Thrift Rack.

Enjoy! Wear with pride....

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Tickets On Sale Now for Feb USA Tour and Beyond

Get 'em now before it's too late! Washington, DC (Feb 14) is now SOLD OUT, as is the Pocklington UK show. There's also the news of Samantha Crain, Joe Pug, and Tift Merritt (!) joining us on the road as support.

And in addition to Sundance, there's been an additional solo acoustic show added, at the KCD Theater in Louisville KY, on March 19th.

The full dates - with links to buy tickets is below. See you out there!

Jan 21 - Park City, UT - Sundance/ASCAP Music Cafe
Feb 10 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero * (tix)
Feb 11 - Boston, MA - House of Blues * (tix)
Feb 12 - New York, NY - Terminal 5 * (tix)
Feb 14 - Washington, DC - 9.30 Club * (SOLD OUT)
Feb 15 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel * (tix)
Feb 16 - Cincinnati, OH - 20th Century Theater * (tix)
Feb 17 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre * (tix)
Feb 18 - Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall * (tix)
Feb 19 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue * (tix)
Feb 22 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo * (tix)
Feb 23 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom * (tix)
Feb 25 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore * (tix)
Feb 26 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda * (tix)
Feb 28 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre # (tix)
Mar 1 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina's ^ (tix)
Mar 2 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club ^ (tix)
Mar 3 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theatre ^ (tix)
Mar 19 - Louisville, KY - KCD Theater (tix)

* Scott Hutchison (of Frightened Rabbit) supports
# Samantha Crain supports
^ Joe Pug supports

Europe, UK, and Ireland on Sale Now Too!

07-Apr-11 Brussels, Belgium - Depot Leuven * [tix]
08-Apr-11 Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje * [tix]
09-Apr-11 Rotterdam, Netherlands - Motel Mozaique (festival) [tix]
10-Apr-11 Groningen, Netherlands - StadsSchouwburg * [tix]
12-Apr-11 Edinburgh, UK - Liquid Room * [tix]
13-Apr-11 Belfast, Ireland - Mandela Hall * [tix]
15-Apr-11 Dublin, Ireland - Vicar Street * [tix]
18-Apr-11 London, UK - Scala [tix]
19-Apr-11 London, UK - Scala [tix]
20-Apr-11 Pocklington, UK - Pocklington Arts Center (Josh Solo) [SOLD OUT]

* Tift Merritt supports

For the latest updated concert info, visit Josh's shows page.

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That's the news for now, folks - but there's more to come! Stay tuned.

And as always, thank you so much for the continued support and loyalty.....

Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

Scott Hutchison (Frightened Rabbit!) Supports Feb Tour, Dates Added

2010-12-15T06:09:00.000-08:00

Greetings, everyone -

And Happy Holidays!

And they ARE happy indeed, as we bring you more great news from Josh Ritter headquarters. Really quick: big thanks to everyone who participated - and bid! - in Josh's auction to raise money for WhyHunger's 2010 Hungerthon. Hearts were opened, but wow so were the wallets! A remarkable success, thank you for supporting.

Now on to the great news....

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Scott Hutchison (Frightened Rabbit!) Will Open Feb Tour

To paraphrase a lyric from one of our favorite bands, "he's the shit and we're knee-deep in it." Scott Hutchison, of the band Frightened Rabbit, will be supporting Josh and the band during their February tour of the USA. As big fans (The Midnight Organ Fight is a classic album), we couldn't be more psyched.

Hutchison, solo acoustic, will be the very special guest, opening the shows from the start of the tour on Feb 10th in Philadelphia through the Feb 26th Los Angeles show. The "Valentine's Day Brawl" shows - Philly, Boston, NY, DC - will be especially memorable, as Josh and the band have some fun things in store (dedications and such - stay tuned).

Tickets are on sale now! The dates:

Feb 10 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero * (tix)
Feb 11 - Boston, MA - House of Blues * (tix - more to be released 12/22)
Feb 12 - New York, NY - Terminal 5 * (tix)
Feb 14 - Washington, DC - 9.30 Club * (tix)
Feb 15 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel * (tix)
Feb 16 - Cincinnati, OH - 20th Century Theater * (tix)
Feb 17 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre * (tix)
Feb 18 - Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall * (tix)
Feb 19 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue * (tix)
Feb 22 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo * (tix)
Feb 23 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom * (tix)
Feb 25 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore * (tix)
Feb 26 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda * (tix)
Feb 28 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre # (tix)

Dates Added to End of the Tour.....

Just Announced! Tickets scheduled to go on sale this Sunday, Dec 19th.

Mar 1 - New Orleans, LA - Tipitina's #
Mar 2 - Athens, GA - 40 Watt Club #
Mar 3 - Charlottesville, VA - Jefferson Theatre #

* Scott Hutchison (of Frightened Rabbit) supports
# support TBA

For the latest updated concert info, visit Josh's shows page.

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Europe, UK, and Ireland on Sale Now!

Announced a couple weeks ago, these tickets are all on sale now. And not to be missed!

Highlights include a return to Dublin and Belfast, and especially a 2 Night Stand at one of our favorite venues, Scala in London. See the updated dates below. Expect surprises....

07-Apr-11 Brussels, Belgium - Depot Leuven [tix]
08-Apr-11 Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje [tix]
09-Apr-11 Rotterdam, Netherlands - Motel Mozaique (festival) [tix]
10-Apr-11 Groningen, Netherlands - StadsSchouwburg [tix]
12-Apr-11 Edinburgh, UK - Liquid Room [tix]
13-Apr-11 Belfast, Ireland - Mandela Hall [tix]
15-Apr-11 Dublin, Ireland - Vicar Street [tix]
18-Apr-11 London, UK - Scala [tix]
19-Apr-11 London, UK - Scala [tix]
20-Apr-11 Pocklington, UK - Pocklington Arts Center (Josh Solo) [tix]

For the latest updated concert info, visit Josh's shows page.

See you out there!

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Holiday Sales Continue in the Online Store

The new "Kathleen" shirt. The "Mummy" hoodie. "Folk Bloodbath" and "Temptation of Adam" shirts. Vinyl, posters, updated Songbook and more.

And remember that until Dec 31st use the code "IDAHO" at checkout to save 15% off your entire order. And all orders over $75 will receive a free copy of "So Runs The World Away" on CD.

Visit Josh's online store.

Annnnd.... We're also prepping some brand new merch as well, including scarves (!) and some other winter goodies -- we'll post previews soon, and these will only be available at the shows. Look for em!

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That's the news for now, folks.

Thanks to everyone for the continued support - it was a HELL of a 2010. We're so happy people embraced the shows and "So Runs The World Away" the way they did, and we'd be lying if we said we weren't flattered by its appearance on so many year-end "Best Of" lists. Especially ones like NPR's Listeners Top 100 (here) and their Top 50 Albums (here). Flattered indeed....

Enjoy your holidays! This may not be the cold war, but we'll keep each other warm...

Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

Hungerthon 2010 Auction, New "Kathleen" Shirt

2010-12-08T11:59:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

Just a quick eNewsletter to tell you all about a couple exciting things going on right now...

Josh Auctions VIP Tix, Dinner, Memorabilia for WhyHunger

Featuring some of the greatest musicians of all time, the online auction for this great charity will offer music fans unique experiences and memorabilia donated from some of their favorite artists. Countless musicians have come forward to support this initiative and help raise funds and awareness for the most innovative and effective community-based organizations fighting hunger and poverty on the frontlines in cities, towns and villages across the world. Artists such as Bruce Springsteen, The Grateful Dead, Johnny Cash, Train, The Allman Brothers, Crosby Stills & Nash, and many others have stepped forward to contribute.

And now Josh has joined them.

Up for auction right now on the WhyHunger site:

       - 2 VIP Section Tickets to Josh's NYC Terminal 5 Show on Feb 12, 2011
       - Dinner for 2 at The Hard Rock Cafe in Times Square!
       - 2 Autographed Vinyl Copies of "So Runs the World Away"
       - 2 Autographed Tour Posters
       - 2 Limited Edition Photo Prints of Josh Ritter Live (by AM Saddler)

This year, WhyHunger has joined Yoko Ono Lennon and Hard Rock International in the Hungerthon campaign "Imagine There's No Hunger" to help hungry children. Today, actually, is the anniversary of John Lennon's death. So all auction winners will also receive a John Lennon "Imagine There's No Hunger" t-shirt, sweatshirt and pin.

This auction ends in 4 days, on December 13th. Click HERE for the auction! Support this great cause, purchase that perfect holiday gift for the big fan, and enjoy a night you wont forget - with the mementos to remember it by. And thanks for your participation and support...

You Asked For It. The "Kathleen" Shirt Debuts in Online Store

Awhile back we asked you all what your favorite lyrics were via Twitter and Facebook. It would be a crime to deny that the opening line of "Kathleen" wasn't by and far the most popular response.

So, we now present to you the Kathleen T-shirt! These beauties were designed by the extremely talented Drew of Monkey Ink Design and are printed in 3 colors on American Apparel's incredible Tri-Blend Track T-shirt. They're currently being printed and will be available in 2-3 weeks. Unfortunately, they most likely won't be ready in time for holiday shipping. But you can receive a 15% discount off your entire Josh Ritter webstore order by entering the code "IDAHO" at checkout – including these shirts. And all orders over $75 will receive a free copy of the So Runs The World Away CD. Both discount code and CD giveaway run until December 31. Enjoy!

Ladies Kathleen T-Shirt – ships in 2-3 weeks
Unisex Kathleen T-Shirt – ships in 2-3 weeks

The Responsibility Project: New Video on Josh's Creative Process and Performing

While in Princeton this October for his solo acoustic show, "The Responsibility Project" captured Josh like you've rarely seen. In their video, Josh discusses life on the road, his songwriting, and more.

You can see the wonderful piece HERE.

Enjoy!

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That's the news for now, folks - but there's more news to come next week. Stay tuned!

Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

April 2011 Ireland + European Dates Announced!

2010-11-24T08:41:00.001-08:00

Hello again everybody!

Another special eNewsletter to tell you all about some great new TOURING news for the upcoming new year. And more.

In this email:

      • April 2011 Shows in Belfast and Dublin, plus "Lantern" EP
     • April 2011 European Tour, with 2 Nights in London
     • New Holiday Discounts and Merch in the Online Store
     • Happy Holidays from Zack Hickman (and, uh, Nessie the Sousaphone)

Let's jump right into it!

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Dublin & Belfast: Josh and The Royal City Band Return in April

With the sound of a roaring Big Top at The Galway Arts Festival and the memory of a wonderful open air night at The Iveagh Gardens in Dublin this Summer still fresh in everyone's minds, Josh Ritter brings The Royal City Band back to Ireland...

Mandela Hall, Belfast

Wednesday 13th April 2011
Tickets £20 (inc Ticketmaster bkg fee)

Vicar Street, Dublin
Friday 15th April 2011
Tickets priced €30 (incl.booking fee) on sale Monday 29th November

Tickets go on sale, Monday 29th November!

Plus.....even more for your Irish fans.... Available on iTunes 10th December, 2010 is the "Lantern EP" - a special release from Independent Records celebrating Josh's return to the Emerald Isle. Whether it's to relive one of the shows you attended below, or you'd just like to have these stunning live versions to make it feel like you WERE there - it's a great addition to your Josh Ritter collection.

Track 1. Lantern (from "So Runs the World Away")
Track 2. Lantern (live) – Iveagh Gardens, Dublin
Track 3. Lantern (live) – Festival Big Top, Galway

Look for it on 10th December in Ireland!

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April 2011 European Tour

To all you European folks not currently on a plane or being patted down in an airport by the TSA, some great news. We'll come to YOU.

On sale this FRIDAY the 26th November, this exciting new tour is highlighted by not one, but TWO nights in London - and at one of our all time favorite venues (Scala). Expect big things. And surprises. AND we're working on a joint ticket offer for these (so you won't pay double the fees). Look for that! The dates...

07-Apr-11 Brussels, Belgium - Depot Leuven [tix]
08-Apr-11 Nijmegen, Netherlands - Doornroosje [tix]
09-Apr-11 Rotterdam, Netherlands - Motel Mozaique (festival) [tix]
10-Apr-11 Groningen, Netherlands - StadsSchouwburg [tix]
12-Apr-11 Edinburgh, UK - Liquid Room [tix]
13-Apr-11 Belfast, Ireland - Mandela Hall [tix]
15-Apr-11 Dublin, Ireland - Vicar Street [tix]
18-Apr-11 London, UK - Scala [tix]
19-Apr-11 London, UK - Scala [tix]
20-Apr-11 Pocklington, UK - Pocklington Arts Center (Josh Solo) [tix]

Visit Josh's SHOWS page for all the latest details and information!

See you out there....

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Holiday Specials, New Merch in the Online Store

Did we mention the newly stocked and discounted online store?

You won't believe how many new things we put in there last week. 2010 Tour merch, the much anticipated Folk Bloodbath t-shirt, the updated Song Book, and restocks on classic designs and Thrift Rack items. And there's more stuff headed for the store right now that will be available soon and restocks happening all the time. Starting now until Dec 31st use the code "IDAHO" at checkout to save 15% off your entire order. And all orders over $75 will receive a free copy of So Runs The World Away on CD. Get your holiday orders in soon to meet shipping deadlines.

Go there today!

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Happy Holidays from Zack Hickman (and, uh, Nessie The Sousaphone)

Fans of The Royal City Band know can't help but know - and love - Zack Hickman. Or his mustache. But have you met Nessie?

On a new, fun site called Fiverr - "The things people do for $5" - RCB bassist Zack Hickman can be found offering some holiday joy to anyone with the 500 cents.

To explain what you can get, we'll let Dr. Zachariah do so in his own words: "I am a professional musician. I am not, however, a professional sousaphone player, and I am not amazing at it. BUT - I have a totally kickass Loch Ness Monster sousaphone. And a pretty rad mustache. And I will - for $5 - record a video of one verse of your Xmas carol of choice, and include a personal message. It may not be a virtuoso performance, but it will be pretty good, and probably the only dragon sousaphone serenade of the season." (click here)

Happy Holidays, folks. ;-)

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Enjoy, everyone. Even more news to come!

And as always, thank you so so much for all the support....

Best,
Doug & The Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

Full Feb 2011 US Tour Dates + 'Long Shadows' Contest Winners

2010-11-16T11:37:00.001-08:00

Hey folks,

A relatively short email announcement not short on good news....

First, THANKS to everyone who came out to this US / Canada tour that just ended last night. It was our most successful tour to date, and we are so proud of being able to play for all of you. Thanks so much for spreading the word!

And now....we're happy to announce that the upcoming Valentine's Day Brawl shows announced earlier will kickstart a month-long tour of the USA in 2011! The dates are below, with tickets going on sale at week's end - if not on sale already. See below!

February 2011 Tour of the USA

Feb 10 - Philadelphia, PA - The Trocadero (tix)
Feb 11 - Boston, MA - House of Blues (tix)
Feb 12 - New York, NY - Terminal 5 (tix)
Feb 14 - Washington, DC - 9.30 Club (tix)
Feb 15 - Asheville, NC - Orange Peel
Feb 16 - Cincinnati, OH - 20th Century Theater (tix)
Feb 17 - Chicago, IL - Vic Theatre
Feb 18 - Lawrence, KS - Liberty Hall
Feb 19 - Minneapolis, MN - First Avenue
Feb 22 - Seattle, WA - Showbox SoDo
Feb 23 - Portland, OR - Crystal Ballroom
Feb 25 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore (tix)
Feb 26 - Los Angeles, CA - The Fonda
Feb 28 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre

Check Josh's 'Shows' page for the latest updates and information....

Winners Chosen in the "Long Shadows" Fan Video Contest

We really have to thank EVERYONE who participated in the "Long Shadows" Video Contest! We were not just bowled over by how many there were, but how good they were. So many to choose from!

But the band was able to agree on their faves....

WINNER:
James Holland

Runners Up:
RF Teller
Sharon McGough

Congratulations! To see the videos, click here. Winners, you'll hear from us if we don't hear from you first (email doug@joshritter.com).

Again, thanks to all who took to their cameras and showed us some real creativity, cleverness and love....

'Making a Life in Music' with Volume 6: The Opening Set

For those of you playing along at home, there's been insight into what a song IS, the importance of having goals, the value of the open mic, the difference between jealousy and ambition, and what the hell a manager does.....all with Josh's firsthand - and brutally honest - perspective.

Josh's most recent addition: "The Opening Set."

You can read this and the rest at Book of Jubilations. Thanks for all the great comments!

Enjoy.

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That's the news for now, folks! Be sure to get your concert tickets, enjoy the videos, and thank you all so much for the continued support.

And if you haven't stopped by to shop for MERCH in the online store in awhile, you're missing some great new stuff! Check out the new shirts, hoodies, posters and more. It IS just about that time of year ya know.... ;-)

Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

Valentine's Day Brawl: Feb 2011 Shows in Philly, Boston, NYC & DC!

2010-11-02T21:10:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone!

A very special concert announcement from Josh Ritter....

Tickets are about to go on sale!

Check the links below for the latest info.

Thurs, Feb. 10, 2011
PHILADELPHIA, PA - THE TROCADERO
Tickets
(on sale Fri 11/5 at 12 noon est)

Fri, Feb. 11, 2011
BOSTON, MA - HOUSE OF BLUES
Tickets
(on sale Sat 11/6 at 10 a.m. est)

Sat, Feb. 12, 2011
NEW YORK, NY - TERMINAL 5
Tickets
(on sale Fri 11/5 at 12 noon est)

Mon, Feb. 14, 2011
WASHINGTON, DC - THE 9:30 CLUB
Tickets
(on sale Thurs 11/4 at 10 a.m. est)

What is the Valentine's Brawl? To be honest, we're not 100% sure yet. But we've got some fun ideas (candlelight slow dances, special drinks for singles, voodoo dolls of exes?) to make it a night to remember with Josh and The Royal City Band.

We hope to see you all at the shows!

And remember that there are a small handful of shows left in 2010 - happening NOW. Check here to see the remaining dates in Canada, Pacific Northwest and Midwest.

We hope everyone's enjoying Josh's continuing blog "Making a Life in Music" (most recent post: 'What the Hell a Manager Does') on Book of Jubilations.

More news to come!

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

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Josh, Rainn Wilson, and SoulPancake

2010-10-21T04:41:00.001-07:00

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Hello again everyone,

It's great to be in touch already with some more great news from the front lines of the Josh Ritter world, which includes a new song from Josh and a new tour date in Fort Collins, CO with The Hold Steady among other things....

In this eNewsletter:

     • Josh Releases New Song for Rainn Wilson's New Book 'SoulPancake'
     • Volume 3 of Josh's New Blog 'Making a Life in Music' Just Published
     • Long Shadows Video Contest Ends Monday! Enter Now
     • Get on the Josh Ritter Twitter and Facebook Trains for Exclusives
     • TOUR of US and Canada Kicks Off Friday! Tickets Going Fast

Jumping in!

New Original Song 'Wild Goose' Available with Rainn Wilson's New Book "SoulPancake"

We're psyched to unveil a new, yet-unheard song from Josh (entitled "Wild Goose") that he has released exclusively for a new book project by actor and overall human being extraordinaire Rainn Wilson.

A bit on the book project known as "SoulPancake": this book "chews on life's big questions," urging you to explore philosophy, creativity, spirituality, love, truth, science, and a lot more. Amazon.com says: "With bold questions, intriguing challenges, and mind-bending art, Soul Pancake creates a space for you to stimulate your brain stem, spark your soul, and figure out what it means to be human."

Rainn has included the lyrics for "Wild Goose" in the actual book. And we've set it up so you can get an MP3 of Josh's recording with your purchase of the book, here:

http://book.soulpancake.com/joshritter/

Chew on that!

"Vol. 3: Open Mics & the Glamorous Bottom" is Latest Entry in Josh's Making a Life in Music Blog

We have to say....the feedback from people on this has been incredible. Thank you to fans, casual readers, other artists, even non-fans who have found their way to Book of Jubilations and shown their love for Josh's new blog series, Making a Life in Music. Keep those comments coming!

Following up on last week's entry, "Vol. 2: Goals," Josh has just posted the next installment called "Vol. 3: Open Mics & the Glamorous Bottom."

Learn more biz advice like why they're so damn important and how to make the most out of them, and even more Josh biography trivia like how his first gig in Ireland came to be....

You can read all of it at Book of Jubilations, here.

Enjoy!

'Long Shadows' Video Contest Extended to Monday! See the Band's Video and Enter Today

Also seeming to tickle fans out there is Josh and the band's home-made video for their song 'Long Shadows', a one-take one-shot music video done with an iPhone while on a day off from touring this past Summer.

And if they can do it, so can you. These are the final days of the video CONTEST where you can win prizes for making your own music video for Long Shadows. Visit here to learn all the details and see the band-made video as well.

But time's running out. Have fun with it!

Josh on Twitter and Facebook: Don't Miss Josh Ritter Exclusives

Another big thanks goes out to those of you on Twitter and Facebook who have been doing an amazing job at participating in the fun things we do there.

For instance, we just put out the call for your FAVORITE LYRICS, so we can take your opinions and hopefully turn them into something you can wear with pride (new merchandise!). The response has been awesome -- keep 'em coming!

And if you're not in the loop on Twitter or FB, there's no reason not to be. Visit Josh there (Twitter / Facebook), and you won't miss out on some exclusive announcements, contests, and more.

Tweet that!

Tour of the USA & Canada Kicks Off Friday - Updated Info below!

They're back on the road, folks.

Josh and The Royal City Band start their Fall Tour this Friday in Portland, ME - and will make their way to the Pacific Northwest and back again. Via Canada!

Some shows have sold out, others have been added (check out the Fort Collins CO date with The Hold Steady), and others have special guests announced. So be sure to check out the dates below...

Oct 22 - Portland, ME - The State Theatre - w/The Low Anthem
Tickets

Oct 23 - Northampton, MA - Calvin Theatre - w/Winterpills
Tickets

Oct 24 - Ithaca, NY - The Haunt - w/Heidi Spencer
Tickets

Oct 25 - Ottawa, ON - Capital Music Hall - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 26 - Toronto, ON - The Phoenix - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 28 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Center - w/Basia Bulat
Sold Out!

Oct 29 - Saskatoon, SK - Broadway Theatre - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets
only a few left!

Oct 30 - Edmonton, AB - MacDougall United Church - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 01 - Calgary, AB - Knox United Church - w/Basia Bulat
online Sold Out! Few remain at Sloth Records!

Nov 02 - Nelson, BC - The Hume Hotel - w/Basia Bulat
Sold Out!

NEW: Nov 03 - Nelson, BC - The Hume Hotel - w/Basia Bulat
2nd Night Added!
Tix available at hotel's front desk (877-568-0888)

Nov 04 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 05 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Spokane - w/Darren Smith
Tickets

Nov 06 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Boise - w/Darren Smith
Tickets

Nov 08 - Helena, MT - Myrna Loy Center
Sold Out!

Nov 09 - Bozeman, MT - Emerson Theatre
Tickets

NEW: Nov 10 - Fort Collins, CO - Griffin Concert Hall (Colorado State Univ)
eTown in Fort Collins presented by KUNC
with The Hold Steady!
Tickets

Nov 11 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - w/Thieving Irons
Tickets

Nov 12 - Omaha, NE - The Slowdown - w/Thieving Irons
Tickets

Nov 13 - Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre - w/Thieving Irons
Tickets

Nov 14 - Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre - w/Thieving Irons
Tickets

Nov 15 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom - w/Thieving Irons
Tickets

ALL THE LATEST TOUR INFO AT
WWW.JOSHRITTER.COM/SHOWS

The boys are literally giddy.

So see you out there - these concerts are going to be one helluva show.

That's the news for now, folks. Enjoy SoulPancake, we hope you enjoy Josh's continuing new blog series on making his life (and yours too?) in music, enjoy the new song, and most of all: enjoy the shows with us.

Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

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'Long Shadows' Band-Made Video Contest + Josh's New Blog Continues - and More!

2010-10-07T11:57:00.000-07:00

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Hey folks,

Some exciting and really fun news to tell you all about - so let's jump right in!

In this eNewsletter:

        • Josh Posts Vol. 1 ("We're All Gonna Die") in his New Blog, Making a Life in Music
        • Band Makes Their Own "Long Shadows" Video - Enter Your Own in Our Contest
        • "Long Shadows" will be Featured on HBO's "Bored to Death"
        • Webstore Gets a Facelift, Fan Favorite T-Shirts on Sale!
        • The Tour Has Started!

Details on all of the above below....

Making a Life in Music, Vol. 1: "We're All Gonna Die"

We told you last week about a new writing endeavor of Josh's: a series of blogs dedicated to "making a life in music." Again, it's part advice column, part autobiography, part how-to book, part confessional. And more!

Josh has now posted his first installment, titled "We're All Gonna Die."

You can read it on Book of Jubilations, HERE!

Enjoy....

"Long Shadows": New Band Video + Make-Your-Own Video Contest!

The dreams have grown teeth, and the beasts are coming out...

We're very excited to tell you about several new places to hear this song.

- ON HBO......... This Sunday (Oct 10), "Long Shadows" will be featured during an episode of the hit cable series "Bored to Death." Go to the show's website at www.hbo.com/bored-to-death to learn more. And tune in!

- IN THE BAND'S DIY MUSIC VIDEO........ We're pleased to bring you a new music video from Josh and the band, with a spin. They filmed it themselves, while on a day off from touring this Summer - on an iPhone! Oh, and it's just one shot.

You gotta see it.

Check out the new music video HERE. We're sure you're going to get a huge kick out of it.

- IN YOUR OWN MUSIC VIDEO!........... Josh and band did it. So can you. Go to our special Vimeo page HERE to download the mp3 and follow the instructions on how to submit your own, homemade music video for "Long Shadows."

Favorites will be selected (and win free concert tickets), along with a winner who will also get their video featured on the front page of joshritter.com.

Let's go, all you Scorseses and Spielbergs. Get those ideas brewing! And HAVE FUN with it.

Good luck!

Popular Josh Ritter Shirts on Special Clearance Sale in Webstore

We've done a bit of 'Fall Cleaning' over in Josh's Webstore, including a facelift.

To celebrate our new diggs, we've gone ahead and clearanced 16 t-shirt styles! They're thrift store prices for the first time, so go get 'em while you still can. The webstore 'Thrift Rack' is HERE.

Happy Shopping - it's not too early for the holidays, you know...

The Fall Tour Has Started! Tickets On Sale Now

Last night, Josh got the tour started off himself, solo acoustic, in Princeton NJ. Old songs, new songs, surprising covers, at least two yet-to-be-released new songs - if this what he has in store for fans before the band even joins him on the road: Wow.

The updated Tour Dates are below, with direct links to buy tickets. More information can be found at www.joshritter.com/shows.

See you out there!

Oct 08 - Lewisburg, WV - Carnegie Hall - Solo acoustic show
Tickets

Oct 10 - Nelson County, VA (near Charlottesville) - The Festy Experience
JOSH & THE LOVE CANON STRING BAND
Tickets

Oct 22 - Portland, ME - The State Theatre - w/The Low Anthem
Tickets

Oct 23 - Northampton, MA - Calvin Theatre - w/Winterpills
Tickets

Oct 24 - Ithaca, NY - The Haunt
Tickets

Oct 25 - Ottawa, ON - Capital Music Hall - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 26 - Toronto, ON - The Phoenix - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 28 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Center - w/Basia Bulat
Sold Out!

Oct 29 - Saskatoon, SK - Broadway Theatre - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 30 - Edmonton, AB - MacDougall United Church - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 01 - Calgary, AB - Knox United Church - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 02 - Nelson, BC - The Hume Hotel - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 04 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 05 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Spokane
Tickets

Nov 06 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Boise
Tickets

Nov 08 - Helena, MT - Myrna Loy Center
Sold Out!

Nov 09 - Bozeman, MT - Emerson Theatre
Tickets

Nov 11 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre - w/Thieving Irons
Tickets

Nov 12 - Omaha, NE - The Slowdown - w/Thieving Irons
Tickets

Nov 13 - Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre - w/Thieving Irons
Tickets

Nov 14 - Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre - w/Thieving Irons
Tickets

Nov 15 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom - w/Thieving Irons
Tickets

That's the news for now, everyone. We hope you enjoy the shows, enjoy the music video, enjoy making your OWN video, enjoy Josh's new blog. Just enjoy.

More news to come!

Best,
Doug & The Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

Introducing New Blog Series from Josh, USA & Canada Tour Next Week!

2010-10-01T08:32:00.000-07:00

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Greetings folks,

Right away, we have to thank everyone who came out to the shows across Europe and the UK - it was one for the ages! From the solo acoustic shows to the full rock band concerts, from Madrid to Berlin and over to Glasgow....it was, as Josh called it in his blog, "blinding."

We hope everyone enjoyed the shows, which not only unveiled new presentations of fan favorite songs and unexpected covers (Talking Heads, anyone?), but even at least one yet unheard, original new song from Josh. Hope it's tickling you European fans still, or those of you at home, on Youtube (here).

And while on Youtube, please check out a new concert video of Josh performing "Roll On" in Dublin this past Summer, which is dedicated to the late, great Derek Nally (of Whelan's fame). There is a tribute concert to Derek in Dublin tomorrow at The Grand Social with other artists appearing. See, hear, and learn more here.

But there's more new offerings from Josh to tell you about, from a new SERIES of blog postings, to a new TOUR through the USA and Canada...

"Making a Living in Music": A New Blog Series by Josh Ritter

If you've been a fan of Josh's for a while now, you know that Josh loves to chime in from the road, by blogging in between soundchecks and flights on his site Book of Jubilations.

But now - as if finishing his first novel and writing new songs wasn't enough - Josh has a new endeavor: a series of writings on his blog about his making a life in music. Or, making music a life. Or, perhaps how YOU could do it too. It's part advice column, part how-to series, part autobiography, part confessional. You gotta read it!

Josh has just posted his introduction to the series, "Making a Living in Music." You can read it right HERE.

We hope you enjoy these as much as Josh seems to enjoy writing them....

USA + Canada Tour Starts, Tickets on Sale Now

Hot off the storming tour through Europe and the UK, Josh and The Royal City Band return for dates up the East Coast into and across Canada before heading down the midwest.

The updated dates are below. And not only are tickets on sale NOW, but these are the final shows of 2010! So see 'em while you can. All the most up-to-date information can be found on Josh's official SHOWS page.

Oct 06 - Princeton, NJ - McCarter Theatre - Solo acoustic show
Tickets

Oct 08 - Lewisburg, WV - Carnegie Hall - Solo acoustic show
Tickets

Oct 10 - Nelson County, VA (near Charlottesville) - The Festy Experience
JOSH & THE LOVE CANON STRING BAND
Tickets

Oct 22 - Portland, ME - The State Theatre - w/The Low Anthem
Tickets

Oct 23 - Northampton, MA - Calvin Theatre - w/special guests
Tickets

Oct 24 - Ithaca, NY - The Haunt
Tickets

Oct 25 - Ottawa, ON - Capital Music Hall - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 26 - Toronto, ON - The Phoenix - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 28 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Center - w/Basia Bulat
Sold Out!

Oct 29 - Saskatoon, SK - Broadway Theatre - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 30 - Edmonton, AB - MacDougall United Church - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 01 - Calgary, AB - Knox United Church - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 02 - Nelson, BC - The Hume Hotel - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 04 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 05 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Spokane
Tickets

Nov 06 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Boise
Tickets

Nov 08 - Helena, MT - Myrna Loy Center
Sold Out!

Nov 09 - Bozeman, MT - Emerson Theatre
Tickets

Nov 11 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
Tickets

Nov 12 - Omaha, NE - The Slowdown
Tickets

Nov 13 - Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre
Tickets

Nov 14 - Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre
Tickets

Nov 15 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
Tickets

That's the news for now -- stay tuned for more. And again THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the shows in Europe, to those listening at home, and to those we'll see out there starting next week!

Best,
Doug & The Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

Free Exclusive MP3 Download, European Tour (and Beyond!)

2010-09-08T09:04:00.001-07:00

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Howdy, everyone!

We hope this newsletter finds you all well - and that a free mp3 download of new, exclusive and never-heard-before recording from Josh will make your day even better.

To kick off the tour of Europe, we're excited to share with you Josh, dueting with the amazing Dawn Landes, on the song "500 Miles" - a cover of the famous folk song written by Hedy West. It was recorded at Dawn's studio in Brookyln, NY with the help of Josh Kaufman (of The Hounds).

You can download your free mp3 HERE. We hope you enjoy!

* * * * *

EUROPEAN (+ UK) TOUR KICKS OFF...

Don't forget that Josh - both solo and with The Royal City Band - are back on stages across the continent this week!

The updated concert dates, with ticket links, are:

Sep 09 - Madrid, SPAIN - El Sol - Solo acoustic show - w/Dawn Landes
Tickets

Sep 10 - Paris, FRANCE - Cafe De La Danse - Solo acoustic show - with Timber Timbre
Tickets

Sep 11 - Hamburg, GERMANY - Knust - Solo acoustic show - w/Dawn Landes
Tickets

Sep 12 - Berlin, GERMANY - Quasimodo - Solo acoustic show - w/Dawn Landes
Tickets

Sep 14 - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 15 - Utrecht, NL - Tivoli - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 16 - Brussels, BELGIUM - Orangerie - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 17 - Oxford, UK - Town Hall - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 18 - Glasgow, UK - Oran Mor - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
(Sold Out)

Sep 19 - Nottingham, UK - Albert Hall - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 21 - Bristol, UK - St. Georges - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 22 - Manchester, UK - RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music) - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 23 - London, UK - The Barbican - w/Dawn Landes & the Hounds
Tickets

* * * * *

TOUR OF CANADA + USA!

Hot off the heels of the touring across Europe and the UK, Josh - again both solo acoustic and with The Royal City Band - will be in lots of places. Check the dates below, tickets are on sale now!

Sep 25 - Oberlin, OH - Finney Chapel (Oberlin College)
Tickets

Oct 06 - Princeton, NJ - McCarter Theatre - Solo acoustic show
Tickets

Oct 08 - Lewisburg, WV - Carnegie Hall - Solo acoustic show
Tickets

Oct 10 - Nelson County, VA (near Charlottesville) - The Festy Experience
JOSH & THE LOVE CANON STRING BAND
Tickets

Oct 22 - Portland, ME - The State Theatre - w/The Low Anthem
Tickets

Oct 23 - Northampton, MA - Calvin Theatre - w/special guests
Tickets

Oct 24 - Ithaca, NY - The Haunt
Tickets

Oct 25 - Ottawa, ON - Capital Music Hall - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 26 - Toronto, ON - The Phoenix - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 28 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Center - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 29 - Saskatoon, SK - Broadway Theatre - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 30 - Edmonton, AB - MacDougall United Church - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 01 - Calgary, AB - Knox United Church - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 02 - Nelson, BC - The Hume Hotel - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 04 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 05 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Spokane
Tickets

Nov 06 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Boise
Tickets

Nov 08 - Helena, MT - Myrna Loy Center
Tickets

Nov 09 - Bozeman, MT - Emerson Theatre
Tickets

Nov 11 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
Tickets

Nov 12 - Omaha, NE - The Slowdown
Tickets

Nov 13 - Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre
Tickets

Nov 14 - Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre
Tickets

Nov 15 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
Tickets

* * * * *

That's the news for now, folks.

We hope everyone enjoys Josh and Dawn's rendition of "500 Miles", feel free to spread the love.

And see you out on the road!

Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

We Had to Share This... (Tarrytown Holds it High)

2010-08-10T04:48:00.001-07:00

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Sorry for the interruption folks, but this was too cool not to share.

During Josh's show at The Tarrytown Music Hall this past Saturday night, the audience had quite the surprise for Josh and the band. Thanks to an unknown fan (who are you?) who handed out glowsticks - with instructions - to the entire audience before the show, the performance of "Lantern" was a concert moment not to forget.

It was really amazing. Here's the video:

www.youtube.com/watch?v=TETVSRuRrDI

Whoever that fan was: we salute you!

And thanks to the entire Tarrytown audience for 'holding it high for us.'

(We'll do the same for you)....

Best,
Doug & The Josh Ritter Team

'Rattling Locks' Music Video Premiere, NY Shows This Weekend

2010-08-05T04:51:00.001-07:00

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Hey folks,

Just a quick note with some cool news and worthy reminders!

"Rattling Locks" Video Premieres on Paste.com

We're happy to point you all to Paste Magazine's website, where a new music video - a photo essay - for "Rattling Locks" has just debuted! Royal City Band keyboardist and producer Sam Kassirer has crafted the video, and has this to say about it:

"This video/photo essay was made exclusively with 120mm medium format photographs taken partially over 2009 US and Europe tours, and partially from a shoot with Josh to capture specific images that the song evokes. Locations include the London Eye, The Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans LA, and a piano tuning shop in Somerville, MA. Hopefully it comes across as sort of scary and a little bit funny."

You can view it on Paste's site HERE.

We hope you get a kick out of it, and pass it along! It's also on YouTube, here.

Live in NYC This Weekend!

Remember that Josh and the band will be in Tarrytown, NY (tickets here) on Saturday night, and then headline a FREE outdoor concert on Governor's Island Sunday! Part of the "Beach Concert" series, the show will also feature Justin Townes Earle and Dawn Landes.

It's really an island, folks - so you go by ferry. More information - especially on getting there - can be found at www.thebeachconcerts.com. Their FAQ is here.

Weather forecast is ahmaaazing, so hope to see you out there!

* * *

That's the news for now. Remember that Josh and the band have a very full concert calender (with tours through Europe, the UK, Canada, and more of the US), with all the final 2010 dates now posted on joshritter.com

More news to come!

All the Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

The Remaining 2010 Shows: Now Posted and On Sale!

2010-07-27T05:38:00.001-07:00

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Hello everyone!

Still jet-lagged from a great Irish trip (see the photo below), but we've got lots to announce. Here goes!

We've mapped out our plans for the rest of 2010 - no more dates will be added. We're really excited about the artists that are traveling with us (Tift Merritt, Basia Bulat, Dawn Landes, Justin Townes Earle). Please see all dates below!

SPECIAL NOTE that Josh and the Love Canon String Band will play a special one-show-only at The Festy Experience in Nelson Country, VA (near Charlottesville) on Oct 10th! More info here: http://www.thefesty.com

ALSO - we're excited to tell you that the next Josh Ritter song that radio stations will have to spin for the rest of the world is "The Curse." So, make a request to your favorite station to hear it (or for your favorite Josh tune). But it's not every day that you hear a love story about an archeologist and a mummy on the airwaves...

On to the big concert schedule - most tickets on sale NOW!

* * * * *

JOSH & THE ROYAL CITY BAND - REMAINING 2010 DATES:

July 31 - Easton, MD - Avalon Theatre - w/Jesse Harper
Tickets

Aug 01 - Charleston, WV - Mountain Stage at The Clay Center
Tickets

Aug 03 - Greenville, SC - The Handlebar - w/Tift Merritt
Tickets

Aug 04 - Cincinnati, OH - The 20th Century Theater - w/Tift Merritt
Tickets

Aug 05 - Nashville, TN - Cannery Ballroom - w/Tift Merritt
Tickets

Aug 07 - Tarrytown, NY - Tarrytown Music Hall - w/Tift Merritt
Tickets

Aug 08 - New York, NY - Governor's Island - w/Justin Townes Earle & Dawn Landes
FREE SHOW

Sep 09 - Madrid, SPAIN - El Sol - Solo acoustic show - w/Dawn Landes
Tickets

Sep 10 - Paris, FRANCE - Cafe De La Danse - Solo acoustic show - w/Dawn Landes
Tickets

Sep 11 - Hamburg, GERMANY - Knust - Solo acoustic show - w/Dawn Landes
Tickets

Sep 12 - Berlin, GERMANY - Quasimodo - Solo acoustic show - w/Dawn Landes
Tickets

Sep 14 - Amsterdam, NL - Paradiso - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 15 - Utrecht, NL - Tivoli - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 16 - Brussels, BELGIUM - Orangerie - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 17 - Oxford, UK - Town Hall - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 18 - Glasgow, UK - Oran Mor - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 19 - Nottingham, UK - Albert Hall - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 21 - Bristol, UK - St. Georges - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 22 - Manchester, UK - RNCM (Royal Northern College of Music) - w/Dawn Landes & The Hounds
Tickets

Sep 23 - London, UK - The Barbican - w/Dawn Landes & the Hounds
Tickets

Sep 25 - Oberlin, OH - Finney Chapel (Oberlin College)

Oct 06 - Princeton, NJ - McCarter Theatre - Solo acoustic show
Tickets

Oct 08 - Lewisburg, WV - Carnegie Hall! - Solo acoustic show
Tickets

Oct 10 - Nelson County, VA (near Charlottesville) - The Festy Experience
JOSH & THE LOVE CANON STRING BAND
Tickets

Oct 22 - Portland, ME - The State Theatre - w/The Low Anthem
Tickets (presale Wed, 7/28)

Oct 23 - Northampton, MA - Calvin Theatre - w/special guests
Tickets (on sale Fri, 7/30)

Oct 25 - Ottawa, ON - Capital Music Hall - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 26 - Toronto, ON - The Phoenix - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 28 - Winnipeg, MB - West End Cultural Center - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Oct 29 - Saskatoon, SK - Broadway Theatre - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets in person and at (306) 652-6556

Oct 30 - Edmonton, AB - MacDougall United Church - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 01 - Calgary, AB - Knox United Church - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 02 - Nelson, BC - The Hume Hotel - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 04 - Vancouver, BC - Commodore Ballroom - w/Basia Bulat
Tickets

Nov 05 - Spokane, WA - Knitting Factory Spokane
Tickets

Nov 06 - Boise, ID - Knitting Factory Boise
Tickets

Nov 08 - Helena, MT - Myrna Loy Center
Tickets

Nov 09 - Bozeman, MT - Emerson Theatre
Tickets

Nov 11 - Denver, CO - Ogden Theatre
Tickets

Nov 12 - Omaha, NE - The Slowdown
Tickets

Nov 13 - Madison, WI - Majestic Theatre
Tickets

Nov 14 - Detroit, MI - Majestic Theatre
Tickets

Nov 15 - Cleveland, OH - Beachland Ballroom
Tickets

We've also kept adding some great photos and videos from this year to joshritter.com. For example: Josh & Joan Baez at the Fillmore (video) and Brian Stowell's killer 2010 Pics.

* * * * *

Josh and The Royal City Band at Iveagh Gardens in Dublin last weekend...
(photo by Marcelo Biglia)

* * * * *

We've got a few tricks up our sleeve for later this year so watch this space (and Twitter, and Facebook). Hope to see you at a show.

Thanks for all the amazing support!!

Best Always,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

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2010-07-14T20:58:00.000-07:00

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2010-07-09T13:33:00.000-07:00

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2010-07-09T11:00:00.000-07:00

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July: Ireland! October: Oh, Canada!

2010-07-09T04:58:00.001-07:00

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Hey everyone,

We're very psyched to bring you news of another tour, this time through the Great White North. Tickets just went on sale for these shows in CANADA, so see the dates below!

MINNEAPOLIS, remember that Josh and The Royal City Band head your way next week on July 15th for a very special concert with The Minnesota Orchestra! This unique performance will include new arrangements of some songs from So Runs The World Away among other things, so you don't want to miss it.

And remember IRELAND, Josh and the band's three outdoor Summer shows start the 18th July. See below...

If you want a little dose right now of live Josh Ritter (and an idea of how amazing the last tour of the USA was), check out the concert clip just uploaded to YouTube from the Fillmore Show in San Francisco, with a special guest making a surprise appearance (click here).

* * *

OH, CANADA! Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band

Oct 25 Ottawa, ON
Capital Music Hall (tix)

Oct 26 Toronto, ON
The Phoenix (tix)

Oct 28 Winnipeg, MB
West End Cultural Centre (tix)

Oct 29 Saskatoon, SK
Broadway Theatre (tix)

Oct 30 Edmonton, AB
McDougall United Church (tix)

Nov 01 Calgary, AB
Knox United Church ( tix)

Nov 02 Nelson, BC
The Hume Hotel (on-sale soon)

Nov 04 Vancouver, BC
Commodore Ballroom (tix)

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

* * *

SUMMER NIGHTS IN IRELAND

Don't forget about these big outdoor shows that will be total blasts....

Jul 18 Dublin, Ireland
Iveagh Gardens (tix)
with special guests Villagers

Jul 23 Galway, Ireland
Festival Big Top, Galway Arts Festival (tix)
with special guests Damien Dempsey and Cathy Davey

Jul 24 Killarney, Ireland
INEC (tix)
with special guest John Spillane

* * *

We'll be announcing a few more US dates for November (Colorado! Boise! Spokane!) soon as well. And remember there are currently August dates posted for the eastern US as well as September dates throughout Europe. All updated concert information is on Josh's tour page.

So stay tuned!

Go git' your tickets - and enjoy the shows, everyone.

More to come...

Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

Don't Fall For Those Weight-Loss Scams

2010-07-07T12:27:00.000-07:00

http://efatloss4idiotsreview.com/
http://mydietsolutionreview.com/
http://efatburningfurnacereview.com/

THANKS!! July Dates Added!

2010-07-01T07:59:00.001-07:00

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Just a quick note to say, first and foremost, THANK YOU. Thank you to everyone who made this past tour such a huge success and wild ride - from the East coast shows in May, to the swing up the West coast this past weekend, and each and every one in between. These shows, as someone in the band put it, were "one for the record books!" We're humbled...

...And psyched. Let's keep going: Just recently posted and on sale now are a handful of dates for the start of August in the SOUTHEAST U.S. And don't forget that July starts with a bang (with the Minnesota Orchestra) and doesn't slow up for three special Summer outdoor shows in IRELAND. Then it's on to the UK FOR A FULL TOUR....

Updated tour dates below! (More information and ticket links at www.joshritter.com/shows)

* * * * *

Jul 15 2010
Sommerfest Orchestra Hall - with Minn. Orchestra
Minneapolis, MN

Jul 18 2010
Iveagh Gardens
Dublin, IRELAND

Jul 23 2010
Festival Big Top
Galway, IRELAND

Jul 24 2010
INEC
Killarney, IRELAND

Jul 31 2010
Avalon Theatre
Easton, MD

Aug 3 2010
The Handlebar
Greenville, SC

Aug 4 2010
The 20th Century Theater
Cincinnati, OH

Aug 5 2010
Cannery Ballroom
Nashville, TN

Aug 7 2010
Tarrytown Music Hall
Tarrytown, NY

Aug 8 2010
Governor's Island - FREE Show
New York, NY

Sep 9 2010
El Sol (Solo Acoustic)
Madrid, SPAIN

Sep 10 2010
Cafe de la Danse (Solo Acoustic)
Paris, FRANCE

Sep 11 2010
Knust (Solo Acoustic)
Hamburg, GERMANY

Sep 12 2010
Quasimodo (Solo Acoustic)
Berlin, GERMANY

Sep 14 2010
Paradiso
Amsterdam, NETHERLANDS

Sep 15 2010
Tivoli
Utrecht, NETHERLANDS

Sep 16 2010
Orangerie
Brussels, BELGIUM

Sep 17 2010
Town Hall
Oxford, UNITED KINGDOM

Sep 18 2010
Oran Mor
Glasgow, UNITED KINGDOM

Sep 19 2010
Albert Hall
Nottingham, UNITED KINGDOM

Sep 21 2010
St. Georges
Bristol, UNITED KINGDOM

Sep 22 2010
Royal Northern College of Music
Manchester, United Kingdom

Sep 23 2010
Barbican
London, UNITED KINGDOM

* * * * *

Thanks again everyone for an amazing 2010 so far - we hope you're ready to keep rollin'!

More great news to come.

Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic

twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter

josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

Check Out These Links

2010-06-28T09:23:00.000-07:00

One More Video

2010-06-22T05:51:00.000-07:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZH4RJK-KHY

Check these out

2010-06-21T20:10:00.001-07:00

http://www.dailymotion.com/user/sportscorner22/video/xdrv3o_thegolfchamp11golf-swing-pros
http://www.kewego.com/video/iLyROoaf89I5.html
http://www.viddler.com/explore/sportsspot22/videos/1/
http://blip.tv/file/3786292
http://www.metacafe.com/watch/4790676
http://youare.com/sportstime22/2010/06/22/8712576
http://sportsspot22.buzznet.com/user/video/?id=4618961
http://post.ly/kIVV
http://www.sendspace.com/file/5gc6gq
http://v6.tinypic.com/zwmbs3.flv

Some More Links

2010-06-17T16:27:00.000-07:00

Some Useful Links

2010-06-17T15:14:00.000-07:00

Putting Aids
Golf Training Aids
The Golf Workshop
Izzo's Golf
The Golf Swing Enthusiast
Mind That Golf Stance
Golf Swing Man

Europe + UK September Dates: On-Sale NOW!

2010-06-16T09:08:00.001-07:00

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Hello from Albuquerque!

This tour has been AMAZING so far and we want to thank everyone who's been coming out to see us each night.

We are pleased to announce the following solo acoustic AND full band dates for Europe and the UK. Pre-sale starts TODAY at the link below!

Josh Ritter (solo acoustic):

09-Sep Madrid, Spain (El Sol)
10-Sep Paris, France (Cafe De La Danse)
11-Sep Hamburg, Germany (Knust)
12-Sep Berlin, Germany (Quasimodo)

Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band:

14-Sep Amsterdam, Netherlands (Paradiso)
15-Sep Utrecht, Netherlands (Tivoli)
16-Sep Brussels, Belgium (Orangerie)
17-Sep Oxford, UK (Town Hall)
18-Sep Glasgow, UK (Oran Mor)
19-Sep Nottingham, UK (Albert Hall)
21-Sep Bristol, UK (St. Georges)
22-Sep Manchester, UK (Royal Northern College of Music)
23-Sep London, UK (Barbican)

The lovely Dawn Landes & The Hounds will support all shows.

The best seats (including a signed tour poster!) are on-sale NOW: Click Here

Get 'em before they're gone. We will be announcing a few other shows (Germany, France, etc) in the coming week!

For all the details go to: http://www.joshritter.com/shows

Thanks!
Doug & The Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic

twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter

josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

Summer Tour Kicks Off June 10th in Richmond VA + Free NYC Show Aug 8th at Governors Island

2010-06-09T06:07:00.001-07:00

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Hello everyone! Let it begin......

SUMMER TOUR

Josh & The Royal City Band kick off their summer tour tomorrow on Thursday, June 10th. Tickets are going fast, folks - so we advise getting yours in advance! We've also added a few FREE ACOUSTIC in-store shows at Waterloo Records in Austin, TX and Music Millenium in Portland, OR.

Ticketing info is available on Josh's Shows page. Thanks and see you out there!

Thu 06/10/10
Richmond, VA - Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden w/Mason Jennings

Fri 06/11/10
Birmingham, AL - WorkPlay Theatre w/Mynabirds

Sat 06/12/10
Baton Rouge, LA - Manship Theatre w/Mynabirds

Mon 06/14/10
Austin, TX - Waterloo Records (FREE IN-STORE at 6.30pm)

Mon 06/14/10
Austin, TX - Antone's w/Mynabirds

Tue 06/15/10
Dallas, TX - Granada Theater w/Mynabirds

Wed 06/16/10
Albuquerque, NM - National Hispanic Cultural Center w/Sonny Pete

Thu 06/17/10
Telluride, CO - Telluride Bluegrass Festival (Main stage & new late-night club show)

Fri 06/18/10
Salt Lake City, UT - The State Room (SOLD OUT)

Sun 06/20/10
Santa Barbara, CA - Live Oak Music Festival

Tue 06/22/10
Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up Tavern w/the Watson Twins

Wed 06/23/10
Los Angeles, CA - The Music Box w/Carolina Chocolate Drops

Thu 06/24/10
San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore w/Carolina Chocolate Drops

Fri 06/25/10
Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom w/Dawes

Sat 06/26/10
Portland, OR - Music Millenium (FREE IN-STORE at 3.30pm)

Sun 06/27/10
Seattle, WA - Showbox At The Market w/Dawes

Thu 07/15/10
Minneapolis, MN - Orchestra Hall w/the Minnesota Orchestra

Sun 07/18/10
Dublin, Ireland - Iveagh Gardens w/Villagers

Fri 07/23/10
Galway, Ireland - Festival Big Top (Galway Arts Festival) w/Damien Dempsey & Cathy Davey

Sat 07/24/10
Killarney, Ireland - INEC w/John Spillane

Sun 08/08/10
New York, NY - Governors Island - FREE SHOW w/Justin Townes Earle & Dawn Landes

Updated Information and Ticket links here!

GOWALLA

For those of you into new-fangled ways to use your phone, you can follow Josh on tour with Gowalla.

Gowalla is a location-based social network that awards users for adventuring and discovering. Sign up and check into the "Josh Ritter And The Royal City Band" event during your next Josh Ritter show and you'll be rewarded with a beautiful Josh Ritter pin and other stuff (ask Brian at the merch desk for details.) Look for the event in both the "Nearby" and "Featured" sections.

http://gowalla.com/users/JoshRitter

ALSO...

We'll be announcing a September tour of Europe and the UK shortly, with advance ticketing info. Finally!

And don't forget that Josh has contributed his special, unique cover of John Prine's "Mexican Home" to the new Prine Tribute album Broken Hearts & Dirty Windows. The album will be available June 22nd, and also features covers from My Morning Jacket, Conor Oberst, Bon Iver, The Avett Brothers and more. Look for it!

Thanks as always for your loyal support, everyone. Be in touch again soon!

Best,
Doug & The Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html

"The Curse" Video Premiere (Puppets!)

2010-05-27T21:53:00.001-07:00

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Hey everyone!

Before we jump into some very exciting news, we have to say THANK YOU to everyone who made Josh and The Royal City Band's just-completed tour of the eastern USA a huge success, and such a blast for the band. From the first shows (like in DC) to the last (like in NYC), this run was a celebration - and it promises great things for the upcoming shows in the US and Ireland!

Now, onto some great news about things to see (a new music video) and hear (Josh on NPR's Morning Edition).

Read on...

New Music Video for "The Curse" Premieres!

We are thrilled to help introduce a new video - set to Josh's song "The Curse" - and it's one with an amazing, unique vision.

Marionette puppeteer extraordinaire (and drummer of The Royal City Band) Liam Hurley has conceived, created, directed and produced a music video for this heartbreaking new Josh song about a mummy who awakes one day and falls in love. It's a touching and wonderfully surprising vision Hurley has created.

Npr.org has just premiered it. Watch it here!

We hope you enjoy...

Josh is on NPR's "Morning Edition"

That's right, Josh's interview for NPR's Morning Edition will be broadcast Friday - May 28th - across their radio stations and on the web.

Click here to find your local station, or you can listen online by clicking "Listen" once there.

Tune in!

Facebookers: Check Out Josh's New 'BandPage'

Okay, don't you wish Facebook was a little better for the music fan? Well, the great folks over at RootMusic have designed a great new addition for artists on FB. "BandPage" allows a better music streaming experience - with its own interface - as you hear music more easily, browse information like tour dates and photos, and can better share it!

Visit Josh's Facebook page here, and click the BandPage tab.

Have fun!

* * * * *

That's the news for now, folks.

Don't forget that Josh and the band are BACK on the road in the USA starting June 10th (see the updated concert dates and ticket links here). Some shows are selling out already, so be sure to buy in advance - online or at the box office (for lower fees!).

Josh and the band also have three very special Ireland concerts in July (where special guests like Villagers, Damien Dempsey, Cathy Davy, and John Spillane have been announced!). Get your tickets now...

More great news to come.

Thanks for the support!

Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

Hold it high for us...we'll do the same for you...

official site: www.joshritter.com
myspace: www.myspace.com/joshritter
facebook: www.facebook.com/joshrittermusic
twitter: www.twitter.com/joshritter
josh's blog: www.bookofjubilations.com
youtube channel: www.youtube.com/dougrice
street team: www.dougrice.net/joshritter.html