Thursday, April 22, 2010

Josh Versus the Volcano

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Happy Friday, everyone!

And it is indeed a happy one, since Josh and The Royal City Band fiiiiinally took flight through a sky clear of volcanic ash and into the arms of Ireland!

There's more news about that, the shows, the new album, and free music to be had.

Speaking of the new album, we hear there's a low-quality leak of the album criss-crossing the internet right now. *Sigh*.  We hope everyone will listen to So Runs The World Away in its high-fidelity full splendor.  Or, actually, our friends at NPR.org will be streaming the entire album starting first thing Monday morning!  Read on...

In this eNewsletter:

     • Irish Tour Begins, Tower Records In-Store Rescheduled
     • Dublin Show in July Announced - Tickets on Sale Today!
     • Hotpress Cover (!) and 'Josh Ritter Week' (Free Downloads)
     • NPR Streams the New Album in Full, For Free
     • Record Store Day - a Thanks
     • Listening Parties Happening Around Country
     • US Tour Dates



Irish Tour Gets Underway, Tower Records Show on Monday

Volcanoes be damned.  The Irish Tour starts!

Tower Records Dublin: Josh's free in-store show there has been moved to Monday 26th April at 8pm!  Wristbands collected on Record Store Day will be valid for this event. There may be a few more available on the night.

Enjoy the shows, Ireland!  The dates are as follows:

April 24
Galway, Ireland - Live Lounge at Radisson Hotel
[tickets]

April 25
Limerick, Ireland - Dolan's Warehouse
[tickets]

April 27
Dublin,! Ireland - Grand Canal Theatre
*sold out*

April 29
Belfast, Ireland - Festival Marquee at CQAF
[tickets]

April 30
Kilkenny, Ireland - Rhythm and Roots Festival (Ormonde Hotel)
 
May 1
Cork, Ireland - The Pavilion
[tickets]


More information and updates at www.joshritter.com/shows



Iveagh Gardens Concert July 18 - Tickets Available Today

That's right, Irish fans.  Josh and The Royal City Band return to Dublin this Summer when they play Iveagh Gardens in Dublin on July 18, 2010.

Tickets go on sale TODAY!

Click here to purchase.

Go get 'em!



Josh on the Hotpress Cover, Celebratory Week Offers Downloads and More

Well, Ireland is already celebrating, apparently.  And we could NOT be more flattered and gracious.  On stands now is the latest edition of Hotpress Magazine, and it looks like this...





This issue of Hotpress (which contains a brilliantly revealing interview of Josh by Peter Murphy) kicks off JOSH RITTER WEEK, wherein hotpress.com has five exclusive Josh Ritter tracks available for free download. The tracks include 3 previously unreleased live recordings from a recent gig at Whelan's in Dublin and two specially selected tracks from Josh's acclaimed new album
So Runs The World Away. Fans can log on to www.hotpress.com each weekday during Josh Ritter Week to download these exclusive tracks!

Go here to read more, and to see what tracks you'll be able to download for free.

Enjoy!  And a big cheers, Hotpress...



NPR Streams the New Album in Full, For Free

Just can't wait for the n! ew album to be released?  Or don't have the cash yet?  Or wanna hear it before you buy it?

NO PROBLEM.  We are pleased to announce that we will allow anyone and everyone to hear the new album, in full, for free. 

On Monday morning, April 26th, NPR will be streaming the entire album on its website.  Go to www.npr.org/music to hear!

We hope you enjoy So Runs the World Away , and hope you'll enjoy it here on NPR, or in its full high quality glory on CD or vinyl. (ed. note: trust me, it's worth it.)

Happy Listening...



Record Store Day: Thanks to All!

We want to thank everyone who participated in Record Store Day last weekend and stood in lines with other fans, or trekked to a faraway indie shop, or sacrificed their Saturday to pick up
So Runs the World Away in glorious vinyl.  All stores are getting more vinyl in now, so feel free to ask them for it!

Thanks for supporting Josh, an d thanks for supporting indie record stores!  We heard from many people - some who sent photos or video - who told of their experiences in getting their hands on the new album before anyone, while meeting their fellow fans.

Enjoy the record.  And remember that you can pre-order So Runs the World Away on Amazon.

Thanks!



New Album 'Listening Parties' Happening!

Wanna hear what the new album REALLY sounds like?  A select few devoted fans across the country (and even one outside London) have the new album in advance, and they're hosting "listening parties" where you can experience hearing the album with your fellow fans.  Some are in people's homes, others are in coffee shops and records stores.  No matter, we  can guarantee you'll be able to hear the new album, meet some like-minded music lovers, and have fun.

For a listing of the So Runs the World Away Listening Parties going on over the next couple weeks before release day, CLICK HERE!

Spread the word and join your fellow fanatics...

Have fun.



Full USA Tour Date Listings

And after all this above, ladies and gentlemen, it's a nearly 30 show run through the US of A.

Get your tickets now!  Some shows are already SOLD OUT.

May! 07
Philadelphia, PA - Theater of Living Arts
[tickets]


May 08
Washington, DC - The 9:30 Club
*sold out*

May 10
Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head Tavern
[tickets]

May 11
Durham, NC - Carolina Theater
[tickets]

May 12
Charlotte, NC - McGlohon Theater
[tickets]

May 13
Atlanta, Ga - Variety Playhouse
[tickets]

May 14
Knoxville, TN - The Bijou Theater
[tickets]

May 15
Chicago, IL - The Vic Theater
[tickets]

May 17
Louisville, KY - Brown Theater
[tickets]

May 18
Pittsburgh, PA - Diesel
[tickets]

May 19
New York, NY - Town Hall
[tickets]

May 20
New York, NY - Town Hall
*sold out*

May 21
Boston, MA - The Orpheum Theater
[tickets]

May 22
Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
[tickets]

June 10
Richmond, VA - Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
[tickets]

June 11
Birmingham, AL - Workplay
[tickets]

June 12
Baton Rouge, LA - Manship Theatre
[tickets]

June 14
Austin, TX - Antone's
[tickets]

June 15
Dallas, TX - Granada Theater
[tickets]

June 16
Albuquerque, NM - National Hispanic Cultural Center
[tickets]

June 17
Telluride, CO - Telluride Bluegrass Festival
[tickets]

June 18
Salt Lake City, UT - The State Room
[tickets]

June 20
Santa Barbara, CA - Live Oak Festival
[tickets]

June 22
San Diego, CA - Belly Up
[tickets]

June 23
Los Angeles, CA - The Music Box at the Fonda
[tickets]

June 24
San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
[tickets]

June 25
Portland, OR - Wonder Ballroom
[tickets]

June 27
Seattle, WA - Showbox
[tickets]

July 15
Minneapolis, MN - Sommerfest Orchestra Hall
WITH THE MINNESOTA ORCHESTRA!
[tickets]






That's the great news for now, folks.  Plenty more to come, as always.

Enjoy the shows, enjoy the Listening Parties, enjoy the great interviews - but most of all, enjoy So Runs The World Away...


Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team

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


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