"The Curse" Video Premiere (Puppets!)

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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!


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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...


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New July Irish Dates, NYC and Boston Near, 'So Runs the World Away' Highlights

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Hello everyone!

Got a quick News update for you all, but still filled with lots to know and check out!

Read on for new shows that have been announced, video, photos, and some updates...


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A Return to Ireland: Galway and Killarney

Joining the Dublin show at Iveagh Gardens and just announced are two more shows for Josh and The Royal City Band on the Emerald Isle:

Sunday 18th July, 2010
Dublin - Iveagh Gardens
(with special guests to be announced)
Tickets

Friday 23rd July, 2010
Galway - Festival Big Top
(with very special guests Damien Dempsey and Cathy Davey)
Tickets (on sale Friday)

Saturday 24th July, 2010
Killarney - The INEC (seated show)
(with very special guest John Spillane)
Tickets (on sale this weekend)

Summer in Ireland!  These are outdoor, big-tent concerts, folks.  They are going to be a BLAST.


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Good to Know!

•  The 9:30 Club Show..... Last Saturday night's show in Washington DC is now available online to not only hear - each song, in full - but for free mp3 download!  Click here.  And see a little video (from yours truly) capturing the band taking the stage before the show and the great audience during it.  Click here.  We love ya, DC.

•  PBS Video..... There's a great video segment on Josh on the PBS Newshour website, in which you can see clips of the band performing during soundcheck - along with an interview on the tour bus.  Check it out here .

•  Daily Tour Photos..... Have you been on the new joshritter.com lately?  There's something new every day, especially during this current US Tour when there'll be pics added daily from the shows as they happen.  Visit here to see recent photos from the tour.

•  The 'Big Think' Video..... Online at Big Think is a wonderfully in-depth video interview with Josh talking about everything, and includes an exclusive performance from Josh of "Change of Time."  Watch here.


•  NYC and Boston Shows Approach..... Don't say we didn't warn you.  There are very limited tickets remaining for the three New York shows (Town Hall 5/19 & 5/20, Music Hall of Williamsburg 5/22).  These are going to be classic (don't say we didn't warn ya about that, either).  Tickets are here.

And speaking of a classic: this will be Josh and the band's first time playing in their hometown of Boston (5/21) in a long while, and we couldn't be more psyched about this one!  Get your tickets here.


That's the news for now, folks!  Hope you're all enjoying the new album, see you out there on the road!


Best,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team


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US Tour Kicks Off Today + Live Chat with Josh on NPR.org at 3pm EST

Hello everyone!


THANKS

First off, we want to thank everyone for the amazing reaction we've gotten on the new album so far.  Thank you all SO much for picking it up, tweeting, texting, whispering about it - and for blasting it from open doors, windows, and cars everywhere.

For those of you that haven't picked it up yet, it's a mere $7.99 on iTunes, and only $10.99 for the CD at newburycomics.com, where it comes with a autographed booklet.  You can also find it in all Starbucks locations!

And.....there's a very honest feature on Josh in The New York Times, published yesterday.  We're really proud of how this captures what's going on and what we're trying to do in the world of Josh Ritter right now.  Click HERE to read online.


NPR.ORG LIVE CHAT WITH JOSH - FRIDAY 3PM EST

And now's your chance to ask Josh anything you want about the album.  TODAY (Friday, May 7th) at 3 pm EST Josh will be chatting with David Dye and taking Twitter/Facebook questions from all of you. 

You can read more and pose your questions now, HERE.

Enjoy!


U.S. TOUR KICKS OFF TODAY

The U.S. tour gets underway TONIGHT in Philadelphia at the TLA.  Get your tickets now - these shows are selling fast and we don't want anyone to get left out!  Ticket info is here.

Dates below...

May 07 - Philadelphia, PA - Theater of Living Arts
Dawn Landes & the Hounds support.

May 08 - Washington, DC - The 9:30 Club
SOLD OUT! Dawn Landes & the Hounds support.

May 10 - Baltimore, MD - Ram's Head Live
Dawn Landes & the Hounds support.

May 11 - Durham, NC - Carolina Theater
Dawn Landes & the Hounds support.

May 12 - Charlotte, NC - McGlohon Theater
Dawn Landes & the Hounds support.

May 13 - Atlanta, GA - Variety Playhouse
Dawn Landes & the Hounds support.

May 14 - Knoxville, TN - The Bijou Theater
Joe Pug supports.

May 15 - Chicago, IL - The Vic Theater
Joe Pug supports.

May 17 - Louisville, KY - Brown Theater
Ravenna Colt supports.
Josh will play a FREE IN-STORE at Ear X-tacy at noon, broadcast live on WFPK.

May 18 - Pittsburgh, PA - Diesel
Joe Pug supports.

May 19 - New York, NY - Town Hall
Dawes support.

May 20 - New York, NY - Town Hall
SOLD OUT! Annie and the Bee Keepers support.

May 21 - Boston, MA - The Orpheum Theatre
The Punch Brothers support.

May 22 - Brooklyn, NY - Music Hall of Williamsburg
Dawes support.

Jun. 10 - Richmond, VA - Lewis Ginter Botanical Gardens
Mason Jennings also performs.

Jun. 11 - Birmingham, AL - Workplay Theatre
The Mynabirds support.

Jun. 12 - Baton Rouge, LA - Manship Theatre
The Mynabirds support.

Jun. 14 - Austin, TX - Antone's
The Mynabirds support.

Jun. 15 - Dallas, TX - Granada Theatre
The Mynabirds support.

Jun. 16 - Albuquerque, NM - Natl. Hispanic Cultural Center

Jun. 17 - Telluride, CO - Telluride Bluegrass Festival

Jun. 18 - Salt Lake City, UT - The State Room

Jun. 20 - Santa Barbara, CA - Live Oak Festival

Jun. 22 - Solana Beach, CA - Belly Up
The Watson Twins support.

Jun. 23 - Los Angeles, CA - The Music Box at the Fonda
The Carolina Chocolate Drops support.

Jun. 24 - San Francisco, CA - The Fillmore
The Carolina Chocolate Drops support.

Jun. 25 - Portland, OR - The Wonder Ballroom
Dawes support.

Jun. 27 - Seattle, WA - Showbox
Dawes support.

Jul. 15 - Minneapolis, MN - Sommerfest Orchestra Hall
with the Minnesota Orchestra!

Jul. 18 - Dublin, Ireland - Iveagh Gardens
with very special guests to be announced.

Updated info and tickets are here!


We will be heading back to the UK and Europe in September.  Stay tuned
for dates!


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That's the news for now, folks.  We hope everyone is enjoying the new music. See you out there!


Thanks again,
Doug & the Josh Ritter Team


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