Wednesday, November 24, 2010

April 2011 Ireland + European Dates Announced!




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...


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Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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



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...


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Tuesday, November 2, 2010

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


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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