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Josh Ritter (born in Moscow, Idaho on October 21, 1976) is an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and author who performs and records with The Royal City Band (as Josh Ritter & The Royal City Band). Ritter is known for his distinctive Americana style and narrative lyrics. In 2006 he was named one of the “100 Greatest Living Songwriters” by Paste magazine.
Born to two neuroscientists, Ritter bought his first guitar from the local K-MART after hearing the Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash classicGirl From The North Country. He started at Oberlin College with the intent to follow in his parents’ scientist footsteps, but instead discovered songwriting, and the music of artists like Gillian Welch, Townes Van Zandt, and Leonard Cohen. He graduated and then moved east, favoring its close proximity to historic folk clubs such as “Club Passim” in Boston. On a shoestring budget he recorded his critically acclaimed breakthrough album Golden Age Of Radio in 2002 at various tiny, one-room studios on the East Coast. He has continued to grow from there, further developing his sound on subsequent albums.
Josh has recorded seven records (six studio albums and one live record) and five E.P.’s. They are (in chronological order):
Josh Ritter (Self Titled) (2000)
Golden Age Of Radio (2001)
Come and Find Me EP (2003)
Hello Starling (2003)
Born to two neuroscientists, Ritter bought his first guitar from the local K-MART after hearing the Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash classic
Girl From The North Country. He started at Oberlin College with the intent to follow in his parents’ scientist footsteps, but instead discovered songwriting, and the music of artists like Gillian Welch, Townes Van Zandt, and Leonard Cohen. He graduated and then moved east, favoring its close proximity to historic folk clubs such as “Club Passim” in Boston. On a shoestring budget he recorded his critically acclaimed breakthrough album Golden Age Of Radio in 2002 at various tiny, one-room studios on the East Coast. He has continued to grow from there, further developing his sound on subsequent albums.Josh has recorded seven records (six studio albums and one live record) and five E.P.’s. They are (in chronological order):
Josh Ritter (Self Titled) (2000)
Golden Age Of Radio (2001)
Come and Find Me EP (2003)
Hello Starling (2003)
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Knirrie wrote:
Yes, Why is absolutely beautiful! Looking forward to the EP :)
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LTHMPLS wrote:
Why is a beautiful little song!
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LTHMPLS wrote:
Song Premiere now!: http://www.pastemagazine.com/blogs/av/2012/02/song-premiere-josh-ritter---why.html
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DaanBorrias wrote:
New EP in two weeks!
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oooscar1989 wrote:
The Curse is so beautiful.
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EvpatiKolovrati wrote:
Очень, очень хорошие песни
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dtito2 wrote:
Josh Ritter has a free concert download solo acoustic. It's available via his twitter page Josh Ritter 2011-03-19 Live From KCD Theater, Louisville, KY
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emote- wrote:
Josh is okay, but I prefer Drake.
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PattyIsMyHero wrote:
What are you people talking about? There is clearly an artist description.
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damn 6 million, but no description![3]
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DaanBorrias wrote:
that picture. <3
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worldvet1 wrote:
I think I'll fly to Tampa and grab an old girlfriend to go see him live.
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CreepingElm wrote:
Josh Ritter @ The Wiltern Los ANgeles, CA 8.17.11 http://creepingelm.blogspot.com/2011/08/josh-ritter-wiltern-81711.html Thank you for your beautiful concert in LA! (:
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Darby_Crash wrote:
Josh has been my favorite artist for a long time. He played an amazing set last night at the Wiltern, and completely upstaged the Old 97's, who followed him. He has all the characteristics of someone who has found his vocation in life, and absolutely loves it. He's a great inspiration to me.
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Check out this review and awesome photos from Outside Lands including Josh Ritter: http://onethirtybpm.com/live/festival-review-and-photos-outside-lands-2011-august-14-2011-golden-gate-park-%e2%80%93-san-francisco-ca/
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eastlife1985 wrote:
Another New World <3
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MyxxxxxDSMBR wrote:
Just started listening to this guy. Very impressed. His songwriting reminds me of Springsteen's folk stuff. The music has a hint of Ryan Adams too. Mad respect.
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funk48 wrote:
damn 6 million, but no description!
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damn 6 million, but no description!
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LeavinHere wrote:
Consistently great stuff!! Just hit me how much Lark sounds like Paul Simon...
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Live At The Iveagh Gardens CD/DVD North American Pre-order!
25 Nov 2011 | from joshritter.com
Surprise Black Friday! The ‘Live at the Iveagh Gardens’
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