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JOSH RITTER

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Josh Ritter
 Josh Ritter is an United States|American singer-songwriter born in Moscow, Idaho|Moscow, Idaho on October 21, 1976.

Biography

Ritter was born in Moscow, Idaho in 1976, the son of two neuro-scientists. At age 18, after hearing a copy of Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan’s “Girl From The North Country” that Josh's parents owned, Josh attempted to write songs on a lute that his father had built, before abandoning the lute and buying his first guitar at K-Mart.

Ritter began writing songs as a teenager, while still teaching himself to play the guitar. He attended Oberlin College to study neuroscience, but later changed his major to the self-created "American History Through Narrative Folk Music". While attending Oberlin College, Josh recorded his self-titled debut ''Josh Ritter (album)|Josh Ritter'' at a recording studio on campus, at the age of 21. After graduating, Josh moved to Scotland to attend the School of Scottish Folk Studies for six months <ref name="triste">[http://www.triste.co.uk/jritter.htm Interview with Triste Magazine]</ref>. Josh then moved back to Idaho for a few months, before deciding to move to Providence, Rhode Island, where he worked temporary jobs by day and played at open mic nights in the evenings. During this time, Ritter sold copies of his self-published debut. As an early sign of his success to come in Ireland, Ritt... read all

Josh Ritter top albums

  1. The Animal Years
  2. Hello Starling
  3. Golden Age of Radio
  4. Animal Years
  5. The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter
  6. Hello Starling - Limited Edition
  7. Girl In The War Ep
  8. Live EP
  9. Josh Ritter
  10. Girl In The War
    11. ...show all albums

Josh Ritter top songs and lyrics

  1. Girl in the War
  2. To The Dogs Or Whoever
  3. Wolves
  4. Good Man
  5. Right Moves
  6. The Temptation Of Adam
  7. Rumors
  8. Mind's Eye
  9. Thin Blue Flame
  10. Open Doors
  11. Edge Of The World
  12. Wait For Love
  13. Real Long Distance
  14. Next To The Last Romantic
  15. Empty Hearts
  16. Moons
  17. Still Beating
  18. Monster Ballads
  19. Wait For Love (You Know You Will)
  20. Kathleen
  21. Idaho
  22. In The Dark
  23. Lillian, Egypt
  24. Here At The Right Time
  25. One More Mouth
    26. ...show all songs

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    1. The Bowery Presents Summer 2008 on 5 Jul 2008
    Location: New York United States


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    2. Andrew Bird + Josh Ritter at Gallivan Center, Salt Lake City on 17 Jul 2008
    Location: 239 South Main Street, Salt Lake City 84111, United States
    3. Mile High Music Festival on 19 Jul 2008
    Location: Denver United States
    4. Josh Ritter + Andrew Bird at Knitting Factory, boise, id on 21 Jul 2008
    Location: boise, id United States
    5. Andrew Bird + Josh Ritter at Bing Crosby Theater, Spokane on 22 Jul 2008
    Location: Spokane United States
    6. Andrew Bird + Josh Ritter at Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle on 23 Jul 2008
    Location: Seattle United States
    7. Calgary Folk Music Festival on 24 Jul 2008
    Location: Calgary, AB Canada
    8. Shangri-La Music & Arts Festival on 1 Aug 2008
    Location: Route 172, Blue Hill, ME 04614, United States

    The Shangri-La Music & Arts Festival is a three day multi-genre, multi-stage, music & arts festival following in the footsteps of Coachella, Bonnaroo & European festivals by offering something for everyone, and the whole family. From every genre of music - children's, blues, rock, folk, zydeco, celtic, punk, indie, gospel, folktronica and more to performance artists, theatrical and educational events, films and crafts.
    9. Blue Rodeo + Josh Ritter at Molson Amphitheatre, Toronto on 21 Aug 2008
    Location: 909 Lakeshore Blvd. W, Toronto M6K 3L3, Canada
    10. Electric Picnic on 29 Aug 2008
    Location: An Sráidbhaile, Ireland

    Anarchy, funk, nostalgia, surrealism…just another day at the Electric Picnic.

    As the evenings get longer, the cogs of Ireland's acclaimed music and arts festival are turning once more and details are unfolding of what to expect on the last weekend in August when the rock'n'roll circus descends on Stradbally village.
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