Josh Ritter
Josh Ritter – To the Dogs or Whoever
On the train into work this morning, I read Mary-Louis Parker’s endorsement of Josh Ritter in Esquire and felt compelled to share a song. I first heard Mr. Ritter singing “Come and Find Me” in the spring of my senior year of college while fully embracing my writerly whims. And every spring since, whether in conversation with friends, through the words of a famous actress, or due to his relentless touring, I re-encounter his masterful songwriting and performing.
If you haven’t, seek him out. His words are well-chosen, his imagery precise, and his live show is one of the most joyous occasions you will ever experience.
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Images c/o Dean Chalkley
Mar 24, 2009 @ 11:09:42
Right on…Josh is one of the best live performers I have ever seen, and I continue to be amazed by the number of people who *haven’t* heard about him.
Mar 24, 2009 @ 11:44:12
i whole-heartedly agree with this. he is great.
Mar 27, 2009 @ 01:02:14
thanks for hypeing him, “wolves” was my first JR love, all his stuff is top notch
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Aug 26, 2009 @ 12:06:02
[...] I’ve already mentioned the important role this man’s music plays in my life. Given this spin, I am seeing his lyrics as poetry, born anew in a world where love haunts like a bird of prey, circling in the not-so-high above, waiting moments before desperation sets in to strike. [...]