Josh Ritter at Varsity
Thursday, July 9, 2009 » Other shows: Coming Soon, Shows Will Be Here
Varsity Theater • 8:00pm • 18+ • $21
More info at varsitytheater.org
Added to calendar on Mar 22
Josh Ritter
From Moscow, Idaho
First Twin Cities show since since October 17, 2007 • First Varsity show since September 24, 2006 • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 1, 2003
From last.fm:
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 classic Girl From the North Country. Read more about Josh Ritter on Last.fm.
Joe Pug
From Chicago, Illinois
First Twin Cities show since since April 29, 2009 • First Varsity show • Fifth Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since August 16, 2008
From last.fm:
Joe Pug (born Joe Pugliese) is an American singer-songwriter from Chicago. He has released two EPs, Nation of Heat and In The Meantime, the latter of which has been made available for free on his website. He has toured extensively since 2008 and has opened for alt-country pioneer Steve Earle, singer-songwriter Josh Ritter and folk rocker M. Ward among others. Pug released his first full-length album, Messenger, in February 2010. Read more about Joe Pug on Last.fm.