Josh Ritter at Varsity

From Moscow, Idaho

First Twin Cities show since since October 1, 2004 • First Varsity show • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since October 1, 2003

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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.

From Minnesota

First Twin Cities show since since September 7, 2006 • First Varsity show • Third Twin Cities show on MN Live's calendar since July 28, 2006

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From last.fm:

“I only have one rule when it comes to songwriting. That is: whenever I have an idea I stop whatever I am doing and I write it down.” So goes the life of Ben Weaver. And though the Eugene, Oregon-born songwriter spends more time in his basement getting those ideas down than is likely proper or healthy, it’s hard to argue with the results – evocative, hushed songs populated by birds, phone booths, lovers, empty parking lots, friends, shoppers in the checkout line, and plastic bags stuck in trees. Read more about Ben Weaver on Last.fm.