Our bicentennial year, 1976, resulted in at least two incredible births, Teddy Thompson (see June 5 blog) and Josh Ritter. At age 18, Josh was inspired to write his first song after hearing Johnny Cash and Bob Dylan's version of "Girl From The North Country". Since releasing his first record at age 21, he has amassed an incredible catalog of songs that are folk and rock and alt and his own! I was introduced to his music by my son, singer/ songwriter Anthony da Costa, who regularly dips into the Ritter catalog for great covers. I love that he sells out medium-sized theaters and tours with a great band--precisely what I know Anthony will be doing post-College. If you've not heard Josh before, you're in for an wonderful ride.
"Monster Ballads"
"Bright Smiles" (music video)
"To The Dogs or Whoever"
"Girl In The War"
"Walls"
"Empty Hearts" (with The Boston Pops)
Porter Tubb
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