JOSH RITTER & THE ROYAL CITY BAND

Josh Ritter's acclaimed 20-year career as a songwriter and musician reaches new heights with the release of his ninth full-length album, Gathering. Along with his loyal bandmates, the Royal City Band, Josh returned to the studio with more songs than he'd ever had before at one time. Reenergized after a recent collaboration with legendary musician Bob Weir (who also contributes vocals and guitar to a song on Gathering) and - at the same time - tired of living in the shadow of his earlier self, Josh felt charged with exploring the possibility of cutting himself loose from his own and others' expectations.  In his words, "I began with an exciting sense of dissatisfaction, and what emerged, as I began to find my voice, was a record full of storms. I still can’t tell what era these stories are from. They feel part roustabout, part psalm to me."

"How refreshing and inspiring it is to encounter an artist whose achievements match his ambitions." - The Washington Post

"The 10 Most Exciting Artists Now” - Entertainment Weekly

"100 Best Living Songwriters" - Paste Magazine

A songwriter, a musician, a New York Times best-selling author, a painter, a consummate per-former. Josh Ritter encompasses all of these descriptors and more. He is a true artist. One who is not afraid of growing, changing and constantly challenging earlier versions of himself. Here, two decades into his storied career, Josh Ritter is just getting started. Gathering is out on September 22.

Past Shows


Jan
31
st
2018
The Fitzgerald Theater
Jan
31
st
2018
The Fitzgerald Theater

JOSH RITTER & THE ROYAL CITY BAND

with Her Crooked Heart
Jan
27
th
2016
Pantages Theatre
Jan
27
th
2016
Pantages Theatre

JOSH RITTER & THE ROYAL CITY BAND

with Elephant Revival
Feb
3
rd
2014
The Fitzgerald Theater
Feb
3
rd
2014
The Fitzgerald Theater

JOSH RITTER & THE ROYAL CITY BAND

with Gregory Alan Isakov
Apr
25
th
2013
Mainroom
Apr
25
th
2013
Mainroom

JOSH RITTER & THE ROYAL CITY BAND

with SEA WOLF (SOLO ACOUSTIC)
Feb
19
th
2011
Mainroom
Feb
19
th
2011
Mainroom

JOSH RITTER & THE ROYAL CITY BAND

with SCOTT HUTCHISON (FRIGHTENED RABBIT)

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Jan
27
th
Fine Line

Geordie Greep

with NNAMDÏ
Dec
11
th
7th St Entry

Fend, Admiral Fox, NATL PARK SRVC, and Joe Bartel

Nov
24
th
Fine Line

guardin

with kennedyxoxo
Feb
17
th
7th St Entry

Jordana

with Rachel Bobbitt