Hey, music lovers! Get ready to dive into the adventurous world of Josh Ritter, the indie-folk sensation who's all about spreading his musical magic. Think of him as a musical pilot dropping brand new tunes into the world like fish being splashed into mountain lakes. Cool, right?
On a late November afternoon, Ritter took a breather in the buzzing heart of Brooklyn at the totally cool concert venue, Brooklyn Steel. It was a massive year, packed with non-stop touring, especially after dropping his latest album, I Believe in You, My Honeydew – his third in just three years!
Chillin' in his dressing room with a cold beer, he revealed the secret sauce of his creative frenzy. "To me, it's all about completing the circle," he says. "From writing tons of songs to seeing them come alive on stage, that's the dream!"
Prepare to get your mind blown as Ritter launched into his 20-song set, where he featured seven tracks from his latest album. The standout moment? Definitely "Truth Is a Dimension (Both Invisible and Blinding)," a song that literally wrote itself just like magic. Ritter explains, "It’s like I’m gone, so in the zone. It’s my muse, man, making things happen!"
Since his first burst onto the music scene in college, Ritter is no stranger to rubbing shoulders with music legends. From collaborating with icons like Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, to sharing stages with the legendary John Prine, he's got stories to tell!
Ritter grew up in Moscow, Idaho, and his global escapades have taken him from Oberlin to Scotland and finally to Brooklyn. At 49, with two adorable young daughters, he’s all about connecting the dots through his music and letting his boundless creativity run wild.
So, buckle up for a ride through Josh Ritter's musical universe, where every song is an adventure, and the muse is always along for the trip!