Josh Ritter
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Thurs. Jan. 29
Josh Ritter, Eddie's Attic - Journeyman Idaho-bred singer/songwriter Ritter returns for two shows this evening which sold out months in advance. That speaks to his popularity achieved through a dozen albums of meticulously written folk/rock over a quarter-century career. Lately Ritter has been particularly productive, releasing three discs in as many years, culminating with last year's bluesy/jazz/soul inflected, vibrantly titled I Believe in You, My Honeydew, one of his finest and most spirited collections. Much of the music is serious, but an honest version of "Goonies 'R' Good Enough" from a few years ago shows his subtle sense of humor is alive and well. - Hal Horowitz
From the venue:
Josh Ritter live at Eddie's Attic!
Josh Ritter is a renowned singer, songwriter, musician, artist and best-selling author. One of today’s most thoughtful and prolific voices, he has released eleven studio albums including 2019’s widely acclaimed ‘Fever Breaks’ of which NPR Music praised, “He remains a hydrant of ideas while embodying an endless capacity for empathy and indignation, often within a single song.”
His twelfth studio album ‘I Believe in You, My Honeydew’ is out now. Two-plus decades into his celebrated career, Ritter has written music that has transcended generations including luminaries such as Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and Bob Weir covering his songs.
The Book of Gold Thrown Open tour is meant to encompass the whole of Ritter’s career, versus focusing on any one studio album.
In addition to his work as a musician, Ritter is also a national best-selling author, having released two novels to date: 2021’s The Great Glorious Goddamn of It All and 2011’s Bright’s Passage. Released to critical attention, Stephen King wrote in The New York Times Book Review that Bright’s Passage “shines with a compressed lyricism that recalls Ray Bradbury in his prime…This is the work of a gifted novelist.”
“Josh Ritter remains at the top of his game two decades into a highlight-strewn career. He’d be forgiven for loosening his grip, but his hand has never felt surer.” - NPR Music
“Harking back to Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and maybe a little Mark Knopfler, Mr. Ritter has always been a slinger of serious ideas and high-flown imagery.” - The New York Times
“Mysterious, melancholy, melodic…and those are only the M’s.” - Stephen King in Entertainment Weekly
Josh Ritter | 01/29/2026 7:00 PM