West Art & WXPN welcome Josh Ritter!

Josh Ritter is a nationally treasured singer/songwriter, and we are really honored to host him here in our beautiful space for his inaugural visit to Lancaster! Over the course of his two-decade career as a musician, artist, and best-selling author, he’s earned a reputation for crafting thoughtful lyrics and weaving rich tapestries with his storytelling. This is a special, intimate show with a stripped down trio version of Josh Ritter and his band, featuring Mark Erelli and Zachariah Hickman. We can't wait for this - please come be part of Josh's welcome to Lancaster and get lost in the music with us!

What to expect at the show:

>> Doors will open at 6:30. The show will start at 7:30.

>> Tickets are $40 in advance, and $45 at the door if not sold out (hint: this will sell out!). As always, we’re proud to present an all-ages show with discounted tickets available for students.

>> We will have beer from Our Town Brewery for sale, along with a few non-alcoholic options. This is not BYOB.

>> Parking may be available in the small lot across the street. Beyond that, there’s parking available around Buchanan Park and F&M College in the blocks surrounding West Art.

>> Seating: This show will be mostly standing room with very limited seating available. Our space is ADA accessible, and if you reqire seating please reach out prior to the show and we will do our best to accommodate any specific needs. If seating is your preference, please arrive early as it's first-come first-served.

>> Please note that all ticket sales are final. Thank you for supporting great music!

BIO:

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.”
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

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