Josh Ritter had a successful year last year. A cult stateside hit, the singer/songwriter scored rave reviews for his live shows and wonderful album ‘The Historic Conquests of Josh Ritter’, which The Guardian hailed as one of the ultimate LPs of last year.

Now, the Idaho musician has announced his first UK live dates of 2008. Following a sold-out tour of Canada, the shows will feature a night at London’s Bloomsbury Ballroom (March 31st).

As if that wasn’t good enough, Josh will record a live session for Radio 2, which will be broadcast on the Bob Harris show, February 2nd.

His new single “Empty Hearts” is set for release March 24th, 2008 in the UK.

Watch video: Josh Ritter on David Letterman – “To the Dogs or Whoever”:

Josh Ritter UK tour dates:
with Dawn Landes – support

Dates could change! Go to Josh Ritter’s Official Website for the latest tour dates and information.

March 25, 2008 – Oxford – Zodiac at Oxford Academy
March 26, 2008 Portsmouth – The Wedgewood Rooms
March 27, 2008 Exeter – Exeter Phoenix
March 28, 2008 Liverpool – Carling Academy 2
March 30, 2008 Norwich – Waterfront
March 31, 2008 London – Bloomsbury Ballroom
April 03, 2008 Edinburgh – The Liquid Room
April 04, 2008 Leeds – Brudenell Social Club
April 05, 2008 St. Albans – The Alban Arena

The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter on amazon.co.uk

The Historical Conquests of Josh Ritter (with Bonus EP) on amazon.com

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Josh Ritter Official Website