This morning Josh Ritter announced on his website that he will be releasing a new album this spring.  After waiting 4 years since one of my favorites “The Animal Years” and nearly as long since “Historical Conquests” – I’d say it’s about time.  His new album called “So Runs the World Away” will be available in Ireland on Aril 23rd and May 4th here in the states.  Although the album took over a year to create, Ritter implies it will be worth the wait.  ”I’m proud of the fact that I’ve never recorded a song for a record that I didn’t believe in absolutely and that didn’t feel, in its writing, recording, and performance, like a moment of real inspiration.  I love the songs on this record so much…”

The first single of the new album “Change of Time”, is available for free download on his website.  After hearing the new song, it seems we might be in for a treat.  He also released some tour dates:

4/24  -Galway, Ireland @ The Live Lounge
4/25 – Limerick, Ireland @ Dolans Warehouse
4/27 – Dublin, Ireland @ Grand Canal Theatre
4/29 – Belfast, Ireland @ Festival Marquee at CQAF
4/30 – Kilkenny, Ireland @ Kilkenny Rhythm & Roots Festival
5/7 – Philadelphia, PA @ Theater of Living Arts
5/8 – Washington, D.C. @ The 9:30 Club
5/10 – Baltimore, MD @ Ram’s Head Live
5/11 – Durham, NC @ Carolina Theatre
5/13 – Atlanta, GA @ Variety Playhouse
5/15 – Chicago, IL @ The Vic Theatre
5/19 – New York, NY @ Town Hall
5/20 – New York, NY @ Town Hall