A Happy-Go-Lucky Guy Wandering Into A Shitstorm: A Conversation With Josh Ritter

Josh Ritter wears many hats: musician, songwriter, historical enthusiast, and avid marathon runner. The Idahoan balladeer’s profile has increased steadily since the release of his eponymous debut album in 1999, and his musical craftsmanship has grown in step.  Ritter's early songs are marked by charming pastiches of his dominant influences: Leonard Cohen, the Band, Neil Young, Pete Seeger, Tom Waits, and the always-inescapable Bob Dylan (a comparison Ritter has often balked at). But the breadth of Ritter’s work has spread over time, like a wide Western sunrise blazing on some vast horizon.

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Getting to Know: The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones have tirelessly been dubbed “the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band” since their U.S. tour of 1969.  And despite all the criticism, they are the oldest rock ‘n’ roll band to stay active for this long.  Only The Who have come close, and some may consider their occasional hiatuses and farewell tours as grounds for disqualification.  Since releasing their first album in 1964, The Stones have never seemed to consider stopping.

Keep It Simple by Van Morrison

...is just one of the many album reviews featured this month.

Sicko

...is just one of the many film reviews featured this month.

NINE BY FIVE
ZAYNE'S PICK

Zayne's been digging Tom T. Hall's In Search of a Song.

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