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Josh Ritter
"Hello Starling"

Released in 2003

Josh Ritter is a singer-songwriter from Idaho. This was his third album and my introduction to him. It was instantly one of my favorite albums of the year. The album moves from songs featuring just Josh on guitar to full band songs with ease. The effect is that it makes the solo songs sound so personal and intimate, it's like we're in the room with him writing the song.

Josh would go on to release a ton of great albums, write books, and even paint. Just a very talented guy...


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COLUMNS


Rock On! This Week's Sound Bites...5/1/25

"Marcia Ball, Terence Simien, Southern Avenue," began Crawfish Festival founder and organizer Michael Arnone (Pronounced Ar-known-e) as he didn't even scratch the surface of the line-up for this year's May 30, through June 1 "32nd Annual Crawfish Festival" being held at the Sussex County Fairgrounds in Augusta, NJ.




This Week in Music: Previews for Concerts from April 29 to May 5, 2025




BlowUpRadio.com's New & Notable NJ Music 4/28/25




Makin Waves Song of the Week: "I Know Your Number" by Arlan Feiles








 

MORE NEWS

(MORRISTOWN, NJ) -- Morristown Mayor Tim Dougherty has announced the line-up for this year's free annual Morristown Jazz & Blues Festival. It will be held on Saturday, August 16; on the Green. The music begins at noon and runs until 10:00pm. As it has for the past three years, the Festival will honor two of its founders, Linda Smith and Michael Fabrizio, who both sadly passed away in June 2021.


Twisted Livin' to Perform at Jersey Gumbo Cook Off / Louisiana Music Festival




White Eagle Hall hosts Jersey Fest on May 17th




The Newton Theatre presents FJ - A Tribute to Foreigner & Journey




Split Level Concerts Announces 2025-26 Season








 

UPCOMING SHOWS


The Newton Theatre presents Jefferson Starship

(NEWTON, NJ) -- Jefferson Starship brings their 50th Anniversary Tour to The Newton Theatre on Friday, May 2, 2025 at 8:00pm. One of the most successful arena rock bands of the '70s and '80s, they earned 3 platinum and 8 gold records, as well as numerous Top 40 Billboard singles. As they celebrate their 50th anniversary, the band reaches a rare milestone that only a few bands ever achieve.


Stone Pony Summer Stage presents Warren Zeiders with special guest Tyler Braden




WDHA presents Ace Frehley at Starland Ballroom




The Levoy Theatre presents 2U - "The World's 2nd Best U2 Show"