Josh Ritter Captivates Austin Audience

Singer, songwriter, guitarist, and author Josh Ritter took to the stage at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater on Saturday, January 18, 2014. Austin was Josh’s third stop on his acoustic world tour supporting his seventh studio album, The Beast In Its Tracks. 

Songwriter Josh Ritter performs at Austin City Limits Live at the Moody Theater

Ritter was joined on stage by his bandmates Zachariah Hickman and Josh Hickman. Opening for Ritter was South-African-born singer/songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov.

Josh Ritter performs with bandmates Zachariah Hickman and Josh Kaufman

The audience enjoyed the intimate feel of the show as Ritter performed several solo numbers without the aid of his band, relying only on his voice and an acoustic guitar. At other times the appreciative crowd sang along with Ritter as he performed many of his hits.

Josh Ritter performs in Austin on January 18, 2014

Josh and his band proved they are not afraid to cut loose and have fun, despite wearing suits. When Ritter
wasn't singing and playing guitar, he was cracking jokes, dancing and laughing. After the opening son Josh proclaimed, "We are very, very excited to be here tonight!" and the excitement was evident throughout the show.

Gregory Allen Isakov opens for Josh Ritter in Austin, Texas

SETLIST:
Best For The Best
Southern Pacifica
A Certain Light
Monster Ballads
Bonfire
Wolves
The Temptation of Adam
Can't Go To Sleep (Without You)
Make Me Down
Folk Bloodbath
The Curse
New Lover
Wings
Save Me A Place
Girl In The War
Hopeful
Lights
Brothers In Arms
Joy To You Baby
Kathleen

Encore:
Galahad
Lillian, Egypt
Wait For Love (with Gregory Alan Isakov)