#MicroShow: Josh Ritter showcases songs from 'Gathering' October 9, 2017 Josh Ritter performs "Showboat" from his album 'Gathering' at a special #MicroShow for The Current. (MPR Video / Jules Ameel and Nate Ryan) Play/Pause Listen: MicroShow: Josh Ritter (recorded live at the Turf Club's Clown Lounge) Download MP3 | 00:20:58 MicroShow: Josh Ritter (recorded live at the Turf Club's Clown Lounge) 20:58 Josh Ritter - Feels Like Lightning (MicroShow at the Turf Club) 03:38 Josh Ritter - Showboat (MicroShow at the Turf Club) 03:56 Josh Ritter - Dreams (MicroShow at the Turf Club) 06:08 Josh Ritter - Henrietta, Indiana (MicroShow at the Turf Club) 03:30 Josh Ritter - Getting Ready to Get Down (MicroShow at the Turf Club) 03:24 Josh Ritter - Train Go By (MicroShow at the Turf Club) 04:29 Josh Ritter - Oh Lord, Pt. 3 (MicroShow at the Turf Club) 03:42 Josh Ritter - Thunderbolt's Goodnight (MicroShow at the Turf Club) 03:52 Josh Ritter - When Will I Be Changed (MicroShow at the Turf Club) 05:09 On Sept. 23, 2017, a select group of The Current's listeners were treated to a #MicroShow with Josh Ritter, who performed at the Clown Lounge within the Turf Club in St. Paul. Attendees of the concert were those who had won tickets to the show through The Current's on-air and online giveaways to the event. Accompanied by Zackariah Hickman on bass, Ritter performed a set of songs drawn from his latest album, Gathering, released on Sept. 22, 2017, just one day before this MicroShow was recorded. Ritter also performed a couple songs from his 2015 album, Sermon on the Rocks. More Video: Full #MicroShow Performance Songs Performed "Feels Like Lightning" "Showboat" "Dreams" "Henrietta, Indiana" "Getting Ready to Get Down" Bonus songs (web only) "Train Go By" "Oh Lord, Pt. 3" "Thunderbolt's Goodnight" "When Will I Be Changed" Resources Josh Ritter - official site Related Stories Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter brings his compelling folk sound to The Current studio (2013) Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter is one of indie Americana's most seasoned and talented figures. His spring tour brought him through the Twin Cities for a First Avenue date with Sea Wolf opening, and he stopped by The Current studio ahead of the show with his Royal City Band in tow to play a few songs. Josh Ritter performs in The Current studios (2010) With his acoustic guitar, Josh Ritter has let loose folk sounds that have often been compared to the likes of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan. 3 Photos Josh Ritter performs a MicroShow at The Turf Club's Clown Lounge (Jules Ameel for MPR) Josh Ritter and Zackariah Hickman sound check before Ritter's MicroShow at The Turf Club's Clown Lounge (Jules Ameel for MPR) Josh Ritter performs a MicroShow at The Turf Club's Clown Lounge (Jules Ameel for MPR) View 2 more photos Tweet Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. comments powered by Disqus