Songs: Save a Horse, Ride a Cowboy

This one is rude, and well, hilarious!

Gig Reviews: Josh Ritter

Given everything you know about my musical tastes, it may surprise you to know that one of my favourite singers ever is a country singer called Josh Ritter.  I've been to see him a couple of times, most recently in Glasgow.   It was an odd sort of gig for me, as it was seated.   Haven't been to many of those.   It's a whole different experience.   Calmer, more comfortable, but not as much energy, and so much further from the stage.   The first time I saw him he created absolute magic on the stage.   He was mesmerising.   So so powerful.   This wasn't quite up to that standard.   Maybe it was the seatedness that did it.   Or perhaps that he didn't do a lot of my favourite songs.   He did do Lillian, Egypt though.   Hurrah!   Still a good show and I'm glad I went.   The venue was lovely too.  The Old Fruitmarket.   I'd never been there before and it was quite lovely.   All fairy lights, and still with the old storefront signs up.  

 

         

Songs: Lillian, Egypt

Josh Ritter is one of my favorites ever!   I've seen him live twice and I just love him.   He's so cute and cuddly and his songs are so full of emotion.   He's a master performer too.   Well worth the chance if you ever get to see him.   This is one of my favorites of his songs at the moment:

Songs: Ode to Billie Joe

Not the sort of thing I usually like, but this is beautiful.   It's an old song, and quite a famous song, but I've only recently discovered it.   It's sad and picturesque and quirky and I like the simple music.   It does also intrigue me that we don't the full story.   It seems only Bobbie Gentry knows what the girl and Billie Joe threw off the Tallahatchie Bridge and why Billie Joe jumped off it, and she ain't telling.   Interestingly, the Tallahatchie Bridge was set on fire and collapsed in 1972.   Not the best quality video, but you get the idea.