Minnesota Orchestra | Osmo Vänskä, Music Director

Event Detail

Sommerfest

Josh Ritter & the Royal City Band

with the Minnesota Orchestra

  • Thu Jul 15, 2010  7:30PM
    Orchestra Hall | $20-$40, $55 VIP

Minnesota Orchestra
Sarah Hicks, conductor

“How refreshing and inspiring it is to encounter a young artist whose achievements match his ambitions.” — The Washington Post

“One of the 10 Most Exciting Artists Now” — Entertainment Weekly

If you’re new to singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, you’ll be amazed at how quickly his infectious enthusiasm and powerful lyrics take hold of your heart. This free-spirited singer-songwriter will perform his greatest hits as well as selections from his new CD. His lyrics nail it: “My orchestra is gigantic/This thing could sink the Titanic/And the string section’s screaming!” Watch out!

Please note: This concert is 90 minutes with no intermission.

Media Partners MPR 89.3 the Current and 99.5 Classical

Join us on Peavey Plaza before the concert to enjoy food, beverages and FREE live music by: Caroline Smith & The Good Night Sleeps.

View our entire Peavey Plaza schedule for Sommerfest!

Complete Program Notes PDF Document

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