From Bob Dylan’s Blood On The Tracks to Beck’s Sea Changes, heartbreak has been the inspiration for a number of classic albums, and we might be adding another to the list courtesy of Josh Ritter, who will release his seventh studio album The Beast In Its Tracks on March 5. The talented singer-songwriter wrote and recorded his latest during the 18 months after his marriage had ended with fellow musician Dawn Landes (an experience you can read about here). Ritter, who is currently streaming the album’s lead single Joy To You Baby, will head out in support of the record in major way with his backing band The Royal Band in tow. The tour, which kicks off at The Egg in Albany on February 13, will also include a run of dates with HT faves The Felice Brothers beginning on May 8 and running through the North American tour closer at New York City’s cavernous Terminal 5 on May 18.

If you’re not into a night with Mr. Ritter, then maybe you’ll be interested in hitting one of these recently announced tours…

Jeffrey Greenblatt

Jeff joined the Hidden Track team full-time in 2008 and helps guide the site in his role as Managing Editor and Social Media Coordinator. Each week Jeff pens Pullin' 'Tubes, Tour Dates and Bloggy Goodness in addition to features, video posts and more. Jeff is a graduate of The George Washington University ('98), with a B.A. in Journalism, and has worked in the media and technology industry for the likes of Scripps Networks Interactive, MTV, VH1, A&E and Joost.

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