This is the first studio recordingin several years that does not feature Josh’s touring group, the Royal CityBand. The only person in the studio withRitter was Brooklyn-based producer Josh Kaufman, who contributed most of theother instruments.

Ritter sums up the recording: “Iknew I wasn’t making my next album here, but something smaller, and thatsmallness felt really good. I waslistening to a lot of early Buddy Holly, Ricky Nelson, and the Everly Brothers,and the mood struck me one day to sit down and put to tape some songs that feltgraceful and uncomplicated. Simplicitywas what I wanted, musically and lyrically. During the winter months, simpler fare sticks to the ribs, but hopefullyit tastes just as good.”

BringingIn the Darlings was recorded and mixed in four daysat Homeward Sound Studios in Ritter’s current hometown of Brooklyn, New York.It’s being released on CD, 10” vinyl, and digitally. Bringing In The Darlings track list:

1. Why (2:47)

2. Love Is Making Its Way Back Home (3:44)

3. Darlin‘(3:21)

4. Make Me Down(4:15)

5. See Me Through(4:22)

6. Can’t Go To Sleep (Without You)(3:17)