Singer-Songwriter Josh Ritter

Josh Ritter’s career began to take shape in college when he decided that playing music was more important to him than neuroscience – and, after years of bouncing around the music scene, he’s emerged as one the most respected singer/songwriters of his generation. He’s playing the Appel Farm Arts & Music Festival with Ani Difranco on June 4th. Christopher Benincasa speaks with Josh Ritter about not being a neuroscientist, writing songs, greatness and weirdness, and his debut novel Bright’s Passage.