January 16th 2008: I, along with my friends Janna and Carol Ann met Eric Hutchinson. Eric is from Washington D.C. and perhaps the most soulful white man I have ever heard; traces of Stevie Wonder for sure. He opened for a far less talented band and the crowd was definitely not there to see him, but he still gave a stellar performance.
I had seen Eric open for G. Love and Special Sauce (another band you're now accountable for!) two years ago to the week at the Suede in Park City where besides being floored by his music was absolutely charmed by his dry sense of humor. I had him sign a CD (the one I am holding in the photo) he wrote, "Logan, 2 year anniversary." I love that man.
October 20th 2007: I, Chris Tobler, Kristen, Carol Ann and her brother Adam, met Josh Ritter. This was a big deal. I can think of no other artist currently making music that I cherish more than Josh Ritter. After an in-store performance at the Record Exchange in Boise, ID, we had the great pleasure of meeting the man behind the music that has been defining my life for the past year and a half. But as a testament to the great man that he is, the pleasure seemed to be all Josh Ritter's.
He took time to talk to each of us individually, he asked questions, and was quite possibly the most pleasant and congenial man on earth. He asked what I was studying in school (Geospatial Intelligence), had me explain it, and proceeded to sign my CD, "Logan, may all your geos be spatial."
He also gave me a hug.
I've never meet a happier man in my life and who could blame him!? He was living his dream and at that point so was I. Just two guys talking, living their dreams, simple.
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