Josh Ritter and the Love Cannon String Band have confirmed three consecutive nights in Whelans this October 21, 22 and 23. The dates coincide with the 20th anniversary of Whelans as a venue, and are built around the planned acoustic reissues of three of Ritter's past albums; 'The Golden Age of Radio', 'Hello Starling' and 'The Animal Years'. A performance is also planned for Belfast.

The nights are scheduled as follows, each night focussing on a single album, with the shows boasting a brand new string band comprised of upright bass, mandolin and acoustic guitar - all ably supplied by Ritter's friends from the Love Canon String Band. There will be a Josh Ritter date in Belfast a few nights beforehand on October 18, also featuring the Love Canon String Band, in the Empire Music Hall.

Empire Music Hall, Belfast - October 18
Whelans, Dublin - October 21 performing The Golden Age of Radio
Whelans, Dublin - October 22 performing Hello Starling
Whelans, Dublin - October 23 performing The Animal Years

Ritter will also be previewing new material from his forthcoming 6th studio Album which due to be released early next year. Doors for each Whelans gig are at 7.30pm. Tickets are priced at €26.50 for each night in Dublin, and on sale now from Ticketmaster outlets nationwide. Tickets for the Belfast date on October 18 are priced at £17.50 and are also available from Ticketmaster.