The Royal City Band
In 2010, Ritter's band members - some of whom had been performing with him from the early 2000s - were given the name "The Royal City Band" (a reference to the song "Thin Blue Flame" from The Animal Years).
Members:
- Josh Ritter - Lead vocals, guitar
- Zack Hickman - Bass, guitar, tuba, strings
- Sam Kassirer - Piano, keyboards, organ, accordion
- Austin Nevins - Guitar, lap steel, baritone
- Liam Hurley - Drums, percussion
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