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Q | Season 6 | Feb 19, 2013 | 4:39

Josh Ritter performs "Hopeful" in Studio Q

We were gratified to have Josh Ritter join us in Studio Q this morning to share some songs from his forthcoming record "The Beast in Its Tracks". Here's his special post-show performance of "Hopeful" - enjoy!

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