It's a brand new little "I Am" poem/song/video for shelter-in-place times. Written, recorded, videoed and edited May 9-13, 2020.
May 14 2020
Mar 25 2020
Subscribe to the Oar!
The Oar is my new job! It's a creative journal where I've begun posting new songs, poems, articles on songwriting, and more. It's now the verified, go-to source for all current Rita Hosking work. I hope you'll consider participating, and…
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Mar 10 2020
Do Me Up Darlin
A sweet live video of Rita and Sean playing Do Me Up Darlin, with great sound.
Feb 7 2020
Live in the 16 to 1 Mine
Ten years ago our then 15 year old daughter, Kora Feder, armed with a helmet and old analog video recorder, documented our trip down into the last working underground gold mine in California. It's called the Original Sixteen to One…
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May 20 2019
Cal Wild and "California"
Rita's song "California" is featured in a video by the California Wilderness Coalition!
Mar 7 2018
For Real NOW AVAILABLE
For Real releases today, April 10th 2018! CLICK HERE for the SALES PAGE!
Feb 23 2018
First-Ever Rita Hosking Vinyl!
For the first time ever, you can buy a Rita Hosking tune on vinyl. On March 26th 2018, Rita and Sean will do live recording, direct to vinyl, at Leesta Vall Sound Recordings in Brooklyn, NY. The result will be…
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Nov 30 2017
New Record Release on April 10th!
I'm working on a seventh album, "For Real," to be released April 10, 2018! (Photo above is a teaser by Hava Feder, from the album photo shoot with Sean.) Many of you have heard some of the songs at concerts…
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Jan 10 2017
For The Ride (new song)
It's my recent response to being told to "just sit back for the ride."
This is a video of it from Capital Public Radio:
And for a version recorded at home by my husband, Sean, and I, check out the…
Dec 8 2016
New Look, Thanks Rik Keller + The Palms
I was an early gray hair person, and have decided to let the gray flag fly. Thus, I needed a new set of photos for a new web look!. So, check out the new web look! Big thanks to Rik…Read more
Jan 14 2016
Frankie and the No-Go Road Show Fun
We just completed our final CD Release concert this month, at the Freight and Salvage in Berkeley, CA. It was a fabulous run of a highly unusual show--we played through the entire album from start to finish, with commentary on…Read more
Nov 10 2015
5/5 Stars - Telegraph, and More Amazing Reviews
Frankie and the No-Go Road is receiving superb reviews! Check it out:
--5/5 stars from The Telegraph. "This music will make you think, it will sadden you and it will uplift you. In a world of Wetiko, it's good to…Read more
--5/5 stars from The Telegraph. "This music will make you think, it will sadden you and it will uplift you. In a world of Wetiko, it's good to…Read more
Sep 25 2015
Official Video Premiere by Twang Nation
Twang Nation premiered Rita's first official music video today, for the song "Resurrection" from Frankie and the No-Go Road. Read about and view it here!
Sep 22 2015
Frankie and the No-Go Road to release today!
Brand new album, Frankie and the No-Go Road, releases in the United States today, September 22nd! Keep an eye out in the next couple weeks for an official music video, animated by Rita herself! Frankie and the No-Go Road --…Read more
Jun 16 2015
New Single! Where the Grassroots Grow
I have a new, digital single called Where the Grassroots Grow. You can hear it, get a free download, and read about it here! www.ritahosking.com/new-single
It's also available on iTunes CD Baby, and Amazon!
It's also available on iTunes CD Baby, and Amazon!
Mar 15 2015
Pre-order Campaign Over, Goal Reached!
Huge thanks to you all who supported my upcoming, 2015 release by pre-ordering! Your faith in me helps to finish the project, and I'm very grateful. I plan for a late summer release, and will let you know when I…Read more
Mar 4 2015
Poetry and March 13 last day to Order!
Dec 11 2014
Brewing in Austin
I've been in Austin, recording! Woohoo (see photo) ! More news on this after the holidays.
Oct 8 2014
Family Trio heads Northeast in October
The Rita Hosking family trio is taking a quick trip northeast October 17-26, hoping to catch the tail end of some fall colors! It's our first trip to that area, so please tell your friends who may be in driving…Read more
May 18 2014
Midwest, UK, Southeast Highlights
We were lucky to be guests of the Detroit Institute of Arts this spring, and played in the central room surrounded by Diego Rivera's incredible mural!
And in the UK, a photo in front of the Henry Tudor House in…Read more
And in the UK, a photo in front of the Henry Tudor House in…Read more
Mar 5 2014
UK Tour April 2-13
UK dates coming up! April 2014. See "Shows" page for specifics, and lovely screenprinted keepsake below, Asbestos Press.
Jan 13 2014
"Top 10 Country Albums of 2013" --UK Telegraph
Thank you Martin Chilton of the UK Telegraph for naming Little Boat as one of the top ten country albums of 2013!
Here's the article: Top 10 Country Albums of 2013
"A mini album but one that shows again that…Read more
Here's the article: Top 10 Country Albums of 2013
"A mini album but one that shows again that…Read more
Nov 6 2013
New! The Rita Hosking Songbook
Now available! The Rita Hosking Songbook is the complete collection of lyrics and guitar chords for all of Rita's published, original songs. That's 49 songs from five albums--Are You Ready?, Silver Stream, Come Sunrise, Burn, and Little Boat. The…Read more
Oct 26 2013
NPR's Weekend Edition 
Rita's ghost song "She's Waiting," from her award-winning album Come Sunrise, was featured on NPR's Weekend Edition on Sunday, October 27th.
Here's the archived link at NPR Weekend Edition, Rita Hosking Feature
And listen to or download the song…Read more
Here's the archived link at NPR Weekend Edition, Rita Hosking Feature
And listen to or download the song…Read more
March 14 Sebastpol CA -Sonoma Folk and Bluegrass Festival - CANCELLED
March 22 Facebook Live Concert from Rita's FB Music Page!
March 28 Sutter Creek CA -Sutter Creek Theatre - POSTPONED
March 29 Rita's Facebook Music Page, Live Demonstration of the 5 Minute Song Start
April 10 Rita's Facebook Music Page, 6:00pm Live Stream Concert
April 18 Redding CA -Whole Earth and Watershed Festival - CANCELLED
April 19 Rita's Facebook Music Page, 7:00pm Live Stream Concert
***Header image of Rita at the Palms Playhouse in Winters, CA is by Rik Keller of Rik Keller Photography.