Friday Night Live

Looking for something to do on a Friday night? The National Theatre at The Ritz will host an eclectic selection of artists in an unplugged performance environment. Each Friday Night Live will feature two or three regional entertainers that may include a folk singer, a jazz musician, an aspiring singer/songwriter or some other style of artist who is passionate about the opportunity to showcase their talents.

All tickets $10 – EV

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Interested in performing in the Friday Night Live series?  Send an email to michael@ritztheatre.org and let him know!

October 17 Artists
Christopher Salyer
Free Wild
Melanie Klakamp

November 14 Artists
Jim Gill
Hamford Chmielewski Jazz Trio
J. Scott Franklin

December 12 Artists
PAHL
Gary Meadows
The Note to Self Quartet

January 16 Artists
The Movement
Mike Bryce
The Pinup Project Duo

February 6 Artists
Tiffin University Night

March 13 Artists
Kerry Patrick Clark
He is a musical Norman Rockwell.  His palette is a simple 12-note scale, a 6-string guitar and one voice that seeks to sing hope into the human experience.  His songs are  the compass that points the heart home. Kerry is a former member of the folk group, The New Christy Minstrels, a Martin Guitar Preferred artist and the singer/songwriter of the #1 folk song of 2014!
Robbie Clark
He was born and raised in Toledo, Ohio where he discovered a passion for music early on. His father is a professional recording artist, so there was always music around the house. He soon started singing, learning the guitar and playing live shows. This led him on a track to Austin, Texas where he auditioned for the judges of American Idol in 2021. He returned home the following year and is now playing live shows wherever he can. His goal as a musician and artist is to connect people throughout the world, using music. He wants people to feel safe, heard, seen and loved by his music. Like his music is someone, or something, they can turn to whenever or wherever. No one is truly ever alone.
Pete Ford Jazz Trio
As a keyboardist, Pete Ford freelances in a variety of bands and for recording sessions.
Pete plays everything from solo jazz cocktail piano to jazz trio to big band with Swingmania, and all varieties of rock and jump-swing bands like Hepcat Revival. Ford plays in casinos and venues around the Midwest, and can be seen in a number of bands.

April 24 Artists
Nashville Songwriters
Association International
Night

May 15 Artists
Lila & Rowan
The Tuesday Crowd
Jeanette Aponte