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
With a combined musical experience spanning over 100 years, a new force rises from the ashes: a Phoenix we call The Movement. Fusing vibrant tones with progressive rock beats and searing riffs, the band pushes boundaries with unforgettable vocal harmonies and high-energy guitar melodies. Diverse and relentlessly original, this progressive rock powerhouse that brings audiences to their feet.
Mike Bryce
Considered a multifaceted musician by audiences and fellow artists alike, guitarist Mike Bryce performs, composes, and teaches a wide variety of musical styles. He has performed as a jazz, blues, rock, funk, folk, country and bluegrass musician in a variety of settings for over a decade. Mike strongly believes that creativity and open-mindedness are among the most valuable assets a musician can have, and these qualities are evident in his own playing and writing.
The Pinup Project Duo
The Pinup Project (Duo) brings vintage glamour and timeless sound to the stage. Bandleader and vocalist Morgen Hammer and guitarist Scott Parnell rock your favorite music with alluring originality, modern showmanship, and nostalgia. Buckle up and travel through a century of sound as The Pinup Project blends rock, blues, jazz standards, and pop with the timeless charm of the pin-up era.

February 6 Artists
Tiffin
University
Night

March 13 Artists
Kerry Patrick Clark
Robbie Clark
Pete Ford Jazz Trio

April 24 Artists
Nashville Songwriters
Association International
Night

May 15 Artists
Lila MacKenzie
The Tuesday Crowd
Jeanette Aponte