Friday Night Live
Oct. 17, Nov. 14, Dec. 12 – 2025
Jan. 16, Feb. 6, Mar. 13, Apr. 24, May 15 – 2026 (Fridays – 7:30 PM)
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
April 24 Artists
Nashville Songwriters
Association International
Night
Tedd Swartz has served as the regional coordinator for the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) for more than 25 years. He has been writing songs and performing for 45 years. He writes and performs heartfelt and tender songs in a variety of genres with an emphasis on the human experience and healing.
Martin Koop has been an NSAI coordinator for more than 15 years. He performs gritty, groovy and soulful Americana songs about broken hearts, dirty laundry, trains, and friends and characters from his songwriting life.
Gary Meadows is a published singer songwriter originally from Central Ohio. Gary’s influences are everything from folk, country, rock, gospel and everything in between. Gary’s songs are a mosaic of rock, country and blues. Gary’s been writing songs since his teens. Gary’s slightly southern vocals and all original songs create his own unique Americana sound.
David Harms – Since picking up the guitar in junior high, David Harms has been steadily forming a solid musical foundation built upon musicianship, honesty, songwriting, and respect for music.
May 15 Artists
Lila & Rowan
The Tuesday Crowd
Jeanette Aponte
