Schedule:
Doors open at 6:00 PM
Show starts at 7:00 PM. Acts are listed in the order in which they perform.
Ron DJ Fire Counts
Ron Counts spent over 30 years in the music industry before returning home to Newberry where he was born and raised. RC Entertainment has pleased crowds from Greenwood to Myrtle Beach and gained followers from all over the U.S. today. He will gain more when doors open and between acts during BOTH days of our event!
John Starino
7:00 PM - 7:30 PM
John M. Starino is a 41 year resident of South Carolina. Last year he remembered his parents John and Alice’s 20 year anniversary of "crossing the veil" for he was their caregiver. 2025 looks to be a year of adventure for John! Having roots in the Poetry Slam community and four books of poetry under his belt, he has projects which will be completed during this year. John is returning to open Ritz Fest for the second year in a row. Join with our Mission to bring awareness to Suicide Prevention!
Mark Wirly
7:35 PM - 8:05 PM
Mark Wirly aka "Minnesota Mark", originally from Minnesota has been playing music since he was seven years old. Taught by his father to play the accordion, he grew up with a deep love for music. Now a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter, his songs focus on uplifting, raw, and introspective themes. Inspired by guitar legends like Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Warren Haynes, Minnesota Mark brings heartfelt storytelling and skilled guitar work to the stage.
Preston Tran
8:10 PM - 8:50 PM
Preston Tran, a 15 year old singer-songwriter is a hit at open mic nights at the Aristocrat and at other venues around Columbia. His musical influences include artists from the 80's and 90's along with current artists like Ed Sherran, Shawn Mends, One Direction, Justin Beiber and Lewis Capaldi. Come enjoy this young man!
Wombat Junction
8:55 PM - 9:25 PM
Wombat Junction is a band rooted in rock but not bound to its limitations. Each member brings a unique vision when combined becomes a musical Voltron of sorts that results in a sound both comfortably familiar and thought-provoking unique.
No Holds Barred Band
9:30 PM - 10: 00 PM
Bio to come.
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