Staunton Jams at Ciders From Mars: 2026 Fall FundRager

Join us for the 2026 Fall FundRager Friday Kick-off Party at Ciders From Mars with Jacob Ritter and The Ridge Ramblers starting at 6pm. THE RIDGE RAMBLERS are a roots string band based in the Shenandoah Valley comprised of Lizzie Cahalin on guitar & fiddle, Perry Blosser on fiddle & mandolin, Ben Miller banjo & fiddle, and all three share the mic dazzling audiences with tight three-part-harmony vocals. The trio plays a mix of traditional old-time string band music, high-energy bluegrass, and classic country storytelling. They are active performers in the regional Virginia music scene, playing venues, community concerts & local festival series. You can connect with The Ridge Ramblers on Instagram and Facebook. JACOB RITTER is widely known for the high-energy, country-rock prowess of his band, The Wilson Springs Hotel, having played notable roots festivals including DelFest, FloydFest, and Rooster Walk. Shenandoah Valley native, Jacob has been performing a more stripped-back acoustic performance of late, with a “sit back and listen” acoustic framework highlighting raw storytelling, humor, and guitar-picking. He frequently shares the stage with regional roots artists, performing acoustic sets alongside musicians like Teddy Chipouras (of Palmyra) and Nathan Xander, as well as collaborating with regional acts like Steel Hemlock and The Ridge Ramblers. You can connect with Jacob Ritter on Instagram and Facebook. Staunton Jams would like to send a HUGE WELCOME to Ciders From Mars as we celebrate their move to 113 W. Beverley Street! CIDERS FROM MARS supports live music all year round, hosting regular performances on weekends, including Bremen on October 30th! Founded in 2021 by Virginia natives Nikki West and Jeremy Wimpey, the cidery blends a passion for science, geochemistry, and music into creating unique, dry, and fruit-forward Virginia ciders. For more information, follow them on social media and check out their website for more upcoming events: http://cidersfrommars.com/ BE PART OF HOW STAUNTON JAMS and get involved as a sponsor, volunteer, or make a donation! More information is available at http://stauntonjams.com/ All outdoor music is FREE and open to the public. There are some ticketed events as well, to help keep Staunton Jams JAMMING!! Thank you for your support. (asterisk indicates a ticketed show) Ciders From Mars offers FREE music during Staunton Jams.