Fishburn Sessions presents Cole Ritter

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge – in partnership with Friends of Mountain View and the City of Roanoke – is pleased to present The Fishburn Sessions the first Thursdays of September-December at the historic Fishburn Mansion.

Cole Ritter is a Nashville-born singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose sound blends gritty country, bluegrass, blues, and surf-western music. Best known for his appearance on season 20 of American Idol, where he was famously dubbed “the Michael Bublé of the guitar.” Cole has spent the last 20 years relentlessly honing his craft with national touring acts and performing at venues including the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium and Red Rocks. In January 2026 he released his debut solo EP.