September 2019 Open Mic Monday Winner Announced

Press Release

For Immediate Release

Contact: Tami Mayhugh

Date: 09/18/19

RE: Open Mic Monday First Round Winner

The Historic Ritz Theatre kicks off its Third Open Mic Monday Season

Toccoa, GA, September 18, 2019 – Garrett Lott of Maysville, GA brought a little bit of country to the stage on Monday night, September 16^th and walked away as the first winner of the Third Season of Open Mic Monday.

Five others joined Lott in vying for the top spot. Jess Fowler, Jim Harper, Zikerion Reese, Jackson Rogers, and Greg “Pop” Smith also entertained the crowd and the judges in hopes of bringing home the $50 prize and a paid gig at the 2020 Ida Cox Music Series.

The three-judge panel consisted of local musician Seth Waddell, First Alliance Church Executive Pastor Chris Gambil, and Friends of the Ritz President Keith Kozicki. Lott wowed the judges by performing Help Me Hold On by Travis Tritt and Hurricane by Luke Combs.

The next competition is Monday, October 16^th with Bluegrass music on tap for the night. Our special guest judge will be Bluegrass great, Edgar Loudermilk. Open Mic Monday is held every third Monday of the month through December and is a free event. Interested performers can sign up by email at ritztheatretoccoa@gmail.com or at the Historic Ritz Theatre the evening of the show on a first-come, first-up basis until 6:30 pm.

For more information about Open Mic Monday, contact Tami Mayhugh, General Manager, Historic Ritz Theatre at 706. 244.0039.

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