Winner Announced for September's Open Mic Monday

Press Release

For Immediate Release

Contact: Tami Mayhugh

Date: 09/28/20

RE: Open Mic Monday First Round Winner

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

Toccoa, GA, September 28, 2020 –Michael McCollough of Toccoa, rocked his way to a first place finish for Season Four of Open Mic Monday on Monday, September 21^st.

 

McCollough wowed the judges by performing “Blue on Black” by Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band and “Wanted Dead or Alive” by Bon Jovi, while playing acoustic guitar. Runner-up Hannah Nail, a student at Toccoa Falls College performed acapella versions of “Put a Little Love on Me” by Niall Horan and “Before You Go” by Lewis Capaldi.

 

The three-judge panel consisted of Shantelle Grant from Toccoa-Stephens Library, Phil Hobbs, WNEG radio, and Clay Young, Minister of Music First Baptist Church of Toccoa.

 

The next competition is set for Monday, October 19^th with the category of Singer/Songwriter. All competitors must perform original material. Each month’s winner receives a $50 prize and a paid gig at the 2021 Ida Cox Summer Music Series. 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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