Open Mic Monday returns to the Ritz tonight in Toccoa

Tonight marks the kickoff for the third season of the Ritz Theatre’s Open Mic Monday.

Tonight’s show will be reminiscent of The Voice with solo artists using only guitar or music they provide on a jump drive.

The monthly competition continues on the third Monday of each month through December.

A Winners’ Showcase will be held in January.

According to Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh this year’s competition is a little different compared to previous years.

She says the other Open Mic Monday’s will each feature a different theme.

October will be filled with pickin’ and grinnin’ for Bluegrass night.

November lets competitors flex their singing and songwriting muscle by using only original material.

And December brings back the Battle of the Bands.

The winners from each month will be brought back in January for a Talent Showcase.

The winners from each month will be brought back in January for a Talent Showcase.

Mayhugh says each month contestants can play up to two songs or for ten minutes. Winners are chosen from a panel of three judges and are awarded $50 plus a paid gig at the Ida Cox Music Series in the summer of 2020.

The monthly competitions are limited to 10 contestants each.

Registration is free and competitors can sign up by 6p at the door or on-line at [email protected].

For more information on the performance, please contact Ritz Theatre General Manager Tami Mayhugh at [email protected] or via phone at 706.244.0039.