Rick Ott Performance and Production

05/30/2026

🎶 GET READY TO ROCK! 🎶

The Southern Music Rising Monticello Kickoff Party is officially happening on August 14! Doors open at 7:00 PM at 185 W Washington St, and we’ve got an incredible night lined up for you:

🍸 7:00–8:00 PM: Cocktail Hour
🥔 8:00–9:15 PM: The Funky Taters
🎸 9:30–11:00 PM: Rick Ott Band

🎟️ Tickets: Advance Purchase
$20 Friday Pass
$30 Weekend Pass
$65 VIP Experience

Don’t wait until the doors open—grab your advance tickets now at www.smrmonticello.com and let’s kick off the weekend right! 🙌✨

05/27/2026

📢 SPONSOR SHOUTOUT! 📢

A massive thank you to Gulf Coast Lumber and Supply for stepping up to support Southern Music Rising Monticello! 🎶

With locations in Crawfordville, Monticello, and Woodville, they don’t just supply our building needs—they truly invest in our community and local music scene. We couldn’t do this without partners like them!

🛠️ Next time you start a project, remember to support the businesses that support our community.

👉 Learn more about the festival and our amazing partners at smrmonticello.com.

05/24/2026

Who says your job can’t be fun? 💃 🕺 🎶

Having a great time at this weekend. Still a full day of fun tomorrow, it’s not too late to join us!

05/23/2026

We had the great opportunity of providing for the graduation this week. So many students and family members! Always grateful for the opportunity to be part of the fun. Congratulations seniors! 🎓🎤

05/21/2026

See you tomorrow!

05/20/2026

🎶 THE LINEUP IS HERE! 🎶

Mark your calendars because the Girls of Summer Concert Series is bringing two incredible nights of live music to the Sopchoppy Theater this July! 🌸✨

We have an absolutely stellar, all-female lineup of incredibly talented artists ready to take the stage. You won’t want to miss a single set!

📅 FRIDAY, JULY 24
7:30 PM – Lindsay Sparkman
8:15 PM – The Dolce Trio
9:15 PM – KIT + CHAR

📅 SATURDAY, JULY 25
7:30 PM – Mimi Hearn
8:15 PM – Kara Frazier
9:15 PM – Allison Clarke

🎟️ TICKET INFO
Get your tickets early and save!
Advanced Tickets: $15
At the Door: $20

Secure your spots now: 👉 www.sopchoppyevents.com/shows-and-events

🍻 Bonus: Our friends at Civic Brewing Co. will be in the lobby serving up a limited selection of beer and wine options (cash/card accepted). Grab a drink, find your seat, and enjoy the show!

Presented by Rick Ott Performance and Production & The Sopchoppy Theater.

05/09/2026

Hey Monticello! 🎸

We are so excited that Southern Music Rising is making its return! This year is a true community collaboration, as the festival is being co-hosted by Rick Ott Performance and Production and the Monticello Opera House.

We are hard at work revitalizing this local tradition, and we’d love for you to join the team to help make it happen.

Support the Festival - Become a Sponsor! ✨

🏆 Platinum: $1000+

🥇 Gold: $500

🥈 Silver: $250

🥉 Bronze: $100

Want to help out in another way? 🤝

We’re open to all kinds of support! Send us a message or reach out below:

📞 Call us: 850-559-9038
📧 Email: [email protected]
🌐 Visit: www.smrmonticello.com

Let’s bring the music back to Monticello! 🎶

05/06/2026

Tickets on sale now! Discount on advanced purchase

sopchoppyevents.com

Allison will be joining us for the Saturday show. More artists to be announced soon!

✨ LIVE MUSIC ALERT ✨

We are so excited to bring Allison Clarke to the stage for a special two-day concert series!

Allison is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter originally from Tallahassee, Florida, blending soulful vocals with the honest storytelling of country music. With over two million Spotify streams and listeners in 150+ countries, her music—including the fan favorite “Gulf Coast Breeze”—is resonating worldwide.

From winning the Bluebird Café’s Golden Pick Contest in 2023 to recently receiving the Excellence in the Art of Writing Lyrics Award for her new single “Scratches in the Hardwood,” Allison is an artist you need to see live.

https://www.allisonclarkemusic.com/

🎟️ GET YOUR TICKETS
Advanced: $15
At the Door: $20

Note: Tickets are PER NIGHT for this 2-day series.

📍 WHERE & WHEN
Date: July 25, 2026
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show Starts: 7:30 PM
Location: 164 Yellow Jacket Ave, Sopchoppy FL

🔗 Link in bio to grab your tickets now!

04/29/2026

Double the Music, Double the Fun! 🎶✨

We’re taking over Downtown Monticello AND the historic Monticello Opera House this August! 🏛️🌳

Southern Music Rising Monticello is officially back for 2026, and we’re bringing the soul of the South to every corner of our beautiful downtown. From the grand stage of the Opera House to the open-air energy of the streets, it’s going to be a weekend to remember.

The Details:
📍 Downtown Monticello & Monticello Opera House
🗓️ Friday, August 14 & Saturday, August 15
🎸 Live Music, Food Trucks, & Fun

Stay Tuned!

We’re currently tuning up our entertainment lineup—plus, info on pricing and tickets will be dropping very soon. 🎟️🎤

Keep your eyes on our page and head over to www.smrmonticello.com for all the latest updates. Let’s get ready to rise!



[This is a Rick Ott Performance and Production event hosted by Monticello Opera House ]

04/28/2026

We are proud to be involved.
Rick Ott