Generated by All in One SEO v4.8.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Opelika Songwriters Festival Opelika, Alabama • March 26 - 29, 2026 • Get Tickets ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [News](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/?page_id=248) - NEWS - [Volunteers Needed](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/2023/07/29/volunteers-needed/) - Greetings Music Lovers! Our volunteers fuel the fire of the Opelika Songwriters Festival! Applicants who use the link below to confirm their volunteer availability and preferred roles by 8/1 will have first dibs on available spots for the 2023 Festival October 5-8! In exchange for a festival tee-shirt and a weekend pass, volunteers commit to 10 or - [Important Schedule Announcement](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/2023/07/25/important-schedule-announcement/) - *IMPORTANT SCHEDULE ANNOUNCEMENT* We are excited to announce our headliners 10,000 MANIACS will perform on the N Railroad Main Stage on FRIDAY OCTOBER 6, 2023. Time TBA. Our headliners TOAD THE WET SPROCKET & DRIVIN N CRYIN will perform on the N Railroad Main Stage on SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2023 Be sure to mark your - [Big Announcement From 10,000 MANIACS!](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/2023/07/21/big-announcement-from-10000-maniacs/) - 10,000 MANIACS WILL PERFORM ON THE N RAILROAD MAIN STAGE ON FRIDAY OCTOBER 6, 2023! After 30 Years and five albums as 10,000 Maniacs lead singer and violist, Mary Ramsey will be taking a step back from her primary role in the band. As we begin to usher in this new era, we will also - [Introducing our 2023 Headliners!](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/2023/05/17/introducing-our-2023-headliners/) - 2023 Headliners Announcement! We are very please to announce the initial round of confirmed artists for the 4th annual Opelika Songwriters Festival set to take place October 5-8, 2023 in Downtown Opelika, AL. Headliners will feature: Toad The Wet Sprocket • 10,000 Maniacs • Susanna Hoffs (The Bangles) • Drivin N Cryin Other Artists Performing ## Pages - [Home](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/) - Alabama's Best Music Festival returns! 40+ songwriters, 80+ shows in downtown Opelika March 26-29, 2026. Get tickets to intimate performances! - [Get Involved](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/get-involved/) - Join the OSF community! Volunteer your time, sponsor the festival, or become a patron. Multiple ways to support Alabama's best music festival. - [Schedule](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/schedule/) - 2026 SCHEDULE Thursday, March 26John Emerald Distilling CompanyOSF7 Kickoff Dinner with Chef Chris Wilton & John Emerald Distilling Company7:00 pm Allen Hinds • Sarah ClantonFriday, March 27Flora WrenVocal Care Workshop with Dr. Phillip Snider, DO4:00 pm Fri 3/27 :: Vocal Care Workshop with Dr. Phillip Snider, DOWhistle Stop Bottle and Brew – Local Spotlight Stage5:00 - [Info](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/info/) - Everything you need to know about OSF 2026! Dates, venues, parking, lodging, FAQs & more. March 26-29 in downtown Opelika, Alabama. - [Sponsors](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/sponsors/) - Sponsors - [Artist Lineup](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/lineup/) - 2026 Festival Lineup - [Experiences](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/experiences/) - Get closer to the music! OSF Kickoff Dinner, VIP Sunday Brunch, Breakfast with Songwriters & workshops. Exclusive experiences March 26-29, 2026. - [Booking](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/booking/) - Artist Booking BOOKING Thank you for your interest in performing at the Opelika Songwriters Festival! We’re always looking for outstanding talent to feature on our stages across Opelika, Alabama. While we rarely hire acts solely from blind submissions or press kits, we encourage you to share your information with us. Artists Without Representation Please note - [Venues](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/osf-venues/) - VENUES Capacity 1,500 THE BOTTLING PLANT BALLROOM The Bottling Plant Ballroom is a refined indoor performance space located in the heart of downtown Opelika, Alabama. With its open layout, warm atmosphere, and flexible seating options, the Ballroom provides an ideal setting for the festival’s featured performances—offering both comfort and an up-close listening experience. LEARN MORE - [Vendors](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/vendors/) - VENDOR INFO Food and craft vendor positions are now OPEN! Please read the vendor guideline documents prior to completing an application to ensure you’re an appropriate candidate for OSF. FOOD VENDOR APPLICATION CRAFT VENDOR APPLICATION Craft Vendor Guidelines Please direct all vendor related inquiries to info@theswmi.org - [Volunteer](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/volunteer/) - Volunteer Volunteer with us Our amazing crew of volunteers form the heart and soul of the Opelika Songwriters Festival! Thank you for your interest in joining our volunteer crew; here is how to get started. Create an account through Better Impact, if you haven’t already (this account is permanent for current and future volunteer opportunities). - [About](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/about/) - “Best Music Festival in Alabama” — Alabama Magazine OPELIKA SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL OPELIKA SONGWRITERS FESTIVAL is an intimate festival that attracts die-hard music lovers from around the Southeast. Over 40 singer songwriters travel from across the country to play over 80 shows in 7 venues throughout Historic Opelika, Alabama. Founded in 2019 by Rob & Jen - [Past Lineups](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/past-lineups/) - Explore past artists from Opelika Songwriters Festival 2019-2025. World-class singer-songwriters who've graced our intimate downtown Opelika stages. - [Student Songwriter Showcase Form](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/student-songwriter-showcase-form/) - Student Songwriter Showcase Form Deadline to enter is FEBRUARY 28, 2026 Please complete the form below to enter. - [Thank You](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/thank-you/) - Thank You for Joining Us at the 6th Annual Opelika Songwriters Festival Your tickets are confirmed! We’re excited to welcome you to Downtown Opelika, AL for a weekend of exceptional music and community. Thank you for choosing to be part of Opelika Songwriters Festival. Your Event Information Festival Dates: March 27-30, 2025 Location: Various venues - [Contact](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/contact/) - [Opelika Songwriters Festival Preview](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/opelika-songwriters-festival-preview/) - [Colors](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/design-and-pattern-library/colors/) - COLORS #2E9EB8 #144652 #34B3D0 #EFEFEF #919191 #252525 COLOR SETTINGS - CLASSES Text Colors .has-accent-dark-color .has-accent-color .has-gray-color .has-white-color Background Colors .has-accent-dark-background-color .has-accent-background-color .has-black-background-color .has-gray--dark-background-color .has-gray--background-color .has-gray-light-background-color - [Design and Pattern Library](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/design-and-pattern-library/) - WELCOME TO THE OPELIKA SONGWRITERS FESTIVALDESIGN SYSTEM. * This styleguide was created with the aim to help keep design clear and consistent across teams and channels. 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Guests will enjoy a thoughtfully crafted four-course dinner prepared by our featured chef, with - [VIP Sunday Brunch](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/?elementor_library=sunday-brunch) - VIP Sunday Brunch Sponsored by John Emerald Distillery VIP Sunday Brunch & Songs Sponsored by John Emerald Distilling Company A signature experience of the Opelika Songwriters Festival, Sunday Brunch & Songs has been a cherished tradition since the festival’s first year. Reserved exclusively for VIP ticket holders, this event pairs exceptional food and world-class artists in a relaxed, intimate setting on - [Workshops](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/?elementor_library=workshops) - Workshops Songwriters Workshop WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A SONGWRITER? TO TELL OUR STORIES AND SEND THEM OUT TO THE WORLD? ULTIMATELY WE WANT TO WRITE SONGS THAT REACH OUT AND MOVE THE LISTENER IN A MEANINGFUL WAY. 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Over 30 singer songwriters travel from across the country to play over 80 - [Default Kit](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/?elementor_library=default-kit) - [Header New](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/?elementor_library=header-new) - Buy Tickets - [Footer New](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/?elementor_library=footer-new) - MARCH 26-29 2026 Downtown Historic Opelika 605 Ave B | Opelika, AL 36801 Booking Contact About Sponsors The Sound Wall Sponsor Facebook Instagram Spotify Youtube © Copyright Opelika Songwriters Festival 2019-2025 Photo Credit Site Design - [Footer](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/?elementor_library=footer) - MARCH 26-29 2026 Downtown Historic Opelika 605 Ave B | Opelika, AL 36801 Booking Contact About Sponsors The Sound Wall Sponsor ## Artists - [Eve Selis](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/eve-selis/) - EVE SELIS Eve Selis, a dynamic singer-songwriter from San Diego, California, has spent over three decades captivating audiences worldwide with her powerful voice and evocative storytelling. Known for blending Americana with rich Singer-Songwriter influences, Eve’s deeply personal lyrics and soulful melodies strike a chord with listeners, providing comfort, hope, and inspiration. Over the years, Eve - [Amber Sweeney](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/amber-sweeney/) - AMBER SWEENEY Amber Sweeney is an engaging singer-songwriter who enchants audiences with her soulful voice and heartfelt stories. Her music has been featured in popular TV shows like Queen Sugar, One Tree Hill, and Life Unexpected. Newly based in Nashville, she regularly performs with the Song Suffragettes, and often at the Blue Bird Cafe, has - [TONY JAMES](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/tony-james/) - TONY JAMES Tony James (Also Drums in the songwriter Jam) Tony James i s a multi-talented performer who has won worldwide acclaim a s a musician, stage performer, a n d actor. His career includes work with Cyndi Lauper, Billy Squier, Lenny Kravitz, Dave Koz, Darden Smith and Jeffrey Gaines. As an artist, Tony co-founded - [Mae McKoy](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/mae-mckoy/) - MAE MCKOY BACK TO ARTIST LINEUP - [Kate Neale](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/kate-neale/) - KATE NEALE BACK TO ARTIST LINEUP - [The Mammals - DUO](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/the-mammals-duo/) - The Mammals - DUO THE MAMMALS DUOMike Merenda & Ruth Ungar are an ethereal harmony duo and the heart of beloved Americana quintet, The Mammals. A cornerstone of the Northeast folk music community for the past 25 years, these exceptional songwriters host their own festival, The Hoot, and in 2025 issued The Mammals’ Touch Grass - [Pamela Bedwell](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/pamela-bedwell/) - Pam Bedwell A storyteller at heart, Pam Bedwell draws from a richly Southern lineage of funeral directors, preachers, textile factory workers, rum runners, and nurses—characters and experiences that shape both her perspective and her songs. Her writing captures moments in the lives of ordinary people living not-so-ordinary stories, with lyrics often described as simple yet - [Martha's Trouble](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/marthas-trouble/) - Martha's Trouble Martha’s Trouble is a folk-rock duo built around thoughtful songwriting, close harmony, and emotionally grounded storytelling. Formed by Rob and Jen Slocumb, the band’s music blends acoustic textures with melodic strength—songs rooted in love, faith, family, and the quiet weight of lived experience. Beyond their work as performers, Rob and Jen are the - [Wyatt Espalin](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/wyatt-espalin/) - Wyatt Espalin Wyatt Espalin is a Mississippi-based songwriter whose music blends Americana, folk, and roots rock with a strong sense of place and narrative detail. His songs are grounded in Southern landscapes and working-class perspective, favoring honesty and observation over polish. Espalin’s writing leans into story and character—songs that unfold patiently, carried by sturdy melodies - [GOLDPINE](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/goldpine/) - Goldpine Goldpine is a husband-and-wife duo whose music blends Americana, folk, and harmony-driven songwriting with emotional clarity and restraint. Built on close vocal interplay and thoughtful lyricism, their songs explore love, change, resilience, and the tension between holding on and letting go. Goldpine’s writing favors honesty over ornament—melodies that unfold naturally and lyrics that linger - [Shawn Mullins](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/shawn-mullins-2/) - Shawn Mullins Shawn Mullins is a Grammy-nominated songwriter whose work blends folk, rock, and pop with sharp narrative detail and emotional immediacy. Best known for the breakout hit “Lullaby,” Mullins has built a career defined by storytelling—songs that feel conversational, observant, and rooted in real life. His writing often focuses on flawed characters, quiet moments, - [Pete Muller](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/pete-muller/) - Pete Muller Pete Muller is a songwriter whose work blends folk, Americana, and poetic storytelling with uncommon emotional depth. His songs are reflective and literate, shaped by curiosity, vulnerability, and a careful attention to language—music that invites listeners to slow down and lean in. Muller’s writing often explores themes of identity, faith, doubt, and personal - [Sarah Clanton](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/sarah-clanton/) - Sarah Clanton Sarah Clanton is a classically trained cellist and songwriter whose music blends folk, Americana, and chamber-pop textures with lyrical intimacy. Centered around expressive cello lines and a warm, clear vocal presence, her songs move fluidly between elegance and emotional directness. Clanton’s writing is introspective and carefully constructed, exploring themes of identity, love, and - [Jessica Willis Fisher](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/jessica-willis-fisher-2/) - Jessica Willis Fisher Jessica Willis Fisher is a Nashville-based singer-songwriter, fiddler, and storyteller whose music blends folk, Americana, Irish, and bluegrass traditions with deeply personal lyricism. Raised performing with her family band, The Willis Clan, she appeared on stages such as the Grand Ole Opry and America’s Got Talent before launching a solo career rooted - [Pat Byrne](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/pat-byrne/) - Pat Byrne Pat Byrne is an Irish-born songwriter whose music blends folk, Americana, and roots-rock with emotional clarity and lived-in storytelling. Now based in Austin, Byrne writes songs shaped by movement—across countries, careers, and chapters of life—bringing a grounded perspective to themes of identity, love, resilience, and belonging. His writing favors honesty over ornament, carried - [Gurufish](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/gurufish/) - Gurufish Gurufish is an Atlanta-based roots band whose sound blends Americana, soul, and Southern rock with groove-driven energy and thoughtful songwriting. Built around strong melodies and lived-in lyrics, their songs explore love, struggle, humor, and redemption with warmth and intention. Gurufish’s music carries the feel of classic American songcraft while remaining firmly grounded in the - [Michelle Malone and Doug Kees](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/michelle-malone-and-doug-kees/) - Michelle Malone and Doug Kees Michelle Malone is a fierce, genre-blending songwriter whose music spans roots rock, Americana, blues, and Southern soul. With a career built on independence and artistic conviction, Malone is known for her emotionally direct writing, powerful vocals, and songs that balance grit with vulnerability. Her work often explores strength, survival, and - [Jim White](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/jim-white/) - Jim White Jim White is a singular voice in American songwriting, known for his stark imagery, unconventional narratives, and quietly unsettling storytelling. Blending elements of Americana, folk, and experimental roots music, White writes songs that feel more like short stories—observational, cinematic, and often darkly humorous. His work draws heavily from Southern landscapes and working-class lives, - [Tim Easton](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/tim-easton/) - Tim Easton Tim Easton is a road-tested songwriter whose music blends folk, Americana, and roots-rock with raw honesty and emotional grit. With decades of touring behind him, Easton writes songs shaped by movement, loss, resilience, and hard-earned perspective—stories that feel lived-in rather than polished. His writing favors directness and clarity, pairing plainspoken lyrics with melodies - [Charlie Mars](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/charlie-mars-2/) - Charlie Mars Charlie Mars is a Mississippi-born songwriter whose music blends folk, Americana, alt-country, and atmospheric roots rock with literary depth and emotional honesty. A lifelong wordsmith with an English degree from SMU, Mars writes songs that resist genre and dig into the human condition—exploring pride, doubt, fear, and the search for meaning with candor - [Jeff Black](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/jeff-black/) - Jeff Black Jeff Black is a songwriter’s songwriter, widely respected for his poetic lyricism, understated delivery, and emotional depth. His songs have been recorded by a diverse range of artists, including Etta James, Waylon Jennings, John Oates, Alison Krauss, and Patty Griffin—testament to the quiet power and versatility of his writing. Black’s work is marked - [Ellis Paul](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/ellis-paul/) - Ellis Paul Ellis Paul is a master craftsman of modern folk songwriting, known for literate lyrics, memorable melodies, and stories that unfold with warmth and precision. With a career spanning more than three decades, Paul has built a reputation as a songwriter’s songwriter—equally respected for his writing, his live performances, and his deep commitment to - [Dan Navarro](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/dan-navarro-2/) - Dan Navarro Dan Navarro is a veteran songwriter whose career bridges mainstream success and deeply personal songwriting. He is best known as the co-writer of We Belong, the Grammy-nominated, chart-topping hit recorded by Pat Benatar—a song that has endured for decades as a defining anthem of its era. Beyond that landmark success, Navarro has built - [Kim Richey](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/kim-richey-2/) - Kim Richey Kim Richey is a celebrated songwriter known for her sharp emotional insight, melodic elegance, and quietly powerful storytelling. A Nashville fixture with a career spanning decades, Richey has written songs recorded by artists such as Trisha Yearwood, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Shawn Colvin, Patty Loveless, and Brooks & Dunn. Her own recordings reveal a - [Dom Flemons](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/dom-flemons/) - Dom Flemmons (Carolina Chocolate Drops) Dom Flemons, known as The American Songster, is a GRAMMY Award–winning musician, scholar, and historian whose work spans more than a century of American roots music. His repertoire draws from country, folk, blues, bluegrass, and Americana, presented with deep historical knowledge and masterful musicianship. Flemons is a multi-instrumentalist and recognized - [Dali Madzar](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/dali-madzar/) - Dali Madzar Dali Madzar is a Folk and Americana songwriter recognized for emotional honesty, vivid storytelling, and memorable melodies. After years as a frontman for multiple bands touring the southwest of Germany, his focus shifted toward songwriting, where a renewed love and respect for the craft and the power of stripped-down songs shaped his voice and direction. Now based in Opelika, Madzar draws from - [Walter Lloyd](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/walter-lloyd/) - Walter Lloyd Walter Lloyd is an Auburn, Alabama-based artist carving a unique path with a sound that blends sleek pop, gritty rock, and soulful R&B. A trained Commercial Voice major and award-winning songwriter, he has built a reputation for high-energy performances at major regional events like the Opelika Songwriter Festival. With a clear artistic vision - [Emilie Ruth Rattner](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/emilie-ratner/) - Emilie Ruth Rattner Songwriter Emilie Ruth Rattner is a student at Auburn University, where she is developing her voice as a writer through thoughtful, lyrically driven songs rooted in the singer-songwriter tradition. Her work emphasizes emotional clarity and melodic sensitivity, pairing reflective lyrics with an understated delivery that draws listeners in. Balancing songwriting with her - [Mia Rogers](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/mia-rogers/) - Mia Rogers Auburn-based songwriter Mia Rogers crafts songs marked by emotional honesty and thoughtful lyricism, drawing listeners in with a sound rooted in contemporary Americana and singer-songwriter traditions. Her writing favors clarity and nuance, exploring personal moments and everyday experiences with a sense of warmth and authenticity that feels both intimate and relatable. An active - [Sweet Virginia](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/sweet-virginia/) - Sweet Virginia Born and raised in the Deep South, Sweet Virginia now calls Colorado home. She began playing guitar at an early age and grew up immersed in the rich harmonies of church music. Her southern roots remain deeply woven into her songs, blending Indie-Rock and Classic Country influences with ease. Virginia’s music is as - [Lottie-Kate Smith](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/lottie-kate-smith/) - Lottie-Kate Smith Hi, my name is Lottie Kate Smith. I am 20 years old just recently graduated from Auburn with a degree in finance and business analytics. I’ve lived in Auburn all my life and have been writing songs since I was 16 as a form of journaling and processing my thoughts. BACK TO ARTIST - [Anna Colson](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/anna-colson/) - Anna Colson Anna Colson is a powerhouse singer, songwriter, and performer from Montgomery, Alabama, celebrated for a dynamic sound that blends pop, rock, and singer‑songwriter influences. Her music is defined by a commanding, yet vulnerable voice rooted in storytelling and emotional depth. Colson draws from real-life experiences to craft songs that resonate with authenticity and - [Leah Slaughter](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/leah-slaughter/) - Leah Slaughter Singer-songwriter Leah Slaughter is from Shelby, a small town in rural Alabama, where her folky, blues-leaning Americana sound is grounded in honest storytelling and a deep sense of place. Her songs draw from real-life experiences—exploring themes of heartbreak, friendship, and small-town living—delivered through poetic lyrics, memorable choruses, and a warm, expressive voice that - [Jon Williams](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/jon-williams/) - Jon Williams Opelika-based songwriter Jon Williams writes with a clear eye for melody and meaning, crafting songs that balance thoughtful lyrics with an easy, natural delivery. His work leans into classic singer-songwriter traditions while staying grounded in the everyday details that give his songs weight and relatability. Whether stripped down or fully arranged, Williams’ writing - [Brett McDaniel](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/brett-mcdaniel/) - Brett McDaniel Auburn, Alabama–based songwriter Brett McDaniel writes songs rooted in Southern storytelling, shaped by years of living, listening, and paying attention. His writing leans honest and unpolished in the best way—focused on characters, quiet moments, and the emotional turns that feel familiar without sounding forced. Whether performing solo or in collaboration, McDaniel’s songs favor - [Mark True](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/mark-true/) - Mark True Veteran songwriter Mark True has built a career at the highest level of the Nashville songwriting world, earning multiple #1 singles and cuts recorded by major artists across country and Americana. Known for his ability to pair conversational lyrics with memorable melodies, True’s songs balance commercial appeal with emotional authenticity—work that resonates both - [Dave Potts](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/dave-potts-2/) - Dave Potts Dave Potts is an acoustic songwriter with a poet’s eye for detail, crafting melodic, story-driven songs that illuminate the quiet truths of everyday life. With a warm, flannel-smooth voice and an easy, humorous stage presence, Potts built his reputation through relentless touring and deeply personal songwriting rooted in small, meaningful moments. After performing - [Dixon Darling](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/dixon-darling/) - Dixon Darling Dixon is an Alabama born-and-bred grassroots musician. He started in music at a young age, singing in the choir at church at the age of 3, and then continued to perform any way he could. He first picked up the acoustic guitar at 17, and began vocal lessons soon after. Now, he's a - [Derick Leduke](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/derick-leduke/) - Derick Leduke Derick Leduke Salguero is a guitar virtuoso, songwriter, and singer who had his roots in Los Angeles, California, and leaving everything, relocated to Nashville, TN in October 2024. BACK TO ARTIST LINEUP - [Dee White](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/dee-white/) - Dee White Dee White is a preservationist. On his new album Heart Talkin’, produced by Grammy-winning Nashville visionary Tony Brown, the 26-year-old singer, songwriter, and guitarist from Slapout, Alabama, is committed to celebrating the people and things that came before. Over 10 tracks, he sings about mischievous old men at a church potluck dinner, laments - [Mike Kinnebrew](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/mike-kinnebrew-2/) - Mike Kinnebrew Mike Kinnebrew is a folk-rooted songwriter known for emotionally honest songs that find meaning in everyday life. Drawing from a deep love of language and melody, his writing moves easily between the ordinary and the vulnerable—songs about family, anxiety, faith, and self-reckoning, delivered with clarity and restraint. Kinnebrew has a gift for uncovering - [Katie Martin](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/katie-martin-2/) - Katie Martin Katie Martin is a multimedia artist and songwriter known for her unique blend of music and visual art. Her songs have been featured on the 'Women of Substance: Music With a Conscience' Podcast series. She has released three albums: "Purpose" (2015), "Hope" (2018), and "Faith" (2022), all produced by Grammy award-winning producer Larry - [Jennifer Lynn Simpson](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/jennifer-lynn-simpson-2/) - Jennifer Lynn Simpson Jennifer Lynn Simpson is a Southern songwriter whose music blends Americana, folk, and country influences with emotionally direct storytelling. Her songs are grounded in lived experience, exploring resilience, faith, heartbreak, and hard-earned perspective with clarity and sincerity. Simpson’s writing favors honest lyricism and strong melodic structure, allowing the emotional core of each - [Bradley Cole Smith & Nelson Nolen](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/bradley-cole-smith-nelson-nolen/) - Bradley Cole Smith and Nelson Nolen Singer and songwriter Bradley Cole Smith has been a fixture on the Atlanta music scene since the early 1990’s. Formerly of Doublewide, Bradley cut his first solo album Beggars and Bankers in 2001. His latest release, The Hilltop EP, features a lush, rootsy landscape with more diverse instrumentation than - [Jennifer Daniels](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/jennifer-daniels/) - Jennifer Daniels Jennifer Daniels is a songwriter whose work lives at the crossroads of Americana, roots-rock, and soulful storytelling. Her songs are emotionally direct and thoughtfully constructed—drawing listeners in with melodic clarity, vivid imagery, and lyrics that feel both personal and universal. Daniels’ writing often explores resilience, relationships, and self-reckoning, delivered with a voice that - [Grace Pettis](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/grace-pettis/) - Grace Pettis Grace Pettis is a Nashville-based songwriter whose music blends folk, Americana, country, and soul with lyrical precision and emotional depth. A highly decorated writer, Pettis has earned national recognition through major songwriting contests, grants, and residencies, including NPR’s Mountain Stage NewSong Contest, The Buddy Holly Educational Foundation, and The Helene Wurlitzer Foundation. Her - [Lance Cowan](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/lance-cowan/) - Lance Cowan Lance Cowan is a Nashville-based songwriter whose work blends Americana, folk, and roots-rock with sharp observation and emotional restraint. Known for his thoughtful lyricism and melodic clarity, Cowan writes songs that feel conversational and lived-in—stories shaped by curiosity, experience, and a deep respect for craft. His music often explores relationships, identity, and the - [Eliot Bronson](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/eliot-bronson-2/) - Eliot Bronson Eliot Bronson is an award-winning songwriter whose music blends atmospheric folk and American roots with emotional depth and melodic restraint. Over six albums, Bronson has built an international following through relentless touring and deeply personal songs, earning early praise from The Baltimore Sun and later working with Grammy-winning producer Dave Cobb. His writing - [Diane Durrett](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/diane-durrett/) - Diane Durrett Diane Durrett is a seasoned songwriter and bandleader whose music blends Southern rock, Americana, and soulful storytelling with emotional grit and grace. Based in Atlanta, Durrett has built a long, respected career as both a solo artist and frontwoman, known for songs that are reflective, honest, and deeply grounded in lived experience. Her - [Grayson Capps](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/grayson-capps/) - Grayson Capps Grayson Capps is a beloved Alabama-based troubadour whose songwriting is steeped in Southern Gothic tradition, dark humor, and lived-in storytelling. Known for blending folk, roots, and Americana with literary depth, Capps has built a career exploring love, loss, regret, and redemption with uncommon honesty. His seventh studio album, Heartbreak, Misery & Death, finds - [The Pink Stones](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/the-pink-stones/) - The Pink Stones The Pink Stones are an Athens, Georgia–based band blending cosmic country, honky-tonk, Southern rock, and glam-leaning swagger into a sound that feels both vintage and irreverently fresh. Rooted in classic country storytelling but delivered with loose-limbed energy and sharp songwriting, their music nods to the past without living in it. Led by - [The Mammals](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/the-mammals/) - The Mammals The Mammals are a genre-defying roots band known for harmonically rich songs, fearless lyrics, and an unmistakable sense of purpose. Led by songwriting partners Ruth Ungar and Mike Merenda, the group blends folk, Americana, and old-time traditions with contemporary themes—songs that are deeply personal, socially aware, and grounded in human connection. At the - [Allen Hinds](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/allen-hinds/) - Allen Hinds A native of Auburn, Alabama, Allen was exposed to blues and R&B at an early age. Moving into jazz and fusion in his teens, he attended Berklee College of Music and shortly after, moved to Los Angeles on a scholarship through Guitar Player Magazine to attend Musician’s Institute, where he has remained on - [Paul Thorn](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/paul-thorn/) - Paul Thorn Paul Thorn is a master storyteller whose songs blend Southern soul, blues, gospel, and roots-rock with sharp wit and plainspoken wisdom. A former professional boxer turned songwriter, Thorn has spent more than three decades crafting songs that are funny, honest, and deeply human—stories about love, faith, regret, resilience, and the strange beauty of - [Larry Mitchell](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/larry-mitchell/) - Larry Mitchell Larry Mitchell is a Grammy Award–winning guitarist, producer, and songwriter known for his fluid technique, expressive tone, and deep musicality. Equally respected as a solo artist and collaborator, Mitchell’s work spans rock, blues, jazz, and roots music, always anchored by feel, phrasing, and craft rather than flash. As a producer and session player, - [Charlie Starr & Benji Shanks (Blackberry Smoke)](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/artist/charlie-starr-benji-shanks/) - Charlie Starr & Benji Shanks (of Blackberry Smoke) Charlie Starr, lead vocalist and guitarist for American rock band Blackberry Smoke, will be joined by longtime friend and musician, Benji Shanks, for an acoustic performance. Starr is a native of Lanett, Alabama and was born into a musical family. His grandfather was in a well-known Gospel ## Experiences - [Sunday Brunch](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/experience/sunday-brunch/) - Enjoy the OSF Sunday Brunch, a ticketed VIP experience featuring a gourmet meal, live music, and a Bloody Mary bar during the Opelika Songwriters Festival. - [Workshops](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/experience/workshops/) - Workshops Songwriters Workshop WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A SONGWRITER? TO TELL OUR STORIES AND SEND THEM OUT TO THE WORLD? ULTIMATELY WE WANT TO WRITE SONGS THAT REACH OUT AND MOVE THE LISTENER IN A MEANINGFUL WAY.THAT’S ALL WELL AND GOOD TO SAY BUT WHAT DOES THAT LOOK LIKE ‘IN THE FIELD’?HOW DO - [Raffle](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/experience/raffle/) - [SATURDAY BREAKFAST AT MARRIOTT](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/experience/saturday_breakfast/) - [Supper Club](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/experience/cocktail-dinner/) - Kick off the 6th Annual Opelika Songwriters Festival with a cocktail dinner on March 27, 2025, featuring a 4-course meal by Chef Chris Wilton and a secret show. - [Student Songwriter Showcase](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/experience/student-showcase/) ## Venues - [Festival Headquarters](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/venue/festival-headquarters/) - Venue Address: 813 S Railroad Ave Festival HQ serves as the central hub for the Opelika Songwriters Festival — a place to pick up wristbands, purchase merch, get festival information, and spend time between shows. - [Flora Wren](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/venue/flora-wren/) - Capacity: 50 Venue Address: 402 S 9th St Flora Wren is a creative, light-filled space centered around hands-on floral experiences using locally and sustainably grown specialty cut flowers. Thoughtfully designed to encourage slowing down and making something beautiful, Flora Wren offers a relaxed setting that pairs perfectly with interactive festival workshops. Venue Website - [Whistle Stop Bottle and Brew - Local Spotlight Stage](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/venue/community-stage/) - Capacity: 75 Venue Address: 830 N Railroad Ave If the TV show Cheers merged with the Central Perk Café from Friends...you'd have Whistle Stop. A coffee shop vibe that happens to serve the best craft beer available. Whistle Stop is downtown Opelika's only craft beer sports pub, offering 26+ taps of craft beer, cider, wine, - [Jailhouse at Rock 'N Roll Pinball](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/venue/jailhouse-at-rock-n-roll-pinball/) - Capacity: 55 Venue Address: 815 S Railroad Ave *19+ age requirement Get ready for a truly unique music experience at The Jailhouse, located inside Rock ‘N Roll Pinball in downtown Opelika. This one-of-a-kind venue combines the energy of live music with the retro charm of vintage pinball machines, creating a fun and eclectic atmosphere perfect - [Irish Bred Pub](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/venue/irish-bred-pub/) - Capacity: 150 Venue Address: 833 S Railroad Ave Located on S Railroad Ave continues to be an outstanding venue for the festival. Space is limited and often becomes “at capacity” during the festival. Owner Chris McBridehas supported Opelika Songwriters Festival since it’s inception and has a vision is to be the hub of our community - [Market Street Coffee Shop](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/venue/market-street-coffee-shop/) - Capacity: 75 Venue Address: 116 South 8th Street Experience the cozy charm of Market Street Coffee, a favorite local spot and an official venue for the Opelika Songwriters Festival. Nestled in the heart of downtown Opelika, this inviting coffee shop provides an intimate setting for live music performances during the festival. With its warm atmosphere - [The Bottling Plant Ballroom](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/venue/the-bottling-plant-ballroom/) - Capacity: 1200 Venue Address: 614 N. Railroad The Bottling Plant Event Center is a versatile venue located in the heart of downtown Opelika, Alabama. Designed to accommodate everything from intimate luncheons and dinner parties to large-scale events, the space is well suited for gatherings ranging from small seminars to events of up to 1,500 guests. - [The Bottling Plant Pavillion](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/venue/the-bottling-plant-pavillion/) - Capacity: 150 Venue Address: 614 N Railroad AVe The Pavilion at The Bottling Plant is an open-air event space located in the heart of downtown Opelika, Alabama. Designed to host a wide range of gatherings, the Pavilion is well suited for everything from intimate receptions and seated dinners to larger community events and live performances. - [Heritage House](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/venue/heritage-house/) - Capacity: 75 Venue Address: 714 2nd Avenue Heritage House is a boutique inn and event facility set in a historic Opelika home. As lovers of live music, owners Leif & Dani are happy to open their doors for artists and attendees of the festival. There will be a cash bar at Heritage House featuring a - [John Emerald Distilling Company](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/venue/john-emerald-distilling/) - Capacity: 300 Venue Address: 706 North Railroad Avenue Step into the rich, handcrafted atmosphere of John Emerald Distilling Company, one of Opelika’s most distinctive venues and a proud host of the Opelika Songwriters Festival. Known for its small-batch spirits and industrial-chic vibe, this intimate venue creates a unique and welcoming setting for live performances. Located - [Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa at Grand National](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/venue/auburn-marriott-opelika-resort-spa-at-grand-national/) - Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa is a resort getaway for the whole family. Located 90 minutes from Atlanta's Hartsfield International Airport, we provide the ultimate experience in southern hospitality. After a visit to Auburn University or downtown Opelika, stay connected with free WiFi, curb your cravings at Southern Oak Restaurant, or refresh at a cabana by - [The Sound Wall](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/venue/the-sound-wall/) - Capacity: 50 The Sound Wall owners, Rob & Jen Slocumb coproduce Opelika Songwriters Festival with Russell Carter Artist Management. The Sound Wall host the Songwriters Workshop and other workshops throughout the weekend. It also serves as artist check in, artist parking, and artist hospitality for festival artists. Venue Name: The Sound Wall Venue Address: 605 ## Events - [Sat 3/28 :: Student Showcase](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-student-showcase/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Dali Madzar | Walter Lloyd](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-dali-madzar-walter-lloyd/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Nashville Round Hosted by Larry Mitchell](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-nashville-round-hosted-by-larry-mitchell/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Emilie Ruth Rattner | Leah Slaughter | Kate Neale](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-emilie-ruth-rattner-leah-slaughter/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Dan Navarro](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-dan-navarro/) - [Fri 3/27 :: The Mammals (Duo)](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-the-mammals-duo/) - [Sun 3/29 :: Pete Muller](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sun-3-29-pete-muller/) - [3/28 :: Pam Bedwell | Mae McKoy](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/3-28-pam-bedwell-mae-mckoy/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Behind the Lens](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-behind-the-lens/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Tim Easton](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-tim-easton/) - [Sun 3/29 :: Gospel Hour with Goldpine and Friends](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sun-3-29-gospel-hour-with-goldpine-and-friends/) - [Thur 03/26 :: Kickoff Dinner with Chef Chris Wilton & John Emerald Distillery](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/thur-03-26-kickoff-dinner-with-chef-chris-wilton-john-emerald-distillery/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Bradley Cole Smith | Brett McDaniel | Derick Leduke](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-bradley-cole-smith-brett-mcdaniel-derick-leduke/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Grayson Capps | Pete Muller](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-grayson-capps-pete-muller/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Michelle Malone | Jessica Willis Fisher](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-michelle-malone-jessica-willis-fisher/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Mark True | Dali Madzar | Walter Lloyd](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-mark-true-dali-madzar-walter-lloyd/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Dixon Darling | Anna Colson | Leah Slaughter | Mia Rogers](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-dixon-darling-anna-colson-leah-slaughter-mia-rogers/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Mia Rogers | Pam Bedwell | Jon Williams](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-mia-rogers-pam-bedwell-jon-williams/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Allen Hinds](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-allen-hinds/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Dom Flemmons](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-dom-flemmons-2/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Sarah Clanton](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-sarah-clanton/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Lunch Round with Jeff Black and Friends](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-lunch-round-with-jeff-black-and-friends/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Dave Potts | Jon Williams | Sweet Virginia](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-dave-potts-jon-williams-sweet-virginia/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Goldpine | Wyatt Espalin](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-goldpine-wyatt-espalin/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Jim White](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-jim-white/) - [Sun 3/29 :: The Final Round](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sun-3-29-the-final-round/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Tim Easton | Eliot Bronson](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-tim-easton-eliot-bronson/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Grayson Capps | Pete Muller](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-grayson-capps-pete-muller/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Ellis Paul](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-ellis-paul/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Jeff Black | Diane Durrett](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-jeff-black-diane-durrett/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Shawn Mullins](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-shawn-mullins/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Charlie Mars](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-charlie-mars/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Pat Byrne | Jennifer Daniels](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-pat-byrne-jennifer-daniels/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Grace Pettis | Mike Kinnebrew | Lance Cowan](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-grace-pettis-mike-kinnebrew-lance-cowan/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Mark True | Dee White | Emilie Ruth Rattner | Katie Martin](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-mark-true-dee-white-emilie-ruth-rattner-katie-martin/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Dom Flemmons](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-dom-flemmons/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Bradley Cole Smith | Grace Pettis](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-bradley-cole-smith-grace-pettis/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Mike Kinnebrew](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-mike-kinnebrew/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Martha's Trouble | Diane Durrett](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-marthas-trouble-diane-durrett/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Charlie Mars](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-charlie-mars/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Michelle Malone | Katie Martin](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-michelle-malone-katie-martin/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Gurufish](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-gurufish/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Dan Navarro | Jeff Black | Lance Cowan](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-dan-navarro-jeff-black-lance-cowan/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Jennifer Lynn Simpson | Derick Leduke | Sweet Virginia | Lottie-Kate Smith](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-jennifer-lynn-simpson-derick-leduke-sweet-virginia-lottie-kate-smith/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Jim White](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-jim-white/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Pat Byrne | Wyatt Espalin](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-pat-byrne-wyatt-espalin/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Goldpine](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-goldpine/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Breakfast with the Songwriters](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-breakfast-with-the-songwriters/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Ellis Paul](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-ellis-paul/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Kim Richey | Jessica Willis Fisher | Dixon Darling](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-kim-richey-jessica-willis-fisher-dixon-darling/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Sarah Clanton | Eliot Bronson | Dave Potts](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-sarah-clanton-eliot-bronson-dave-potts/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Jennifer Daniels | Dee White | Brett McDaniel](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-jennifer-daniels-dee-white-brett-mcdaniel/) - [Fri 3/27 :: The Pink Stones](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-the-pink-stones/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Guitar Tone Workshop with Larry Mitchell](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-guitar-tone-workshop-with-larry-mitchell-2/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Soundbath Yoga with Katie Martin](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-mar-28-soundbath-yoga-with-katie-martin-2/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Songwriters Workshop with Jeff Black](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-songwriters-workshop-with-jeff-black/) - [Sun 3/29 :: VIP Ticket Holders | Sunday Brunch & Songs Sponsored by John Emerald Distilling Co.](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sun-3-29-vip-ticket-holders-sunday-brunch-songs-sponsored-by-john-emerald-distilling-co/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Charlie Starr & Benji Shanks](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-charlie-starr-benji-shanks/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Paul Thorn](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-paul-thorn/) - [Sat 3/28 :: The Mammals](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-the-mammals/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Get the Gig, Keep the Gig: A Career Workshop with Allen Hinds](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-get-the-gig-keep-the-gig-a-career-workshop-with-allen-hinds/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Vocal Care Workshop with Dr. Phillip Snider, DO](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-vocal-care-workshop-with-dr-phillip-snider-do/) - [Fri 3/27 :: Late Night Jam hosted by Larry Mitchell](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-27-late-night-jame-hosted-by-larry-mitchell-2/) - [Sat 3/28 :: Late Night Jam Hosted by Larry Mitchell](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-28-late-night-jam-hosted-by-larry-mitchell-2/) - [Sun 3/30 :: Gospel Hour with Goldpine and Rick Price](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sun-3-30-gospel-hour/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Charlie Mars | Dan Navarro](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-charlie-mars-dan-navarro/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Rick Price | IONE](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-rick-price-ione/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Student Songwriter Showcase](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-student-songwriter-showcase/) - [Sun 3/30 :: Kim Richey | Jeff Black | Dan Navarro](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sun-3-30-kim-richey-jeff-black-dan-navarro/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Dan Navarro | Sara Jean Kelley | Phillip Lammonds](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-dan-navarro-sara-jean-kelley-phillip-lammonds/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Tommy Prine](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-tommy-prine/) - [3/29 :: David Ryan Harris](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/3-29-david-ryan-harris/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Jeff Black](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-jeff-black/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Lera Lynn](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-lera-lynn/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Griffin House](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-griffin-house/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Abe Partridge](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-abe-partridge/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Goldpine](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-goldpine/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Bradley Cole Smith with Nelson Nolen](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-bradley-cole-smith-with-nelson-nolen/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Breakfast at Marriott with Abe Partridge](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-breakfast-at-marriott/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Auburn University Sonic Nation](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-auburn-university-sonic-nation/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Griffin House](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-griffin-house/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Charlie Mars](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-charlie-mars/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Chris Stills](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-chris-stills/) - [Fri 3/28 :: John Paul White](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-john-paul-white/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Goldpine](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-goldpine/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Lera Lynn](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-lera-lynn/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Jada Cato](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-jada-cato/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Eliot Bronson](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-eliot-bronson/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Joshua Michael Woods | Leah Slaughter](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-joshua-michael-woods-leah-slaughter/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Eliot Bronson | IONE](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-eliot-bronson-ione/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Jessica Willis Fisher | Brett McDaniel](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-jessica-willis-fisher-brett-mcdaniel/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Jada Cato](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-jada-cato/) - [Sat 3/29 :: The Duke and The King: Film Screening & Q&A with Duke Bardwell Hosted by Jeff Black](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/the-duke-and-the-king-film-screening-qa-with-duke-bardwell/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Katie Martin | Larry Mitchell | Randi Driscoll](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-katie-martin-larry-mitchell-randi-driscoll/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Martha's Trouble | Phillip Lammonds](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-marthas-trouble-phillip-lammonds/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Phillip Lammonds | Randi Driscoll | Jennifer Lynn Simpson](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-phillip-lammonds-randi-driscoll-jennifer-lynn-simpson/) - [Sat 3/29 :: From the Ground Up: Building a Lasting Music Career Hosted by Jessie Osborne](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-from-the-ground-up-building-a-lasting-music-career/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Scott Singer | Pamela Bedwell | Rick Roper](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-scott-singer-pamela-bedwell-rick-roper/) - [Sun 3/30 :: THE FINAL ROUND | David Ryan Harris | Chris Stills](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sun-3-30-the-final-round/) - [Sun 3/30 :: VIP Ticket Holders | Sunday Brunch & Songs Sponsored by Tito’s](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sun-3-30-vip-ticket-holders-sunday-brunch-songs-sponsored-by-titos/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Chris Stills | Rick Price](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-chris-stills-rick-price/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Nashville Round Hosted by Larry Mitchell](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-nashville-round-hosted-by-larry-mitchell/) - [Sat 3/29 :: John Paul White | Kim Richey](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-john-paul-white-kim-richey/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Jesse Lynn Madera | Mark True](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-jesse-lynn-madera-mark-true/) - [3/29 :: Sara Jean Kelley | Katie Martin | Dave Potts](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/3-29-sara-jean-kelley-katie-martin-dave-potts/) - [Sat 3/29 :: BURRIS | Dixon Darling](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-burris-dixon-darling/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Sarah Clanton | Gina Venier](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-sarah-clanton-gina-venier/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Sarah Clanton | BURRIS](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-sarah-clanton-burris/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Kim Richey | Dan Navarro](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-kim-richey-dan-navarro/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Bradley Cole Smith with Nelson Nolen | Dixon Darling](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-bradley-cole-smith-with-nelson-nolen-dixon-darling/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Sara Jean Kelley | Dave Potts](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-sara-jean-kelley-dave-potts/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Jesse Lynn Madera | Brett McDaniel](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-jesse-lynn-madera-brett-mcdaniel/) - [Thur 03/27 :: Kickoff Dinner with Chef Chris Wilton & John Emerald Distillery](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/cocktail-dinner/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Gina Venier | Jennifer Lynn Simpson](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-gina-venier-jennifer-lynn-simpson/) - [Fr 3/28 :: Jessica Willis Fisher | Mark True](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fr-3-28-jessica-willis-fisher-mark-true/) - [3/29 :: Tim Chandler | Mutt Cooper](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/3-29-tim-chandler-mutt-cooper/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Mia Rogers | Molly Mac](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-mia-rogers-molly-mac/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Emilie Ruth Rattner | Mae McKoy | Haley Hawkins](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-emilie-ruth-rattner-mae-mckoy-haley-hawkins/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Nikki Lane](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-nikki-lane/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Paul McDonald And The Mourning Doves](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/paul-mcdonald-and-the-mourning-doves/) - [Sat Mar 29 :: Soundbath Yoga with Katie Martin](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-mar-29-soundbath-yoga-with-katie-martin/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Vocal Care Workshop with Dr. Phillip Snider, DO](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-vocal-care-workshop/) - [Fri 3/28 :: Late Night Jame hosted by Larry Mitchell](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/fri-3-28-late-night-jame-hosted-by-larry-mitchell/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Late Night Jam Hosted by Larry Mitchell](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-late-night-jam-hosted-by-larry-mitchell/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Guitar Tone Workshop with Larry Mitchell](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-guitar-tone-workshop-with-larry-mitchell/) - [Sat 3/29 :: Songwriters Workshop with Rick Price](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/sat-3-29-songwriters-workshop-with-rick-price/) - [!important Keep as last event](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/events/event-ending/) ## Categories - [Uncategorized](https://opelikasongwritersfestival.com/category/uncategorized/)