Saturday the festival begins at in downtown Monticello with 40 bands on 6 stages. From Nashville-The Wild Ponies. From Jacksonville-Grandpa's Cough Medicine. From St. Augustine-Lis & Lon Williamson. From Panama City-Slim Fatz. From Atlanta-Bill Sheffield. Local favorites C.E. Pullen, Hananel, Carrie Cooley, Mimi Hearn, Frank Lindamood, The Gypsy Darlings and The New 76ers. Arts, crafts, food, children's activities too. For more information and discount tickets, go to www.southernmusicrising.com