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Step inside the legendary studios where Southern rock was born, explore the stories behind music icons and experience the soulful sounds that put Macon on the map.
From intimate live performances to can't-miss concerts, discover the places, people and sounds that make Macon a music destination like no other.
Feel the rhythm of Macon, a city where music history lives on every corner and the next great sound is always just around the corner.
Where It Began
The roots of American music run deep in Macon, Georgia, where Little Richard helped birth rock ‘n’ roll, James Brown recorded his first demo and Otis Redding took soul music to unsurpassed heights.
Thanks to Capricorn Records and Grant's Lounge attracting artists like the Allman Brothers Band, Marshall Tucker Band and Wet Willie to the city, Macon became ground zero for Southern Rock in the 70s.
That lively scene provided inspiration for two local high school musicians, Mike Mills and Bill Berry, who went on to help found the rock band R.E.M. in Athens.
How It's Going
Jazz and R&B singer Randy Crawford, classical bass-baritone Allan Evans and Grammy-nominated violinist Robert McDuffie were all born in Macon.
Bursting into the country music scene, Superstar Jason Aldean even named his latest album after his hometown: Macon, Georgia.
The list only keeps growing with new artists representing a wide variety of genres now performing in the same venues as our music legends
Follow the Macon Music Trail
Tour Macon, the easy-to-use mobile app, is the ultimate tour companion for visitors to discover and explore Macon's music attractions, like the Big House Museum, H&H Restaurant, Gallery West and Fresh Produce Records. Complete with GPS locations, stories and multimedia, this app is your ticket to becoming a Macon music expert.
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Explore Music Attractions
Macon’s music scene is a living legacy, where the sounds that shaped American music continue to inspire new generations. Step inside the legendary Capricorn Sound Studios and Museum to discover where Southern rock found its sound, explore the legacy of the Allman Brothers Band at the Big House Museum and celebrate soul music icons at the Otis Redding “Mini” Museum and Little Richard House.
Beyond the museums, discover the local hangouts and historic landmarks woven into Macon’s musical story, from the legendary H&H Restaurant to Rose Hill Cemetery, where music history echoes through the generations.
Macon Music Today
On First Friday, Musicians City comes alive, while annual favorites like Bragg Jam, the King of Soul Festival and GABBAFest bring music lovers together year after year. With the sweeping sounds of the Macon-Mercer Symphony Orchestra, high-energy performances of Macon Pops and the city's vibrant musical theatre scene, Macon offers a sound for every mood.
Catch local talent, regional favorites, and national touring acts at venues across the city, or stumble upon an impromptu jam session that keeps the music going late into the night.
As a Certified Music City, all music related locations and music events are enriched, certified & updated on the Music Roadtrip App.
