Steeped in More Macon Music Stories. Some of the most fascinating, unsung stories of Macon music history are interred at Historic Riverside Cemetery. Located adjacent to Rose Hill Cemetery, this…
read moreWhere Bragg Jam was Born. If Macon had an official rock cafe, it would be the Rookery. This locally-owned (and local favorite) is one of Downtown Macon’s oldest eateries. In…
read moreThe Launchpad for Southern Soul. Once known as the Professional Building, this office complex, converted from an antebellum residence, was the home to groundbreaking efforts to introduce rhythm and blues…
read moreThe Site of Macon’s Music Business. The official headquarters of Capricorn Records were located in executive offices along Cotton Avenue (now D.T. Walton Sr. Way), where it served as the…
read moreWhere Little Richard Found His Groove. Originally known as Ann’s Tic Toc Lounge, today’s Tic Toc Room still has the original brick wall that served as the backdrop to Little…
read moreA Tribute to the King of Soul. The bronze life-size statue of Otis Redding sits overlooking the Ocmulgee River, adjacent to the Otis Redding Memorial Bridge. It’s here you can…
read moreBuilt to commemorate the 100-year anniversary of Macon’s founding, the City Auditorium is a classical landmark venue that has witnessed some of the most historic concert performances and events in…
read moreThe Anchor of Macon’s Entertainment Scene. What began as an African American vaudeville hall pioneered the way for black entertainers, created a landmark marquis casting a bright light on Macon’s…
read moreThe Rhythm of African American Culture and Influence. Explore music artifacts or participate in the community drum circle at the Tubman Museum, the largest museum in the nation dedicated to…
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