It's been well over a decade since Macon-based jam band Moonshine Still hit the road for up to 200 shows per yer. Originally featuring singer/guitarist Scott Baston, percussionist Bill Jarrett, guitarist David Shore, drummer/singer Will Robinson, keyboardist Trippe Wright and bassist/singer Ray Petren, the band released three full-length albums and one live album before stepping […]
She honed her vocal skills in church in Forsyth, Georgia, with her sisters as the songbird daughters of a minister. Today, Sandy Buchner is known as a show-stopping singer of jazz and neo-soul. who evokes her heroes from Ella Fitzgerald and Billy Holiday to Jill Scott and Erykah Badu blending into a unique vocal recipe. […]
After the Moonshine Still Reunion at Society Garden, head over to the Hummingbird for a late-night after-party. Dustin McCook, the firebrand guitarist and singer who authentically carries the Macon Southern rock and blues torch, will host the celebratory gathering. Expect old friends, surprises and some serious jams.
Sunday Night Jam Sessions at Historic Grant's Lounge embody Macon soul and vibe. Hosted by Johnny Hollingshed with a house band of Macon's finest and funkiest musicians, the stage is open to singers and musicians. There's always a variety of talent and you never know who's going to show up...but it's always gonna be a […]
Monday nights are madness at JBA when DJ CL33BO starts spinning. Start your week off in the groove.
Hosted by Joseph Palmer, Music Therapy is practically an institution in Macon. Whether you sing or play an instrument, or want to go solo or be accompanied by the house band, your energy and creativity are welcome on stage. Meet members of Macon's beloved music community and experience the wellness effects of Tuesday night Music […]
Jazz drummer and composer Adam Hendley leads a revolving cast of supremely talented musicians who hook up at JBA every Wednesday to get deep in the pocket and groove.
DIREWOOF is a collaborating celebration of the music of The Grateful Dead & Jerry Garcia featuring members of two of Macon’s hottest current JamBands - The Woofs & BAS. Formed as a side project in 2020 by The Woofs’ AlexStone (Bass) & Sky Slates (Guitar) accompanied by a rotating cast of musicians, the group finally […]
Macon singer/songwriter James Worsham returns to the garden with his full band, Sean Williams, Caleb Melvin and Charles Davis. James was born and raised in Dallas, Texas and now resides in the "Heart of Georgia." His live performances are heavily inspired by legendary songwriters like Bob Dylan, Tom Petty and Jackson Browne, along with modern-day […]
Celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, Big HairyMonster delivers music pulled from their two albums and their grooved-out versions of covers from Thomas Dolby to Metallica, Cake to Peter Gabriel, and Zeppelin to Muse.
Matt McMillan and the City Limits' music is influenced by the sounds of Americana and red dirt country while maintaining a distinct originality of their own. McMillan, from Rochelle, Ga., grew up playing gospel and bluegrass but fell in love with songwriting while pursuing a degree in political science at Valdosta State University. Then, while […]