Through Mercer Music at Capricorn, Mercer is putting a historically significant facility back to work, not as just a museum, but as a tool to advance a vibrant music scene. This unique restoration and revitalization project provides a venue where the inspiration of the past facilitates creativity and collaboration that will enable a new generation of artists to build on Macon’s rich, and internationally important, music and cultural legacy.
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Leveraging Macon’s Music Heritage to Create Macon’s Music Future
Mercer, NewTown Macon, Sierra Development and Southern Pine Plantations announced in December 2015 a partnership to bring back to life the historic Capricorn Sound Studios as part of the largest market-rate residential development in the history of downtown Macon.
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Pianist Chuck Leavell, Widespread Panic frontman John Bell, guitarist Marcus King and The Allman Brothers…
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CAPRICORN'S GREATEST HITS
Though it began as a small, independent label, Capricorn Records grew to influence the tastes of a nation throughout the 1970s as it brought southern soul and rock ‘n’ roll to the masses. Sample some of the label’s greatest tracks through this Spotify playlist.
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Macon Music Trail
Many other music heritage sites that draw tourists from around the world are within easy walking distance or a short drive from Mercer Music at Capricorn. Visit the Macon Music Trail website for more details on Macon’s extensive music heritage venues.
