Matt Smith – Mercer Music at Capricorn

The South’s Best Music Towns: Where to Find Your Groove

Matt Smith May 26, 2026 No Comments

From the Appalachian peaks and valleys where country found its wings, to the Deep South’s holy land of blues, these destinations for live tunes don’t just attract fans, they draw…

Finding America’s Soul in Georgia’s Heartland

Matt Smith December 2, 2025 No Comments

This part of Georgia is a launchpad for exploring Black history and the deep roots of Southern music.

5 underrated Southern towns that shaped American music

Matt Smith October 13, 2025 No Comments

These influential cities played pivotal roles in the rise of icons like Buddy Holly, Sam Cooke, and Hank Williams—yet still live in the shadow of more well-known music hubs like…

Macon Music Revue Listening Party

Matt Smith August 27, 2025 No Comments

The Macon Music Revue celebrated the release of its debut album with an invite-only listening party on Aug. 27, 2025, at Capricorn Sound Studios. The album, recorded in Historic Studio…

Much ado about Macon, Georgia

Matt Smith July 14, 2025 No Comments

Macon, Georgia is the type of place that is so chock full of colorful legends, stories, and family lore, a place where a tall tale is just as likely to…

Songwriters Round

Matt Smith April 13, 2025 No Comments

The Georgia Music Foundation hosted a Songwriters Round at Capricorn Sound Studios on April 13, 2025, as part of Brent Cobb’s inaugural South of Atlanta Fest. The Songwriters Round featured…

JB Strauss and the Macon Music Revue

Matt Smith February 15, 2025 No Comments

In 2025, Capricorn Sound Studios welcomed JB Strauss to Historic Studio A for a recording session with the Macon Music Revue.

Macon’s revitalization builds on historical preservation

Matt Smith October 17, 2024 No Comments

Architecture, history and music beckon visitors.

Macon museum honors The Allman Brothers Band

Matt Smith July 24, 2024 No Comments

A five-day festival celebrating the music of the Allman Brothers Band gets set to kick off in Big Indian, New York, next week — just three months after the death…

Downtown Macon struts its way into a long-sought revival

Matt Smith July 8, 2024 No Comments

An energetic pulse in Georgia's 'Central City' signals a comeback half a century in the making.

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