Friday Feb 15
Sterling Waite & the Cotton Avenue Hustlers at Grants Lounge
Grants Lounge has quickly become a hotbed of activity again and a locals favorite hangout. Bands cant wait to take the famous stage where the Allman Brothers made a name for themselves. Sterling Waite brings his picking and grinning Cotton Avenue Hustlers to Grants for a night of Macon-made bluegrass and folk music. 21 and up. 9 p.m. $5.
Tedo Stone at the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom
Atlanta based Tedo Stone might as well call Macon his second home. Hes as much a regular contributor to Macons music scene as many of the locally based bands. His music stretches across psychedelic, country and indie-rock, and he names Otis Redding, John Prine and David Bowie amongst his biggest influences. Thats some far reaching love of music. 21 and up. 10 p.m. $5.
Saturday Feb 16
Brothers and Sisters Jam at the Armory Ballroom
The Allman Brothers Band Museum at the Big Houses fun-filled auction is back! This year, they bring music from Macon favorites Gringo Grande and special guests I.H. Lonely Hearts Club Band, which features an all-star lineup that is filled with members of Tishamingo, Kinchfoonee Cowboys, Ween, the Sundogs and more. There will be lots of great items to bid on such as signed guitars by Tom Petty, Luke Brayn, Jason Aldean and others, concert tickets, and items from local shops. Individual tickets are $50 and include a one year membership to the Big House. Event starts at 8 p.m.
Tuesday Feb 19
Pierce Edens at the Rookery
Pierce Edens grew up in Asheville, N.C., and the only music he heard was the local folk mountain music and whatever made it through the car radio. When he made it into his teen years, he discovered punk. When he picked up a guitar and started playing, he found he was filled with a combination of the two. High energy storytelling backed with the sounds of the mountains. He stops by Macon to play the Rookerys growing service industry night. 21 and up. 10 p.m. Free.
Wednesday Feb 20
Former Champions at the Hummingbird Stage and Taproom
Richmond, Va.s electro rock group, Former Champions released their debut self-titled album in 2011 and have been touring non-stop since, playing festivals and venues all over the southeast and beyond. Now, they bring their electro street music to the Hummingbird for a free Wednesday show. A perfect way to get over the hump. 21 and up. 10 a.m. Free.


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