Looking for live music? Here are 5 of the best spots in Macon to try
It’s sunny springtime in Georgia and there’s no better way to enjoy the weather than grabbing a drink and sitting on a cozy patio where there’s live music.
So, which spots in Macon should you go to for live music? Let’s take a look:
Here are 5 places to go in Macon for live music
Society Garden offers live music every weekend, from Big Mike and Friends to Raggae music on Sundays and special tribute band shows. The Garden is dog-friendly, has plenty of cocktails and frequently has a food truck on site. The venue is located on Ingleside Avenue in Macon.
Fish N’ Pig in Macon has live music some weekdays and every weekend. Right on the shores of the Tobesofkee, Fish N’ Pig has bands like Southbound Mojo, Big Mike & The Booty Papas, Roofdog and more. Enjoy the tunes with some fresh seafood or smoked barbecue as well as your favorite beer or cocktail.
Iron Rail in Bolingbroke is new to offering live music, but recently had Big Mike play out on the patio of the restaurant. The restaurant has classic southern cuisine, a grass area with yard games and a wide variety of beer and wine.
The Hummingbird Stage and Taproom has been voted the best place for live music several years in a row. The venue has had DJs, rock bands, tribute acts and more, so if you’re looking to throw darts and have a few drinks, this is a go-to spot in Macon.
Grant’s Lounge is known as the “original home of southern rock” because legends such as The Allman Brothers Band, Tom Petty, Wet Willie, The Marshall Tucker Band and more have played there. Now, there are musicians playing at the lounge every weekend and visitors can enjoy soul rolls, burgers, fresh fish and a cold beer while listening.
Which Macon spot are you headed to for live music? Let me know in the comments or email me at cmadden@mcclaatchy.com
