Nothing goes better with a good meal than good music -- or a heaping side of Southern music stories. Here in Georgia, you don’t just hear the music, you taste it, too. From greasy spoons to vegan bowls, Georgia plates are full of folklore from some of music's finest. So, loosen those belt buckles...
Enjoy live music and explore the rich music history of "The Good Life City" at these venues and points of interest.
Rooted in Appalachian culture, Dahlonega's music scene is pure gold. Locals and visitors flock to the weekend jam sessions on the Dahlonega square, where fiddles, dulcimers, a forest of banjos, and even the occasional yodeler or buck dancer take center stage. The twangy sounds, handed down through...
The roots of American music run deep in Macon. Native son Little Richard helped birth rock ‘n’ roll, and Otis Redding, who grew up and started his career here, took soul music to unsurpassed heights. James Brown and the Famous Flames recorded their first demo, “Please, Please, Please,” at Macon...
Follow this list to experience live music in Atlanta and explore the musical history of Georgia's capital.
Spend a day exploring Georgia blues, beginning with the early Paramount recordings of Gertrude "Ma" Rainey, known as the "Mother of the Blues," and those of her early pianist and arranger, "Georgia Tom" Dorsey. Then, spend time with Piedmont Blues stylists, including Blind Willie McTell, whose song...
Start exploring James Brown's hometown with these live music venues, music festivals, tours, and more.
Take a road trip to these points of interest, venues, and festivals celebrating sacred music in Georgia.
From the Appalachian and Blue Ridge Mountains in North Georgia to the southern tip in Thomasville, Georgia is home to authentic old-time and bluegrass music experiences. North American folk traditions of music and dance that have been passed down for generations are performed in town squares, parks...
A city’s musical renaissance usually occurs over time, in fits and starts, like an all-night jam session, before finding its groove. For Columbus, the tempo grew decidedly upbeat in 1992 with the establishment of The Loft, which as a music venue, recording studio and restaurant, helped kickstart the...