Capricorn Sound Studios and Museum

Capricorn Sound Studios and Museum Capricorn Sound Studios and Museum are part of Mercer Music at Capricorn, a multi-purpose music venue
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Mercer Music at Capricorn's mission is to leverage Macon’s music heritage to create Macon’s music future. The nearly 20,000-square-foot complex features four main components:

Capricorn Sound Studios: State-of-the-art commercial studios encompassing the historic Studio A where bands such as the Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels and others recorded in the heyday of Capricorn Records

, and a new, larger Studio B that is suitable for larger-scale recording, as well as concerts and special events. The studios are supported by a control room equipped with an analog, 40-channel API 2448 that was custom-built for Capricorn, as well as isolation booths and production suites. Capricorn Museum: Through digital, visual and audio storytelling, the interpretive component of Mercer Music at Capricorn informs and engages the Macon community and attracts visitors from around the world. At the heart of the 1,200-square-foot museum is an interactive listening station where visitors can sample the Capricorn Records catalog. The museum also features a retail store where fans can stock up on Capricorn-themed merchandise. Capricorn Music Incubator: Twelve rehearsal rooms over two floors that provide space for musicians to rehearse, collaborate and provide instruction. Rooms are rented at affordable rates by the day, month or year and are accessible 24/7. Offices, Co-Working Space and Meeting Rooms: Eight offices, three conference/seminar rooms and co-working space are available for rent by non-profit arts organizations, music-related businesses and creative professionals. We strive to maintain a welcoming and safe environment for our Facebook followers. We encourage you to engage with our posts and ask that you please be respectful and mindful when interacting with us and each other. We monitor and will remove any comments that are inappropriate, offensive, or contain irrelevant external links and/or spam. We reserve the right to remove any content or block any individual who does not adhere to these guidelines.

On this day in 1947, the late Toy Caldwell was born. Toy co-founded The Marshall Tucker Band with his brother, Tommy. Ov...
11/13/2025

On this day in 1947, the late Toy Caldwell was born. Toy co-founded The Marshall Tucker Band with his brother, Tommy. Over Toy's 11 years as band leader, The Marshall Tucker Band released 14 albums with millions of copies sold. Photo by Herb Kossover

On this day in 1972, we lost bassist Berry Oakley, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. He died from injuries ...
11/11/2025

On this day in 1972, we lost bassist Berry Oakley, a founding member of the Allman Brothers Band. He died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash, not unlike the one that killed his friend and fellow band member, Duane Allman. Photo by Twiggs Lyndon

Join us at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 as we celebrate the release of the late Tommy Talton's final record, "Seven Levels." The event...
11/10/2025

Join us at 6 p.m. Nov. 19 as we celebrate the release of the late Tommy Talton's final record, "Seven Levels." The event will feature a roundtable discussion and performances with special guests Chuck Leavell and Rick Hirsch. Talton recorded "Seven Levels" at Capricorn Sound Studios in 2022. Tickets are limited and cost just $15 in advance and $20 at the door. Get yours: https://www.tixr.com/groups/capricorn/events/celebrating-the-release-of-seven-levels-164464

Happy birthday to Bonnie Bramlett! The first lady of Southern rock had three albums on Capricorn Records — "It's Time" (...
11/08/2025

Happy birthday to Bonnie Bramlett! The first lady of Southern rock had three albums on Capricorn Records — "It's Time" (1975), "Lady's Choice" (1976) and "Memories" (1978) — and she remains a living icon in Southern music circles.

The late Tommy Talton's final studio album was released today by Strolling Bones Records. "Seven Levels" was recorded at...
11/07/2025

The late Tommy Talton's final studio album was released today by Strolling Bones Records. "Seven Levels" was recorded at Capricorn Sound Studios in 2022. The record features former Cowboy band members and Capricorn Records label mates Randall Bramblett, Chuck Leavell, Charlie Hayward and Bill Stewart.

On this day in 2009, The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation added the old Capricorn Sound Studios to its 2010 Place...
11/04/2025

On this day in 2009, The Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation added the old Capricorn Sound Studios to its 2010 Places in Peril list. Today, thanks to Mercer University, NewTown Macon, The Peyton Anderson Foundation, Knight Foundation and Sierra Development, along with generous support from more than 350 other donors, Capricorn Sound Studios is once again a thriving music center.

Outlaw country legend Billly Joe Shaver is being honored with a bronze statue of the former Capricorn artist in his home...
10/30/2025

Outlaw country legend Billly Joe Shaver is being honored with a bronze statue of the former Capricorn artist in his hometown of Corsicana, Texas, the Waco Tribune-Herald reported. Shaver recorded two albums on the Capricorn Records label — "When I Get My Wings" and "Gypsy Boy."

The record "When I Get My Wings" features a who's who of Capricorn greats, including Bonnie Bramlett, Dickey Betts, Tommy Talton and Chuck Leavell. You can find the album in the digital record bin of the Capricorn Museum.

On this day in 1971, the world lost one of its greatest guitarists when Duane Allman died from injuries sustained in a m...
10/29/2025

On this day in 1971, the world lost one of its greatest guitarists when Duane Allman died from injuries sustained in a motorcycle crash in Macon. He was just 24. Today, you can pay your respects to Duane and fellow Brothers — Gregg Allman, Berry Oakley and Butch Trucks — at Rose Hill Cemetery. Photo by Twiggs Lyndon

Happy birthday to the late Charlie Daniels! In this photo, taken by Herb Kossover, he talks with engineer Ovie Sparks du...
10/28/2025

Happy birthday to the late Charlie Daniels! In this photo, taken by Herb Kossover, he talks with engineer Ovie Sparks during a recording session at Capricorn Sound Studios for his album, "Fire on the Mountain."

Larry Brumley's work at Capricorn is often behind the scenes, but it has not gone unnoticed. Last night, the Macon Arts ...
10/24/2025

Larry Brumley's work at Capricorn is often behind the scenes, but it has not gone unnoticed. Last night, the Macon Arts Alliance presented him with a Cultural Award, which is given in recognition of the recipient's significant contribution to arts and culture in our community.

The presenters highlighted his work bringing Capricorn Sound Studios back to life and stewarding the on-air production of "A Night of Georgia Music." Brumley is senior vice president for marketing communications and chief of staff at Mercer University. Please join us in congratulating him!

Drawing from their hometown's extensive songbook, Macon Music R***e recorded its newly released, self-titled debut album...
10/24/2025

Drawing from their hometown's extensive songbook, Macon Music R***e recorded its newly released, self-titled debut album at Capricorn Sound Studios. Included among the 10 cuts is "Out of Left Field," originally released in 1967 by Alabama singer Percy Sledge, who was managed at the time by Macon's Phil Walden Artists and Promotions. Gregg Allman also recorded "Out of Left Field (written by Dan Penn and Spooner Oldham) and included it on his final album, 2017's Southern Blood.

In celebration of Macon Music R***e's self-titled debut album, the band performed a special live session in historic Capricorn Sound Studios on the Studio B ...

TOMORROW: Catch the EG Kight Trio live at Capricorn Sound Studios at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. With her rich vocals, ca...
10/23/2025

TOMORROW: Catch the EG Kight Trio live at Capricorn Sound Studios at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24. With her rich vocals, captivating guitar style and hefty catalog of well-crafted, original songs, EG Kight has entertained audiences around the globe in true Southern style. Her unique blend of "country-flavored, Southern fried blues” appeals to fans across the genres. Get tickets: https://www.tixr.com/groups/capricorn/events/eg-kight-trio-158164

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530 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Macon, GA
31201

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 6pm
Thursday 11am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 3pm

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Mercer Music at Capricorn

Mercer Music at Capricorn is a multi-purpose music venue in downtown Macon whose mission is to leverage Macon’s music heritage to create Macon’s music future.

The nearly 20,000-square-foot complex features four main components:

Capricorn Music Incubator: Twelve rehearsal rooms over two floors that provide space for musicians to rehearse, collaborate and provide instruction. Rooms are rented at affordable rates by the day, month or year and are accessible 24/7.

Capricorn Sound Studios: State-of-the-art commercial studios encompassing the historic Studio A where bands such as the Allman Brothers, Marshall Tucker, Charlie Daniels and others recorded in the heyday of Capricorn Records, and a new, larger Studio B that is suitable for larger-scale recording, as well as concerts and special events. The studios are supported by a control room equipped with an analog, 40-channel API 2448 that was custom-built for Capricorn, as well as isolation booths and production suites.