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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.

29/07/2025

What a great weekend of music! Thanks to everyone who came out to Bragg Jam!

26/07/2025

TONIGHT! The Bragg Jam stage at Capricorn Sound Studios opens at 5 p.m. with a guitar pull featuring JB Strauss, Matt Rogers, Stacey Blanton and Derek Barron of 47 By Crow. The music continues all night with Leon Majcen, Tre Burt and Chatham Rabbits. Get your ticket now at braggjam.org.

22/07/2025

Capricorn Sound Studios is proud to host a stage at this year's Bragg Jam on Saturday, July 26. We've got a stacked lineup, starting at 5 p.m. with a guitar pull featuring JB Strauss, Matt Rogers, Stacey Blanton and Derek Barron of 47 By Crow. The music continues at 7:15 p.m. with Leon Majcen and 9 p.m. with Tre Burt. We'll wrap up the night Chatham Rabbits at 10:45 p.m. Get your ticket now at braggjam.org.

21/07/2025

Today, on the 42nd anniversary of his death, we remember Capricorn Records co-founder Frank Fenter. He's pictured here with Vice President of Promotions Dick Wooley and fellow co-founder Phil Walden.

16/07/2025

Take a behind-the-scenes look at a rehearsal for Gregg Allman's "Laid Back" album. More historic photos and memorabilia are on display Wednesday through Sunday at the Capricorn Museum. Come see us! Photos by Herb Kossover

11/07/2025

Happy birthday to Blackberry Smoke frontman Charlie Starr! Blackberry Smoke recorded its album "Live from Capricorn Sound Studios" at our historic Macon studio in 2020. The EP features covers of songs from the Allman Brothers Band, Wet Willie, Marshall Tucker Band and Little Richard.

08/07/2025

Happy 81st birthday to Jaimoe! The prolific drummer picked up his sticks at an early age, and by age 22, he was touring with Otis Redding and Sam & Dave. Two short years later, he joined up with Duane Allman to found the Allman Brothers Band. Today he is the last surviving member of the original band.

04/07/2025

Just a reminder that the Capricorn Museum is closed today while we celebrate July 4th with our friends and families. We will reopen Saturday, July 5, at 10 a.m.

02/07/2025

Our popular Introduction to Studio Recording certificate is back! Chief Engineer Rob Evans, with assistance from our house band, will teach the fundamentals of modern audio recording at the historic Capricorn Sound Studios over four Saturdays in September. Sign up now, so you don't miss your chance!

Mercer Music at Capricorn will repeat its popular Introduction to Studio Recording certificate course this fall.

01/07/2025

The Capricorn Museum will be closed on Friday, July 4, for Independence Day. We will reopen with regular business hours on Saturday, July 5, at 10 a.m.

This photo was taken by Herb Kossover during the annual Capricorn Barbecue and Summer Games.

26/06/2025

Happy 52nd wedding anniversary to Chuck Leavell and Rose Lane Leavell! The young couple is pictured here sometime around 1974 at a party at the Allman Brothers farm. Photo by Herb Kossover

19/06/2025

Phil Walden and Frank Fenter — co-founders of Capricorn Records and pioneers of Southern rock.

Address

540 Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
GA
31201

Opening Hours

Wednesday	11:00 - 18:00
Thursday	11:00 - 18:00
Friday	10:00 - 18:00
Saturday	10:00 - 18:00
Sunday	10:00 - 15:00

Telephone

+14782575327

Website

http://capricorn.mercer.edu/

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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.