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This week's live music performances include a tribute to The Beatles by the Macon Pops, karaoke nights, and much more.

Check out the latest Jim Webb's Middle Georgia Live Music Report on the Middle Georgia Times website for more details.

Penndorf is an artist and curator who has produced impressive results at The 567 Center, Triangle Arts Macon, and Macon Arts Alliance.

He has also been busy organizing unique art parties as the founding member of the talented Ocmulgee Artist Guild and is also very active with his alma mater as chairman of MGA’s Alumni Association.

Penndorf's newest venture is as owner of Shape & Space Art Management, which provides artist management, curation, and event management.

Source: Facebook posts by Macon Magazine

PICTURED: Penndorf working his magic at The 567 Center for Renewal's opening reception for a touring exhibit by Woodfire Potters of Georgia (Photographer Nate Weeks)

This weekend will include events that will delight art and live music lovers, shoppers, and theatregoers, with First Friday in Downtown Macon tonight featuring many art gallery openings, live music performances, and celebrations of the beginning of August. 

Read about more fun and interesting things to do this weekend on the Middle Georgia Times website.

PICTURED: Cosplayers roamed the streets of Downtown Macon this year during the Cherry Blossom Festival (Photographer Nate Weeks)

Bringing back DJ Goth Dad to Wartown! Come in your best fit!

Free open mic comedy tonight at stARTup Studios
No need to sign up just come and laugh with us.

Macon is rich in musical history, some of which has been commemorated with Historic Macon Music Registry plaques throughout the city.

Music fans can hear live music all across Middle Georgia this weekend: read the latest Jim Webb's Middle Georgia Live Music Report for more.

Macon residents should expect high temperatures in the 80s until Thursday and chance of rain and thunderstorms throughout the week, according to the National Weather Service's latest forecast.

Read the day-by-day forecast on the Middle Georgia Times website.

PICTURED: Downtown Macon's Saint Joseph's Catholic Church has the tallest twin towers in Macon and is the 3rd tallest building in Macon, according to Wikipedia (Photographer Nate Weeks)

The first week of Autumn includes a special event for moms at Rigby's Water World, events for gamers in both Macon and Warner Robins, an event for history lovers at Fort Hawkins, and much more.

Read all the details on the Middle Georgia Times website.

PICTURED: Downtown Macon is full of historic buildings including the old Al Sihah Shrine Temple (Photographer Nate Weeks)

This weekend includes multiple back-to-school events for those whose summer break is ending soon, live music from a Queen tribute band, and a fundraising event that features inexpensive haircuts and BBQ plates for a good cause.

Read all the details on the Middle Georgia Times website.

PICTURED: One of Macon's many event venues, the Macon Coliseum, will soon be replaced with a new $350 million area scheduled to open in 2028, if all goes as planned.

The following mostly comprehensive report of live music shows is courtesy of Middle Georgia music fan Jim Webb, who encourages everyone to get out and support local musicians whenever possible.

Jim Webb's Middle Georgia Live Music Report (7/27-8/2)

PICTURED: ALäZ performing on Coleman Hill during a Bragg Jam Second Sunday concert in September 2025 (Photographer Nate Weeks)

The adventurous in Middle Georgia can celebrate Shark Week at Macon's Oliver's Corner Bistro, submit art for a group exhibition at Artspace Macon, and watch a Macon Bacon baseball game this week, and there are lots of interesting things to do outside of Macon as well.

Read all the details on the Middle Georgia Times website.

Middle Georgia events scheduled for this weekend include a book fair and after-hours swimming event for adults, the return of the Bragg Jam Concert Crawl to Downtown Macon, and much more.

Read all the details on the Middle Georgia Times website!

PICTURED: The 81st birthday of music legend Newton Collier was celebrated by his fans and friends at The Douglass Theatre on Thursday with a screening of the documentary about his fascinating life (Photographer Nate Weeks)

This week features many opportunities to share the love of music with other Middle Georgians, from violinist Lindsey Stirling to almost 30 acts at the 2026 Bragg Jam Concert Crawl.

Read all the details on the Middle Georgia Times website.

My Band Derailer is playing a show at stARTup studios off riverside!

Saturday night

Directly next to rose hill!

W/ First One Dies, Massakrd, CrownCurse, and Derailer

Doors at 7:00 - $10 online / $15 Door

All ages!! Come mosh and support the heavy scene in Macon!

The adventurous can challenge themselves with trivia competitions, play bingo to win plants, and celebrate music legend Newton Collier with a screening of the documentary Newt at the historic Douglass Theatre.

Read all the details in the latest Weekday Adventures in the Heart of Georgia.

Pictured here are Erin Hawkins (Mama Hawk Draws) and Cara Heard at the 5th anniversary celebration of 478 Creatives held at Downtown Macon's Tanglewood Art Studios this past Friday (Photographer Nate Weeks)

Downtown Macon's Grant's Lounge will be one of the venues where Bragg Jam Concert Crawl attendees can see live music next Saturday, but music fans can enjoy plenty of great live music performances this week as well, including:

THURSDAY, July 16th

Macon

  — Bob and Blender: Bearfoot Tavern > 6-9 p.m.

  — B Keith Williams (Bike Night): American Legion > 6-9 p.m.

Warner Robins

  — Big Mike: Snapper's Lounge > 6-9 p.m.

  — Lance Rodriguez: Pub 96 > 7:30 p.m.

Dublin

  — Jeff Johnson: Company Supply > 7 p.m.

Hawkinsville

  — Tres Hombres: La Cabana > 5:30-9 p.m.

FRIDAY, July 17th

Macon

  — Tres Hombres: River North Country Club > 6-9 p.m.

  — Lacey and That Other Guy: Parish on Cherry St > 7-10 p.m.

  — Georgia Chryslers: Fish-N-Pig > 7:30-10:30 p.m.

  — Catfish Willy: VFW Post 658 > 7:30-10:30 p.m.

  — Razz Taylor: T and Jay's Bar > 8:30 p.m.

  — Reckless Soul Band: 20's Pub > 9 p.m.

  — Nicky Diamonds: Grant's Lounge > 9 p.m. ($15)

  — Suns of Stars: Hummingbird > 9:30 p.m. ($5)

  — Gravy: Vice Bar > 10 p.m.

Warner Robins

  — The Bozwellz: RondeVu Bar & Grill > 5-8 p.m.

  — Lance Rodriguez: Pub 96 > 5:30-8:30 p.m.

  — Good Samaritan, Holding Ghosts, More Weight: Reverb Room > 7 p.m. ($15 in advance/$20 at the door)

  — Headlocked w/ SOVP: Yesterdaze > 9:30 p.m.

  — Lance Rodriguez Band: Pub 96 > 9:30 p.m.

Centerville

  — Bruce Brookshire & Rob Walker: El Cotija > 7-10 p.m.

Dublin

  — Jack Ward: Moose Lodge > 8 p.m.-12 a.m. (Member or guest of member)

Eatonton

  — The Old Soulz Band: Bruzze Brewing > 7-10 p.m.

Forsyth

  — Grassfed: The Den > 8-11 p.m.

Jackson

  — DJ Ziggy: Goat Island Tavern > 8-11 p.m.

Perry

  — Hugh Hession: Houston Lake Country Club > 7 p.m.

Swainsboro

  — Jeff Johnson: Bernie's on West Main > 7-10 p.m.

Vidalia

  — Goodtime Buddies: Earnie's Lounge > 9 p.m.

SATURDAY, July 18th

Macon

  — DJ (In by 10 Early Bird Party): Late Nite > 5 p.m.

  — Renegade Band: American Legion > 6:30-10:30 p.m. ($10 / $5 for Veterans / Free for member Veterans)

  — SWAIN: Fish-N-Pig > 7:30-10:30 p.m.

  — Mt Pilot: The Society Garden > 8-10 p.m.

  — Tres Hombres: Mr. E's Sports Bar & Grill > 9 p.m.

  — Jon Lee and the Apparitions: Grant's Lounge > 9 p.m. ($10)

  — Edgewood Heavy: Hummingbird > 9:30 p.m. ($5)

Edgewood Heavy released the dramatic music video for the band's song "Save My Soul" in 2022

Warner Robins

  — 6th Annual Music Fest: Pub 96 > 2 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

>> Tyler Hammond > 2:00-3:30 p.m. -

>> Dan & Wyatt > 3:30-5:00 p.m. > Dan & Wyatt

>> Big Mike > 5:00-6:30 p.m.

>> Lacey & That Other Guy > 6:30-8:00 p.m.

>> Mark Cannon > 8:00-9:30 p.m.

>> Thomas Guest > 10:00 p.m.-1:30 a.m.

  — Four Dozen Roses: Wild Wings Cafe > 9-11 p.m.

  — Werewolves On Wheels: Yesterdaze Bar and Grill > 9 p.m.

Cordele

  — Karma's Child: Cypress Grill > 8-11 p.m.

Eatonton

  — Hank Bird & Friends: Pal's Watering Hole > 9 p.m.

Forsyth

  — Tyler Hogan: The Den > 8-11 p.m.

Gordon

  — Open Acoustic Jam: Jelly Elephant > 8 p.m.

Gray

  — Soulfest: Sonrise Ministries Thrift Store > 4 p.m.

  — Hugh Hession: The Lazy Frog > 7:30-10:30 p.m.

Hawkinsville

  — Powersville Opry (390 Perry Hwy):

>> House Band > 4:15-6:45 p.m.

>> Guest Band > 7-9 p.m.

Milledgeville

  — Southern Boogie Band: Duke's Lounge & Dawg House > 8 p.m.-12 a.m.

  — Headlocked w/ Strict #9 & SOVP: BUFFINGTONS > 10 p.m.

Perry

  — The Bozwellz: Main St. Social > 8-11 p.m.

  — The Veal: My Bar > 9 p.m.

Vidalia

  — Goodtime Buddies: Earnie's Lounge > 9 p.m.

Read more in the latest Jim Webb's Middle Georgia Live Music Report on the Middle Georgia Times website.