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64 maconmagazine.com | JUNE/JULY 2022 Saturday nights. Hot Rod Walt, leader of the rockabilly rousers, the Psycho DeVilles, brings his solo show for back- to-back dates June 18 and 25 and again on July 29. SOCIETY GARDEN 2389 INGLESIDE DR. The eclectic beer garden and cocktail bar packs in adults, kids and pets for fun, conversation and lots of live music on its significantly expanded outdoor stage. It's also a photo op with its giant Little Richard mural. Society Garden welcomes flatpicking legend Larry Keel on Saturday, June 18 and the Moonshine Still Reunion on Saturday, June 25. Reggae Sunday is every week with Dean Brown and Dubshak. CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: SOCIETY GARDEN. PHOTO BY JESSICA WHITLEY. JBA. PHOTO BY DOUG NURNBERGER. JBA 499 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BLVD. Though it only opened in 2019, JBA has quickly become a hub for Macon's music community. With live music five nights a week and no cover charge, the venue strives to not only to grow audiences, but also to support local artists. Owner Brandon Lawler said, "Macon has a lot of hidden talent among its musicians, and I realize it more every day." JBA features bands, DJs or hip- hop comedy improv on Monday nights, while Tuesdays are reserved for Music Therapy. "It's our own version of an open mic," said guitarist Joseph Palmer, who has hosted the gathering for more than 10 years at various spots. "I love the spontaneity of not knowing who's going to show up or who's going to play, but that sometime during the night, magic and chemistry is going to happen." Every Wednesday, JBA presents Adam Hendley's Jazz Trio, a groove-packed combo featuring drummer, singer and composer Hendley with a revolving cast of top-notch musicians, usually on keyboards and bass. Lawler said of Hendley, a Jones County native, "It's a joy to watch him play." Friday and Saturday nights, JBA presents a variety of bands, from Americana to metal, and sometimes both on the same night!