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    James Brown Arena

    3.4 (14 reviews)
    Open 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

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    Setting the mood.
    Gary W.

    Been here for many events from The Guitar Pull, Beerfest, Anthony Hamilton, Frankie Beverly ft. Maze, Festival of Laughs and many others. The Bell Auditorium can change the seating configuration to meet each need which is amazing. In my audiophile neophyte opinion, I really think the BA would shine more if it had an inside facelift and a sound engineer to design the acoustics for better sound quality all around. Depending on the artist/show and their personal sound crew the sound quality is decent all things considered. The VIP suite was a needed vision but again in my humble opinion, I would host a contest for some local graphic/engineering team or maybe SCAD and the winner could name the suite. Also, would be a great idea to have flat screen TVs on the outside of the bars to watch the show while you wait for your libations. Overall good venue!!!!

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    Kandis A.

    For the last six months or so I don't want to hear anyone say there is nothing to do in Augusta!!!! There's tons of stuff to do, you just have to have the coins to do it(neck roll and mouth pop)!!! So two my favorite artists announced that little ole Augusta, Georgia would be their first stop on a major tour!!!! Mary J. Blige, Queen of Hip Hop/Soul, teamed up with the youngest Braxton sister, Tamar!!! I set EVERYTHING aside to witness this concert in person. Concert tickets were super easy to obtain and even received a gift from Mary J., herself, a copy of her latest album, The London Sessions. I had already copped Tamar's new one and learned every song by heart to be ready for the concert!!! So the night of the concert came and it was very easy to get in and find our seats, even though they didn't open the doors to the arena until about 15 minutes after we arrived and waited in line. The arena filled up pretty quickly. I guess everybody and their mama wanted to be there to witness this night, and it was an amazing night!!! A comedian named Damn Fool(I think that was his name) opened the show. He was funny too. Then my girl Tamar came on and blessed the stage. I knew EVERY song she sang!!! I was so stoked to see her live FINALLY!!! I'm also glad that I saw her before she fell ill and had to drop out of the tour!!!! Get well Tay-Tay so you can come back to Augusta like you promised!!! Then it was Mary J's turn to take over the stage and that she did!!! She sung soooooo many songs had to be like 20, even doing a wardrobe change. She changed so quick like within 2 minutes. Mary rocked so hard she had me come out my new fur coat and stand on my feet the whole time!!! She even came back for an encore performance singing 'Family Affair'. The mayor Hardie Davis even gave Mary the key to the city. I don't know why they didn't do this on stage instead of backstage after the concert!!! Mary or Tamar owes me nothing from this night!!! It was the perfect night of R&B music!!! The MC's for the concert also announce some MAJOR heavy-hitters in the music industry who are also coming to Augusta and blessing the stage!!! I have to set my coins aside for them!!! I'll be ready when they come!!!

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    What I said four years ago still rings true, and will continue to ring true; once you enter this…read moreHouse, you're family. And that's because it true is a house, a refuge, a place where all are welcomed (not to mention well fed and juiced-is that a word?). Local artists are set up to your left, Brother B's art is hanging on the wall (as well as the wall itself is his work), and the bottled juice and tea is waiting in the cooler. But if you want a smoothie or vegan food item, a smoothie bowl or kale salad (the best you'll ever taste!) it's all waiting for you here. The cold pressed juices are local/regionally sourced as is everything else you see on the menu. And as they say on the labels and to-go boxes, it truly is made with love. This House also hosts art workshops, monthly open mics, and music events (though music washes over the space at all times). I deeply love the space, the team, and the owners here. And I look forward to their continued impact on the business and art community in the years to come. Also, you get 10% off your first order when you check in on Yelp. And you can place a order for take out or delivery via Yelp.

    James Brown Arena - stadiumsarenas - Updated May 2026

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