The Peace Center can’t be everything for everyone — CEO Megan Riegel said while standing inside its new listening room, The Mockingbird, “But we’re going to try.”
The arts campus in the heart of downtown is adding two strikingly different, yet complementary, venues, deepening Greenville’s status as a music hub and destination for fans.
The Mockingbird
Sip on a cocktail as you enjoy an intimate performance. | Photo by Jordan Powers for The Peace Center
Sip on a cocktail as you enjoy an intimate performance. | Photo by Jordan Powers for The Peace Center
Sip on a cocktail as you enjoy an intimate performance. | Photo by Jordan Powers for The Peace Center
Sip on a cocktail as you enjoy an intimate performance. | Photo by Jordan Powers for The Peace Center
Opening show: Song Sessions with Maia Sharp and special guests Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr on Friday, Jan. 16
The vibe: An intimate, 180-seat listening room in the historic Markley and Gullick buildings
Designed for songwriters and storytelling, the space blends Art Deco warmth with industrial polish, featuring a copper-toned tin ceiling, golden pecan floors, a semi-circular wood stage, and a signature glass wall that reveals performances to the street. A full bar, lounge seating, and balcony overlooking the Reedy River round out the experience. The opening weekend includes Song Sessions with Maia Sharp and special guests Georgia Middleman and Gary Burr.
Coach Music Factory
Dance the night away at this general admission venue. | Photo by GVLtoday
Dance the night away at this general admission venue. | Photos by Jordan Powers for the Peace Center
Dance the night away at this general admission venue. | Photos by Jordan Powers for the Peace Center
Dance the night away at this general admission venue. | Photos by Jordan Powers for the Peace Center
Opening show: G. Love & Special Sauce on Saturday, Feb. 7
The vibe: A 1,100-capacity, standing-room-only music hall with a two-level layout and multiple bars
Preserving its carriage-factory roots with exposed pipes, an enclosed alleyway entrance, and an adjustable scissor-lift stage, this venue features an all-glass garage door behind the stage that opens to river views.
