Authentic Augusta the Soul Bar - but his focus is the historic Miller Theater, where he's operations manager. Those walls would have plenty of stories to tell, too. "Downtown Augusta is the soul of the city," Rubio says. Venues of every size set the beat for the live music community. What makes Augusta's music scene so unique, though, is the diversity of musicians. "There are lots of cool rock bands ... Some, like Funk You, have The James Brown Arena is a favorite live music venue. The Live Music Guide SMALL VENUES StillWater Taproom Imperial Theatre The Soul Bar Miller Theater Metro Augusta Entertainment The Loft Complex (James Brown Humanitree House Arena & Bell Auditorium) Fox's Lair (at Olde Town Inn) Studio Neighborhood Bar The Refinery After Hours Southbound Smokehouse-Central 34 2020 Augusta Experience Guide LARGE VENUES