Location:
Greenville, SC
Key Details:
Area: The Mockingbird 5,400 SF; Artist Dorm/Recording Studio 7,200 SF
Completion: 2026
As part of the Peace Center’s vision for a 10-venue arts and entertainment campus, they have recently launched AMP (A Music Project), adding two distinctive music venues to Greenville’s entertainment scene at the intersection of Broad and Main Streets, bordered by the Reedy River: The Mockingbird and Coach Music Factory. “AMP is the Peace Center’s answer to the Upstate’s hunger for more live music,” says Peace Center President & CEO Megan Riegel.
The Mockingbird
The Mockingbird is a music listening room, bar, and lounge that offers an intimate setting for music enthusiasts inside the historic Gullick & Markley buildings on Main Street. An elegant bar and ample seating define much of the 5,400-square-foot venue. The design creates an elevated yet relaxed atmosphere while establishing a highly visible destination for live music in downtown Greenville. This aesthetic is achieved by highlighting and restoring existing architectural features such as exposed wood beams, aged brick, and large-scale graphic murals. These historic elements are complemented by classically inspired finishes, including aged copper tin ceilings and luxurious textiles, alongside contemporary materials such as brass accents, felt acoustical panels, clean-lined furniture, and large-format stone slabs.
The Main Street façade has been revitalized with a storefront that is more historically respectful, while a large glass window on the east side of the building showcases the stage and allows passersby to view performances from the street. At the rear, a covered deck provides additional seating, scenic views, and access to the ground level. Historic features, including a painted mural wall, original brick, and the exterior terrazzo entry floor, have been carefully restored. The Mockingbird accommodates up to 250 guests.
The second level of The Mockingbird building houses a podcast and recording studio alongside a three-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath artist residence. These complementary spaces support the Peace Center’s visiting artists while providing musicians with professional recording, mixing, and editing facilities. The fully furnished artist residence offers sophisticated accommodations with thoughtfully designed living, kitchen, bedroom, and bath spaces.
