9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.40watt.com

Eureka California

CD Release Show! Local indie band influenced by American indie that sounds like British indie influenced by American indie.

Grape Soda

Lewis brothers Ryan and Mat team up to create soulful, spaced-out pop songs buried in lush reverb.

Titans of Filth

This local band combines droll Southern voices with easy-rolling, efficient and uncomplicated indie-pop rock about the ups and downs of young love.

Werewolves

CD Release Show! Local band featuring quirky lo-fi rock with bright, bouncy flourishes, unique instrumentation and emotive lyrics.

9:30 p.m. FREE! www.allensbarandgrill.com

The Burning Angels

New local act that plays Americana soul. Featuring Natalie Garcia on vocals and guitar Mark Cunningham on vocals, guitar and dobro, Josh Westbrook on drums and appearances by Adam Poulin on fiddle and Matt Dyson on dobro and banjo.

10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com

Get Sad

Local post-hardcore trio featuring members of Chrissakes and Pride Parade.

Untied States

Distortion-heavy and disharmonious in an oddly pleasant way, Atlanta's Untied States charts moody, sinister rock and roll waters.

Vincas

Energetic, erratic garage punk with growling guitars, howling vocals and a bit of rockabilly blues swagger.

Wizard Smoke

Atlanta metal band sharing members with Maserati, Attractive 80s Women, Cassavetes and Dust Rabbit.

9 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/clubchromeathens

Scarlet Stitch

A solid blend of Southern, stadium, metal and grunge rock. The band formerly known as Soul Shaker packs a hefty musical punch of classic covers and originals.

11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com

David Dowless

Performing a lively blend of bluegrass.

8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/flickerbar

Hola Halo

"'70s keys, dripping guitars and marching-band drums" are the specialties of this local band.

Mr. Falcon

High-energy, indie garage rock influenced equally by The Kinks and Pixies.

9 – 11:30 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar

Latin Mix

This ensemble features members from Peru, Mexico, Cuba and the Dominican Republic. Playing the best salsa, cubmia, bachata and merenge tunes.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

JazzChronic

Local five-piece explores freaky, funky, psychedelic fusion jazz while incorporating rock, R&B, heavy beats and more into the stew.

Uri

From Tuscaloosa AL, Uri mixes hip-hop, funk and heavy beats from a full live band.

9 p.m. $8 (adv.), $10. www.newearthmusichall.com

Collective Efforts

Progressive hip-hop crew out of Atlanta. These talented emcees are eager to put on a show and their live performances are just as engaging as the records. CD release show!

Dillon

Well-rounded Atlanta rapper with a background in music, cooking and acting.

8 p.m. $5. www.nuci.org

Athens

Young local rockers ranging in age from 11-15 with big, classic rock influences. Check out our review of their record in this issue.

Second Suns

New band featuring Camp Amped alumni.

Tealvox

Local teenage indie-rock band that draws inspiration from acts such as Coldplay, U2 and The Beatles.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

Doc Brown & the DeLoreans

Formerly Athens Groove Company, this band plays progressive psych-rock inspired by everything from Kool & the Gang to Béla Fleck.

"Athens BreastFest." 12–5 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.terrapinbeer.com

16 Tons

This heavy-hitting and hard-driving local group pulls from strong traditions in performing its mountain music, bluegrass, honky-tonk and classic country tunes.

90 Acre Farm

This acoustic trio from Watkinsville plays original Americana and covers.

Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band

Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility.

John Keane and Nathan Sheppard

Acclaimed producer and rocker John Keane will be joined by local acoustic stalwart Nathan Sheppard for a set of rock and Americana numbers.

The Sara O'Brien Band

Entertainer, teacher and activitist, O'Brien is the founder of Athens BreastFest and the Tyanna Foundation. Her music is comparable to artists like Shawn Colvin, Natalie Merchant and Lucinda Williams.

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

Mellow Down Easy

A soulful mixture of classic rock, country and blues.

8 p.m. FREE! 706-546-0840

Old School Outlaws

Southern rock with a country vibe.

Sunday Soul. 9 p.m. FREE! www.bensbikesathens.com

Thee Vicars

Garage rockers from the U.K. influenced by acts like Billy Childish, The Mummies and The Downliners Sect.

2:30 p.m. $5 (suggested donation). www.canopystudio.com

The Georgia Guitar Quartet

High-energy blend of virtuosity borrowing from both past and present influences including classical masters, experimentalists and contemporary icons. This afternoon's performance will accompany the aerial artists at Canopy.

Maps and Transit

Featuring Kyle Dawkins of Georgia Guitar Quartet, this local instrumental duo creates diverse soundscapes using a wide range of instrumentation–from the more traditional guitar and mandolin to experimental sounds made by radios or kitchen implements.

The Odd Trio

Local jazz/rock ensemble featuring Brian Smith (guitar), Marc Gilley (sax) and Todd Mueller (drums). This afternoon Smith's compositions will accompany trapeze by the aerial artists at Canopy.

2 – 6 p.m. FREE! 706-549-2110

Andrew Vickery and Joel Mooneyhan

Half of local rootsy rock band Worn Out Welcome play a special set as a duo.

Betsy Franck

Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility.

Ty Manning

The singer/guitarist from Athens' The Bearfoot Hookers and host of Rye Bar's open mic night plays a solo set.

Ken Will Morton

Athens' own Ken Will Morton has been strumming and singing for over 20 years. With his gritty, soulful rasp, Morton trudges through Americana's roots with rock and roll swagger and a folk singer's heart. He will be celebrating the release of his new CD, True Grit, backed by his new band. Bring canned goods to donate to the Conscious Alliance and BYOB!

Noon-3 p.m. FREE! www.squareonefishco.com

Sunday Jazz Brunch

Rotating local jazz artists play Sunday afternoons on the patio.

Torche

10 p.m. $5 (21+), $6 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com

Cars Can be Blue

Quirky and sometimes naughty local duo that sounds like "Sarah Silverman fronting Dressy Bessy: bubblegum pop with raunchy, satirical lyrics."

Los Meesfits

Cuban salsa Misfits cover band includes locals Geoff Terry and Selana. Translated by Eric H.

Red Pony Clock

Over the past six years, RPC has grown from being a one-man lo-fi recording project to an ever-shifting musical collective, sometimes reaching into the double digits with members.

9–12 p.m. www.myspace.com/flickerbar

Kenosha Kid

Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid's music borrows freely from multiple sources and hammers it all into a seamless product glistening with inspiration. If you like jazz, you might like this; if you hate jazz, you still might like this.

You Say Party We Say Die!

11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com

The Lord Jeff

Psychedelic, three-piece hardcore garage band borrowing heavily from '50s blues rock and doo-wop.

Truman Peyote

Jamaica Plain duo producing novel sounds and melodies that successfully meld samples and live instrumentation into cosmic psych-noise and infectious pop.

8 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/flickerbar

Lera Lynn

The tender, jazzy folk voice behind Birds & Wire.

News on the March

'60s pop meets Western swing with rich cello, jangly guitars and barbershop harmonies.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/gobar

Dan the Juggler

Having recently formed among students who met through the Music Business Program, this band is known for getting crowds hyped with covers.

Peter Pancakes

Upbeat songs via acoustic guitar, upright bass and Rhodes piano.

Tumbleweed Stampede

Young local six-piece featuring guitar, keys, drums and clarinet. The band names acts like Wilco, Pavement and the Avett Bros. as influences.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

8 Inch Betsy

This Chicago-based trio has drawn comparisons to such artists as the Pixies, Pat Benatar and Slint.

Athens Boys Choir

Focusing on gender issues and questions of identity, spoken-word and openly transgendered artist/musician Katz delivers rhymes with a musical underpinning.

Punk Rock Night

Every Tuesday at Little Kings! Featuring a mix of punk rock bands and DJ-led dance parties.

10 p.m. $2, ladies FREE! 706-546-4742

Trolls

No info available.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

Jordan Youngquist

Simplistic Southern roots music from Oxford, MS.

9 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com

Kyle Andrews

Hook-heavy indie pop armed with a guitar, Casio keyboard and drum loops.

Fire Zuave

Dreamy, fun psych-pop based here in town.

Heypenny

Theatrical Nashville band in marching band uniforms puts on a lively show infused with poppy lo-fi indie rock.

Jupiter One

Adorable, melodic synth-rock from New York City. Not unlike a pink cloud picking candy flowers; expect indie-pop bliss.

Tally Hall

The Aggrolites

7 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens.com

The Silverbird Duo

David Leinweber and Bob McMillan offer an enormous selection of covers featuring top-notch guitar work and vocal harmonies. Expect a mix of classic country, rock, folk and singer-songwriter favorites.

8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org

"Live in the Lobby"

James Husband will perform on the college radio station's twice weekly program. Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

10 p.m. www.caledonialounge.com

The Chinese Stars

Acclaimed noise-rock band featuring Craig Kureck and Eric Paul of Arab on Radar.

Fang Island

Appropriately describing their sound as "everyone high-fiving everyone," this band eloquently combines the luster of indie pop with the technical eccentricities of progressive rock.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

Holly Belle

Atlanta singer-songwriter Holly Belle sings smoky, acoustic ballads accompanied by cello.

Emily White

Chicago songwriter with a disarming stage presence and tunes that recall Lisa Loeb and Ani DiFranco.

9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

Funklefinger

Local four-piece jam band.

10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com

Second Wives

A trio of brothers influenced by the Drive-By Truckers and Gram Parsons play "Southern punk funk."

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

Lost City

Having played together for almost 10 years, this band has built a strong repetoire of rock songs influenced by Radiohead, Wilco and Tom Waits.

Dillinger Escape Plan

$5 (adv.). www.meltingpointathens.com

Drew Dixon

Local musician who plays blues licks with a lot of soul.

The xx

9 p.m. $8. www.40watt.com

Chrissakes

Whether you like your punk with psychedelic guitar solos or with more aggressive guitar riffs, this band is the perfect mixture.

My Disco

Australian trio notable for their use of complex time signatures and minimalist instrumentation. Influenced by Shellac, Gang Of Four, and Big Black.

The Phantom Family Halo

Formed in 2007 by members of Sapat and The For Carnation, this band produces fuzzed out weird psychedelic rock with driving vocals and oppressive atmospherics.

Young Widows

Dense, sludge-y Louisville rock trio.

10 p.m. $6 (21+), $8 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com

The Moby Dicks

Performing Zeppelin covers.

Powerload

AC/DC tribute band.

11 p.m. FREE! www.farm255.com

Beach Fossils

Dreamy psych pop from Brooklyn for fans of Real Estate and Reading Rainbow.

The Beets

Not the Doug cartoon band come to life (unfortunately), but rather reverb-heavy, lo-fi garage rock band from New York.

6:30-8:30 p.m. $40. 404-824-0053

Mark Maxwell

Classical guitarist Mark Maxwell will perform jazz-oriented originals and well-known classics backed occasionally by violin, cello and harpsichord. Fundraiser for Kim Lisenbee.

Arvin Scott

Dr. Arvin Scott is a multi-award winning percussion artist with over three decades of national and international experience. He has performed with the likes of Bela Fleck and the Fleck Tones and Widespread Panic.

8:30 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/flickerbar

The Lokshen Kugel Klezmer Band

A local seven-piece Klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Gypsy music. Accordians, fiddles, clarinets, oh my! Featuring Dan Horowitz of Five Eight.

9 p.m. $12 (adv.). www.newearthmusichall.com

EOTO

The String Cheese Incident's percussionist Jason Hann and drummer Michael Travis explore looping waters, performing 100 percent improvised with live breakbeat, trip-hop, house and drum 'n' bass tunes.

11 p.m. $2. 706-546-4742

Another Fiasco

Local melodic rock band that recently released their new record, Human Like You.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

Sumilan

Local progressive jam rockers.

10:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.myspace.com/tastyworlduptown

Come What May

Local post-hardcore band based in Athens.

Eddie & the Public Speakers

Local blues-funk trio led by frontman Eddie Speaker.

Junior Astronomers

Dancey rock band that describes its sound as "akin to hearing Ted Leo being played by lads years younger than The Black Lips."

Ocean Is Theory

Atlantans who combine post-rock melodies with hardcore-lite vocals.

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

Dave Howard

Mellow folk music.

9 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com

Jason Isbell and 400 Unit

An Acoustic Evening. Former Drive-By Trucker Jason Isbell has established himself as a solo artist in recent years. His material with 400 Unit is hook-oriented, melodic pop with bluesy undertones.

Abby Owens

Acoustic folk rock with a twangy country flair.

8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org

"Live in the Lobby"

Odist will perform on the college radio station's twice weekly program. Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com

Colossus

Five-piece punk/ metal band from Raleigh, NC, featuring former members of Sorry about Dresden and Amish Jihad.

Part Bear

Local songwriter Gray Griggs fronts this classic-rock-leaning band featuring a fun, energetic live show. Part Bear is celebrating the release of its debut, self-titled album.

Pride Parade

Local hard rockers play a blistering mix of punk, grunge, stoner metal and blues.

Julian Casablancas

9 p.m. $5. 706-543-9009

Joe Olds

Playing country songs.

www.farm255.com

Haiti Benefit

CD release party for the ONE Campaign's compilation CD, featuring a dozen tracks from different local bands. Crumbling Arches and Lazy Mane & Kosherbeets will be performing.

10 p.m. $10. www.myspace.com/flickerbar

Black Balloon

Somber, experimental folk from local transient Christopher Rabbit.

Patrick Carey

The Ginger Envelope frontman plays slow-rolling countryish pop marked by breezy, melodic sounds with chiming acoustic and electric sounds and vocal melodies.

Simon Joyner

Out to support his latest album, Out Into the Snow, Joyner is on a "Living Rooms & Discrete Spaces Tour," playing intimate shows in living rooms, art spaces, and holes in the wall across Northeast and Southeast America.

Wilco

10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com

Capsule Corp

Jazzy band with diversified song structure and attention to detail.

Mantras

Hailing from NC, this funk-rock psych-fusion band is turning heads in and around the Southeast.

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

The Dusters

Rock n roll from the '60s and '70s with a psychedelic bluegrass flair.

8:30 p.m. $10. www.meltingpointathens.com

The Rattlers

Athens' own energetic Southern rockers with a guitar-driven sound and an exciting show that often features surprise special guests.

8 p.m. $24, $12 (students). 706-542-4400.

Cherryholmes

A family who plays bluegrass music together, stays together.

Joanna Newsom

4 p.m. FREE! www.wuga.org

"It's Friday"

Imagination Head and Roy Coughlin will perform on the local radio station's weekly program. University Cable Channel 15 will also broadcast the show.

8:30 p.m. $20 (food and music), $5 (music). www.40watt.com

The Dictatortots

A taste of Dictatopia with catering by Blind Pig Tavern! Seemingly outrageously crude, the longtime Athenian chaos cultivators stomp about and trash the night with their beery post-grunge sounds.

9:30 p.m. FREE! www.allensbarandgrill.com

The Border Lions

Rock and roll trio that plays '70s-inspired songs, with styles ranging from beachy to bluesy.

10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com

Aaron Berg & the Heavy Love

Soulful bluesy folk reminiscent of Bob Dylan or Tom Waits.

Mother Jackson

Local band offering a heavy dose of raw, blues-influenced, '70s rock and roll. You'll also hear some songs that singer Paul McHugh originally played with his other band, Sweetbox.

Thayer Sarrano

Local singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with lovely, airy vocals singing dark, gentle melodies over guitar while backed by lap steel, bass and drums. King is the latest new album.

9 p.m. $5. 706-543-9009

Tyler Hammond Band

Southern country rock performance with special guest, Bobby Compton.

9 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/flickerbar

Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band

Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility.

The Burning Angels

Local act that plays Americana soul. Featuring Natalie Garcia on vocals and guitar Mark Cunningham on vocals, guitar and dobro, Josh Westbrook on drums and appearances by Adam Poulin on fiddle and Matt Dyson dobro and banjo.

Little Country Giants

Stellar old-time folk, country and blues from Rome, GA.

10 p.m. FREE! www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

The Fact

Latino punk rock based here in Athens.

Reeks of Failure

This three-piece punk band takes its cues from bands like Bad Religion, Jawbreaker, Minor Threat, The Descendents and Face to Face. Celebrating the release of its new album, Thanks for Nothing.

So It Goes

Socially conscious punk rock band that infuses elements of Spanish rock, folk and ska.

www.newearthmusichall.com

Break Science

Club music blending live trip-hop, broken-beat, dubstep, and hip-hop.

Pnuma Trio

This trance-y Memphis, TN, trio–Ben Hazlegrove (keys), Alex Botwin (bass) and Lane Shaw (drums)–meshes dance music elements with traditional jazz and funk sounds.

8 p.m. www.nuci.org

Rye

Local 4-piece rock band with great harmonies over guitar, bass, violin and drums.

Venice Is Sinking

With boy/girl vocals, a cinematic jangle and a sweeping, emotional punch courtesy of a viola, Venice Is Sinking's piano-based torch songs burn bright. Tonight's show is a benefit for Camp Amped.

"MS Walk: Northeast Georgia." 9 & 11:30 a.m. FREE! www.nationalMSsociety.org/gaa

The Breakdown

Family rock band from Atlanta inspired by punk-pop and alternative bands like The All-American Rejects, Cartel and Relient K. The band will be performing during registration and again after the walk while lunch is served. Non-walkers are welcome, too!

9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

The Issues

Four piece hard pop rock band influenced by Green Day, Butch Walker, and Lit. They are currently working with Tree Sound Studios to release tracks this spring.

8 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com

The Jompson Brothers

Big, classic rock licks from Nashville with even bigger, powerful Southern pipes for a sound that lands between Skynyrd and AC/DC.

SolShakr

New rock power trio from Atlanta plays high-energy rock and roll in the vein of The Black Crowes.

Teddy and the Bears

Alternative rock with clear vocals and melodic riffs.

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

The Summertime Whiskey Band

Youthful rock with a funk attitude influenced by Red Hot Chili Peppers, Incubur, and Grand Funk Railroad.

4 p.m. 706-357-4444

Kenosha Kid

Performing alongside Buster Keaton's classic silent film, "Steamboat Bill Jr.," as a part of Robert Osborne's Classic Film Festival.

Red

9 p.m. $14 (adv.), $18 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com

Dirty Dozen Brass Band

Mixing vibrant instrumentals with powerful vocals, this band has translated Marvin Gaye's 1971 album What's Goin On into their own language.

"Camp Amped Benefit." Noon–6 p.m. $5. 706-546-0840

706

Local high school band.

Athens

Young local rockers ranging in age from 11-15!

Carla LeFever

Local hard-rocker Carla LeFever and her band play unplugged covers of AC/DC and Dio, as well as some of her more "hard-grooving" and dancey originals in the same vein.

Chris Huper's Jam Club

Information coming soon!

Lauren Allen and Company

Information coming soon!

Marisa Mustard

Another teenage Camp Amped alum.

The DeSimone Band

Information coming soon!

The Flamethrowers

Local surf rock style rock and roll featuring young phenom Tyler Roberston on guitar.

3 p.m. FREE! 706-613-3650

Live! at the Library

This month: Incatepec plays traditional songs from South America, Cuba and Latin America with.

6 p.m. 706-534-6655

Jarryd, Harry and Becca

Acoustic guitar in the BBR!

11 p.m. www.farm255.com

Quiet Hooves

Amicable and idiosyncratic pop music.

Sisters

Two piece pop collage out of the Death by Audio music collective in Brooklyn.

So Cow

Irish multi-instrumentalist Brian Kelly makes charmingly bright sounds and catchy tunes.

Full Moon Studio Open House. 5–8 p.m. FREE! 706-769-4100

Kenosha Kid

Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid's music borrows freely from multiple sources and hammers it all into a seamless product glistening with inspiration. If you like jazz, you might like this; if you hate jazz, you still might like this.

"Headbanger's Bowl." 8 p.m. $3 (21+), $5 (under 21). www.kingpinsbowlandbrew.com

Efren

Local indie swamp-folk band plays selections from their new album Thunder and Moan.

Jason and the Punknecks

LA based cowpunk duo that blends punk, country, folk and bluegrass.

Noon-3 p.m. FREE! www.squareonefishco.com

Sunday Jazz Brunch

Rotating local jazz artists play Sunday afternoons on the patio.

9–12 p.m. www.myspace.com/flickerbar

Kenosha Kid

Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid's music borrows freely from multiple sources and hammers it all into a seamless product glistening with inspiration. If you like jazz, you might like this; if you hate jazz, you still might like this.

GZA

9 p.m. www.caledonialounge.com

Satellite District

Moody indie dance rock influenced by electronic music and dark wave.

Suburban Soul

Funk- and soul-influenced acoustic rock, incorporating both sung and breathy spoken/rap vocals care of Andy Greene Ball. "Singing along and dancing while consuming spirits and smoking herb" is what this Athens four-piece is "all about," so says its MySpace blog.

Sunset Soundtrack

Manipulated yet poppy vocals overlay this local indie band's trance-synth and guitar-driven math-rock sound. This band used to be called That's What She Said.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

Punk Rock Night

Every Tuesday at Little Kings! Featuring a mix of punk rock bands and DJ-led dance parties.

9:30 p.m. $5. www.newearthmusichall.com

316 Connection Pt. II

Featuring Ishues, Lyric Jones, Tom P., and Boog Brown. Hosted by D.R.E.S. Tha BEATnik with sounds provided by DJ Majestic.

4:15 p.m. $3. www.meltingpointathens.com

Borderhop Trio

The trio sums up its sound in two words: "High. Lonesome." Part of the weekly Terrapin Bluegrass series!

8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org

"Live in the Lobby"

Eureka California will perform on the college radio station's twice weekly program. Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com

Eureka California

Local indie band influenced by American indie that sounds like British indie influenced by American indie. Also, it rocks.

Romanenko

Local trio draws from '70s pop and folk with a modern rock edge, like Mary Timony fronting the Yeah Yeah Yeahs.

11:30 p.m. www.myspace.com/flickerbar

Brave New Citizen

This melodic local rock band features seasoned local musicians Jay Nackashi, Alex Nackashi, Jesse Flavin and Larry Tenner. The group draws on the best of '90s college rock sounds to create a quirky blend of alternative and pop.

www.newearthmusichall.com

Mike Speenberg

Quickly becoming the voice of his generation, Speenberg has been called the perfect blend between Jeff Foxworthy and Dennis Leary.

9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

Giant Lion

This low-key experimental band from Atlanta strips the psychedelic aspects of Beat Happening and the Pixies down to somber vocals and almost no instrumentation.

Sun Hotel

Freewheeling folksters with soft, blissful tunes about living in the South.

9 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com

DanceFX Athens

Information coming soon!

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

Blossom Creek Breeze

Mike Armstrong and Mike Pitts form an acoustic music group with a relaxed and upbeat coastal feel.

9 p.m. $5. www.meltingpointathens.com

Betsy Franck and the Bareknuckle Band

Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility.

"Will Rock for Food Benefit." 8 p.m. $10. www.40watt.com

Betsy Franck

Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility.

Holman Autry Band

Fans of Southern rock icons like Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Allman Brothers will love Holman Autry Band's rowdy rock and roll.

Kite to the Moon

Featuring Athens natives Timi Conley, Jay Rodgers, Andrew Hanme, this colorful band is known for its stimulating live show featuring jubilant, rowdy pop music accompanied by spontaneous video mixing.

"Live After Five." 6 – 8 p.m. FREE! www.athensdowntownhotel.com

Lefty Williams

Although this artist was born without a right hand, that didn't stop him from playing guitar as early as age four. Williams later went on to graduate with honors from the Atlanta Institute of Music. His album Snake Oil was released in July and produced by John Keane.

www.newearthmusichall.com

Zoogma

This Oxford, MS group lays down electro-driven funk and rock jams that feature smooth improvization and sampling.

10 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

The Figures & Sam Satterfield

New college band.

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

Sumilan

Local progressive jam rockers.

Fear Factory

9 p.m. www.meltingpointathens.com

Zach Deputy

One man band with lots of live looping. He's got a soulful jam vibe that integrates elements of calypso, hip-hop, gospel and R&B.

Third Eye Blind

8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org

"Live in the Lobby"

The Corduroy Road will perform on the college radio station's twice weekly program. Listen over the air or drop by the station to watch!

9 p.m. $7 (21+), $9 (18+). www.40watt.com

Corduroy Road

Although rooted in classic Americana, with lots of foot stomping, banjo plucking and pedal steel, The Corduroy Road also has a knack for endearing pop melodies.

Josh Roberts and the Hinges

Formerly playing with Captain Easy and Danielle Howle, Columbia, SC twang-meister Josh Roberts and his new band drop by for a visit, playing hearty, Southern rock and roll.

7 p.m. $12. 706-354-6655

Elvis!

A night with The King. Featuring a live band.

10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com

Gift Horse

CD release show!

Nate Nelson

Local singer-songwriter whose songs offer both mainstream accessibility and more indie-oriented idiosyncrasy.

9 p.m. $5. www.myspace.com/littlekingsshuffleclub

Punk Rock All Stars Cover Show

Karbomb as NoFX, Thunderchief as Dropkick Murphys, So It Goes as Rancid, Guff as Face to Face, and Burns Like Fire as Social Distortion. All proceeds benefit the Classic City Rollergirls!

9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

Free Lunch

Dynamic jazz-oriented jam band with lots of funky slap bass, saxophone and fun sing-along melodies.

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

Border Lions

Local band performing simple pop songs in the vein of The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and The Velvet Underground.

A Day To Remember

8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com

R.E.M. 30

Celebrating R.E.M.'s 30th birthday featuring performances by Cindy Wilson-Dana Downs and the Debauchelors, Mitch Easter, The HEAP, VieTNam, John Keane, Supercluster and more!

9 p.m. $5 (adv.). www.40watt.com

Rap to the Future

Presented by Valentine and West & Strong Arm Management, this performance will feature Profound Breadth, Mike E.P., and DJ Killacut.

10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com

Casper and the Cookies

Increasingly experimental but always rooted in pop sensibilities, this local act presents a danceable mix of quirky fun driven by keyboard and guitar.

Katie Grace Helow

Information coming soon!

Minorcan

Information coming soon!

Nutria

This rootsy local powerpop band features former members of The Eskimos and The Possibilities.

www.farm255.com

Height

Baltimore band that has tour extensively with Dan Deacon.

Nuclear Power Pants

Off-the-wall power pop with all manner of mysterious electronic soundmaking devices and costumes.

1–10 p.m. FREE!

10 Annual FolkLife in Georgia Festival

(Danielsville) Celebrating the traditional music, dance and handywork of rural Georgia. Live music from 1 to 5 p.m., followed by an old time barn dance from 7 to 10 p.m.

$5. www.newearthmusichall.com

Athens Human Rights Festival Battle of the Bands

All proceeds go toward funding the 32nd Annual Athens Human Rights Festival.

8 p.m. $5. www.nuci.org

Doomed Youth

Thrashy hardcore akin to Discharge, Broken Bones, and Motorhead.

Living Decay

Brutal death metal band claiming that if you don't bang your head they'll just rip it off.

Savagist

Athens band featuring fine folks from punk/metal bands 300 Cobras, Hot Breath and The Dumps.

10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com

SursieVision

CD Release Show! Emotive vocals, atmospheric keys, funky bass, tribal drumming and a tight horn section all compliment each other in this dynamic live experience. Sursievision is genre-bending and combines funk, soul and electronica with hints of reggae and Latin styles.

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

Buttermilk Revival

Traditional bluegrass tribute, including songs by the Stanley Brothers, Bill Monroe and many others.

A Day to Remember

9 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com

Banks and Shane

A high-energy band with over 30 years experience that will get you dancing. Some of Atlanta's best players on electric and acoustic guitars, fiddles and mandolin.

9 p.m. FREE! www.bensbikesathens.com

American Cheesburger

Information coming soon!

Grape Soda

Lewis brothers Ryan and Mat team up to create soulful, spaced-out pop songs buried in lush reverb.

The Agenda

In-your-face punk rock ensemble that features a high-energy show that's both reckless and wildly entertaining. The lineup features Dan Geller (Ruby Isle, Gold Party), Mat Lewis and Ryan Lewis (both of Grape Soda), and Justin Robinson on lead vocals.

The Sugar Dicks

Greasy, fun garage rock featuring guitars and ominchord.

www.farm255.com

Psychedelic Horseshit

According to the band, their sound is similiar to "when all the sober neons apologize in waves of crashing silk, and the sun winks its left half at the skipping of tomorrow, you can hear tiny birds reciting all the symphonies they've ever loved in fragments on repeat."

8 p.m. $23. www.40watt.com

Arctic Monkeys

Information coming soon!

Sleepy Sun

Blissed out psych-folk, not dissimilar to Woodin Shjips, with vaporous vocals and fuzzy basslines.

The Morning Of

6 p.m. $8. www.meltingpointathens.com

Beat the Drum

As a community drumming performance, anyone attending who brings a drum along with them can participate!

Arvin Scott

CD Release Show! Dr. Arvin Scott is a multi-award winning percussion artist with over three decades of national and international experience. He has performed with the likes of Bela Fleck and the Fleck Tones and Widespread Panic.

www.newearthmusichall.com

Satori Social

Bluetech Live Band.

10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com

Josh Gurley

Local Christian rock performer who uses his music as a medium for communicating his messages of worship and praise.

Justin Kennedy

Local singer-songwriter with a country drawl who sings earnest, radio-ready ballads about the trials and tribulations of daily life.

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

Lost City

Information coming soon!

The Wedding Present

Band of Skulls

Information coming soon!

The Whigs

Information coming soon!

10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com

The Burning Angels

New local act that plays Americana soul. Featuring Natalie Garcia on vocals and guitar Mark Cunningham on vocals, guitar and dobro, Josh Westbrook on drums and appearances by Adam Poulin on fiddle and Matt Dyson on dobro and banjo.

Lionz

Southern jam-rock from Athens.

10 p.m.–1 a.m. www.farm255.com

Jason Ajemian & the High Life

Jazz greats from NYC hit Athens for a night of blaring horns and noodling guitars. The star lineup features Ajemian on bass and vocals along with White Rocket's Jacob Wick (trumpet), Owen Stewart-Robinson, (guitar), Peter Hanson (tenor) and Marc Riordan (drummer).

"Live After Five." 6 – 8 p.m. FREE! www.athensdowntownhotel.com

Caroline Aiken

Renowned acoustic folk artist who shared the stage with The Indigo Girls for some time. Her soulful voice purrs the blues over bright finger-picking.

www.newearthmusichall.com

Ana Sia

Female DubStep from San Francisco playing psychedelic hip hop.

10 p.m. $2. 706-546-4742

Actual Proof

Funk/jazz fusion from Charlotte, NC. Think Parliament and Herbie Hancock with a little Pink Floyd thrown in. These guys are "the real deal" and "a musical force!"

Jazzchronic

Local five-piece explores freaky, funky, psychedelic fusion jazz while incorporating rock, R&B, heavy beats and more into the stew.

9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

Drew Dixon

Local musician who plays blues licks with a lot of soul.

Still Time

Information coming soon!

White Rabbits

9 p.m. $10. www.meltingpointathens.com

Dumpstaphunk

This New Orleans ensemble is possibly one of the finest funk bands around today. With a touch of urban edge and some jam sensibilities, these soulful stomps feature explosive grooves.

Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend

9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com

50:50 Shot

Big-band ska like you haven't heard in years.

Dead Like Lincoln

Information coming soon!

Groove Stain

This alternative rock septet out of Atlanta plays frenzied, groove-filled, hard rockin' originals incorporating blasts of brass and occasional reggae rhythms. Fans of 311 and Sublime will find a lot to love here.

Taj Motel Trio

Information coming soon!

"H.E.R. Hip-Hop Festival." www.newearthmusichall.com

Dead Prez

Information coming soon!

Kidz in the Hall

Information coming soon!

H.E.R. HIp-Hop Showcase

Featuring Donnis, Stanza, WildKard, Fresh, WrittenHouse, Dead Prez and Kidz in the Hall.

9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

Rollin Home

This band jams on originals with a Grateful Dead kind of groove and a Southern rock leaning.

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

The Ragbirds

Information coming soon!

9 p.m. $12. www.meltingpointathens.com

Kinchafoonee Cowboys

Georgia four-piece country and Southern rock that has kept mostly the same lineup since they were in high school nearly 20 years ago. They've since been a favorite around the state and have shared bills with such well known acts as the Dave Matthews Band and Widespread Panic.

9 p.m. $11. www.40watt.com

Black Lips

This Atlanta band bridges the underground garage freakbeat of the '60s and 21st-century post-punk playfulness. The jangly and coarse Let it Bloom was released in 2005, and Good Bad Not Evil is the new studio album, raucous and fun like The Stones, The Spectres or The Sorrows.

Box Elders

Information coming soon!

Gay Africa

Jim McHugh, joined tonight by other members of Dark Meat and Colin Langenhaus of USAISAMONSTER. "Psych-drone reverb mellow mind-out," McHugh says.

9:30 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20). www.caledonialounge.com

Consult the Bones

Local punk outfit featuring John Edwards of Community Chaos.

Karbomb

Local quartet (Nick Skillman, Jay Kellom, Rory Riley, David Brown) plays high-velocity, erratic and angry punk not dissimilar to early-'90s Orange County stuff.

The Jack Burton

Local punk band featuring former members of departed Athens faves like Hunter-Gatherer, Let's Surf! and Exit 86.

Wavepool

Atlanta pop-punk band that won't disappoint any Warped tour fans.

www.newearthmusichall.com

Bonobo

English DJ spins an interesting mix of classical instrumentation and hip-hop beats.

10 p.m. $5. 706-546-4742

George McConnell & the Nonchalants

McConnell served for three years as Widespread Panic's lead guitarist and is also known for his work with Kudzu Kings and Beanland. His new band features a bold, straightahead rock sound with just a touch of Southern twang.

8 p.m. $5. www.nuci.org

3 Foot Swagger

Local jam rockers who blend high-energy rock with myriad original sounds.

Catawba

Local four-piece playing mellow indie rock informed by windswept Americana.

Trees Leave

Nashville duo offers alt-folk originals and re-woven traditionals via guitar, fiddle and dual vocals.

9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

Rhyme or Treason

Local band that plays a mix of hip-hop, rock and reggae.

10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com

Save Grand Canyon

Emotional and dynamic, this tenderfoot local band plays what it calls "organic alt-rock."

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

Rolling Nowhere

Southern roots with a country twang creating visuals of trailor parks, following train tracks, and whiskey nights.

www.meltingpointathens.com

Abbey Road Live

Here come the sun kings! The local cover band delivers a start-to-finish performance of The Beatles' Abbey Road and tosses in other high-energy, later-era Beatles rockers.

www.newearthmusichall.com

Prometheus

Producer Benji Vaughan has been creating psychedlic trance and electronical since the early 90s.

Shpongle

Combining their computer geekdom with pseudo-mysticism, this UK electronica group cranks out strange ambient and trance music.

9 p.m. www.myspace.com/ryebarathens

Sol Driven Train

From South Carolina comes Sol Driven Train, a six-piece act jamming out on soul, reggae, jazz and folk tones, weaving strands pulled from Stevie Wonder, the Wailers and the Band into a swampy, smooth Southern stew.

Spiritual Rez

Reggae horn funk dance band with classic influences including Toots & the Maytals and The Wailers but producing a much more modernized spin.

www.meltingpointathens.com

Tim Brantley

Atlanta folk-rock musician.

Shawn Fisher

As the son of a classic rock fan dad and country-lovin' mom, this 21 year old singer-songwriter mixes influences of both into his alternative rock.

Manchester Orchestra / Thrice

Information coming soon!

10 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18+). www.caledonialounge.com

District Attorneys

Information coming soon!

Unholy Tongues

Information coming soon!

"Live After Five." 6 – 8 p.m. FREE! www.athensdowntownhotel.com

Samantha Murphy

Information coming soon!

10 p.m. $2. 706-546-4742

Big C & the Ringers

Local bluesman and UGA grad Clarence Cameron takes inspiration from artists like B.B. King, Muddy Waters and Buddy Guy.

Bon Jovi / Dashboard Confessional

9 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (door). www.therialtoroom.com

Holly Williams

The daughter of Hank Williams, Jr in an intimate acoustic performance.

Manchester Orchestra / Thrice

9:30 p.m. $5 (adv.), $7. www.40wattclub.com

The Less

Atlanta pop band in the vein of John Mayer.

The Orkids

Local electropop group guaranteed to get you dancing.

Today the Moon, Tomorrow the Sun

Endearing electro-rock from Atlanta featuring sweet and strong female vocals backed by fierce guitars.

5 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

September Hase

Jam rock influenced by the sounds of Nashville.

10 p.m. $20. www.40watt.com

21st Annual Boybutante Ball

Information coming soon!

www.caledonialounge.com

The Protomen

Since their performance at Bonnaroo '09, the band has been touring in support of their new album, Act II.

www.newearthmusichall.com

OTT

Information coming soon!

10 p.m. www.tastyworlduptown.com

Mantras

Hailing from NC, this funk-rock psych-fusion band is turning heads in and around the Southeast.

The Hypsys

Prog-rock jam band from Tuscaloosa.

The Incredible Sandwich

Athens-based instrumental jam band with some tropical leanings.