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Kinky Waikiki
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTiki Taco Tuesday. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
Kenosha Kid, Ahleuchatistas
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6 p.m. (doors). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
AHLEUCHATISTAS Instrumental avant-rock trio composed of Shane Parish, Trevor Dunn and Danny Piechocki.
Killick Hinds, Samuel Burt
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10–15 suggested. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
KILLICK HINDS Appalachian Trance Metal made on unusual stringed instruments with an emphasis on unquantifiable rhythms (shaping time), intuitive intonation (shaping pitch) and shamanistic ROYGBIV (shaping color).
SAMUEL BURT Composer, bass clarinetist, electronic musician and daxophone builder from Baltimore.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
The Humdingers
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul. (6 p.m.)
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Todd Snider, Rachel Cole
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! bit.ly/ToddSniderWinterville
TODD SNIDER A fixture of the Americana, alt-country and folk scenes whose talent for songwriting has been touted by other greats including John Prine and Emmylou Harris.
RACHEL COLE Breakout Americana/bootgaze artist from Nashville.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Enjoy singing and dancing for all.
T. Hardy Morris, Night Palace, Petty Kash
Hidden Gem 625 Barber St Suite 140, Athens, United States8 p.m. (listening party), 9 p.m. (show). FREE! www.newwestrecords.com
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock. Album release show!
NIGHT PALACE Solo set of ethereal dream-pop by Avery Draut.
PETTY KASH Longtime Athens musician and elevator repairman Petty Kash explores themes of love, loss and indifference alongside his partner Lucille Change.
Soul Spectacular Dance Party
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSoul Spectacular Dance Party. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DJ NATE & DJ KURT WOOD Two local vinyl hounds bringing you all the best '60s soul platters that matter for your dancing pleasure.
Check The Signs
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
Honeypuppy, The Falling Spikes, Eight Pictures, Jack Hales
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30 p.m. Suggested donation to Lemonaid Athens. www.globetavern.com
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." Solo set.
THE FALLING SPIKES New local band.
EIGHT PICTURES Like if Pixies took Morrissey's lunch money.
JACK HALES Singer-songwriter of Your Ex's Pets.
DJ Charlieflower
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more leads the Universe Dance Party.
Bertis Fake Birthday Karaoke
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BERTIS FAKE BIRTHDAY KARAOKE Celebrate by singing your favorite songs.
Found Guilty, Thrones, Abacus
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
FOUND GUILTY Hardcore based out of Pendergrass.
THRONES Atlanta hardcore.
ABACUS Metalcore band from Barrow County. Debut show!
Marcel Sletten, Forceghost, Microtrak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
FORCEGHOST Augusta-based electronic psych duo of Eric Kinlaw and Marcus Barfield.
MICROTRAK Musical project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
Euphonious Thumpe, Fosters
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
EUPHONIOUS THUMPE Ragtime, early jazz and popular songs from 1890–1940. (8 a.m.)
FOSTERS Acoustic songs. (10 a.m.)
Dylan Lester
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
DYLAN LESTER Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter.
Invisible Touch: The Ultimate Phil Collins and Genesis Experience
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $23–49. www.mortontheatre.com
INVISIBLE TOUCH The Ultimate Phil Collins and Genesis Experience is a musical homage to the iconic musician.
The Ain’t Sisters, Ralph Roddenbery
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com
THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon.
RALPH RODDENBERY Dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock and a twist of the blues.
Shock Tea, Café Bleu, Women in STEM
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SHOCK TEA Sitar rock from Atlanta.
CAFÉ BLEU Sophisticated pop from Atlanta.
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
Terminally Phil, Drew Beskin
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
TERMINALLY PHIL Athens-based singer-songwriter and meme lord Phillip Brantley (Modern Skirts, Palace Doctor) creates indie rock with a sense of humor.
DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.
Brandon Sears Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.boutierwinery.com
BRANDON SEARS BAND Playing Southern rock jams.
Beautiful Solidarity
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 suggested donation. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEAUTIFUL SOLIDARITY Queer joy dance party for mutual aid benefiting Athens Immigrants Rights Coalition featuring sets from Nightout, Organic Compound, DJ Stupid & DJ Chooch and GP Collective.
Curtis Callis & the Rural Route, Comer String Collective
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
CURTIS CALLIS & THE RURAL ROUTE Country cover tunes the old school way.
COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Playing that jingle jangle old-time string music.
blue., hambear, Stay Here, pigeon.
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $15. www.athenscine.com
BLUE. Heartfelt alt-punk.
HAMBEAR Five-piece grunge emo-rock band based in Athens.
STAY HERE Rock band from Atlanta.
PIGEON. Atlanta-based homegrown emo.
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Bluegrass Jam Session
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
BLUEGRASS JAM SESSION Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community.
Trio Metro
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States4–6:30 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
TRIO METRO This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Fester Hagood’s Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
FESTER HAGOOD'S MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
Sundance Party
White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSundance Party. 7–9 p.m. www.instagram.com/whitetigerathens
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy."
Schmooze, Skating Polly
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.
SKATING POLLY Oklahoma sibling band fusing alt rock with DIY punk and indie pop.
DOGSMILES, Viv and the Things, Fatal Error
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
DOGSMILES Polyjamerous freaks from North Florida playing keyboard-driven hardcore dance punk.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
FATAL ERROR New Athens band.
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Red Oak String Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
RED OAK STRING BAND Local band playing a feel-good blend of bluegrass, blues, folk, rock and classic country. (6 p.m.)
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
The WannaBeatles
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (students and children), $20 (adv.), $25. https://www.facebook.com/thefoundryathens/
THE WANNABEATLES Grammy-nominated Beatles tribute band.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Bennie and the Jones
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
BENNIE AND THE JONES Greg Benson's and Tommy Jones' folk-leaning covers of hits from the '60s–'80s.
AJJ, Pacing
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $26 (adv.), $31. www.40watt.com
AJJ Folk punk band from Phoenix, AZ with lyrics covering themes of shyness, poverty, humanity, religion, addiction, existentialism and politics.
PACING The anxious, confessional songwriting and recording project of Katie McTigue.