Kinky Waikiki
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
Chamomile & Whiskey
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
CHAMOMILE & WHISKEY Deep roots rock outfit based in Nashville known for its incisive lyricism and nostalgic sound.
Winyah, Edgehill
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
WINYAH Nashville-based indie and Southern rock band.
EDGEHILL Alternative rock band 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.
Lilly Hart & Josie James, Ava Wilds, Mannequin Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
LILLY HART & JOSIE JAMES Singer-songwriters based in Nashville, TN.
AVA WILDS Artist mixing country, folk and pop sensibilities.
MANNEQUIN PARTY Local Athens band blends smoky vocals, growling baritone guitar, off-kilter chord progressions and complex rhythms into melodic indie-psych-folk.
Greg Lilley and Ivan Strunin
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10–20 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
GREG LILLEY AND IVAN STRUNIN Duo playing percussive guitar and violin.
Kinchafoonee Cowboys
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/KinchafooneeAug29
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
Pull Chains, Honeypuppy, Infinte Favors
Ideal Bagel 815 W Broad St B, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/idealbagelco
PULL CHAINS New project that includes Greg Cartwright (Oblivians, Reigning Sound), Jesse Smith (Carbonas, Gentleman Jesse) and Joseph Plunkett (Country Westerns).
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
INFINITE FAVORS Project of brothers Andrew and Nathan Prater that trades in the sludgy, punishing riffs of previous projects for vocal harmonies, melodic basslines and hand percussion to create unforgettable, minimal bedroom pop.
Dark Entries Karaoke
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/darkentriesathens
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk, '80s and J-Pop.
Slow Parade
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.
The Dirty Guv’nahs, Yes Ma’am Band
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $38.94. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE DIRTY GUV'NAHS American rock and roll for the people based out of Knoxville, TN.
YES MA'AM BAND Versatile rockers from Dallas, TX.
January, Liz Farrell, Eight Pictures
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.athenscine.com
JANUARY Indie singer-songwriter with thoughtful lyrics whose melodies echo the big hits of the late '90s and early 2000s.
LIZ FARRELL Singer with folk, jazz and indie pop influences manifesting in heartfelt, intentional through-lines of ukulele and piano.
EIGHT PICTURES Like if Pixies took Morrissey's lunch money.
Barnhouse, Solstice, Landline
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
BARNHOUSE Local five-piece rock band.
SOLSTICE Indie-rock quintet from Knoxville, TN that recently released its EP Petrichor.
LANDLINE Local Southern rock band.
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Friday.
Cardynal & DK, Nony1, 96Vizion
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DK & CARDYNAL Two local hip-hop artists performing their new collaborative album, Bird Brain. Release show!
NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality.
96VIZION Versatile hip-hop artist balancing hype tracks and storytelling.
The Original Splitz Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Wade Hudson
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
WADE HUDSON The original rockin' real estate agent.
Swing Theory
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
SWING THEORY Jazz collective plays originals and standards.
James Cook, Susan Staley
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
SUSAN STALEY Member of The Solstice Sisters performing traditional folk music. (10 a.m.)
NothingIfAnything, Vindictive Mind, The Afterdawn, Exchange BLVD
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
NOTHINGIFANYTHING Post-hardcore/noise rock band from Athens.
VINDICTIVE MIND Alternative metal band from Gainesville.
THE AFTERDAWN Heavy metal band from Douglasville.
EXCHANGE BLVD Post-grunge/punk band from Athens.
Dave Matthews Tribute Band
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $26.40. www.georgiatheatre.com
DAVE MATTHEWS TRIBUTE BAND Tribute band that has been honing its craft for over 20 years with heartfelt recreation of DMB’s musical spirit.
Sam Holt Band
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/LiveWireAthensAug30
SAM HOLT BAND Americana and country jam group from Atlanta joined by Sunny Ortiz of Widespread Panic for a special "Remembering Mikey Year 23" set.
Little Mae, Spitehound, Women in STEM
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
LITTLE MAE A sibling duo with soothing, gentle pop harmonies. A leaky pipe that will soften the floorboards of your heart.
SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie.
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
Cam Smith and the Lawless, Workin’ Past Midnight, Jaxonville
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
CAM SMITH AND THE LAWLESS High-energy Southern rock and country band based in Athens that blends the grit of classic rock with the soul of country music.
WORKIN' PAST MIDNIGHT Local rock band.
JAXONVILLE Five-piece band from Athens, formerly known as El Camino.
Magyar, The Compartmentalizationists, Pure Ed
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
MAGYAR Athenian shoegaze/math rock power trio.
THE COMPARTMENTALIZATIONISTS Surf-adjacent noise rock featuring Jeffrey Butzer of Club Silencio and Bicycle Eaters.
PURE ED Alternative grunge rock from Atlanta.
Ethan Mullinax
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ETHAN MULLINAX Local indie singer-songwriter.
Sloping, Dadgum, Boone Hood
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SLOPING Atlanta-based indie folk band.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
BOONE HOOD Multi-instrumentalist influenced by American primitive guitar.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Jazz Brunch
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.
Folie à Quatre
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À QUATRE Playing a mix of French chansons, jazzy tunes and originals by Lavon Smith, accompanied on guitar, accordion and double bass.
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.
Hog-Eyed Man
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOCAF Music Series. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $20. www.ocaf.com
HOG-EYED MAN Athens duo is accompanied by special guests to blend Appalachian old-time music with multicultural traditions.
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 Night
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.
Simon Joyner & the Nervous Stars, Leah Senior, Rowan Newby
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SIMON JOYNER & THE NERVOUS STARS Singer-songwriter from Omaha, NE who has been flying under the radar since 1991, releasing music on various independent labels.
LEAH SENIOR Australian artist whose music plays on the traditions of folk music from the 1960s and '70s.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
John R. Miller, Miss Tess
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
JOHN R. MILLER Singer-songwriter and skilled picker known for his intricate wordplay and haunting imagery.
MISS TESS Singer-songwriter who specializes in vintage blues, country, jazz and rock and roll.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s. (6 p.m.)
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–11 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.
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.
Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
OPEN MIC Hosted by Liz Farrell the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up in person starting at 6 p.m.
Wasted Major, Jonah Pierce, Thomas Gay
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
WASTED MAJOR Rock group from Nashville that blends the classic sounds of '60s and '70s rock with a dose of '90s country and honky-tonk flair.
JONAH PIERCE Country/folk musician from Blue Ridge.
THOMAS GAY Local acoustic country singer-songwriter.
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.
The Grateful Dads
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com
THE GRATEFUL DADS Local Grateful Dead cover band.
Rubber Udder, The Falling Spikes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAidan Lyerly Art Opening. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE FALLING SPIKES Loud, dumb rock-and-roll.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
Frigga Five, Estimated Principles, Intension
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
FRIGGA FIVE Atlanta rock band.
ESTIMATED PRINCIPLES Alternative rock from Augusta.
INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.
UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $23. pac.uga.edu
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performing Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, a melodious and accessibly symphony composed in 1889 at Vysoká u Příbramě, Bohemia. Feautring UGA faculty soloist James Kim on cello.