Red Oak String Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. 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 States6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
John Kiran Fernandes
The Rook and Pawn 294 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States“Serenade: An Exhibition of Artworks” Opening Reception. 6–9 p.m. FREE! www.therookandpawn.com
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Ambient and minimalist looped clarinet inspired by bird-song and the looped reed work of Terry Riley and Ariel Kalma.
Rebirth Brass Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/RebirthBrassBandAthens
REBIRTH BRASS BAND For almost four decades, this Grammy Award-winning group has paid homage to the New Orleans bass band tradition.
Red Mile Road, Frigga Five
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.georgiatheatre.com
RED MILE ROAD A fusion of '90s Seattle grunge and '70s Southern rock. Final show!
FRIGGA FIVE Atlanta rock band.
Wind Symphony & Symphonic Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
WIND SYMPHONY & SYMPHONIC BAND Tonight's program includes the consortium premiere of "Rapid Unscheduled Disassembly" by UGA faculty Peter Van Zandt Lane.
Patty Griffin
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA IS), $40–70. music.uga.edu
PATTY GRIFFIN Double Grammy-winner whose deeply personal and emotional songs are a rich combination of Americana, folk and gospel.
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 UGA Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA TUBA/EUPHONIUM ENSEMBLE Graduate and undergraduate low brass students play serious original compositions, transcriptions of orchestral literature and lighter arrangements.
Karaoke Night
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday evening.
Wonderland Rangers, libbaloops
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/spaceballbazaar
WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band.
LIBBALOOPS Local electronic music and looping artist.
Restless Road, Erin Kinsey
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
RESTLESS ROAD Nashville-based country band whose members met as contestants on "The X Factor."
ERIN KINSEY Nashville country artist with effortless, bright vocals and lyricism wise beyond her years.
Bulldog Brass Society
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BULLDOG BRASS SOCIETY UGA’s premiere graduate brass quintet.
African American Choral Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE This year's spring concert celebrates UGA associate professor of music Gregory S. Broughton's 35th anniversary as director.
DJ Ladarius
Nighthawks Lounge 175 Tracy Street, Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.nighthawkslounge.com
DJ LADARIUS Spinning the hottest dance records, with a mix of dance, Top 40, hip hop, Latin and dancehall.
Toni Hunlo, Safari Room, Jack & Jealous
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TONI HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound.
SAFARI ROOM Nashville-based indie-rock outfit led by Alec Koukol.
JACK & JEALOUS Athens band formed by two brothers.
Solid Country Gold
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams.
New Music Studios-in-Residence Marathon
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. music.uga.edu
NEW MUSIC STUDIOS-IN-RESIDENCE MARATHON World premieres of UGA student compositions for ensembles, plus soloists from the flute studio, viola studio and tuba/euphonium studio.
The Lucky Jones
1818 Brewing Company 71 State St., Commerce, United States6–9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theluckyjones
THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues on the patio.
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.
Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Leah Belle Faser
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/KinchafooneeApril19
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
LEAH BELLE FASER Pop country singer-songwriter from Atlanta.
Country River Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Bryce Leatherwood, Scoot Teasley
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
BRYCE LEATHERWOOD Young country artist who won season 22 of "The Voice."
SCOOT TEASLEY Born and raised in Toccoa, this country singer-songwriter was inspired early on by artists including Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers.
Chronic Weekend
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesChronic Weekend. 7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
SMALL Atlanta punk trio fronted by comedian Samm Severin.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
WIEUCA Experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop.
DAVID BARBE PLUS Member of Mercyland and Sugar joins friends for a special set.
MULTIPLE MIGGS High-octane local hardcore band.
MCQQEEN Local noise-punk band with reverb-soaked vocals.
Danish String Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $40–60. pac.uga.edu
DANISH STRING QUARTET The ensemble presents cornerstones of the quartet repertoire as well as its own colorful folk song arrangements. Pre-performance talk by Theresa Chafin held in Ramsey Hall at 6:45 p.m.
Bichos Vivos
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, accordion and triangle-driven country music from Brazil.
Kevin Coleman, the rishis, Chairs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KEVIN COLEMAN Folk guitarist from Virginia fingerpicking in the American primitive tradition.
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
CHAIRS Ambient soundscapes utilizing synthesizers, acoustic guitar, theremin and harmonium.
James Cook, Take3
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.)
TAKE3 Local jazz trio. (10 a.m.)
Touch of Brews
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesTouch of Brews. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. $30. www.touchofbrews.com/athens
END OF THE LINE Premiere Allman Brothers tribute band making a name for itself with a sound as classic and heavy as the original brothers themselves.
BIRD DOG JUBILEE Atlanta band seamlessly mixing tunes and balancing structured songs with improvisational jams.
THE ROCK AND ROLL PLAYHOUSE Kid-friendly band offering games, movement, stories and an opportunity to rock out during a special "Jambands Edition" set.
DIRE WOLF Grateful Dead tribute band.
MIKE MIZ Americana singer-songwriter and guitarist based in Nashville.
JUSTIN SMITH Singer in End of the Line.
TREVOR CLARK Nashville-based and Chicago-raised songwriter with a borderless sound crossing bluegrass, rock, funk and folk.
WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATION INDUSTRY Rob Keller, Ben Reynolds and William Tonks for a set of traditional folk, weepy country tunes, lonesome bluegrass and unplugged rock and roll.
3rd Annual Athens Blues, Brews & BBQ
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States3rd Annual Athens Blues, Brews & BBQ. 2 p.m. (doors), 3 p.m. (music). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/AthensBluesFest
BIG C & AJ Long-running Athens blues enthusiast Clarence "Big C" Cameron along with guitar shredder AJ Adams. (3 p.m.)
THE VIBRATONES Veterans of the Athens blues scene playing a mix of blues styles ranging from Chicago to Texas and West Coast swing. (3:40 p.m.)
THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Founded in 2012, this Athens band plays original blues as well as its own take on old-time classics. (4:35 p.m.)
TERRAPLANE BLUE Versatile trio performing originals, traditional blues tunes and blues rock songs. (5:25 p.m.)
FRANKIE'S BLUES MISSION Gentlemen on a mission to present the blues, jazz, R&B and zydeco in the best of the African-American tradition with all the energy they can muster. (6:25 p.m.)
RICK FOWLER BAND Athens-based blues rock group bringing an original yet familiar appeal to fans of '60s and '70s rock. (7:45 p.m.)
Evergreen, T. Hardy Morris, The Rishis
White Tiger Gourmet 217 Hiawassee Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesWhite Tiger's 17th Anniversary Party. 5 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/WhiteTigerGourmetAthens
EVERGREEN Punky, upbeat band of high school students.
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock. Duo set.
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
New Normal Fest
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesNew Normal Fest. 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $20, $35/two-day pass. www.instagram.com/buevz_athens
PLAYYTIME Five-piece Atlanta hardcore band.
THE TARNISHED Hardcore band from Atlanta.
MOOD ROOM Sad and heavy, kind of dreamy music from Birmingham, AL.
APPREHEND In-your-face hardcore from Birmingham, AL.
THRONES Atlanta hardcore.
CRYPTORCHID New local blackened hardcore punk.
IXIAN Harsh blackened noise project by Daniel Shroyer.
The Brambles
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10. www.3railroad.org
THE BRAMBLES An acoustic mix of rock, Americana and country.
A Melody for Mental Health
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesA Melody for Mental Health. 6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
Only The Strong’s 3rd Annual Firefighter Benefit
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesOnly The Strong's 3rd Annual Firefighter Benefit. 4–10 p.m. onlythestrong2023@gmail.com
THE BROKEN STRING BAND Americana band blending Western folk with indie rock.
FORMER SINNERS OF THE FUTURE Psych and garage rock band from Atlanta.
4/20 in Athens
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesTouch of Brews After-party. 6 p.m. $10. bit.ly/FourTwentyAthensGA
JULIA CATHERINE Melancholic acoustic singer-songwriter from Athens.
DIRE WOLF Local Grateful Dead cover band.
RAE AND THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
CANNON ROGERS & THE 420 UNIT Cannon Rogers leads a rotating cast of musicians in mixing fuzz and folk with an upbeat energy.
CAM AND HIS DAM JAM BAND Groovy jam band with roots in jazz, bluegrass and psychedelic funk.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (lesson), 7–10 p.m. (music). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
MAX AND MAGGIE AND THE DRIVIN’ WHEELS Old-time string band playing music for a community contra dance.
Telescope + Synthesizer Symposium
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GATelescope + Synthesizer Symposium. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
BERNTE Modular synth electronica with an abundance of lights and lasers.
Corey Smith, Justin Holt
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
COREY SMITH A native of Jefferson, this country music artist is touring for his 10th album.
JUSTIN HOLT New-age country music artist from Alabama who is unapologetically honest in his songwriting.
Cowboy Kerouac, Triangle Fire, Sanity Syndrome, Graveyard Hours
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $5. www.gyrowrap.com
COWBOY KEROUAC Athens queer anarcho cowpunk.
TRIANGLE FIRE Local pizza punk with extra thick crust.
SANITY SYNDROME Atlanta hardcore punk band.
GRAVEYARD HOURS Metallic horror punk band from Atlanta.
Chronic Weekend
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesChronic Weekend. 7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ALL GODS New local band playing catchy, melodic post-punk.
TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.
NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Raw riot grrrl-inspired punk that's a pitch-perfect blend of snotty and sunny, earnest and sardonic.
NUCLEAR TOURISM Skate punks playing surfy, garage-infused songs.
STOOGES Stooges cover band.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
EYESORE Frenetic punk from Greenville, SC.
Don Chambers, Dim Watts
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
DIM WATTS Psych-folk project led by Jim Willingham (Ham1, Old Smokey).
Triplicate, Irreparable Damage, Bad Straples
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDoobie Daze Pt. II. 8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TRIPLICATE Synth-rock group formerly known as Convince the Kid.
IRREPARABLE DAMAGE New experimental project between film composer Tom Hiel (Ableton loops, synths, keyboards) and songwriter Jay Gonzalez (guitars, keyboards, spoken word). First show!
BAD STRAPLES Local DJ who creates electronica-influenced sets.
Crews & Co.
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
CREWS & CO. Atlanta rock trio.
Classic City Jukebox
Boar's Head Lounge 260 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. www.instagram.com/boarsheadlounge
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
Roiju, Curst, Ellis G, Onit, Tomgorl
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesNightshade Family Presents. 11 p.m.–5 a.m. $10. thenightshadefamilyband@gmail.com
ROIJU Boston-based producer and DJ with sets ranging from fast jungle and driving polyrhythmic dub techno to slower downtempo, house and Miami bass/electro.
CURST Nightshade Family label head.
ELLIS G Athens DJ.
ONIT Local rapper, producer and DJ formerly known as SHUD-I.
TOMGORL DJ and stylist based between New York City and Miami.
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States
Athens Beer Fest. 12 p.m. (VIP), 1 p.m. $45–85. www.classiccenter.com
DIRT ROAD REVIVAL A blend of soulful originals and timeless covers representing country, classic and Southern rock.
KIP JONES BAND Local songwriter playing all your favorite folk, rock, R&B and country covers and some of his own tunes.
