- Events
- Live Music
Karaoke Night
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday evening.
SaBaCha Dance Social
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30–11 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.
Skyway Man, Jay Gonzalez
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SKYWAY MAN Oakland-based cosmic country artist James Wallace shares songs from The World Only Ends When You Die.
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for classic pop melodies.
Robert Lee Coleman
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesHot Corner Festival. 8:30 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/HotCornerORG
ROBERT LEE COLEMAN A pioneer of soul and funk who has played with legends Percy Sledge and the JB's, James Brown's backing band.
FLOYD WEAVER Guitarist performing favorite R&B selections.
Open Mic
@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States9–11 p.m. bookinglivelocalmusic@gmail.com
OPEN MIC Held every Thursday.
Hot Corner After Party
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesHot Corner Festival. 9 p.m. www.facebook.com/HotCornerORG
GROWN FOLKS AFTER PARTY DJ George spins a collection of soul, funk and old school.
Dixieland Five
International Grill & Bar 1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/IGBAthensGA
DIXIELAND FIVE Five-piece Dixieland jazz band.
Gospel Extravaganza
First AME Church 521 N. Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesHot Corner Festival. 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/HotCornerORG
GOSPEL EXTRAVAGANZA Celebrate the annual Hot Corner festival with an evening of gospel music.
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 and industrial.
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
RAMBLIN' COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics.
Chris Staples, Dave Kirslis
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $15. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
CHRIS STAPLES Seattle-based indie pop songwriter sharing songs off of his sixth full-length album, Cloud Souvenirs.
DAVE KIRSLIS Skilled guitarist and songwriter of Cicada Rhythm plays some solo tunes.
Newport Transplant, Terrestrial Troubadours, The Lickskillets
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-fi wonder.
TERRESTRIAL TROUBADOURS Cosmic country act from Chattanooga.
THE LICKSKILLETS Southern Gothic bluegrass.
Marie Marie, Nightingail, Iain Cooke
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
NIGHTINGAIL Fledgling alternative folk-pop project out of Atlanta fronted by Abby Cooke that combines influences ranging from Caroline Polachek to Simon and Garfunkel.
IAIN COOKE Member of Swing Theory and Sun Trick Pony performs solo.
Jackyl, Shaker
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
JACKYL Formed in 1991, this band's sound straddles hair metal and Southern rock.
SHAKER Classic rock and roll band with a big arena sound.
Mark Plemmons, Acoustic Jam
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an acoustic instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)
Hot Corner Festival
Hot Corner Washington and Hull Streets, Athens, GA, United States11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/HotCornerORG
HOT CORNER FESTIVAL In addition to vendors, speakers and dancers, the festival presents live music by Wim Tapley & The Cannons, DK, John Dunn, Mack2Tone, Molly Tu Hott, Ant Da Ripper, After Hourz Band, Splitz Band and more.
MK Strother
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MK STROTHER Fiddle player and singer from Washington, GA performing country, bluegrass and old-timey melodies.
Tin Chicken Band
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
TIN CHICKEN BAND No info available.
Night of Enchantment
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com
NIGHT OF ENCHANTMENT Juan T of Moon Voices presents a night of contemporary, ambient and Celtic music with harpist MEKO, Voice of Aria and violinist Rebecca Zapen.
Bishop and the Bassix
International Grill & Bar 1155 Mitchell Bridge Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $25. www.facebook.com/IGBAthensGA
BISHOP AND THE BASSIX Dance tunes that bring the richness of soul and smokiness of blues.
EDDie halfasS
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/halfassband
EDDIE HALFASS "Athens' 872nd favorite band" plays a blend of country, rock, Americana, pop and blues.
A Glitch Night’s Dream
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Glitch Night’s Dream. 8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.athica.org
MR BLANK Artist-in-ATHICA Mux Blank presents a sound and theater performance as part of his month-long residency at the gallery.
POOSE THE PUPPET Strange, fun-spirited and absurd puppet show from New Orleans.
John Kiran Fernandes, Laura Camacho & Davy Gibbs Trio, Shane Parish, Wolfi
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES, LAURA CAMACHO & DAVY GIBBS TRIO Modal jazz and folk forms trio featuring clarinet, upright bass and drums.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
WOLFI Indie folk informed by folk traditions from around the world.
MrJordanMrTonks
@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. bookinglivelocalmusic@gmail.com
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community.
Aquatic Soul Band
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
AQUATIC SOUL BAND Performing tributes to R&B, Motown and soul legends.
Pyrex, McQQueen
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $10 suggested. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
PYREX Heavy, raw punk trio from Brooklyn exploring dystopian and nihilistic themes both lyrically and musically.
MCQQEEN Local noise-punk band with reverb-soaked vocals.
Wits End Brass Band
Orange Twin 255 Noketchee Creek Rd., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! (kids), $10–20 sliding scale. www.orangetwin.com
WIT'S END BRASS BAND New Orleans brass band performing a variety of songs that span eras and across the globe, ranging from contemporary covers to South American folk music, Turkish psych, modern jazz, New Orleans originals and plenty of Cumbia.
Josh Fudge
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
JOSH FUDGE Young singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from Oklahoma City.
Haunted Shed, Fourth Mansions
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. $10 suggested. www.hendershotsathens.com
HAUNTED SHED Local band led by Etienne de Rocher and featuring members of Kenosha Kid and The Glands. Haunted Shed's June residency is part of Hendershot's Tuesday No Phone Party.
FOURTH MANSIONS Charles Greenleaf and Larry Tenner join Joe Rowe for a set of indie rock originals and eclectic covers.
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every Tuesday.
String Theory
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
STRING THEORY Local group playing old-time bluegrass and Americana. (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.
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.
MrJordanMrTonks
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
Karaoke Night
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States6–10 p.m. www.sobrewco.com
KARAOKE NIGHT Every Thursday evening.
Antlered Aunt Lord, Picture Show, Chainhead
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ANTLERED AUNT LORD Local cult favorites producing feedback-drenched noise pop, led by songwriter Jesse Stinnard (Tunabunny).
PICTURE SHOW Enthralling noise rock for fans of Sonic Youth and '90s sludge.
CHAINHEAD Driving post-hardcore band with a dash of techno swing from Athens' industrial zone.
Murder the Mood, Sylvia Rose Novak, Getaway Company
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
MURDER THE MOOD Athens-based energetic alternative-rock band.
SYLVIA ROSE NOVAK Self-described as a genre-bending rock and roller with her own unique sound.
GETAWAY COMPANY Three-piece grunge-alt band from Athens.
Eric Gales, Craig Waters and The Flood
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
ERIC GALES With 18 albums and over 30 years of experience under his belt, Gales is a blues firebrand with insightful, vulnerable songs that share reflections on racism and substance abuse.
CRAIG WATERS AND THE FLOOD Deep South soul-funk by way of East Nashville, TN.
Open Mic
@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States9–11 p.m. bookinglivelocalmusic@gmail.com
OPEN MIC Held every Thursday.
The Rishis
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAthentic 3rd Anniversary Weekend. 6 p.m. (show). www.athenticbrewing.com
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
SOPHIA, Local Nomad, Atticus Roness, Sellout
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $12. www.georgiatheatre.com
SOPHIA Indie rock band comprised of five best friends.
LOCAL NOMAD New York-based "dad rock powerhouse who shakes hands with pop."
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
SELLOUT New local band.
Drug Ducks
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DRUG DUCKS Seasoned Athens musicians play covers, originals and space jams.
Upchuck, Rubber Udder, Snuki
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
UPCHUCK Five-piece garage punk band whose sound embraced elements of hip hop.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
SNUKI Local hardcore punk band.
Friends of JOKERJOKERtv
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m.–12 a.m. Donations accepted. www.athica.org
FRIENDS OF JOKERJOKERTV Artist-in-ATHICA Mux Blank invites performance artists and filmmakers to share sound performance art, projection art and art films.
Dark Entries Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DARK ENTRIES KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk and industrial.
Junestar & The Misfit, Artie ball Swing Band
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JUNESTAR & THE MISFIT Husband-and-wife acoustic duo. (8 a.m.)
ARTIE BALL SWING BAND Swing, blues, boogie and dixieland with all the camp and candor of the glory days of the '30s and '40s. (10 a.m.)