8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

F.O.R. Trio of Neal Fountain, Erik Olson and Jeff Reilly.

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/TylerRamseyAthens

TYLER RAMSEY Introspective singer-songwriter and unique fingerstyle guitar player who has built a rich catalog rooted in folk and melodic indie rock.

SPENCER THOMAS Upbeat, soft rock artist and member of Futurebirds whose sound is influenced by the likes of Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen.

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

CAROLINE HALLECK American saxophonist currently based in Florence, Italy who has performed extensively throughout the U.S., Italy, France, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus and San Marino. Hosting a free masterclass before the recital at 6:30 p.m.

7:30 p.m. $26–291. www.classiccenter.com

PARKER MCCOLLUM Texas-based country singer-songwriter on his What Kinda Man Tour.

KAMERON MARLOWE North Carolina songwriter who has built his sound around an edgy, electric twang and visceral folk undertones.

LACI KAYE BOOTH Former "American Idol" contestant and Nashville-based country singer-songwriter with small-town Texas charm.

Official Space Prom Pre-Party. 8 p.m. $10 (w/ Space Prom ticket), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo singer-songwriter with hooky guitar-driven tunes.

RECESS PARTY Local indie-rock band with a self-described collage of rock, funk and alternative.

BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.

CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player.

UNITED METHODIST MEN’S CHOIR Spiritual harmonies.

6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

TRIO METRO Formerly known as Take3, this piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist.

6:30 p.m. (doors) $35. www.mmcc-arts.org

SEAN OF THE SOUTH Sean Dietrich plays songs off of his album Porch Music and tells stories of growing up in the American South.

7 p.m. www.tappedathens.com

JOHN BROCATO AND ALYS WILLMAN Brocato (The Persians) and Willman (Dragana) perform originals and covers of popular tunes.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5. www.instagram/com/buvez_athens

CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."

TREPID New local grungegaze.

ICONOSTASIS Atlanta-based experimental noise band.

Attaboy Presents: Benefit for Static Age Records in Asheville. $10–20. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes

DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public.

WET MEADOWS Local group specializing in richly orchestrated "botanical rock," where knowing the Latin or generic names of Southeastern trees, shrubs and woody vines may enrich the listening experience.

BUGS EAT BOOKS Catchy indie pop from Athens.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! bit.ly/CharlieStarrJan24

CHARLIE STARR Vocalist and lead guitarist of Blackberry Smoke, a rock and roll band well known for their blend of country, blues and rock. Joined by bandmate Benji Shanks.

NATHAN NELSON Atlanta-based songwriter with an “Amerijuanacana” style.

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

SMASH HEADS! New Atlanta band.

GIANT DENIRO Absurdist punk band from Milledgeville.

THE MUSKOGEES Rock band mixing alternative and funk influences.

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.

TH33RA No info available.

ELLWIN Family local DJ and producer playing dubstep, riddim, industrial, psytrance, and drum and bass.

Thrash & Bash. 8 p.m. $12. www.livewireathens.com

CYNTRYST Hard rock featuring fast, aggressive riffs contrasted with softer notes.

JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon.

ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge.

BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs.

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

SEVENTH SON Athens-based alternative rock band.

6:30 p.m. $50. www.collectiveartistsworkshop.org

FROM BROADWAY & BEYOND Collective Artists Workshop presents a fundraising event that includes a three-course Italian dinner with wine, dessert, singing waiters and performances of classic Broadway hits by local musical theater stars.

ACCA Percentage Event. 2–10 p.m. (event), 6:30 p.m. (music). www.oakhousedistillery.com

SUTHERLAND Neal Anthony and Brian Smith play a tribute to UGA guitar professor John Sutherland.

7 p.m. $10. www.3railroad.org

THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Athens blues band that has been active for over a decade performing original tunes and genre classics.

Sonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations accepted. www.athica.org

IHLYATT Experimental sound and visual artist Josh Anderssen creates abstract electronic performances using a mixture of samples, synth and guitar heavily manipulated by various effects.

GYPS Experimental drone outfit of Xander Witt.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $16 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com

THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon.

CLAIRE CAMPBELL Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of Hope For Agoldensummer.

Rock the Ark. 7 p.m. $20 (students), $25. www.athensark.org

LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.

KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!

KHALIKO Atlanta-based alternative rock band.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist loops drums, synths and strings.

THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control and Wet Meadows.

FORCEGHOST Augusta-based electronic psych duo of Eric Kinlaw and Marcus Barfield.

7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $10–15 suggested donation. 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). Tonight's show includes solo sets as well as a collaborative set of improvised music.

IPEK EGINLI Experimental sound artist and whose ever-evolving creative process involves electroacoustic free improvisation on piano, voice, modular synthesizers and no-input mixing boards.

7 p.m. (show), 10:30 p.m. (after-party). $70–175 (show), $35 (after-party). www.classiccenter.com

CLASSIC CITY BLUES FEST This first annual festival includes performances by Tucka, Sir Charles, West Love and more. Followed by an after-party hosted by the Classic City Entertainment Group and DJ Dirty.

Benefit for Lemonaid. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.globetavern.com

CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."

HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.

FOOT RUB Energetic local rock.

8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MAJOR Atlanta rock.

HONEYPUPPY Indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."

PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.

8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

ANDERS THOMSEN Renowned guitarist and Americana artist performing rootsy Western swing-influenced honky-tonk rock and roll.

A.C. DARNELL Local country frontman playing stripped back songs.

MICHAEL JOE WHITE Local singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist with songs inspired by growing up in the deep South.

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

ANDY SYDOW Americana artist from Denver.

3:30 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

MAX GANEM Acoustic guitarist playing alternative covers.

Wake-n-Bake Off. 4 p.m. www.terrapinbeer.com

JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music.

5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzJan26

SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.

J. HENRY Saxophonist from New Orleans who has been performing for audiences across the country for the past 26 years.

7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

WILD JORDAN TONK-CATS An all-star group of local veteran musicians perform danceable, soulful covers and originals. Tonight's show is a benefit for The Sparrow's Nest.

Benefit show. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

THE WILD JORDAN TONK-CATS An all-star group of local veteran musicians, encouraging attendees to donate warm hats, scarves, gloves, etc. for The Sparrow's Nest.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $7. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

NOTHINGIFANYTHING A dark and powerful blend of metal, post-hardcore and electronic.

SEVER THE BOND The prince of metalcore.

SAFER SIDE Kennesaw alt rock.

5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

LEAH PARTRIDGE Vocalist performing for the UGA Faculty Recital series.

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

MEGUMI KANDA Principal trombone of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra since 2002, internationally acclaimed performer, teacher and author.