Megumi Kanda
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MEGUMI KANDA Principal trombone of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra since 2002, internationally acclaimed performer, teacher and author.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
DJ Lucas, Papo2oo4, OneSkip, Soub 200
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DJ LUCAS Rapper from western Massachusetts best known for his track "Game Warden."
PAPO2OO4 Rapper from New Jersey best known for his track "Easy Bread."
ONESKIP Rap artist.
SOUB 200 Rapper from Georgia.
Fawney Rig
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk rock project with members of Hope for Agoldensummer, Beat Up and Sasha Stray hosting an open session. Players welcome.
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 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.
Cavatina Duo
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CAVATINA DUO Spanish flutist Eugenia Moliner and Bosnian guitarist Denis Azabagic perform.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
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.
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States2 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Kevn Kinney & Friends
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
KEVN KINNEY & FRIENDS The Drivin N Cryin frontman performs a set of his solo material for a monthly residency. Tonight's special guests are Peter Buck and David Barbe.
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
Swing Theory, Louis Romanos & Erik Olson
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz collective playing classic straight-ahead and other styles of jazz.
LOUIS ROMANOS & ERIK OLSON Percussionist Louis Romanos and pianist Erik Olson perform.
Yumbo Tron, CGI Joe, Micro Trak
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
YUMBO TRON New electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed.
CGI JOE The skewed pop project of Joe Kubler, formerly known as Rene LeConte.
MICRO TRAK New project of Oliver Domingo (Organically Programmed Orchestra).
Concerto Competition Winners with UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu
CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNERS The soloists performing in this concert are selected after advancing through a rigorous competition process judged by faculty within the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA One of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's premier performing ensembles, showcasing some of the university's finest players performing traditional orchestral repertoire in a series of dynamic concerts.
GMEA Jazz Jam
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
GMEA JAZZ JAM Georgia Music Educators Association and Georgia Jazz Educators host a jazz jam with performers from across the state.
Mars Hill, Moonroof, The Downstairs, Tattoo Logic
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MARS HILL Three-piece indie rock band with a killer grunge and garage sound.
MOONROOF Philadelphia-based band that plays upbeat, catchy indie rock and alt-pop.
THE DOWNSTAIRS Alt-rock band made up of five UGA students whose goal is to communicate raw emotion.
TATTOO LOGIC Five-piece funk punk band from Athens fronted by Mia Hill and Swathi Ramaswamy.
Darling Machine
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DARLING MACHINE Atlanta act blending the best of old school goth and punk with modern pop sensibility.
Seeking Approval
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of originals and covers.
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
Perpetual Groove
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com
PERPETUAL GROOVE Rock band formed in Savannah in 1997 that mixes traditional Southern rock, funk, jazzy improvisation, indie rock and synth loops.
David Long Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
DAVID LONG BAND Country artist from Covington, with line dancing between the breaks.
MJ Lenderman & The Wind, Wild Pink
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). SOLD OUT! www.40watt.com
MJ LENDERMAN & THE WIND Asheville-based musician known for his unique concoction of alt-country and indie rock, as well as his guitar work in Wednesday.
WILD PINK Contemplative indie rock from New York.
Wade Hudson
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
WADE HUDSON The original rockin' real estate agent.
Noah Gundersen
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
NOAH GUNDERSEN Seattle-based indie folk singer-songwriter.
Mercyland, Pervert
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
MERCYLAND Revitalized post-punk band originally formed in 1985 and fronted by David Barbe.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA2 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Classical Revolution
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States3 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Classical music performed by Athens musicians.
The Dirty Doors
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/DirtyDoorsAthens
THE DIRTY DOORS Atlanta-based tribute act playing hits by The Doors, such as "Light My Fire" and "Riders on the Storm."
F.O.R., The Grateful Brothers
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States10 Year Anniversary Party. 7 p.m. $20. www.livewireathens.com
F.O.R. Trio of Neal Fountain, Erik Olson and Jeff Reilly.
THE GRATEFUL BROTHERS Tribute band combining the catalogues of The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band.
Trevor McKenzie, Comer String Collective, Keilan Alpin
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_Athens
TREVOR MCKENZIE Old-time bluegrass musician from Boone, NC.
COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Live string music.
KEILAN ALPIN Old-time folk singer-songwriter.
Heffner, McKendrick Bearden
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). FREE! www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam.
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life.
Temple of Calisthenics, Viv and the Things, Lowtown, Penny Loafer
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TEMPLE OF CALISTHENICS Local surreal pop music.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
LOWTOWN Atlanta alt-country that artfully balances roots music and garage punk.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
DJ Mahogany
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United StatesElegant Salute XVIII: Rock Me Amadeus Dance Party. 9 p.m. $75–95. www.georgiamuseum.org
DJ MAHOGANY Dance to support student programs at the museum. Black tie or cocktail attire, but powdered wigs and/or 1980s finery encouraged.
DJ Charlieflower
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesArcade Disco Dance Party. 10 p.m.–1 a.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more.
Athens First Ringers
Athens First UMC 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org
ATHENS FIRST RINGERS Reverberations: 40th Anniversary Handbell Concert features a program of sacred music, popular favorites, handbell classics and a world premiere by guest composer and conductor Matthew Compton, commissioned for the Athens First Ringers on their 40th anniversary.
Anthony McGill and Emanuel Ax
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $59–79. pac.uga.edu
ANTHONY MCGILL AND EMANUEL AX Clarinetist Anthony McGill and pianist Emanuel Ax team up for a performance featuring music by Schubert, Florence Price, James Lee III and Leonard Bernstein.
Freeman Leverett
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
Kin Copaset
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KIN COPASET Atlanta-based world jazz powerhouse.
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.
Fleet Machine, Cicada Rhythm
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesBut For Now We Are Young: A Night of Literature and Music. 6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
FLEET MACHINE Electronic pop rock.
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens act playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Entering its 20th year, 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.”
Faculty Artist Series
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY ARTIST SERIES Featuring James Kim, assistant professor of cello who was praised in The New York Times for possessing “admirable purity of tone and accuracy."
Johnny Falloon
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
JOHNNY FALLOON Visit the radio station's lobby or tune in to 90.5 fm to hear this deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
