But 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.

7:30 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."

Live 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.

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/ArcadianWildAthens

THE ARCADIAN WILD Genre-bending trio from Nashville drawing on everything from country and classical to pop and choral music.

OH JEREMIAH Former Athenian, husband-and-wife singer-songwriter duo now based in Nashville.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15. www.athenscine.com

FREEDY JOHNSTON NYC-based singer-songwriter who enjoyed modern-rock radio success in the '90s with songs like "Bad Reputation" and "This Perfect World."

NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

WILLOW AVALON Georgia-born dream pop singer-songwriter with a nostalgic country flair.

THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm.

ZANDI HOLUP "A sad hippie cowgirl" from Nashville with a raw brand of original folk country.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18.50–25. www.georgiatheatre.com

LAKEVIEW Tattooed, rural and blue-collar country duo with a hard-charging signature sound that effortlessly bridges the gap between metalcore and mainstream country.

JASON CROSS Country rock artist who possesses the perfect blend of edgy style and country swagger.

Attaboy Tapes Presents: Benefit for Scribble (LA fire relief). 7 p.m. (doors). $10–20. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.

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

DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.

MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.

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

FACULTY RECITAL Featuring Elizabeth Johnson Knight, mezzo soprano.

7:30 p.m. $25. www.festivalhallga.com

THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT Vocalist Maria Howell performs a tribute to Sarah Vaughan, the "Divine One" who got her big break opening for Ella Fitzgerald and would have hits "Black Coffee" and "Tenderly."

8 p.m. www.nowherebarlive.com

DRUG DUCKS Seasoned Athens musicians play covers, originals and space jams.

6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

BIG MAGIC Pindi Arora and Nancy Heiges sing and play ukulele.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/TheFoundryFeb7

COUNTRY MUSIC SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND Featuring special guest Phillip Lammonds from Nashville, TN alongside Athens artists Todd Cowart & Blank Canvas, Holman Autry Band, Trish Adams, Shelby McLeod, Britt Helton and Ben Reynolds & William Tonks.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.40watt.com

VINCENT MASON Pop country artist from Roswell, GA whose relatable storytelling and warm sonics are inspired by artists like Parker McCollum and John Mayer.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/BobbyRushFeb7

BOBBY RUSH Three-time Grammy Award winner and Blues Hall of Famer who has become one of the most prominent advocates for the blues tradition.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17–20. www.georgiatheatre.com

JAMESON TANK High-energy alternative rock band fronted by Jameson Tankersley.

SUNDAY DRIVER '90s cover band that captures the hits that ruled the radio.

THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice.

Attaboy Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes

BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.

FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH New project of Hunter Morris.

PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.

7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

THE GRANFALLOONS Georgians playing sunny Americana with twangy guitars, the occasional accordion and lots of pop melodies. Single release show!

SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).

7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $12. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

THICK LIZZY All-star Thin Lizzy cover band with members of Hayride, Shehehe, Wyld Staleyz and more. (8:30 p.m.)

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

SID JERR-DAN Alternative country artist from Atlanta.

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

MAUPAS Local four-piece rock band.

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

GIANT ENEMY CRAB Ncore band with a mix of metalcore and deathcore ready to devastate the local scene.

PRESS OF 死 No info available.

IT'S A MASSACRE Postcore band out of Atlanta.

Afterglo Presents. 9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/afterglo222

COLLECTIVE HOPE SO-CAL RELIEF RAVE Performances by DJs Bernard, Know, Lvndnsea, Ellwin, Soa Project, and Karezza in benefit of World Vision.

The Day Chapel. 6 p.m. $25. botgarden.uga.edu

BOTANIC MUSICALE The 18th annual concert includes a performance by pianist Lisa Stepanova and a champagne meet-and-greet reception.

6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

KILOUGH Nashville-based songwriter influenced by folk, country and pop.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SonsOfSailorsFeb8

SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.

8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

THOUSANDAIRE Atlanta post-hardcore trio known for concise songwriting that is both stark and polished.

NULL Genre-bending atmospheric black metal from Birmingham, AL.

TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.

8–11 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com

JUKEBOX COUNTRY BAND Old-school country led by Steve Dyer. Line dancing during the breaks.

8 p.m. www.nowherebarlive.com

ALL THE THINGS Duo playing a medley of songs from the ‘70s to present.

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

HIP-HOP CANVAS Black History Month celebration featuring musicians Farin, LB, IAMTIKICA, 96Vizion, It's Izu, Stella Groove and Frank Eagle with poetry, live art and fashion.

Wine Down: Jack's Cheesecake Wine Flight. 12:30–5 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com

DENNY MARTIN Acoustic guitarist.

3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com

TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig.

Attaboy Presents. 7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath

CHRIS ACKER New Orleans songwriter with a quirky, twangy alt-country sound.

ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.

MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.

KASSI VALAZZA Americana artist whose music is like the country cousin of British folk.

3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.