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James Cook, Acoustic Jam
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.)
ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)
Jam for Cam
Downtown Athens AthensJam for Cam. 2:30–11 p.m. $30. www.jam4cam.com
THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice. (4:30 p.m.)
CONGRESS THE BAND Charleston, SC-based band playing groovy rock jams. (6 p.m.)
PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”(8 p.m.)
MILKY CHANCE German rock duo. (10 p.m.)
Camp Amped After School Spring Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED AFTER SCHOOL SPRING FINALE Campers show off what they've learned.
Hey, You! Hoedown
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHey, You! Hoedown. 4–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them. (10 a.m.)
EDDIE UN-ASSED No info available.
CLIMBING CEDARS Band with bluegrass, folk and Americana roots.
CUSTOM CONCERN Originals and covers led by Dave Forker.
THE SPEAKS No info available.
DIRE WOLF Local Grateful Dead cover band.
Albert Castiglia, Parker Barrow
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/AlbertCastigliaMar29
ALBERT CASTIGLIA Blues musician with many critically-acclaimed solo albums who is known for his exceptional instrumental prowess, searing vocals and outstanding live performances.
PARKER BARROW Blues-infused Southern rock band led by husband-and-wife duo Megan Kane (vocals) and Dylan Turner (drums).
Reed Brake
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
REED BRAKE Improvisational roots rock quartet inspired by life lived in nature.
Nihilus, Sacred Bull, Jet Engine Dragons, The Flesh That Binds
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 7:30 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs.
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
JET ENGINE DRAGONS Progressive and technical death metal band from Athens that is influenced by bands like Opeth, Nevermore and Allegaeon.
THE FLESH THAT BINDS Death metal from the Deep South.
A Celebration of the Joyful Life of W. Cullen Hart
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Celebration of the Joyful Life of W. Cullen Hart. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop.
GIANT DAY Duo of Emily Growden (Marshmallow Coast, The Instruments, Faster Circuits) and Derek Almstead (formerly of Elf Power, of Montreal, Olivia Tremor Control).
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.
ROBERT SCHNEIDER Lead singer, songwriter, guitarist and producer of The Apples in Stereo who has produced and performed on albums by Neutral Milk Hotel, The Olivia Tremor Control, The Minders and more.
SCOTT SPILLANE The Neutral Milk Hotel member plays hypnotic folk-rock.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
HEATHER MCINTOSH Prolific film and television composer who was part of the Elephant 6 Collective and has recorded with luminaries like Animal Collective, Norah Jones and St. Vincent.
MARSHMALLOW COAST Indie pop band started in Denver in 1996 by Andy Gonzales that later became associated with the Elephant 6 Collective.
hambear, Cuddling, Hippie Love Party
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.buvezathens.com
HAMBEAR Five-piece grunge emo-rock band based in Athens.
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
HIPPIE LOVE PARTY Math/emo/psych from Virginia Beach, VA.
Altrd, The While, nothingifanything
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
ALTRD Local band covering classic '80s, '90s and 2000s alternative hits with an edge.
THE WHILE Dynamic ensemble navigating the mood swings of life with garage rock, power pop, psych and beyond.
NOTHINGIFANYTHING Screamo post-hardcore noise band.
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.
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Benjamin Beilman & Gloria Chien
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $50–60. pac.uga.edu
BENJAMIN BEILMAN Violinist who has won international praise for his passionate performances and deep rich tone.
GLORIA CHIEN Taiwanese-born pianist who has had a diverse musical life as a noted performer, concert presenter and educator.
ShellFest
Bottleworks 367 Prince Avenue, Athens, United StatesShellFest 4. 3–7 p.m. $75–150. www.shelltoshore.com
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens act playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
KRISTINA MURRAY Nashville-based country singer and songwriter.
JOHNNY DELAWARE Folk rock songwriter from Charleston, SC.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Segar Jazz Affair, Douglas Ellison
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzMarch30
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
DOUGLAS ELLISON Musician from Gainesville, GA who began playing guitar at age 12 and has played in many bands throughout his career (currently Douglas Ellison & Primetime), as well as with greats like Z.Z. Hill Clarence Carter and The Drifters.
Danielle Howle, Ralph Roddenbery, Trina Meade, Michael Wegner
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryMar30
DANIELLE HOWLE A lifelong artist and natural storyteller who has released over a dozen studio albums in a four-decade career.
RALPH RODDENBERY Dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock and a twist of the blues.
TRINA MEADE Soulful musician with a powerful voice who has performed with artists like Stevie Wonder, TLC, Toni Braxton, Indigo Girls, and Drivin n Cryin's Kevn Kinney.
MICHAEL WEGNER Local guitarist and member of Abbey Road Live performs a solo set of originals and covers.
Jazz Ensembles I and II
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
JAZZ ENSEMBLE I Hugh Hodgson's advanced-level big band performing a variety of styles, including swing, be-bop, latin and contemporary jazz.
JAZZ ENSEMBLE II Ensemble that introduces students to the experience of performing a variety of styles in a traditional big band.
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.
Organically Programmed, Arianna, Hamohk
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNoggin and Nonsense's Experimental Jazz Night. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Oliver Domingo's electronic space-themed act, which utilizes primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
ARIANNA No info available.
HAMOHK No info available.
Hodgson String Quartet
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
HODGSON STRING QUARTET UGA's premier student string quartet.
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.”
The FourFathers
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
THE FOURFATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.
University of Georgia Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA WIND ENSEMBLE Performing “Shapeshifter” by Andrew Blair featuring Philip Smith, Brandon Craswell, James Naigus, Joshua Bynum and Matthew Shipes.
Asymptomatics
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
ASYMPTOMATICS Post-punky, rather funky indie band based in Athens.
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 first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
UGA Percussion Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE The ensemble performs its annual spring concert.
Hibbs Family Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism. (6 p.m.)
Daffodil Disco
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesDaffodil Disco. 6–9 p.m. www.instagram.com/theoldpal
DJ LADARIUS Get ready to dance and help raise funds for Keep Athens-Clarke County Beautiful.
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.
Palmyra, Clover-Lynn
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
PALMYRA Folk trio from Virginia that flirts with soul, post-rock and emo influences. Touring their debut album, Restless.
CLOVER-LYNN Bluegrass and gothic country musician who rose to fame on TikTok under the name hillbillygothic.
Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
OPEN MIC Hosted by Liz Farrell the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up in person starting at 6 p.m.
Latin American Music Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
LATIN AMERICAN MUSIC ENSEMBLE An ensemble performing folk, classical, popular, nationalistic and contemporary music and dance of Latin America.
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
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
Franklin Gun Shop 3941 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart, GA, United States3 p.m. www.franklingunshopinc.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Enjoy singing and dancing for all.
Cillian Vallely, David Doocey and Alan Murray
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $27. bit.ly/vallelyatbuvez
CILLIAN VALLELY, DAVID DOOCEY AND ALAN MURRAY Trio of seasoned musicians playing Irish music.
49 Winchester, Town Mountain
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com
49 WINCHESTER Band from Virginia that blends Appalachian country and soul.
TOWN MOUNTAIN Americana-influenced bluegrass band based in Asheville.
The Gringos, Patio, Sunday Driver
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice.
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
SUNDAY DRIVER '90s cover band that captures the hits that ruled the radio.
Anda Union
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $39–69. pac.uga.edu
ANDA UNION Singing Mongolian history with a combination of throat singing and long song with a variety of instruments.
Gillian Welch & David Rawlings
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $31–250. www.classiccenter.com
GILLIAN WELCH & DAVID RAWLINGS Grammy Award-winning Americana folk musicians touring their new collaborative album, Woodland.
Rubber Udder, Strumbrush, Johnny Falloon
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
STRUMBRUSH DIY art rock from Atlanta.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
The FourFathers
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
THE FOURFATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.