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Red Oak String Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
RED OAK STRING BAND Local band playing a feel-good blend of bluegrass, blues, folk, rock and classic country. (6 p.m.)
Halogenic, Ritika, Organically Programmed
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesStrikefest. 6 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/strikemagazineathens
HALOGENIC Opening DJ set.
RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."
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.
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.
Beats, Rhymes and Life Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
BEATS, RHYMES AND LIFE OPEN MIC Emcees, poets, rappers and freestylers of all styles are invited to perform with the backing band playing the tempo of their choice.
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.
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.
Cardinal Bloom
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
CARDINAL BLOOM Indie rock band based in Utah.
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States1 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews. 6 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
Violent Violet, Neat Freak, Trepid, Bayou Princess
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
TREPID Local grungegaze.
BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
SaBaCha Dance Social
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30–11 p.m. $7 (adv.), $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.
Tru Phonic
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
TRU PHONIC Band playing a mix of jam, funk, blues, rock, soul, jazz and hip hop.
The Georgia Rodeo
Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Rodeo. 10 a.m. (doors). $74.99–199.99. www.thegeorgiarodeo.com
THE RED CLAY STRAYS Country rock band best known for its 2022 single "Wondering Why."
ZACH TOP Nashville-based country and bluegrass singer-songwriter.
CAMERON WHITCOMB Canadian singer and songwriter who competed on American Idol.
MAGGIE ANTONE Up-and-coming country singer.
GABRIELLA ROSE Pop country singer from the Pacific Northwest.
Candlelight Tribute to Adele & Queen
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (Adele), 8:30 p.m. (Queen). $15–65. www.mortontheatre.com
CANDLELIGHT TRIBUTE A multi-sensory musical experience featuring two separate orchestra sets in tribute to Adele and Queen.
Jay Gonzalez VS Sloan Brothers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesSplit Single Release Party. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAY GONZALEZ VS SLOAN BROTHERS Celebration for the split single released by Chunklet Industries with a live performance by Jay Gonzalez.
Serf Lords, The Spectre of Surf, Athens Swing Central
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS SWING CENTRAL Live band leading a swing dance lesson. (7 p.m.)
THE SPECTRE OF SURF Instrumental surf rock band playing covers and originals.
SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock.
Viv and the Things, Sepia Dream, Tori McAllister
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
SEPIA DREAM Your friendly neighborhood girl band.
TORI MCALLISTER Acoustic singer-songwriter.
Elli Perry, Liz Farrell, Mary Margaret Cozart
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ELLI PERRY A melancholy mesmerist, a ballsy chanteuse or a howling one-woman vocal wrecking crew whose style ranges from Southern Gothic blues and folk to experimental alternative rock and roll.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
MARY MARGARET COZART Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs.
Five Eight, The Bad Ends, The Granfalloons, The Steeple People Band
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesRhythm of the Steeple People Official Release. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
THE BAD ENDS Supergroup led by Mike Mantione (Five Eight) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory.
THE GRANFALLOONS Georgians playing sunny Americana with twangy guitars, the occasional accordion and lots of pop melodies. Single release show!
THE STEEPLE PEOPLE BAND Collective of local drummers and percussionists.
Michael Carnes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.buvezathens.com
MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.
Cuddling, Subatomic, Schmooze, Velvet Edge
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
SUBATOMIC Five-piece grunge band from Milledgeville.
SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.
VELVET EDGE South Carolina band that has a multi-genre approach to Southern rock.
Mighty Mcfly
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
MIGHTY MCFLY '80s-inspired party band.
Lee Bains, Hatch
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LEE BAINS Solo set from the frontman of Alabama-based Southern rock band Lee Bains & the Glory Fires.
HATCH Psych-tinged garage rock led by songwriter Garett Hatch.
Mark Plemmons, Trio Metro
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.)
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. (10 a.m.)
Monsignor Donovan Ram Band
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
MONSIGNOR DONOVAN RAM BAND The Catholic high school's rock band.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Artie Ball Swing Band
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $15. www.wintervillecenter.com/marigold-auditorium
ARTIE BALL SWING BAND Swing, blues, boogie and Dixieland with all the camp and candor of the glory days of the '30s and '40s.
Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Kimberly Morgan York
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/KinchafooneeApril12
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK A vibrant blend of classic country and camp with a dash of '70s pop.
Fawney Rig, The Muckers
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.
THE MUCKERS Atlanta Irish folk punk veterans with a crowd-engaging live show.
Blue Alley, Michael Guthrie Band
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BLUE ALLEY Blues band from Germany.
MICHAEL GUTHRIE BAND Rock band formed by two brothers in 1964.
Marie Marie, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup
119 Sylvia Circle 119 Sylvia Circle, Athens, United StatesAttaboy Tapes House Show. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/mariemarie.music
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
Pylon Reenactment Society, It’s Snakes
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20 (under 21). www.pylonreenactmentsociety.com
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
IT'S SNAKES Charlotte, NC-based band led by vocalist and drummer Hope Nicholls (Fetchin’ Bones, Sugarsmack, Snagglepuss).
The Nothin Nu Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
THE NOTHIN NU BAND Good ol' oldies from the '60s and up.
Little Mae, Quentin Love, Thomas Fulford
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LITTLE MAE Indie band with melodic, textural songwriting.
QUENTIN LOVE Bubbly indie pop with leanings into country and sunshine pop psychedelia.
THOMAS FULFORD Alternative indie musician.
Trash Disco
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
TRASH DISCO DJs playing danceable punk, new wave and indie from the '80s to the '00s.
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.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $50–99. pac.uga.edu
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conducted by Nathalie Stutzmann and performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and three works by Maurice Ravel. Joined by piainist Anna Geniushene.
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, Carol Albert
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two shows). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzAug18
CAROL ALBERT Billboard-charting smooth jazz mainstay joined by her band.
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
Fester Hagood’s Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
FESTER HAGOOD'S MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
Being Dead, Honeypuppy, Penny Loafer
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
BEING DEAD Texas-based band that merges surf rock, freak pop and frantic punk.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." Album release show!
PENNY LOAFER Local “post-college rock” band delivering grunge-tinged pop with sweet yet sometimes vicious compositions.