The Howdies, Cicada Rhythm, Little Gold
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
THE HOWDIES Local old-school outlaw country act featuring members of The Darnell Boys and Hibbs Family Band. Album release show!
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
Morgan Wade, Megan Mcree
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
MORGAN WADE Nashville pop-folk sensation with a hint of country traveling on tour for her latest album Psychopath.
MEGAN MCREE Soft country pop artist who writes about the shared human experience.
Organically Programmed, Alex Dillon, DJ Psycho Marcie, Doom Disco
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ALEX DILLON AND THE SPONTANEOUS INVENTION Local improvisor wreaking havoc both alone and with others.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
DJ PSYCHO MARCIE Primordial Void founder and composer Marcel Sletten spins alien club and ambient tracks.
DOOM DISCO Local selector mixing tracks from the recent and not-so-recent past.
Will Overman
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
WILL OVERMAN Nashville-based singer-songwriter with an affinity for country and Americana.
September Days
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. (doors), 5 p.m. (show). $20-25 (day), $35–40 (two-day pass). www.sobrewco.com
TERMINALLY PHIL Athens-based singer-songwriter and meme lord Phillip Brantley (Modern Skirts, Palace Doctor) creates indie rock with a sense of humor. (5:15 p.m.)
NICHOLAS MALLIS Self-described as a writer of songs for the nihilistic at heart, Mallis is a weirdo-pop singer and songwriter from Athens. (6:05 p.m.)
THAYER SERRANO Southern-psych singer-songwriter with a dark and gritty edge. (6:55 p.m.)
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life. (7:45 p.m.)
PARKER GISPERT BAND Atlanta-native gruff rock and roller led by Parker Gispert, former lead singer of the Whigs. (8:45 p.m.)
MODERN SKIRTS Back from a long hiatus, this foursome has evolved from piano-driven darlings to more experimental electronic-inspired dance pop. (9:45 p.m.)
Chris Wayne
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
CHRIS WAYNE Greenville, SC-based 1950s Americana country and blues artist.
Taylor Rae
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
TAYLOR RAE California-raised and Austin-based singer-songwriter whose music evokes elements of jazz, blues and folk.
Linda Chatterton and Maja Randovanlija
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. music.uga.edu
LINDA CHATTERTON AND MAJA RANDOVANLIJA This Minneapolis-based flute and guitar duo emphasize contemporary works. Tonight's program is called "Fireflies."
The Happy Fits, Windser, Hot Freaks
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE HAPPY FITS Indie-rock band from New Jersey that prides itself on pop-rock with gleeful experimentation.
WINDSER Artist from northern California whose soft indie tenderness is shown through his new album.
HOT FREAKS Five-piece electrifying indie-pop band with a playful edge and side of rock.
DJ De La Luna, Cowboy Kerouac
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAQueer Prom. 7–10 p.m. $5. www.athenspride.org
DJ DE LA LUNA Sebastian Granados is a Columbian DJ who plays "Italo-Disco," setting the mood for this year's disco-themed prom.
COWBOY KEROUAC Athens queer anarcho cowpunk.
Austin Snell, Lauren Watkins, Cole Goodwin
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $17 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
AUSTIN SNELL Georgia native creating his own genre entitled "grunge country" with gritty blues and folk elements.
LAUREN WATKINS Nashville-based musician with a passion for country and an affinity for writing her own music based around shared life experiences.
COLE GOODWIN Georgia country artist who writes songs that hold firm roots in stories of the old South.
Two Johnnys
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/2Johnnys
TWO JOHNNYS Athens songwriters in the round pay tribute to Johnny Cash and John Mellencamp. Participants include Todd Cowart, Bo Hembree, Curt Spell, William Tonks, Fester Hagood, Ben Reynolds, Josh Walker, Brodye Brooks and Casey King.
Pylon Reenactment Society, It’s Snakes
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.athenscine.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 rock and roll group featuring Hope Nicholls and Aaron Pitkin of Fetchin' Bones, Sugarsmack and Snagglepuss.
Cash Machine
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
CASH MACHINE Progressive funk-rock band from South Carolina.
Bog Monkey, EMBR, Doomsday Profit
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast's 6th Anniversary. 9 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BOG MONKEY Noisy, melodic stoner rock band from Atlanta known for "monkeying around."
EMBR Heavy doom metal from Birmingham, AL that's equal parts somber and blissful.
DOOMSDAY PROFIT Psych-sludge quartet from Durham, NC.
Dave Forker, HEART Music
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays solo. (8 a.m.)
HEART MUSIC The local nonprofit dedicated to music education showcases the talents of a few students. (10 a.m.)
The Inside Out
8 p.m. $5. www.rabbitholestudios.org
THE INSIDE OUT Alternative indie rock band from Shelton, CT.
Bishop Fall Festival
Bishop, GA Bishop, GA, United StatesBishop Fall Festival. Crossroads of Hwy. 441 and Old Bishop Road. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. FREE! www.townofbishop.org
THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues.
KATE MORRISEY BAND Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.
LADY CREECH AND THE MAINSTREET BAND Funk, soul and rock and roll.
COLLECTIVE ARTISTS WORKSHOP Bishop youth sing together.
Hispanic Heritage Month Festival
College Square Plaza College Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesHispanic Heritage Month Festival. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. (festival), 4 p.m. (music). FREE! Find Comunidad Chaplain Latinos en USA on Facebook
SARAH ZÚÑIGA Ecuadorian-Nicaraguan, New York born singer-songwriter and guitarist who has made Athens her home.
TRVY & THE ENEMY High-energy hip-hop artist who weaves introspective lyrics into the psych-infused and sometimes heavy instrumentals of his backing band.
GABRIEL RAMOS Georgia songwriter.
September Days
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesSeptember Days. 12 p.m. (doors), 1 p.m. (show). $20–25/day. $40–45/weekend pass. www.sobrewco.com
WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band. (1 p.m.)
ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock and roll band. (1:50 p.m.)
MEREDITH TILTON Soft, dreamy indie-rock singer-songwriter. (2:40 p.m.)
HUNLO Electrified, soulful artist with a soft, inspiring sound. (3:30 p.m.)
PATIO Local band that prides itself on genre-mixing rock, blues and funk. (4:20 p.m.)
SARAH MOOTZ Athens pop artist who confidently conveys emotions through heart-wrenching lyrics and passion. (5:10 p.m.)
DINNER TIME Atlanta indie rock. (6 p.m.)
CDSM Goth-rock synth lines over booming, industrial drums define this apocalyptic band. (6 p.m.)
MONSOON Fine purveyors of art rock from Athens. (7:50 p.m.)
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere. (8:50 p.m.)
UPCHUCK Five-piece skate punk band from Atlanta whose sound embraces elements of hardcore, psychedelic and garage music. (9:50 p.m.)
David Barbe Historical Rock ‘n’ Roll Abstract and 60th Birthday Party
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesDavid Barbe Historical Rock 'n' Roll Abstract and 60th Birthday Party. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
MERCYLAND Reunited local three-piece punk band fronted by David Barbe, the owner, chief engineer and producer of Chase Park Transduction studios and director of UGA's Music Business program.
BUZZ HUNGRY Following a stint with Bar-B-Q Killers, but before joining Sugar, Barbe fronted Buzz Hungry in '91-'96.
BARBE PLUS Barbe joins Ben Hackett, Graham Powers, McKendrick Bearden, Will Heffner and Lars Heffner.
THE (SEMI) QUICK HOOKS Quick Hooks songs backed by Frank McDonald, Jon Mills and Jeremy Wheatley.
Jackson County Jamboree
Jackson County Historic Courthouse 85 Washington St., Jefferson, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10–15. www.facebook.com/JacksonCountyJamboree
ORIGINAL COURTHOUSE ALL-STAR STRING BAND Toe-tapping bluegrass music.
CAT HEAD BISCUIT HOUR Fun acoustic Americana.
HAILEY SMITH Harpist performing sacred, Celtic and traditional folk tunes. She will be joined by bassist Keith Morris, fiddler Sally Stites, guitarist/banjoist Mark Garrison and banjoist/vocalist Al McLeod.
The Lickskillets, The Ramona Quimbys
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! Find The Lickskillets on Facebook
THE LICKSKILLETS Southern gothic band playing traditional Appalachian murder ballads, original murdery ballads, and murder-adjacent classic folk and country tunes.
THE RAMONA QUIMBYS No info available.
Holy Ghost Tabernacle Choir, 20 Watt Tombstone, Horseburner
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast's 6th Anniversary. 9 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HOLY GHOST TABERNACLE CHOIR Heavy metal outfit from Savannah that uses its platform to create art about equality and social acceptance.
20 WATT TOMBSTONE Death blues metal band hailing from Wisconsin.
HORSEBURNER Riff-heavy stoner metal group from West Virginia who's music aims to "shake your insides."
Pilgrim, Fabulous Bird, Jacob Morris
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
PILGRIM Local hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock band led by songwriter Paul McHugh.
FABULOUS BIRD Catchy, lo-fi indie rock with the character of old guitars and drums that've been collecting dust in a garage for years.
JACOB MORRIS Mellow NC-based folk multi-instrumentalist (Vic Chesnutt, Ham1, Madeline Adams) who is celebrating the release of his new EP, Slow Funeral.
Aurelio Voltaire, DJ Goth Dad
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesGoth Night. 10 p.m. $15. www.athenscine.com
AURELIO VOLTAIRE A leading figure of the dark cabaret genre, Voltaire performs dark, yet often light-hearted songs about the macabre.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
Quintet Athens
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.quintetathens.com
QUINTET ATHENS The recital "5+1" features compositions for wind quintet plus solo instrument including works by Ludwig Thuille, Johannes Brahams, Figyes Hidas and Kurt Weill.
Angels and Demons
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. $10–20 suggested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com
ANGELS AND DEMONS The struggle between good and evil sets the stage for this Baroque program of music that includes works by Telemann, Dowland, Veracini, Marais and others. Whether a fall from grace or an opportunity for redemption, Amethyst Baroque members take the listener through music depicting the conflict—at least according to composers of the 17th and 18th centuries.
Broke Body
Rabbit Hole Studios 1001 Winterville Rd., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $5. www.rabbitholestudios.org
BROKE BODY Dark indie pop trio from Philadelphia.
Declan McKenna, Allie Crow Buckley
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
DECLAN MCKENNA English singer-songwriter who gained recognition at an early age through the Glastonbury Festival's Emerging Talent Competition.
ALLIE CROW BUCKLEY Los Angeles singer-songwriter with ethereal, soaring melodies.
Symphonic Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
SYMPHONIC BAND The program "Magnum Mysterium" includes selections by Jan van der Roost, Morten Lauridsen, Robert Sheldon and John Phillip Sousa.
half·alive, Thomas Headon
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $40. www.georgiatheatre.com
HALF·ALIVE Pop trio from Long Beach, CA that incorporates elements of R&B, funk and soul.
THOMAS HEADON Young London-based singer-songwriter with affable pop songs.
Parking Garage, Ham Bear, The Outfield Clovers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatre.com
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" outfit inspired by the likes of Weatherday and Car Seat Headrest. Single release show for the twelve-and-a-half minute epic "Six Finger Handshake."
HAM BEAR Athens-based emo band.
THE OUTFIELD CLOVERS Atlanta alt rockers for fans of Modern Baseball, American Football and other sports-based emo bands.
Red Oak String Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! 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.)
Cactus Lee, The Pink Stones, Adam Abrams
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CACTUS LEE Austin, TX songwriter Kevin Dehan carrying the torch for '70s Americana.
THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm.
ADAM ABRAM No info available.
Quarters of Change, Rebounder, Hallpass
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
QUARTERS OF CHANGE Four-piece alternative rock band from NYC originally founded in 2017 as a high school cover band.
REBOUNDER New York native Dylan Chenfeld is a master of nostalgic, romantic and fun indie pop.
HALLPASS Athens-based indie rock band.
Forrest Isn’t Dead, Recess Party
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FORREST ISN'T DEAD Atlanta-based alt-pop artist who pours out the stories of his life through song.
RECESS PARTY Up-and-coming local Athens alternative rock band with an energetic and upbeat sound.
Instant Smile, DJ Kurt Wood
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.instantsmileband.com
INSTANT SMILE Guitar/drum heavy pop duo from Athens. Tonight is a listening party for the new release 4x2.
DJ KURT WOOD DJing '50s and '60s soul and garage and '70s and '80s punk and new wave.
Lo Down, P.O. the Priceless One
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE in the Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
LO DOWN Well-known Athens hip-hop artist and one half of Lo Down & Duddy.
P.O. THE PRICELESS ONE Rapper and producer sharing impactful stories over a cinematic soundscape.
Ronnie and the Redwoods
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
RONNIE AND THE REDWOODS Texas-based four-piece country group that incorporates folk, blues and rock into its sound.
Stop Light Observations, Well Kept
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
STOP LIGHT OBSERVATIONS Transformational rock and anti-pop group from Charleston, SC.
WELL KEPT Athens alternative rock band led by Tommy Trautwein that combines modern indie and classic emo.
Molly’s Lips, The Breeders, NAW
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
MOLLY'S LIPS Nirvana tribute band featuring members of The Agenda!, Donkey Punch and Shehehe. Tonight's set will cover Nirvana's 40 Watt set from Oct. 5, 1991.
REBREEDERS Local musicians play the songs of The Breeders.
NAW Heavy, noisy post-hardcore from Atlanta.
Piano Extravaganza with Five Pianos
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. www.pac.uga.edu
PIANO EXTRAVAGANZA WITH FIVE PIANOS A concert featuring five pianos on stage as well as multiple performers sharing the same piano.
Convince the Kid, Florence Cardigan
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CONVINCE THE KID Synth-rock four-piece from Athens.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio.
Jim and Jack
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
JIM AND JACK Jack Miller and Jim Green will be strumming and singing some classics along with originals.
