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.
Silver, Blue and Gold
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.innovationamphitheater.com
SILVER, BLUE AND GOLD A tribute to Bad Company that explores music from the '70s band's top albums.
Kinchafoonee Cowboys, The Castellows
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.sobrewco.com
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
THE CASTELLOWS Neo-traditional country music trio composed of sisters from rural Georgetown.
Better Yet
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
BETTER YET Atlanta-based experimental and alternative trio with a mellow feel.
Curtis Eller, Stumpknockers
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
CURTIS ELLER North Carolina-based songwriter playing literate, history-informed banjo tunes.
STUMPKNOCKERS Blues-folk-rock group of "weirdos" from Athens.
Clover County, Tennis Courts, Cry Baby & The Echolocations
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
CLOVER COUNTY Local singer-songwriter whose wandering, country-tinged sound is inspired by soft indie-pop.
TENNIS COURTS Four-piece alternative group with an upbeat and energetic yet soft rock and roll edge from Brooklyn.
CRY BABY & THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.
Wilderado, Sego
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
WILDERADO Tulsa, OK-based indie-alternative folk band whose music evokes various life experiences in an upbeat way.
SEGO Four-piece indie-pop and rock outfit whose garage feel comes straight from their roots of Utah.
Dead Letter Office: A Tribute to R.E.M.
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.graduatehotels.com
DEAD LETTER OFFICE R.E.M. tribute band from Western New York that has dedicated its career to honoring the legendary band.
Shane Parish, Dan Nettles and The Lonely Orchestra, Johnny Falloon
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
SHANE PARISH Self-taught guitarist communicating through emotion, unexpected melodicism, technical whimsy, a nuanced sense of form and rich timbre variety.
DAN NETTLES AND THE LONELY ORCHESTRA Featuring Kenosha Kid's leader.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
T.W.I.N., DK, Nony1, Kive, Indi’Gxld, Jay Kasame
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesVolumes Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
T.W.I.N. Atlanta- and Athens-based hip-hop and R&B artist with stellar word play and creative flows.
DK Local artist weaving lyrically driven truths together with lo-fi beats.
NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality.
KIVE Stage name of young promoter and musician Wayne Malcolm.
INDI'GXLD Conscious, soulful hip-hop artist from Charleston, SC whose sound has a hint of Erykah Badu-esque R&B.
JAY KASAME Alternative R&B act who incorporates synth-pop and drum and bass.
Canary Affair, Grand Mal, Infinite Freefall, smalltalk
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
CANARY AFFAIR Indie rock band with an affinity for irregular time signatures and psychedelic grooves.
GRAND MAL Down tempo downer rock from downtown Athens.
INFINITE FREEFALL Psychedelic indie-alternative artist whose sound has generated a dream-like haze.
SMALLTALK Savannah-based shoegaze rock with DIY roots.
Elijah Johnston
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo singer-songwriter with hooky guitar-driven tunes. Album release show for Hometown Vampire!
Bea Porges
Graduate Athens 295 E. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesChan Art and Little Light Co. Gameday Pop-Up. 8–11 a.m. FREE! www.graduateathens.com
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
Jim Cook, Caleb Jeremiah
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (8 a.m.)
CALEB JEREMIAH No info available. (10 a.m.)
North Georgia Folk Festival
Sandy Creek Park 400 Bob Holman Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesNorth Georgia Folk Festival. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. $2 (park admission), FREE! (ages 12 and under), $8 (students), $15. www.athensfolk.org
REBECCA SUNSHINE BAND Kid-friendly music by Rebecca and her friends. (12 p.m.)
SKIPPERDEES Twin sisters Emily and Catherine Backus play Americana tunes on guitar and banjo. (1 p.m.)
CORTEZ GARZA Americana singer-songwriter with a background in many genres. (1 p.m.)
DAVID BRIDGES No info available. (1:30 p.m.)
DANIELLE HOWLE A lifelong artist and natural storyteller who has released over a dozen studio albums in a four-decade career. (2 p.m.)
LIGHTHEARTED (SOLO) Local alternative folk. (2:15 p.m.)
PAUL EDELMAN Folk-country singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC. (3 p.m.)
WELFARE LINERS Five-piece local bluegrass unit blending classic tunes with melodic, high-lonesome originals. (3 p.m.)
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism. (4 p.m.)
MUDCAT Atlanta artist continuing the traditions of the early blues pioneers while adding his own edge. (5 p.m.)
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. (6 p.m.)
CURTIS ELLER North Carolina-based songwriter playing literate, history-informed banjo tunes. (7 p.m.)
VILLAIN FAMILY Atlanta band with a wide variety of styles and influences. (8 p.m.)
Artie Ball Swing Band
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
ARTIE BALL SWING BAND Swing, blues, boogie and Dixieland with all the camp and candor of the glory days of the '30s and '40s.
Baba Commandant & Mandingo Band, TaxiCab Verses
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
BABA COMMANDANT & MANDINGO BAND West African group fusing Mandingue and afro-beat styles.
TAXICAB VERSES Local group fronted by Jim Wilson and inspired by the traditional sounds of Ghana. Album re-release show!
