Historic Athens Porchfest
Multiple Locations – Athens, GA Athens, GA, United Stateswww.historicathens.com/porchfest
HISTORIC ATHENS PORCHFEST Over 200 local performers will play across seven different historic neighborhoods.
Patrick Barry, Oliver Domingo
So Sylvie Vintage 523 Prince Avenue, Athens, GA, United StatesGrand Opening. 3–7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/sosylvievintage
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
OLIVER DOMINGO Playing two sets of solo jazz piano and synth then psychedelic Xian folk-styled tunes.
Hayride, Bahjon Boy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
HAYRIDE Long-running local three-piece rock band led by guitarist Kevin Sweeney.
BAHJON BOY No info available.
Cody Canada & The Departed
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
CODY CANADA & THE DEPARTED Alternative country rock artist who previously fronted Cross Canadian Ragweed.
James Naigus
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
JAMES NAIGUS Co-founder of the Cor Moto Horn Duo who has played with the Atlanta Symphony, Wichita Symphony and others.
Zach Butler
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ZACH BUTLER Atlanta folk-rock singer-songwriter whose songs combine technical guitar playing and introspective lyrics.
Joanne Shaw Taylor
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $40. www.georgiatheatre.com
JOANNE SHAW TAYLOR English blues rock guitarist.
Del Water Gap, Kristiane
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $23. www.40watt.com
DEL WATER GAP Solo project of Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and producer S. Holden Jaffe.
KRISTIANE Pop songwriter from Los Angeles.
Brandon Quarles
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFaculty Chamber Recital in Edge Hall. 7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
BRANDON QUARLES Saxophonist, songwriter, improvisor, educator and founding member of the Chicago-based saxophone quartet ~Nois.
Love in Exile
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $40. pac.uga.edu
LOVE IN EXILE Singer Arooj Aftab, the first Pakistani artist to win a Grammy, will be joined by pianist Vijay Iyer and bassist Shazad Ismaily to perform selections from Love in Exile, an album of haunting soundscapes.
Coyote Island, Certainly So
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15. bit.ly/NowhereBarOct17
COYOTE ISLAND A fresh folk outfit that blends reggae and pop with world music influences .
CERTAINLY SO Birmingham, AL-based indie band that draws inspiration from many genres and eras.
Academy Order, Beer Piss, Psychic Death
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $8 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
ACADEMY ORDER Philadelphia group blending goth, death rock, new wave and hints of hardcore.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
PSYCHIC DEATH Dark no wave goth-punk group with elements of psych and shoegaze.
Faculty Chamber Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
FACULTY CHAMBER RECITAL Featuring special guest Lorenz Gamma on violin, tonight's program consists of faculty members playing selections by Florence Price, Igor Stravinsky and W.A. Mozart.
Unus Mundus
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
UNUS MUNDUS JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Southern industrial blues-tinged doom metal by Steve Fitzpatrick and Rob Fluhr.
Claude Bourbon
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. $20. www.3railroad.org
CLAUDE BOURBON Acoustic fusion of blues, jazz, folk, classical and Spanish guitar.
Kinchafoonee Cowboys
Brightpaths 1450 Barnett Shoals Rd., AthensConcert on the Lawn. 7 p.m. $50. www.brightpathsathens.com
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991. Tonight's concert benefits Brightpaths.
Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Nolan Potter’s Nightmare Band
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $22 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
PSYCHEDELIC PORN CRUMPETS Australian psychedelic rock band whose funky sound has been compared to King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard as well as Tame Impala.
NOLAN POTTER'S NIGHTMARE BAND Austin, TX-based band self-described as a "Texas bedroom wizard."
The Cadillac Three, Riley Thomas
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE CADILLAC THREE A versatile Nashville-based trio mixing country with rock and roll.
RILEY THOMAS Plant City, FL-based rock and roll singer-songwriter.
SOLI Chamber Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
SOLI CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Founded in 1994, this ensemble gives voice to 20th- and 21st-century contemporary chamber music from established and emerging composers.
The Jazz Legacy Project
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $22. www.festivalhallga.com
THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT Narrated by drummer Justin Varnes, the program "Theleonious Monk, The Piano is a Drum" celebrates the life of the artist.
Jazz Jam
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (sign-ups), 8 p.m. (show). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
JAZZ JAM Seth Hendershot and the house band Unstarched host an open jazz jam.
Honeypuppy, Ace of Wands, FabBird, Nano Car
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
ACE OF WANDS Dream rock band from Toronto.
FABBIRD Project of multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Peter Alvanos (Elf Power).
NANO CAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.
Houndsteeth, Robe, Marcel Sletten
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
HOUNDSTEETH Experimental pop trio from NYC/LA that draws on indie rock, free improvisation and modern jazz influences to make minimalist pop songs with intricately woven vocal harmonies.
ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
Francesca Anderegg
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
FRANCESCA ANDEREGG Critically acclaimed violinist and educator.
Sargent and The Reverend
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
SARGENT AND THE REVEREND Local duo playing blues, bluegrass and country.
Athens Stand Up Against Cop City
930 Boulevard 930 Boulevard, Athens, United States7 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.instagram.com/athensaganistcopcity
ATHENS STAND UP AGAINST COP CITY The Athens Anti-Discrimination Movement and Athens Against Cop City present a benefit show for the Save Weelaunee Coalition. Performers include Cassie Channel, Gwap Dinero, Kenarri, T.W.I.N., Foreign and more.
Atticus Roness, Drew Beskin, Parker Wierling, Leighton Day
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.
PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.
LEIGHTON DAY Soft indie-pop singer-songwriter from Decatur who has been performing since the age of 7.
Frigga Five
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
FRIGGA FIVE Atlanta rock outfit of five with an alternative, garage-rock sound.
Underground Springhouse, Yam Yam, Alien Funk Academy
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18–22. www.georgiatheatre.com
UNDERGROUND SPRINGHOUSE "Hype-chill-rock-funk" alternative band of five.
YAM YAM Pennsylvania-based band performing a cross blend of jazz, jam, funk and soul.
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
Ashley Cooke, Matt Schuster
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $17 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
ASHLEY COOKE Parkland, FL-based pop country singer-songwriter touring for her newly released album, Shot in the Dark.
MATT SCHUSTER Charleston, IL native who has gained his success as an independent singer-songwriter through social media.
Johnny Cash: The Official Concert Experience
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $25–88. www.classiccenter.com
JOHNNY CASH: THE OFFICIAL CONCERT EXPERIENCE A live band will perform the Man in Black's greatest hits while segments from "The Johnny Cash TV Show" are projected onto the big screen.
The Stools, Aunt Moth, McQQEEN
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
THE STOOLS Bluesy punk trio from Detroit.
AUNT MOTH Local alternative rock band with '70s punk and post-punk influences.
MCQQEEN Local noise-punk band with reverb-soaked vocals.
Dror Arussi, The Lickskillets
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DROR ARUSSI Solo musician playing classical guitar. (8 a.m.)
THE LICKSKILLETS Southern gothic band playing traditional Appalachian murder ballads, original murdery ballads, and murder-adjacent classic folk and country tunes. (10 a.m.)
Luke Fields
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaSouthern Ladies Arm Wrestling Charity Tournament. 4–9 p.m. $15–20. www.slawladies.org
LUKE FIELDS Member of Bit Brigade performs live covers of '80s songs while arm wrestlers compete. Costumes encouraged.
Savannah Sunday
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United StatesTree House Hope Fest. 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). www.innovationamphitheater.com
SAVANNAH SUNDAY Aiken, SC-based band playing originals and covers of rock and roll, country and pop hits of the past few decades.
Music in the Round
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6–8 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
MUSIC IN THE ROUND Brian Smith, Ivan Strunin and Betsy Scott take turns sharing their songs and style.
Ancient Infant
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock and roll band.
Sunny Day Real Estate, Pool Kids
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $36.50–41.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
SUNNY DAY REAL ESTATE A band that walks the fine line between profane ecstasy and sacred transcendence through emo and indie rock.
POOL KIDS Math rock emo band from Tallahassee, FL.
Instant Smile, Loveseat, Violent Violet
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
INSTANT SMILE Guitar and drum heavy pop duo from Athens. EP release show!
LOVESEAT Indie-alternative punk band from Indiana with caffeinated rhythms and fuzzed-up guitar chops.
VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.
SOPHIA, Florence Cardigan, Mars Hill
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
SOPHIA Indie rock band comprised of five best friends.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local punk funk band.
MARS HILL Three-piece indie rock band with a killer grunge and garage sound.
New Horizons Band, Athens Jam Band
Midnight Iguana Tattoo 800 Oglethorpe Ave, United StatesMidnight Iguana Fall Festival. 12 p.m.–5 p.m. www.facebook.com/AthenGeorgiasBestTattoos
NEW HORIZONS BAND Community-based group of musicians. (2 p.m.)
ATHENS JAM BAND Local band playing danceable grooves. (3 p.m.)
Shauna and the Jaywalkers
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States1 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Local artist Shauna Greeson performing original songs.
Shauna and The Jaywalkers
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States1 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Americana singer-songwriter from Athens.
Peter Karp Band
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
PETER KARP BAND Roots-based folk and blues singer-songwriter and guitarist.
Peter Karp Band, Adam Klein
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PETER KARP BAND American roots and blues artist from Tennessee with a talent for guitar and piano.
ADAM KLEIN Atlanta/Athens songwriter playing a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana.
British Brass Band Fall Festival
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BRITISH BRASS BAND FALL FESTIVAL This performance will feature David Childs on euphonium.
Josey, Bog Bod, Sissy Fists
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
BOG BOD Raucous indie rock from Athens.
SISSY FISTS Savannah-based "tranicore cowpunk."