ICCA 2024 South Quarterfinal
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $15–30. bit.ly/icca24
ICCA 2024 SOUTH QUARTERFINAL The International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella hosts a tournament in which 10 groups from across the Southeast will compete for the title of quarterfinal champion and a chance to advance to the next round.
Wim Tapley & The Cannons, Bea Porges, Cam and his Dam Jam Band
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18. www.georgiatheatre.com
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds.
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
CAM AND HIS DAM JAM BAND Groovy jam band with roots in jazz, bluegrass and psychedelic funk. Album release show!
Beast Mode, Malefic, Jaeger
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8 p.m. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs.
MALEFIC Melodic, blackened death and thrash metal from Atlanta.
JAEGER Atlanta-based act paying homage to European power metal.
Salsa Night
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
SALSA NIGHT DJs spin salsa, bachata and merengue during a monthly event presented by SALSAthens and TIMBAthens. Different Latin dance styles will be taught at the beginning of the night.
Split Silk, Pervert, Beer Piss
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
SPLIT SILK Noisy and cathartic post-hardcore led by Lucca Carver.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
The Prescriptions, Speckled Bird, Atticus Roness
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE PRESCRIPTIONS Timeless rock and roll and hook-driven power pop.
SPECKLED BIRD Catchy, jangly dream-pop from Muscle Shoals, AL.
ATTICUS RONESS Melodic power-pop songwriter from Atlanta.
Post Moves, Bludwine, sweetearthflying
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
POST MOVES Philadelphia composer, improviser and interdisciplinary artist Sam Wenc utilizes guitar, pedal steel guitar, vibraphone, electronics, field recordings and found objects into his work.
BLUDWINE Sonic project of Neil Haydon.
SWEETEARTHFLYING Improvisational, ambient works on guitar and modular instruments by Michael Pierce.
Beethoven Festival
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. Jan. 22–23 & Jan. 29–30, 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL All 10 of Beethoven's violin sonatas will be performed over the course of four evenings by students of violin professor Levon Ambartsumian and piano professor Evgeny Rivkin.
Royal Philharmonic Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $45–90. pac.uga.edu
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Under the direction of Vasily Petrenko, the orchestra will join UGA Presents' Artist in Focus Isata Kanneh-Mason for a performance of Clara Schumann's dramatic piano concerto, Mendelssohn's The Hebrides and Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade.
Sacred Bull, Eye Flys, Real Wow
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
EYE FLYS Philadelphia trio with an aggressive noise rock sound that dips into metal and hardcore territories.
REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Beethoven Festival
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. Jan. 22–23 & Jan. 29–30, 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BEETHOVEN FESTIVAL All 10 of Beethoven's violin sonatas will be performed over the course of four evenings by students of violin professor Levon Ambartsumian and piano professor Evgeny Rivkin.
Song-O-Rama Finals
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
SONG-O-RAMA FINALS Bain Mattox hosts a competition in which five artists perform three songs each for a chance to win a $500 cash prize.
Lowertown, Nihilist Cheerleader, Coma Therapy, Telemarket
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
LOWERTOWN Duo creating a lo-fi indie blend of electronica and folk.
NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Raw riot grrrl-inspired punk that's a pitch-perfect blend of snotty and sunny, earnest and sardonic.
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.
TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.
The Downstairs, Neat Freak, Karma Kat
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $8 (adv.), 10. www.40watt.com
THE DOWNSTAIRS Athens indie-rock quartet that is building a name for itself with high energy live performances.
NEAT FREAK New Athens band.
KARMA KAT Athens band melding jazz, indie and pop for an innovative sound.
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews Residency. 6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Every first Thursday of the month.
Kolby Cooper, Payton Smith
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
KOLBY COOPER Young Texan making a name for himself in country music.
PAYTON SMITH Louisiana native singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist playing country.
Jameson Talk, Florence Cardigan, Recess Party
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18. www.georgiatheatre.com
JAMESON TANK High-energy alternative rock band fronted by Jameson Tankersley.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local group offering funk, punk and jazz-inspired indie rock.
RECESS PARTY Up-and-coming local Athens alternative rock band with an energetic and upbeat sound.
Aaron Boyd, W.D. Miller
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/therootathens
AARON BOYD Kentucky singer-songwriter with raw and honest lyrics.
W.D. MILLER Honky-tonk country hymns and folky ballads inspired by John Prine, Merle Haggard and Tom Waits.
Marcel Sletten, King Lord, letthe.meatcake
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MARCEL SLETTEN The Primordial Void founder and composer spins alien club and industrial tracks with world music influences.
KING LORD Viv Awesome (Jellybean, ex-Rubber Udder) selects dark techno and hardstyle bangers.
LETTHE.MEATCAKE Local artist Alva Persons plays dancefloor-ready dub and techno deep cuts.
UGA Wind Symphony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPiedmont Athens Regional Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
UGA WIND SYMPHONY The program "The Magic of Music" includes selections from the Harry Potter films and other beloved magical classics.
Adam Schoenberg
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States4:10 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
ADAM SCHOENBERG Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer who has been named among the Top 10 most performed living composers by orchestras in the U.S.
The Ain’t Sisters, Ralph Roddenbery
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/3uAqTmd
THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon.
RALPH RODDENBERY Dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock and a twist of the blues.
Wyatt Flores
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
WYATT FLORES Nashville country artist originally from Oklahoma for fans of Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson.
LANCE ROARK Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter painting pictures of joy, heartache and the beauty of everyday life.
Ancient Infant, Hensleys, Chris Rudasill, Sunset Electric
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ANCIENT INFANT Hard indie rock with elements of social commentary, introspection and a tenacity for tackling heavy topics through riffed out driven music. Celebrating the release of Panda In Japan!
HENSLEYS Atlanta four-piece band blending punk, alternative and hyper-jazz rock.
CHRIS RUDASILL Florida-based singer-songwriter with passionate lyrics and a flare for showmanship and rootsy rock and roll.
SUNSET ELECTRIC Two-piece rock and roll band hailing from Greenville, SC that pairs an aggressive, feedback-saturated wall of sound with catchy hooks and authentic lyricism.
Muddy Ruckus
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
MUDDY RUCKUS Portland, ME power duo playing a grungy style of railroad indie punk blues.
Youth Music Competition
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org
YOUTH MUSIC COMPETITION Young musicians from across Georgia compete for scholarships and the chance to perform as a soloist at the Madison Music Festival's Grand Finale concert in May.
UGA Wind Symphony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFamily Concert. 10 a.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
UGA WIND SYMPHONY The program "The Magic of Music" includes selections from the Harry Potter films and other beloved magical classics.
Sam Burchfield, The Echolocations
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $16 (adv.). www.40watt.com
SAM BURCHFIELD The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter plays a set of his folk-pop tunes.
THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.
Sons of Sailors
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SonsofSailorsFeb3
SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.
T. Hardy Morris, Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band, Little Gold
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
RYAN DAVIS & THE ROADHOUSE BAND Louisville artist recognized for fronting State Champion, leading the Cropped Out festival and establishing indie label Sophomore Lounge.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
Five Door Sedan, Better Yet, Convince the Kid
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FIVE DOOR SEDAN Indie rock group from Charleston, SC with layers of saxophone and synths.
BETTER YET Four-piece alternative rock act from Atlanta.
CONVINCE THE KID Synth-rock four-piece from Athens.
Jay Gonzalez
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
Brad Mehldau
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $35–55. pac.uga.edu
BRAD MEHLDAU Grammy Award-winner and contemporary jazz pianist who balances improvisation and original compositions with reworkings of songs by contemporary songwriters.
John McCutcheon
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/JohnMcCutcheonAthens
JOHN MCCUTCHEON Legendary, deep-rooted folk singer-songwriter and storyteller who has produced 43 albums since the '70s.
Night Palace, Mutual Benefit
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show), $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut.
MUTUAL BENEFIT Astral-folk from New York City.
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
David Starkweather
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
DAVID STARKWEATHER Cellist and professor at UGA's Hodgson School of Music.
Fourth Mansions, Cash Langdon, Wolfli
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
FOURTH MANSIONS Brant Rackley and Larry Tenner join Joe Rowe for a set of indie rock originals and eclectic covers.
CASH LANGDON Birmingham-based singer-songwriter blending influences of twee, jangle pop and '60s rock.
WOLFLI Somber and reflective songs.
Mx Lonely, Aunt Moth, Coma Therapy, Split Silk
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $8 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
MX LONELY Heavy, melodic shoegaze and post-punk from Brooklyn.
AUNT MOTH Local alternative rock band with '70s punk and post-punk influences.
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.
SPLIT SILK Noisy and cathartic post-hardcore led by Lucca Carver.
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Flatland Cavalry, Colby Acuff
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLATLAND CAVALRY Texas roots-country outfit with earth country ballads and gritty folk ramblers.
COLBY ACUFF Country singer-songwriter from Idaho signed to Sony Music Nashville.
Josh Bynum
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
JOSH BYNUM Professor of trombone at UGA, soloist, chamber musician and orchestral trombonist.
Flatland Cavalry, Colby Acuff
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLATLAND CAVALRY Texas roots-country outfit with earth country ballads and gritty folk ramblers.
COLBY ACUFF Country singer-songwriter from Idaho signed to Sony Music Nashville.
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Playing R.E.M.’s Murmur
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com
MICHAEL SHANNON & JASON NARDUCY Actor Michael Shannon (Knives Out, The Shape of Water, Bullet Train), musician Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Liz Phair, Bob Mould) and friends perform R.E.M.'s album Murmur.
Parker Wierling, Well Kept
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.
WELL KEPT Athens alternative rock band led by Tommy Trautwein that combines modern indie and classic emo.
Bad Mint, Andrew Martin, Keely, Caughy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BAD MINT Alternative punk trio from Atlanta.
ANDREW MARTIN No info available.
KEELY No info available.
CAUGHY Atlanta-based artist combining assorted synthesizers, drum machines and vocals to create simple yet charmingly vulnerable productions.