Jim Cook, Big Magic
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 acoustic blues, rock and country. (8 a.m.)
BIG MAGIC Ukulele duo. (10 a.m.)
Rebecca Sunshine, Nightshade Family
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee County Library Grand Opening. 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OconeeLibrary
REBECCA SUNSHINE BAND Kid-friendly music by Rebecca and her friends. (12 p.m.)
GLOW STICK DANCE PARTY Nightshade Family leads an all-ages dance party with glow sticks. (6:30 p.m.)
All Are Welcome Spring Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States12–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ALL ARE WELCOME SPRING MARKET Sisters of the Moon presents over 50 vendors and performances by Julianne Merritt, Caroline Coleman, Lilith Jenovax, Parys, Full on Monet and Red Dakota.
Abbey Road LIVE!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15–29.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Beloved local tribute band who has the crowd rocking all night to their extensive Beatles cover sets. Beatlemania 60th anniversary show performing the entire Beatles 1962-1966 album!
Heart of Pine, Scott Low & the Blue Bouillon
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryMarch2
HEART OF PINE Roots-rocking local group with a nostalgic "Southedelic" sound informed by classic rock, blues, country, jam, Americana and funk. Celebrating the release of a new single, "Movin' On."
SCOTT LOW & THE BLUE BOUILLON Rustic folk singer-songwriter and former Athenian now based in Clayton. Album release show for The Appalachian Blues!
Fingernails Are Pretty
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesLast of the First-Wave Grunge Boys: Dana Turns 40! 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
FINGERNAILS ARE PRETTY All-lady Foo Fighters tribute act.
Tinsley Ellis
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.indigoathens.live
TINSLEY ELLIS Seasoned blues-rock singer and guitarist from Atlanta celebrates the recent release of his first-ever solo acoustic album, Naked Truth.
The Keenan McKenzie Orchestra
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City Swing 9 Saturday Dance. 8–11 p.m. $15 (w/ UGA ID), $30. www.classiccityswing.com
THE KEENAN MCKENZIE ORCHESTRA This 14-piece ensemble boasts an all-star lineup of swing jazz veterans from North Carolina, New York, New Orleans and Georgia.
Plastic Duck Armada, Smaxxon, Lo Wave, G. Bronco’s Broken Dream Machine
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis Is Not a Music Fest 2024. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PLASTIC DUCK ARMADA Original dance rock band fronted by singer-songwriter Greg Do.
SMAXXON No info available.
LO WAVE No info available.
G. BRONCO'S BROKEN DREAM MACHINE No info available.
rickoLus, David Barbe Plus, Fabulous Bird
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
RICKOLUS Jacksonville, FL singer-songwriter with a power pop tinged garage rock sound.
DAVID BARBE PLUS Member of Mercyland and Sugar joins friends for a special set.
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.
All Are Welcome Spring Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ALL ARE WELCOME SPRING MARKET Sisters of the Moon presents over 50 vendors and performances by DJ Charlie Flower, DJ De La Luna, Ecstatic Dance Athens, Jesse Williams and Robots N Aliens.
Hibbs Family Band, Tony Holiday, Rodney Sanders
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism.
TONY HOLIDAY Harmonicist and singer carrying forward the rich traditions of Memphis' soul and blues.
RODNEY SANDERS Local singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist with a soul-stirring voice.
Improvement Movement, Sunset Honor Unit, Four Eyes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
IMPROVEMENT MOVEMENT Psychedelic pop band from Atlanta.
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
FOUR EYES Folky, poppy tunes by songwriter Erin Lovett.
Life in Vacuum, Porcelain, Hunger Anthem
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LIFE IN VACUUM Toronto-based aggressive punk band led by Ukrainian brothers Sasha and Ross Chornyy with Dylan Bravener on bass.
PORCELAIN Four-piece rock band from Austin, TX.
HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos.
Bubblegum Octopus, Marcel Sletten, Bad Straples, Safety Fluid
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BUBBLEGUM OCTOPUS Musical project of Mark Morden that mixed synth-pop, punk, electronica and EDM.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
BAD STRAPLES Local DJ who creates electronica-influenced sets.
SAFETY FLUID New local screamo project.
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.
Henry Luther & The Blackouts, Organically Programmed, Pretty Colors
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations encouraged.
HENRY LUTHER & THE BLACKOUTS South Carolina-based folk singer specializing in drinking songs, indie-folk impressionism and country-folk surrealism.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
PRETTY COLORS Athens/Atlanta ambient psych rock.
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.
Cracker Duo, David Ryan Harris
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCamp-In #10. 7 p.m. $25. www.40watt.com
CRACKER DUO David Lowery and Johnny Hickman perform to kick off the 10th annual Camp-In.
DAVID RYAN HARRIS Los Angeles singer-songwriter who has performed with artists including John Mayer, Dave Matthews and Santana.
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.
Celtic Woman
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $39–155. www.classiccenter.com
CELTIC WOMAN Recording ensemble and performing collective whose repertoire encompasses Irish classics, contemporary songs, classical favorites and stirring originals. 20th anniversary tour!
Little Gold, Fust, ROBE
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
FUST Twangy and dreamy indie rock band based Durham, NC.
ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSwing & Suds. 7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Cracker, Free Mountain, Megan Slankard
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCamp-In #10. 7 p.m. $25. www.40watt.com
CRACKER Acclaimed alt-rock group that has explored many genres and sounds over its two-decade career.
FREE MOUNTAIN Local hard-rock supergroup featuring members of Hayride and The HEAP.
MEGAN SLANKARD San Francisco indie rocker.
Liverpool Legends
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $35–65. www.mortontheatre.com
LIVERPOOL LEGENDS Started by Louise Harrison, sister of George Harrison, this group honors The Beatles' legacy by tracing their musical evolution from early hits to psychedelic masterpieces.
Frank Hurricane, Infinite Favors, Lebo Jenkins
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
FRANK HURRICANE Spiritual mountain psych folk storyteller and former Athenian.
INFINITE FAVORS Featuring members of Pride Parade, Los Meesfits and Cars Can Be Blue.
LEBO JENKINS Alien Appalachian, old-time tunes and American primitive compositions on banjo and scordatura guitar.
Godcaster, Immaterial Possession, Chandelier, Robe
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15. www.athenscine.com
GODCASTER Brooklyn-based rock band known for its explosive and maximalist live shows.
IMMATERIAL POSSESSION Dark psychedelic folk pop group often incorporating visual art, theater and improv into their creative sets.
CHANDELIER Esoteric guitar band from Atlanta.
ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.
Newport Transplant, Christopher Seymore, Tyler Key & the Strangers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-fi wonder.
CHRISTOPHER SEYMORE Self-described hillbilly poet and honky-tonk musician based in Houston, TX.
TYLER KEY & THE STRANGERS Multi-instrumentalist Tyler Key of T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies and others plays his own set of folk rock, backed by The Strangers.
Hedonistas
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
HEDONISTAS Five-piece funk rock band from Atlanta.
Everyday Dogs
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta.
Mark Plemmons, Marion Montgomery & Glyn Denham
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Bluesy local acoustic folk duo. (10 a.m.)
Hu$h Money
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States5–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/hushmoneyathens
HU$H MONEY Local cover band playing rock hits covering generations of music.
Randall Bramblett Big Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesRandall's Birthday Show. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/RandallBramblettMarch9
THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Tonight's performance will include the Megablasters.
JW Francis, Oceanic Sound Research, Doc Calico & John Kiran Fernandes Duo
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.cloudrecordings.com
JW FRANCIS NYC lo-fi jangle dream slacker bedroom pop.
OCEANIC SOUND RESEARCH Ambient electronic trio from Athens featuring Elephant 6 pioneer John Kiran Fernandes (Olivia Tremor Control, Circulatory System), Oliver Domingo (Organically Programmed) and Kyle MacKinnel (Casual Ether) perpetually scanning the depths.
DOC CALICO & JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Mystical wizard multi-instrumentalist from Atlanta with John Kiran Fernandes on clarinet.
Cracker, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Anne Harris
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCamp-In #10. 7 p.m. $25. www.40watt.com
CRACKER Acclaimed alt-rock group that has explored many genres and sounds over its two-decade career.
AARON LEE TASJAN Drivin N Cyin and Semi Precious Weapons member with his own style of indie folk grit.
ANNE HARRIS Chicago-based singer-songwriter and violinist who incorporates elements of Celtic music, folk rock, Afrobeat, soul and chamber music into her own unique sound.
Julianna Money, Gracie Huffman, Drew Beskin
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JULIANNA MONEY Existential indie folk-rock musician based in Atlanta known for her haunting vocal delivery and inspired melodies.
GRACIE HUFFMAN Singer-songwriter of the Athens-based band lighthearted.
DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.
Broken String Band
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
BROKEN STRING BAND Americana band blending Western folk with indie rock.
High., Joyer, Coma Therapy, Johnny Falloon
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
HIGH. Four-piece loud indie rock band from New Jersey.
JOYER Indie rock duo based in Brooklyn and Boston composed of brothers Nick and Shane Sullivan.
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community. Every second Sunday.
Liz Farrell, Reed Winckler
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
REED WINCKLER Atlanta singer-songwriter specializing in melancholic folk for fans of Elliott Smith and Joanne Robertson.
Slow Fiction, Honeypuppy, Kid Fears
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $12 (adv.). www.hendershotsathens.com
SLOW FICTION New York City indie group inspired by poets like Anne Waldman and Ted Berrigan as well as early 2000s garage rock bands.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
KID FEARS Evolved from Rose Ewing's solo songwriting project, this Atlanta band draws influence from slowcore and shoegaze giants like Low and My Bloody Valentine.
Tom Carter, Parish / Potter, In A Kythe
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
TOM CARTER Member of legendary Houston psych-folk act Charalambides performs solo on guitar.
PARISH / POTTER Ahleuchatistas frontman Shane Parish and experimental label Null Zone owner Michael Potter join forces.
IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.
Hunger Anthem, Sorry, Eric, Infinite Favors
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos.
SORRY, ERIC Cincinnati indie rock marring Midwestern post-punk and skewed NZ pop.
INFINITE FAVORS Featuring members of Pride Parade, Los Meesfits and Cars Can Be Blue.
Project Safe Fundraiser
6–8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PROJECT SAFE FUNDRAISER Join Dancing with the Athens Stars team members Heather Fletcher and Chelsea Harney for an evening of Latin American music by members of Bichos Vivos.