Seeking Approval
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
SEEKING APPROVAL Athens-based psych-funk band performing a mix of original and covers.
Windier, Your Ex’s Pets, Patrick Barry
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
WINDIER Indie folk band hailing from Portland, ME that cites Mount Eerie, D+ and Smog as influences.
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
DayGlo Mourning, Flying Too Close to the Sun, Fireblood
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DAYGLO MOURNING Atlanta-based classic doom metal with a focus on huge tone and tasty riffs.
FLYING TOO CLOSE TO THE SUN Post-rock and metal band from Asheville, NC.
FIREBLOOD Sludge and Southern metal from Charlotte, NC.
David Court, Johnathan Kinnison
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVID COURT One-man band playing harmonica, dulcimer and foot tambourine. (8 a.m.)
JOHNATHAN KINNISON Solo live-looping acoustic artist originally from Pensacola, FL. (10 a.m.)
Classic City American Music Festival
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City American Music Festival. 2 p.m. (doors), 2:15 p.m. (music). FREE! (ages 12 & under), $10 (adv. or w/ UGA ID), $15. bit.ly/CCAMF2024
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies. (2:15 p.m.)
THE WELFARE LINERS Five-piece local bluegrass unit blending classic tunes with melodic, high-lonesome originals. (3:15 p.m.)
BORDERHOP TRIO High lonesome pickin' and singing from Athens' own bluegrass outfit. (4:15 p.m.)
PACKWAY HANDLE TRIO Longstanding local bluegrass outfit playing crafty originals and innovative renditions of classic tunes. (5:15 p.m.)
NORMA RAE Songs about the South that blend original lyrics with inescapably Southern vocals into an Americana sound. (6:30 p.m.)
GRASSLAND Local group that describes its music as "Amerigrass," a mixture of jazz, folk, pop and bluegrass-inspired music. (7:50 p.m.)
Julianne Merritt and Nancy Heiges
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Upstairs Bar. 8 p.m. www.gyrowrap.com
JULIANNE MERRITT AND NANCY HEIGES Original songs on piano and ukulele.
Snuki, Gasket, Big Trouble, Spoil, Regulator, Dark Vaughn
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 suggested donation benefitting S.I.F.I.C. www.40watt.com
SNUKI Local hardcore punk band fronted by Thomas Kim. Tape release show!
GASKET Baltimore band blending crust punk, old school hardcore and metal.
BIG TROUBLE Hardcore punk and thrash supergroup featuring members of Weaponized Flesh, Snuki, Pervert and Apparition.
SPOIL New punk band. First show!
REGULATOR New punk band. First show!
DARK VAUGHN Dark and distorted punk out of Atlanta.
The Resistance Company, Beat Up, Castle Black, Neat Freak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE RESISTANCE COMPANY Activism-focused rock band from NYC.
BEAT UP Local punks resisting the darkest timeline.
CASTLE BLACK Ever-evolving band inspired by punk, post-punk, grunge, alternative and new wave.
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
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.
Liz Farrell, Cammy Enaharo, January
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
CAMMY ENAHARO Singer-songwriter from Rochester, NY whose songs move through self doubt and daily reflection to reveal her hopeful spirit.
JANUARY Multi-instrumentalist from Richmond, VA.
Comer String Collective
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Live string music. (6 p.m.)
A Cool Summer Night with Bart King
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
A COOL SUMMER NIGHT WITH BART KING The local pianist and vocalist performs a solo show of favorite summertime tunes, from jazz standards by Gershwin and Hoagy Carmichael, to popular songs by Tom Waits and Elton John.
Turnstiles
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/TurnstilesJuly11
TURNSTILES The ultimate tribute to the music of Billy Joel.
Dish, Antlered Aunt Lord, Racecar 44
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
DISH Asheville band crafting a singular indie sound influenced by post-rock, slowcore and jazz.
ANTLERED AUNT LORD Local cult favorites producing feedback-drenched noise pop, led by songwriter Jesse Stinnard (Tunabunny).
RACECAR 44 New Athens indie band featuring members of Picture Show.
Don Chambers, Jeffrey Butzer
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
JEFFREY BUTZER Composer who works with accordion, toy piano, electric piano, chord organs, glockenspiel, melodica, banjo and other noise makers.
Magic Rockers of Texas, T. Hardy Morris
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
MAGIC ROCKERS OF TEXAS Austin quartet whose sound falls somewhere between garage punk and saccharine pop.
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
Frankenfunk Cinnamon Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FRANKENFUNK CINNAMON JAM Live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument.
The Core
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheCoreInAthens
THE CORE Atlanta act recreating the sounds of the 1990s H.O.R.D.E. Tour through songs by the Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews Band, Col. Bruce Hampton and The Aquarium Rescue Unit, Phish and more.
Bad Guru, Full on Mone’t, Perfect Animal, Tyl3r Davis, Way Past Cool, Alley Bei
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Breeding Ground Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
ALLEY BEI Whimsical and varied artist who incorporates multilingual and multicultural influences into her music. (8 p.m.)
WAY PAST COOL Fast, catchy, melodic sing-a-long pop-punk anthems with a classic '90s vibe.(8:40 p.m.)
TYL3R DAVIS Athens-based recording artist and vocalist with heartfelt melodies and confident flows. (9:25 p.m.)
PERFECT ANIMAL Indie rock from Atlanta with shoegaze guitar and introspective lyrics. (10:15 p.m.)
FULL ON MONE'T Multimedia artist from Central PA who makes sad ukulele songs. (11 p.m.)
BAD GURU Conscious-shifting creatives casting cosmic concerts to the collective. (11:50 p.m.)
Dwight Smith, Other Vessels, Nigel Wright, A.M. Rodriguez
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
DWIGHT SMITH Travel-inspired indie folk and baroque pop.
OTHER VESSELS Genre-defying musical project of singer-songwriter Miranda Haney.
NIGEL WRIGHT Georgia-based folk musician.
A.M. RODRIGUEZ Local bluesy, alt-country singer-songwriter.
Can’t Read, Dividers, Team Deathmatch, Nanocar
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CAN'T READ NYC indie rockers signed to Primordial Void, for fans of Pavement, Sebadoh and Flying Nun Records.
DIVIDERS Athens country rock outfit featuring members of The Rishis, Chairs and Organically Programmed Orchestra.
TEAM DEATHMATCH Atlanta shoegaze band led by Reed Winckler, crafting dreamy rock similar to Galaxie 500 and Bar Italia.
NANOCAR Local indie rockers with rich harmonic segments; RIYL Big Star and Yankee-era Wilco.
Houston in the Blind, Thayer Sarrano
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8:30 p.m. $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
HOUSTON IN THE BLIND Experimental indie rock outfit from Los Angeles.
THAYER SARRANO Hazy shoegaze-inspired songwriter whose sound is described as a "Southern-psych dreamland."
Heart of Pine
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
HEART OF PINE Nostalgic "Southedelic" roots rock band from Athens with a genuine sound.
Alys Willman, Mark Plemmons
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
ALYS WILLMAN Athens singer-songwriter. (8 a.m.)
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (10 a.m.)
Woody Garrison and the Galactic Cowboys
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens6 p.m. Donations accepted. www.globetavern.com
WOODY GARRISON AND THE GALACTIC COWBOYS Psychedelic Americana singer-songwriter Woody Garrison is joined by John Miley, Robert Bell, Bill Bokas and Alberto Salazarte.
Sierra Green and the Giants
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15. bit.ly/SierraGreenAthens
SIERRA GREEN AND THE GIANTS New Orleans-based fusion of timeless soul with an irresistible contemporary allure, evoking the depth and grit of the genre's raw essence.
Tears for the Dying, More is Not Enough, Iconostasis
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.
MORE IS NOT ENOUGH Solo synthwave project of Nashville artist Pedro Lopez, now taking on new ground and a darker sound.
ICONOSTASIS Atlanta silly screaming.
KIT, Annie Leeth, Triads
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KIT New Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius.
ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist loops drums, synths and strings.
TRIADS Jangle/dream pop band originating from Columbus.
Black Tusk, Beast Mode, In Memories
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
BLACK TUSK Sinister sludge metal from Savannah.
BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs.
IN MEMORIES Peach state emotional hardcore.
Joey Fletcher Band
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JOEY FLETCHER BAND Southern rock guitarist from Tennessee who is rooted in the blues.
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.
Marty Winkler
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
MARTY WINKLER Jazz, pop and folk singer-songwriter.
Zach Aaron
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
ZACH AARON Texas-based singer-songwriter with an elegantly tarnished tenor voice, finger-picked guitar melodies and mix of raw honesty and abstract sentiments.
Arvin Scott’s Drumming Adventure
Bogart Library 200 S. Burson Ave., Bogart, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
ARVIN SCOTT’S DRUMMING ADVENTURE Try out percussion instruments and learn simple beats at this family-friendly event.
Kinky Waikiki
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTiki Taco Tuesday. 6:30–9 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
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.
The New Orleans Jazz Stompers
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $24. botgarden.uga.edu
THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
High Notes Open Mic Competition
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
HIGH NOTES OPEN MIC COMPETITION Compete for prizes. This weekly series concludes with a season finale on Aug. 6.
Three Star Cinema
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the 1993 Hong Kong action film Lethal Panther 2. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
Dale J. Gordon
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
DALE J. GORDON JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance of the experimental folk punk artist from Nashville.
Weaponized Flesh, Saddam Death Cave, Beer Piss, Multiple Miggs
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). Donations accepted. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore. Hurtful 10" release show!
SADDAM DEATH CAVE Hardcore punk band from Atlanta.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
MULTIPLE MIGGS Local thrash band.
Rosie and the Ratdogs, Miracle Blood, Hypersleep
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
MIRACLE BLOOD Gnarly noise-punk for the weird at heart.
HYPERSLEEP Local sci-fi-fueled psychedelic doom four-piece.
Dead Beat Club
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $12–50. [email protected], bit.ly/DeadBeatClub
DEAD BEAT CLUB Artist2Artist, Inc. hosts a night of karaoke with live backing music by Classic City Jukebox. Choose from 100 songs.
Jon Langston
Innovation Amphitheater 1005 Austin Rd., Winder, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $42. www.innovationamphitheater.com
JON LANGSTON Loganville country singer-songwriter who pursued music after his football career.
Interstellar Echoes
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
INTERSTELLAR ECHOES The Southeast's premier Pink Floyd tribute band performing the staples and the deep cuts.