Open Mic Night
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.
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 Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Answering Machines, Peter and the Skeeters, Girl Porn, Bayou Princess
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesHard Tack Presents. 9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
ANSWERING MACHINES Garage rockers from Chicago.
PETER AND THE SKEETERS New local lo-fi egg punk group.
GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.
BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.
Guest Artist/Faculty Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
GUEST ARTIST/FACULTY RECITAL Featuring Itamar Zorman on violin, James Kim on cello and Liza Stepanova on piano.
Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz collective playing classic straight-ahead and other styles of jazz.
Wonderland Rangers, Astral Summer, Drí
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band. Celebrating the release of the three-song EP Trouble & Treasure (Part 4).
ASTRAL SUMMER Dreamy, quirky, atmospheric pop and electronic music from David Ferguson and Dave F. Martin.
DRÍ Adriana Thomas' original project features richly layered looper-based solo songs, plus Adriana on drums and vocals with a full band.
Subterfuge, Sex Bugs
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SUBTERFUGE Grungy punk from Carbondale, IL.
SEX BUGS Riot grrl from Paducah, KY.
Bobby Rush
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/BobbyRushJan10
BOBBY RUSH Three-time Grammy Award winner and Blues Hall of Famer who has become one of the most prominent advocates for the blues tradition.
Wieuca, Bea Porges, Rubber Udder
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop.
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
Sunset Honor Unit, Julia Barfield, Michael Karson
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
MICHAEL KARSON Country songsmith of cow-pop experience.
Crimson Fever, Kaija, Little Mae
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
CRIMSON FEVER Free spirited indie band that makes danceable music.
KAIJA Indie artist with powerful vocals and compelling storytelling.
LITTLE MAE Indie band with melodic, textural songwriting.
Solshakr, Crane Co.
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SOLSHAKR Rock band recently reformed after a long hiatus.
CRANE CO. High-energy rock, funk and blues trio.
STRANGEAMONGUS
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesNew Year, New Pup Adoption Party. 2–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
STRANGEAMONGUS Acoustic hippy funk, selected covers and extended jams.
Travis Denning, Scoot Teasley, Ethan Garner
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $27. www.georgiatheatre.com
TRAVIS DENNING Nashville-based country singer-songwriter originally from Warner Robins.
SCOOT TEASLEY R&B-tinged country artist born and raised in Toccoa.
ETHAN GARNER Country artist and Georgia boy living in Nashville.
Florence Cardigan, Roommate, Midsummer Motel
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local group mixing funk, punk and jazz-inspired indie rock. Celebrating the new single "Final Thread."
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
MIDSUMMER MOTEL Atlanta band incorporating experimental soundscapes to achieve a washed out fusion of heavy soul and surf rock.
Maples Crown
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
MAPLES CROWN Cover band that performs songs from across four decades of rock music.
Jay Gonzalez, Your Ex’s Pets, The Medium, Rowan Newby
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
THE MEDIUM Saccharine harmonies, hypnotic riffs and earnest ballads from Nashville.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
The Grawks, Melvis, Hatch
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.
MELVIS No info available.
HATCH Psych-tinged garage rock led by songwriter Garett Hatch.
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.
Yulianna Avdeeva
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $50. pac.uga.edu
YULIANNA AVDEEVA A pianist of fiery temperament and virtuosity performs an all-Chopin program.
The Solstice Sisters
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
THE SOLSTICE SISTERS Susan Staley, Anna Durden and Maggie Hunter harmonize on old-time country ballads, traditional folk and '40s styled swing.
Fester Hagood’s Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
FESTER HAGOOD'S MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
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 Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Faculty Artist Series
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY ARTIST SERIES Featuring Matthew Shipes, assistant professor of tuba and euphonium at UGA and tubist with the Georgia Brass Quintet.
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Bayker Blankenship
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16. www.georgiatheatre.com
BAYKER BLANKENSHIP Young country artist who hit the ground running with his first hit, "Maxed Out."
Alfredo Rodriguez Trio
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $50. pac.uga.edu
ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ TRIO Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, this Grammy Award-nominated jazz pianist and composer embodies the collective sound of his new home in Miami: Latin pop, timba, salsa, bachata, tango, reggaeton and bolero.
T. Hardy Morris
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesClosing Reception with SC Poet Laureate Drew Lanham. 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/acefranciscogallery
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
Penelope Road
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”
Umphrey’s McGee
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $55–60. www.georgiatheatre.com
UMPHREY'S MCGEE Six-piece jam band formed in the early 2000s in South Bend, IN.
Athens Songwriters’ Forum
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $20. www.vicchesnuttaward.com
ATHENS SONGWRITERS' FORUM The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards and Athens Resonates co-present an evening of interviews and live performances by Andy LeMaster, Avery Draut (Night Palace) and Elijah Johnston. Hosted by Drew Vandenberg.
Exit Row, Karma Kat, January
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.
KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
JANUARY Indie singer-songwriter with thoughtful lyrics whose melodies echo the big hits of the late '90s and early 2000s.
Vicious Devil, Trycoh
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
VICIOUS DEVIL New project from Curtiss Pernice, Ballard Lesemann and Larry Tenner. First show!
TRYCOH Brawny rock and roll capable of veering into regions of desolation.
Levi Ransom
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
LEVI RANSOM Atlanta-based singer-songwriter with a love for pop music.
Tattoo You
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. bit.ly/TattooYouJan17
TATTOO YOU The Rolling Stones tribute band.
Perrengue, Bichos Vivos
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PERRENGUE Ensemble recreating the exhilarating sounds of a summer night party in Brazil through samba, bossa nova and more.
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, an accordion, zabumba and triangle-driven genre of party music from Brazil.
The Whigs, T. Hardy Morris, Buffalo Hawk
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
THE WHIGS Nashville-based rock trio led by Parker Gispert and originally from Athens.
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
BUFFALO HAWK Crazy Horse-inspired psychedelic Americana.
Princess & Royal Blue
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30–11:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
PRINCESS & ROYAL BLUE Motown, soul, blues and smooth R&B.
Marion Montgomery & Glyn Denham, The Smilleys
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (potluck), 6:30 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Well known locally for their steel guitar, harp, and honky tonk blend of soulful Americana blues.
THE SMILEYS Rocking blues power couple Dennis and Janet Smilie of Janet & the New Dogs.
UGA Choral Project
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. music.uga.edu
UGA CHORAL PROJECT "Two Streams" is a cantana in 14 movements for choir and string orchestra that incorporates elements of Chant, Renaissance, Baroque, Romantic and contemporary styles.
Atlanta Vice
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/AtlantaViceJan18
ATLANTA VICE This live '80s rewind experience features hits by Prince, Blondie, The Police, Tears for Fears and more.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
GRIDDLE LICKERS Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
Cal Folger Day, Hemlock, Shane Parish, Patrick Matistic
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
CAL FOLGER DAY Alternative folk songwriter from Baltimore.
HEMLOCK Swamp-raised phone-fi alt-folk project from Chicago.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
PATRICK MATISTIC Asheville-based songwriter.
Bit Brigade, Real Wow
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com
BIT BRIGADE Local supergroup plays the soundtrack to vintage video games while their gamer speedruns the game live on stage. Tonight's set includes Super Mario World and F-Zero.
REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.
Libbaloops and Matt House
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
LIBBALOOPS AND MATT HOUSE The musical comedy duo presents an evening of absurdity and silliness with a fun mix of original bits, bops and improvisation inspired by the audience.
