Vinyl Island
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
VINYL ISLAND Chill acoustic tunes.
Vinyl Open Decks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–10 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host an open decks night where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
Murray Attaway, Clay Harper
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/MurrayAttawayMay17
MURRAY ATTAWAY Singer-songwriter best known for his work as the lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the legendary Guadalcanal Diary. Tense Music Plays album release party!
CLAY HARPER Musician known for his work as a songwriter and frontman in the band The Coolies.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
D/S/M Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
Jeffrey Vernon, Bleach Garden
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15. www.georgiatheatre.com
JEFFREY VERNON Southern psych alternative rock musician and producer based in Athens.
BLEACH GARDEN Alternative band of four from Atlanta delivering rock music reminiscent of Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Sound Garden and more.
Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City Wrestling. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–30. www.40watt.com
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.
Murder the Mood, Ashes to Omens, Kyle Lewis is a Boring Name
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
MURDER THE MOOD Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge.
KYLE LEWIS IS A BORING NAME Ascending from the Atlanta sewers to bring their wacky amalgamation of emo-tinged avant pop to Athens townies (and students, I guess).
pondgorl, David Barbe, Marie Marie, Mountain of Youth
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
MOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Hunter Morris (Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Gift Horse) leads a new band with Drew Beskin, Nick Robbins and Phillip Brantley.
Alli Blois & the Seeping Hearts, Your Ex’s Pets, Dipper Grande
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ALLI BLOIS & THE SEEPING HEARTS One can imagine the Alli Blois universe as an amoeba on the tip of a well-aimed arrow soaring through the horizons of an enchanted forest.
YOUR EX'S PETS Haunting, groovy, soft-loud songs with harmonies and layered arrangements.
DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens.
Todd Day Wait
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
TOOD DAY WAIT Missouri native performing his own style of timeless country music influenced by early American folk, country and blues from the 1920s through the 1960s.
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
EXTC
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/EXTCinAthens
EXTC English rock band XTC's drummer Terry Chambers plays songs from the band's discography with bandmates Steve Hampton and Terry Lines.
Saint-Saëns Organ Symphony
Athens First UMC 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org
SAINT-SAËNS ORGAN SYMPHONY Symphony orchestra performance.
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.
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Entering its 20th year, the brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
JJ Grey & Mofro, The Marshall Tucker Band
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:15 p.m. $55–127. www.classiccenter.com
JJ GREY & MOFRO Southern rock/swamp rock band from Jacksonville, FL.
THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND Rock band from Spartanburg, SC that helped establish the Southern rock genre in the early 1970s by blending blues, country and jazz.
38 Strings
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them. (6 p.m.)
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.
Tommy Stinson, Karla Rose
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.athenscine.com
TOMMY STINSON Rock musician who came to prominence in the 1980s as the bass guitarist for The Replacements.
KARLA ROSE Musician joining Tommy Stinson on stage for a few songs and opening the show.
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Franklin Gun Shop 3941 Atlanta Hwy., Bogart, GA, United States12 p.m. www.franklingunshopinc.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States2 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
The Grawks
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com
THE GRAWKS JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.
Freeman Leverett, Sunset Honor Unit, Ritika, Gabby Delliponti
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.georgiatheatre.com
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences. Album release show!
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."
GABBY DELLIPONTI Pop singer with heartfelt lyricism.
Holding Ghosts
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
HOLDING GHOSTS Rock band inspired by a gamut of genres.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Mantra, The Simplicity, Microtrak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MANTRA Indie alt-pop-rock weird thing from Charleston, SC.
THE SIMPLICITY Rock group from Charleston, SC.
MICROTRAK Musical project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
Phantom Dan, Cuddling, Cult Potential
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens.
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
CULT POTENTIAL Atlanta-based alternative punk rock.
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.
Bad Moon Riders
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $30. www.wintervillecenter.com/marigold-auditorium
BAD MOON RIDERS The ultimate Creedence Clearwater Revival tribute show.
Tyler Key & Strangers, Will Stewart & His Band, Cannon Rogers, Jon Nolan
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
TYLER KEY & STRANGERS Multi-instrumentalist Tyler Key of T. Hardy Morris, The Howdies and others plays his own set of folk rock, backed by The Strangers.
WILL STEWART & HIS BAND Birmingham, AL singer-songwriter-guitarist who recently released his sixth studio album, Moon Winx.
CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player.
JON NOLAN Internationally touring musician, record producer and frontman of alt-country band Say ZuZu.
Anonymous Rhombus Collective
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
ANONYMOUS RHOMBUS COLLECTIVE Funk jam house band.
Gringo Star, Honeypuppy, Sovus Radio
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
GRINGO STAR Atlanta band founded in late 2007 by brothers Nicholas and Peter Furgiuele that mixes psychedelia, garage rock and surf pop.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
SOVUS RADIO Five-piece from Newnan combining vintage tones with innovative melodies, surreal keyboards and violin.
Shalyse, Squallé, BeeTaylor, Kxng Blanco, Zay Blaze, RJ Stackhouse
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SHALYSE R&B and pop artist with a soulful voice and honest songwriting.
SQUALLÉ Born and raised Athenian rap and hip-hop artist who is inspired by nurturing and encouraging young creatives.
BEETAYLOR Genre-bending lyricist and producer from Atlanta by way of New York.
KXNG BLANCO Local artist leading the wave of contemporary hip hop and R&B with energetic delivery and catchy hooks.
ZAY BLAZE R&B singer and songwriter known for his smooth vocals and captivating melodies.
RJ STACKHOUSE Music producer and songwriter combining trap influences with storytelling.
Dave Forker, Marion Montgomery & Glyn Denham
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays originals and covers. (8 a.m.)
MARION MONTGOMERY & GLYN DENHAM Bluesy local acoustic folk duo. (10 a.m.)
The Pink Stones
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.normaltownbrewingco.com
THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm.
Kimberly Morgan York, Jennifer Lynn Simpson, Betsy Franck
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK A vibrant blend of classic country and camp with a dash of '70s pop.
JENNIFER LYNN SIMPSON Native southern Californian who combines traditional singer-songwriter style with old country and Americana sounds.
BETSY FRANCK Virginia-born Americana and blues singer-songwriter who utilizes undertones of gospel in her music.
Wazoo, Fatal Error, Bad Kill
Hendershots Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
WAZOO LA-based noise band.
FATAL ERROR New Athens band.
BAD KILL New Athens band.
F.O.R., Vicious Devil
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
F.O.R. Fountain, Olson and Reilly rock and roll trio.
VICIOUS DEVIL New project from Curtiss Pernice, Ballard Lesemann and Larry Tenner.
Marses, Radian, Leafblower
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MARSES Heavy, fuzzy, riff-riddled rock band.
RADIAN Akron, OH-based sludge metal.
LEAFBLOWER Atlanta-based sludge metal band with with an edge for doom.
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Folie à Quatre
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À QUATRE Group playing tunes from diverse musical genres and cultures sung in French and English.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Marty Winkler
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United StatesOZmosis Live! 5 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
MARTY WINKLER Singer-songwriter playing music in between readings by Noel Holston.
Bichos Vivos, Perrengue, Moyuba, UGA Latin American Ensemble
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, an accordion, zabumba and triangle-driven genre of party music from Brazil.
PERRENGUE Ensemble recreating the exhilarating sounds of a summer night party in Brazil through samba, bossa nova and more.
MOYUBA Folkloric drum ensemble that has been studying and performing the traditional drum music of Cuba, Haiti and the African Diaspora since 1994.
UGA LATIN AMERICAN ENSEMBLE An ensemble performing folk, classical, popular, nationalistic, and contemporary music and dance of Latin America including countries in North, Central and South America, as well as the Caribbean.
Seth Martin, Marissa Mustard
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SETH MARTIN Georgia born and raised songwriter, painter, filmmaker, short story writer, photographer and poet currently working in Nashville and performing working class psychedelic folk.
MARISSA MUSTARD Musician and popular mural artist.
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.