The Rishis, Dog Person, Ozello
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control. (8 p.m.)
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public. (9 p.m.)
OZELLO A queercore band of punks from Atlanta. (10 p.m.)
Ellis G, Cryin Gosling, Austie, Raven
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive Wire Outdoor Stage. AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
ELLIS G Athens DJ. (8 p.m.)
CRYIN GOSLING Soft Georgia boy emo. (9 p.m.)
AUSTIE Athens-based producer and DJ. (10 p.m.)
RAVEN Local DJ playing IDM. (11 p.m.)
pondgorl, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, Your Ex’s Pets
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory. (9 p.m.)
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town. (10 p.m.)
YOUR EX'S PETS Band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell with a new release that explores social performance, masculinity, infatuation and alienation in shapeshifting songs with playful arrangements and hooks throughout. (11 p.m.)
Zeerza, LVNDNSEA, low.again, D:RC, Ellwin
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive Wire Indoor Stage. AthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
ZEERZA Athens-based electronic DJ. (9 p.m.)
LVNDSEA Local DJ. (10 p.m.)
LOW.AGAIN Experimental instrumental hip hop. (11 p.m.)
D:RC A mainstay of the Southeast dance music scene since the mid '90s. Although his first love will always be drum and bass, his obsession with bass music has found him championing emerging styles like dubstep and UK/future garage. (12 a.m.)
ELLWIN Family local DJ and producer playing dubstep, riddim, industrial, psytrance, and drum and bass. (1 a.m.)
Silent Euphony, ENOX, Guillotine A.D., Music Hates You
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
SILENT EUPHONY Progressive death metal band forging a unique sound at the intersection of chaos and melody. (9:30 p.m.)
ENOX Powerhouse progressive metalcore band based in Athens known for their explosive sound and electrifying live performances. (10:15 p.m.)
GUILLOTINE A.D. Brutal Southern death metal trio influenced by classic death metal, New Orleans sludge and Scandinavian black metal. (11 p.m.)
MUSIC HATES YOU Band that emerged from a sonic landscape thick with the humid air and the lingering echoes of punk rock rebellion in the grimy underbelly of Athens in 2001. (12 a.m.)
JiiG, DAYDRNKRZ
Clarke's Collective 225 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
JIIG Electronic artist and producer with a flair for dub and hip hop. (10 p.m.)
DAYDRNKRZ Alternative reggae-infused hip hop band blending infectious rhythms, laid-back vibes and raw energy. (10:30 p.m.)
JIIG Electronic artist and producer with a flair for dub and hip hop. (11:30 p.m.)
Kuroma, Honeyknife, Heffner
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
KUROMA Contorted pop by multi-instrumentalist Hank Sullivant of The Whigs. (10 p.m.)
HONEYKNIFE Atlanta alt-rock known for live shows with untamed energy. (11 p.m.)
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam. (12 a.m.)
Victor Charlie, The Naysayers, Glance of Dismissal
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
VICTOR CHARLIE Original grunge three-piece grunge rock band that formed in Athens in 2001. (10 p.m.)
THE NAYSAYERS Seven-piece indie rock band that incorporates elements of punk and pop into its lyrical ballads. (11 p.m.)
GLANCE OF DISMISSAL Hardcore band aspiring to incubate an '80s revival within the Athens community. (12 a.m.)
Modern Skirts, The Bad Ends, Luxury Vehicle
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
MODERN SKIRTS A rare performance from this now-disbanded foursome that has evolved from piano-driven darlings to more experimental electronic-inspired dance pop. (10 p.m.)
THE BAD ENDS Supergroup led by Mike Mantione (Five Eight) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory. (11:30 p.m.)
LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums. (12:30 a.m.)
The Vassar Blondes, Nicholas Mallis & The Borealis, Atticus Roness
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
THE VASSAR BLONDES Female-fronted indie rock band formed in Athens in 2018. (10 p.m.)
NICHOLAS MALLIS & THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors. (11:10 p.m.)
ATTICUS RONESS Electric stage persona with a knack for genres ranging from country to 2000s alt-folk to hard rock & britpop. (12:15 a.m.)
Slightly Famous Somebodies, Will Slater & The 53, Flatline Drive
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
SLIGHTLY FAMOUS SOMEBODIES Band composed of folks who have worked in the music and show businesses. (10 p.m.)
WILL SLATER & THE 53 Honesty paired with melodic sounds. (11:20 p.m.)
FLATLINE DRIVE A mix of country, rock and indie. (12:20 a.m.)
Viv and the Things, Florry, Honeypuppy, Bayou Princess
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies. (10 p.m.)
FLORRY Philadelphia country rock band that has expanded its original folk and country concentration. (11 p.m.)
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." (12 a.m.)
BAYOU PRINCESS Weirdo hyper dance rock with moments of swampy sedation, equal parts silly and dark. (1 a.m.)
David Barbe, Nina Garbus, Night Palace, KIT
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar. (10:30 p.m.)
NINA GARBUS Experimental art-pop group based in Atlanta. (11:15 p.m.)
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut. (12 a.m.)
KIT New Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius. (1 a.m.)
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.
Clarke Central Honors Chamber Strings, Ecstatic Dance Athens, Oconee Music, Merit Music Academy Students
KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
CLARKE CENTRAL HONORS CHAMBER STRINGS This after-school high school ensemble is dedicated to serving the community through performance. (12:30 p.m.)
ECSTATIC DANCE ATHENS No experience is necessary to join in on this free-form dance session to eclectic music. (1:30 p.m.)
OCONEE MUSIC Recitals by students taking music lessons. (2:30 p.m.)
MERIT MUSIC ACADEMY STUDENTS Performances from members of Merit Music Academy, a private lessons school in Athens that places an emphasis on self-expression through support and exploration. (3:30 p.m.)
Tropical Breeze Steel Band, Stella Groove, Fawney Rig, Yumbo Tron, Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols, Wim Tapley & The Cannons, The Vegabonds
AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
TROPICAL BREEZE STEEL BAND Band formed over 30 years ago by Dr. Tony “Doc” McCutchen and composed entirely of former UGA students performing Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley and other island sounds. (12:30 p.m.)
STELLA GROOVE Musician whose catalogue spans soul, R&B, country and rock. (1:25 p.m.)
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers. (2:25 p.m.)
YUMBO TRON Electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed. (3:25 p.m.)
SMOKEY JONES AND THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS Swashbuckling, bull riding, honky tonk legends in the making who play multiple decades of country hits, as well as originals. (4:30 p.m.)
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds. (5:30 p.m.)
THE VEGABONDS Five-piece alternative rock and roll band from Nashville that brings high-energy, hook-heavy songs to the table. (7 p.m.)
Dragana, Sutherland, Lánre, Eli Eternal, Me’An Mills, Anna Kellam, Grassland
AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
DRAGANA Formerly known as Athens Mountain Choir, this a cappella vocal group performs traditional folk songs from the rich musical tapestry of Eastern Europe and the Balkans. (1 p.m.)
SUTHERLAND Neal Anthony and Brian Smith play a tribute to UGA guitar professor John Sutherland. (2 p.m.)
LÁNRE Atlanta-based R&B, pop and electronic singer-songwriter known for his soulful vocals and punchy lyrics. (2:55 p.m.)
ELI ETERNAL The stage name of Athens-born rapper Chris Elder, who draws from the storytelling roots of hip hop while embracing a classic sound. (3:10 p.m.)
ME'AN MILLS Americana roots rock band formed in Statesboro in 1987. (4 p.m.)
ANNA KELLAM Athens-based folk-pop artist who is in the process of releasing her first album, recorded with Tommy Trautwein at We Bought a Zoo Records. (5 p.m.)
GRASSLAND Seven-piece Americana band that crosses generations, crosses genres and will cross your soul. (6:15 p.m.)
Little Gold, Rhymes With Tea Party Florist, All Gods
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
LITTLE GOLD Solo set by Christian DeRoeck, playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
RHYMES WITH TEA PARTY FLORIST The worst-kept secret in rock and roll history.
ALL GODS Local noise band with a post-punk backbone.
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.
Kinky Waikiki
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTiki Taco Tuesday. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
We the Kings
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
WE THE KINGS Rock band from Florida that rose to fame in the 2000s with hits like "Check Yes, Juliet" and "Sad Song."
Mark Plemmons
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (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.
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.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
rickoLus, David Barbe, Jones Murphy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RICKOLUS Jacksonville, FL singer-songwriter with a power pop tinged garage rock sound.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
JONES MURPHY Singer of '90s Nashville act The Lounge Flounders performs songs off of Stare Down Stare Down, a recently released album featuring members of Michael, Nuclear Tourism and Telemarket.
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
Camp Amped Half Day Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED HALF DAY FINALE Young musicians in the Nuçi's Space Camp Amped program show off what they've learned.
Check The Signs
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
Connor Lawley
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia7–9 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
CONNOR LAWLEY Singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist blending the soulful echoes of classic rock and country with a fresh, young energy.
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Brother Fat
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BROTHER FAT Highly percussive rock, blues and funk band formed in honor of the late Count M'Butu, who was the conga specialist of The Derek Trucks Band.
Saphirella & the Sewing Machine, Patrick Barry, Ben Hackett, Ariana
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.workshopathens.com
SAPHIRELLA & THE SEWING MACHINE Puppet show performed by members of Floral Portrait.
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle. (8 a.m.)
BEN HACKETT Athens-based producer and singer-songwriter.
ARIANA No info available.
Triangle Fire, Contracharge, Drogato, Rosie and the Rat Dogs, Unus Mundus
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/redline_athens
TRIANGLE FIRE Local pizza punk with extra thick crust.
CONTRACHARGE Chicago-based crust punk.
DROGATO Drug-laced anarcho crustcore dispunx from New York.
ROSIE AND THE RAT DOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
UNUS MUNDUS Southern instrumental blues with a doom metal edge.
Cody Bolden and the Road Hands
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
CODY BOLDEN AND THE ROAD HANDS Atlanta-based country band with a funky flair.
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States2 p.m. $40. www.johnberry.com
JOHN BERRY Grammy Award-winning country singer-songwriter.
BILL PAPPAS High-energy fusion of blues, rock, funk and jazz.
KENNY HEAD Local blues musician.
MICHAEL C. STEELE Country artist.
Folie à Deux
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À DEUX French chansons, jazzy songs in French and English, and originals by Lavon played on guitars and accordion.
New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century.
Tracy & Jeff
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig.
Segar Jazz Affair, Dee Lucas
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. (two shows). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SegarJazzJune28
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
DEE LUCAS National recording artist and saxophonist who is anticipating anticipating his upcoming release, Twenty, which celebrates his 20 years as solo recording artist. Event will also feature poetry by Angela The Artist and Brittany Lynch and a book signing by Hazel Roach and Brittany Lynch.
AP Rodgers & the Woodpile, Keilan Aplin
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
AP RODGERS & THE WOODPILE South Carolina-based duo playing folk songs.
KEILAN APLIN Old-time folk musician.
Ashes to Omens, Murder the Mood, Rosie and the Ratdogs
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.89. www.georgiatheatre.com
ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge.
MURDER THE MOOD Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
Spitehound, American Boyfriend, Women in STEM
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie.
AMERICAN BOYFRIEND Pop punk band.
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
Phantom Dan, Cactus Jackson
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens.
CATUS JACKSON Band featuring Rory Riley, Nick Skillman and Dillon Knight.
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.
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.
