Hodgson String Quartet
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 3 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
HODGSON STRING QUARTET UGA's premier student string quartet.
Surf Fest
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
FRIGIDAIRES Altanta-based surf and hot rod combo performing vocal and instrumental hits plus originals.
CREATURE PREACHERS Creepy surf rock from the darkest depths of the Georgia swamps.
THE SPECTRE OF SURF Instrumental surf rock band playing covers and originals.
Mannequin Party
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesCortez Garza Songwriters Residency. 7 p.m. www.athenskava.com
MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens alternative musician playing a funky fingerstyle amalgamation of folk, indie rock and Americana.
Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32.75. www.georgiatheatre.com
ALVVAYS Layered and witty indie power pop group from Canada.
HORSE JUMPER OF LOVE Indie-rock band from Boston, MA with elements of slowcore and alt-country.
Country River Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band. Line dancing during the band breaks.
The Ocho, Recess Party, Bea Porges
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
THE OCHO A multi-genre band of UGA students who focus on classic rock, alternative, funk and country.
RECESS PARTY Local indie-rock band with a self-described collage of rock, funk and alternative.
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
Sally Anne Morgan, Magic Tuber String Band, Marie Marie
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SALLY ANNE MORGAN Psychedelic Appalachian folk drone musician.
MAGIC TUBER STRING BAND Experimental old-time duo of fiddler Courtney Werner and guitar/banjo player Evan Morgan.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
Swear Jar, Hambear, Parking Garage
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SWEAR JAR Local '90s-inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative.
HAMBEAR Five-piece grunge emo-rock band based in Athens.
PARKING GARAGE Local self-proclaimed "salt rock" band, mixing Midwest emo platitudes with dance punk attitudes.
Guardians of the Jukebox
The Cotton Press 149 Oneta St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Community Council on Aging's retroProm. 8 p.m. bit.ly/retroprom24
GUARDIANS OF THE JUKEBOX Tribute to MTV's pop, rock, new wave and new romantic era.
Steady Rotation
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
STEADY ROTATION Gumption soul band from Manchester, TN.
Atticus Roness
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
Caylee Hammack
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesMint Jubilee. 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
CAYLEE HAMMACK Country singer-songwriter based in Nashville who released her debut album in 2020.
Cicada Rhythm, Shoal Creek Stranglers, Jim White
Low Star Farm 473 Old Commerce Ext., Athens, GA5 p.m. $30. www.cicadarhythm.com
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
SHOAL CREEK STRANGLERS Traditional country and folk duo.
JIM WHITE Winterville-based singer-songwriter with a canny lyrical style and a Southern gothic flair.
The Lucky Jones
1818 Brewing Company 71 State St., Commerce, United States6–9 p.m. FREE! www.1818brewing.com
THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues out on the patio.
Athens Business Rocks 2024
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
ATHENS BUSINESS ROCKS A fundraising event for Nuçi's Space that challenges local businesses to showcase the talents of their employees by forming bands to compete against other businesses.
The Ramona Quimbys
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA7 p.m. Donations accepted. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
THE RAMONA QUIMBYS New local trio featuring Adria Stembridge of Tears for the Dying.
Nerveclinic
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.athica.org
NERVECLINIC Monty Greene's longstanding electronic project features crisp, powerful dance tracks.
John McCutcheon, Tom Paxton, Mike Green
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. bit.ly/TheFoundryMay4
JOHN MCCUTCHEON Legendary, deep-rooted folk singer-songwriter, storyteller and Georgia resident.
TOM PAXTON Folk singer-songwriter with a music career spanning more than 60 years.
MIKE GREEN Michigan-based singer-songwriter who has been an integral part of the folk community for over 30 years as a booking agent.
John Denver Tribute Show
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JOHN DENVER TRIBUTE SHOW Aaron Campbell hosts a tribute show featuring Robert O'Sullivan and Ben Banks.
Classic City Jukebox
Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA8 p.m. www.strangeduckbrewing.com
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
Enumclaw, Asymptomatics, Bog Bod, Graham Hunt
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ENUMCLAW Indie-rock band from Tacoma, WA.
ASYMPTOMATICS Post-punky, rather funky indie band based in Athens.
BOG BOD Raucous indie rock from Athens.
GRAHAM HUNT Midwestern guitar pop artist inspired by Dust Brothers and Guided By Voices.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $50–90. pac.uga.edu
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Joined by conductor Dmitry Matvienko and pianist Yeol Eum Son to deliver Benjamin Britten's Piano Concerto and Rachmaninov's Symphony No. 2.
Athens Flute Choir
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Athens 780 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. Donations accepted. www.athensflutechoir.org
ATHENS FLUTE CHOIR The spring concert is a program to inspire listeners as they enter a season of rebirth.
Classic City Jukebox
El Barrio 1331 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA8 p.m. www.elbarrioathens.com
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
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.
Georgia Children’s Chorus
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 pm. FREE! music.uga.edu
GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS Singers age 7-18 from the greater Athens area who are trained in-residence at Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
David Dondero
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
DAVID DONDERO Singer-songwriter formerly of Sunbrain and This Bike Is A Pipe Bomb who is often compared to Woody Guthrie and Townes Van Zandt.
Cheese Dream, Wonderland Rangers
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
CHEESE DREAM Psychedelic guitars merge with grooving bass and drums to embark on an unforgettable musical adventure fraught with mystery.
WONDERLAND RANGERS Acid gospel, space disco, ADHD-core.
Julia Nyunt, Pretty Colors, Cat Littlepage
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer.
PRETTY COLORS Soft and dreamy psych-tinged indie rock.
CAT LITTLEPAGE Local folk artist.
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.
Flat Tired
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
FLAT TIRED Atlanta six-piece sharing their love for the timeless songwriters of '70s roots rock and classic '60s country.
Steeln’ Peaches
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18 (adv.), $22. www.georgiatheatre.com
STEELN' PEACHES A group of some of Florida’s most exciting young musicians paying tribute to the Allman Brothers Band.
Wagging, Little Gold, Dog Person
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
WAGGING Indie-pop band from North Carolina.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Circulatory System.
Classic City Jukebox
Boar's Head Lounge 260 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. www.instagram.com/boarsheadlounge
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
White Denim
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $26 (adv.), $31. www.40watt.com
WHITE DENIM Eclectic rock band from Austin, TX influenced by dub, psychedelic rock, blues, punk rock, progressive rock, soul, jazz and experimental rock.
Dirty Honey, Royale Lynn
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.75 (adv.), $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
DIRTY HONEY Hard rock and blues rock band from Los Angeles.
ROYALE LYNN Nashville-based country singer-songwriter who takes inspiration from Morgan Wallen, Avril Lavigne and Nickelback.
Athens Master Chorale
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $7.50 (students), $15. www.athensmasterchorale.org
ATHENS MASTER CHORALE The spring concert includes "The Lord Nelson Mass" by Haydn, "Ave Verum" by Mozart and "To St. Cecilia" by Dello Joio. This concert marks the conclusion of 59 years of choral conducting by founder Joseph S. Napoli.
Bonnie Raitt
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $27.50–94.50. www.classiccenter.com
BONNIE RAITT Ten-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee whose signature style blends style blends blues, R&B, rock and pop.
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.
Chamber Music Athens
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $5 (w/ UGA ID), $30. music.uga.edu
CHAMBER MUSIC ATHENS Opening its third season with a program dedicated to the history of tango, including works by Luigi Boccherini, Manuel De Falla and JP Jofre.
Tu Sei Amore: Music in My Heart
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com
TU SEI AMORE: MUSIC IN MY HEART A concert held in celebration of Mother's Day.
Narrow Head
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.com
NARROW HEAD Moody and distorted rock band from Texas.
The Lemon Twigs, Crystal Egg
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
THE LEMON TWIGS Rock band formed by brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario whose music has been described as operatic psychedelia and glam-prog.
CRYSTAL EGG Trio that combines vocal, drums and synthesizers into something between the 60s Manhattan fringe scene and 70s no wave.
A Celebration of American Music
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesA Celebration of American Music. 7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
JOSHUA STEWART The acclaimed guest tenor joins UGA faculty to perform operatic and jazz selections.
ATHENS HIP-HOP HARMONIC A genre-bending collective bringing together Athens hip-hop artists and UGA musicians.
Ronnie Stone, Twin Powers, Tokyo Teens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RONNIE STONE Brooklyn-based 80s synth-pop and dance music.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
TOKYO TEENS 80s-inspired darkpop from Atlanta.
scaryspies, Liz Farrell, Organically Programmed
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SCARYSPIES Melancholic, powerful and gentle Montreal-based singer-songwriter.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
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.
Meridian Brothers, TaxiCab Verses, Jay Gonzalez, Klark Sound
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
MERIDIAN BROTHERS Avant-garde band formed in Bogotá in 1998 that experiments with mixing popular Caribbean rhythms and electronic music.
TAXICAB VERSES Local group fronted by Jim Wilson and inspired by the traditional sounds of Ghana.
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
KLARK SOUND Atlanta musician with folk and prog influences.