Five Eight, The Love.Craft Band
Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GAMini Masters Mini Golf Tournament. 2–4 p.m. (tournament), 4:30–7 p.m. (music and mini golf). $20. www.lovecraftathens.org
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
THE LOVE.CRAFT BAND Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA3 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Classical Revolution
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States3–5 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Open play by local musicians.
New Normal Fest
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. $20. www.buvezathens.com
JIVEBOMB Hardcore punk based out of Baltimore, MD.
CLOT Negative music for a negative world.
TREPID Local grungegaze and bouncy electro-punk.
ATTEST Originally formed in 2008, the group took a long hiatus before returning with a more refined hardcore punk sound.
REVILER Metallic hardcore from South Carolina
FRIGID Ice-cold Atlanta hardcore.
POLARVIEW Alternative rock and shoegaze from Baltimore, MD.
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
Dodd Ferrelle
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
DODD FERRELLE Winterville singer-songwriter who has explored acoustic folk, alt-country, pop rock and Americana over the course of his career.
Country River Band, Holman Autry Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–80. bit.ly/FoundryApril5
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band.
HOMAN AUTRY BAND Long-running local band blending rock and country.
The Original Screw Tops
Meson Park N. Church St., Lexington, GA7 p.m. FREE! Lexington GA Downtown Development Authority on Facebook
THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Athens blues band that has been active for over a decade performing original tunes and genre classics.
McKendrick Bearden, Bizner, pondgorl
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life.
BIZNER Alternative folk band from Atlanta.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
Neat Freak, Maraluso, KIT
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
MARALUSO Indie rock project based out of Charleston, SC known for its intense songwriting structures and conversational melodies.
KIT Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius.
Nanocar, Jones Murphy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NANOCAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.
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.
Megan Moroney
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States8 p.m. $31–96. www.classiccenter.com
MEGAN MORONEY UGA alum and breakout country star known for her 2022 hit “Tennessee Orange.”
Halogenic, Rauncher, Alien Funk Academy
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
HALOGENIC Local alternative psychedelic rock band.
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
Sgt. Splendor
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
SGT. SPLENDOR Musicians Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden create Tom Waits-inspired alt-funk, desert roots, dirty blues and rock.
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.
Dirt Road Revival, Canyonland
440 Foundry Pavilion 440 Foundry St., AthensAthens Beer Fest. 1 p.m. $55–85. www.classiccenter.com
DIRT ROAD REVIVAL Playing '70s, '80s and '90s classic rock, oldies and country.
CANYONLAND Echoing the sounds of '70s California country rock.
Erik Olson Quartet
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesUpcountry Oyster Roast. 2–5 p.m. $100. www.athenticbrewing.com
ERIK OLSON QUARTET Passion project fueled by a mutual love of modern jazz and New Orleans style funk led by the nationally touring Erik Olson on organ and keys.
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.
Africa Night
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. $13. pac.uga.edu
AFRICA NIGHT A night of music, dancing, fashion and drama.
Kate Morrissey Band
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
KATE MORRISSEY BAND Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.
Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Jazz collective plays originals and standards.
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.
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.
Chinese Music Ensemble Spring Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE Under the direction of Vicki Lu, several distinguished guest artists join this ensemble which features instruments such as the erhu, guzheng, pipa, hulusi and the yangqin.
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.”
Roommate, The Goodjoys, The Echolocations
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $8–12. www.georgiatheatre.com
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
THE GOODJOYS Athens band with a dynamic blend of influences and a passion for creating a community-centered environment.
THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.
Atticus Roness
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
Red Oak String Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
RED OAK STRING BAND Local band playing a feel-good blend of bluegrass, blues, folk, rock and classic country. (6 p.m.)
Halogenic, Ritika, Organically Programmed
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesStrikefest. 6 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/strikemagazineathens
HALOGENIC Opening DJ set.
RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Oliver Domingo's electronic space-themed act, which utilizes 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 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.
Cardinal Bloom
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
CARDINAL BLOOM Indie rock band based in Utah.
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States1 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews. 6 p.m. $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group.
Violent Violet, Neat Freak, Trepid, Bayou Princess
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
TREPID Local grungegaze.
BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.
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.
Tru Phonic
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
TRU PHONIC Band playing a mix of jam, funk, blues, rock, soul, jazz and hip hop.
The Georgia Rodeo
Athens Fairgrounds 1001 Dunlap Road, Winterville, GA, United StatesThe Georgia Rodeo. 10 a.m. (doors). $74.99–199.99. www.thegeorgiarodeo.com
THE RED CLAY STRAYS Country rock band best known for its 2022 single "Wondering Why."
ZACH TOP Nashville-based country and bluegrass singer-songwriter.
CAMERON WHITCOMB Canadian singer and songwriter who competed on American Idol.
MAGGIE ANTONE Up-and-coming country singer.
GABRIELLA ROSE Pop country singer from the Pacific Northwest.
Candlelight Tribute to Adele & Queen
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (Adele), 8:30 p.m. (Queen). $15–65. www.mortontheatre.com
CANDLELIGHT TRIBUTE A multi-sensory musical experience featuring two separate orchestra sets in tribute to Adele and Queen.
Jay Gonzalez VS Sloan Brothers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesSplit Single Release Party. 7–9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAY GONZALEZ VS SLOAN BROTHERS Celebration for the split single released by Chunklet Industries with a live performance by Jay Gonzalez.
Serf Lords, The Spectre of Surf, Athens Swing Central
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS SWING CENTRAL Live band leading a swing dance lesson. (7 p.m.)
THE SPECTRE OF SURF Instrumental surf rock band playing covers and originals.
SERF LORDS Post-apocalyptic surf-rock.
Viv and the Things, Sepia Dream, Tori McAllister
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
SEPIA DREAM Your friendly neighborhood girl band.
TORI MCALLISTER Acoustic singer-songwriter.
Elli Perry, Liz Farrell, Mary Margaret Cozart
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ELLI PERRY A melancholy mesmerist, a ballsy chanteuse or a howling one-woman vocal wrecking crew whose style ranges from Southern Gothic blues and folk to experimental alternative rock and roll.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
MARY MARGARET COZART Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs.
Five Eight, The Bad Ends, The Granfalloons, The Steeple People Band
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesRhythm of the Steeple People Official Release. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
THE BAD ENDS Supergroup led by Mike Mantione (Five Eight) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory.
THE GRANFALLOONS Georgians playing sunny Americana with twangy guitars, the occasional accordion and lots of pop melodies. Single release show!
THE STEEPLE PEOPLE BAND Collective of local drummers and percussionists.
Michael Carnes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.buvezathens.com
MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.
Cuddling, Subatomic, Schmooze, Velvet Edge
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
CUDDLING Athens emo band that claims to make "the worst songs you've ever heard."
SUBATOMIC Five-piece grunge band from Milledgeville.
SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.
VELVET EDGE South Carolina band that has a multi-genre approach to Southern rock.
Mighty Mcfly
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
MIGHTY MCFLY '80s-inspired party band.
Lee Bains, Hatch
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LEE BAINS Solo set from the frontman of Alabama-based Southern rock band Lee Bains & the Glory Fires.
HATCH Psych-tinged garage rock led by songwriter Garett Hatch.