Five Eight, The Love.Craft Band

Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA

Mini 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.

Classical Revolution

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

3–5 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 States

5 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., Winterville

6 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 States

Aubrey 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, GA

7 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 States

Attaboy 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 States

7 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 States

8 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.

Event Series Megan Moroney

Megan Moroney

Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States

8 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 States

8 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.

Event Series Sgt. Splendor

Sgt. Splendor

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9:30 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.

Dirt Road Revival, Canyonland

440 Foundry Pavilion 440 Foundry St., Athens

Athens 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 States

Upcountry 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.

pondgorl

ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United States

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.

Africa Night

Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States

6 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 States

6 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 States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

SWING THEORY Jazz collective plays originals and standards.

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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.

Event Series Open Mic Night

Open Mic Night

Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States

The 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 States

7:30 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.

Event Series Kenosha Kid

Kenosha Kid

Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States

No 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 States

7 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 States

Live in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org

ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.

Event Series Red Oak String Band

Red Oak String Band

Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia

Athens 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 States

Strikefest. 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.

Event Series Jazz Night

Jazz Night

Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States

7 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 States

9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

CARDINAL BLOOM Indie rock band based in Utah.

The Forum

Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com

THE FORUM Gainesville, FL-based outfit with strong hooks atop rhythmic dance beats and an effortless live presence.

Nightly

Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $27.50–35. www.georgiatheatre.com

NIGHTLY Alternative pop band based in Nashville, TN consisting of members Jonathan Capeci, Joey Beretta and Nicholas Sainato.

Violent Violet, Neat Freak, Trepid, Bayou Princess

40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States

7 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.

Tru Phonic

Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States

9 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 States

The 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 States

6:30 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.

Serf Lords, The Spectre of Surf, Athens Swing Central

Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States

7–9 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 States

7 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 States

Attaboy 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 States

Rhythm 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 States

8 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 States

8 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 States

8:30 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 States

9 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.