7 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/buvezathens

SONG-O-RAMA FINALS Bain Mattox hosts a competition in which five artists perform three songs each for a chance to win a $500 cash prize.

7 p.m. (doors). $8 (adv.), 10. www.40watt.com

THE DOWNSTAIRS Athens indie-rock quartet that is building a name for itself with high energy live performances.

NEAT FREAK New Athens band.

KARMA KAT Athens band melding jazz, indie and pop for an innovative sound.

7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

KOLBY COOPER Young Texan making a name for himself in country music.

PAYTON SMITH Louisiana native singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist playing country.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18. www.georgiatheatre.com

JAMESON TANK High-energy alternative rock band fronted by Jameson Tankersley.

FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local group offering funk, punk and jazz-inspired indie rock.

RECESS PARTY Up-and-coming local Athens alternative rock band with an energetic and upbeat sound.

8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/therootathens

AARON BOYD Kentucky singer-songwriter with raw and honest lyrics.

W.D. MILLER Honky-tonk country hymns and folky ballads inspired by John Prine, Merle Haggard and Tom Waits.

Primordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MARCEL SLETTEN The Primordial Void founder and composer spins alien club and industrial tracks with world music influences.

KING LORD Viv Awesome (Jellybean, ex-Rubber Udder) selects dark techno and hardstyle bangers.

LETTHE.MEATCAKE Local artist Alva Persons plays dancefloor-ready dub and techno deep cuts.

Piedmont Athens Regional Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu

UGA WIND SYMPHONY The program "The Magic of Music" includes selections from the Harry Potter films and other beloved magical classics.

4:10 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

ADAM SCHOENBERG Emmy Award-winning and Grammy-nominated composer who has been named among the Top 10 most performed living composers by orchestras in the U.S.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/3uAqTmd

THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon.

RALPH RODDENBERY Dynamic blend of Americana, roots rock and a twist of the blues.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com

WYATT FLORES Nashville country artist originally from Oklahoma for fans of Jason Isbell and Sturgill Simpson.

LANCE ROARK Oklahoma-based singer-songwriter painting pictures of joy, heartache and the beauty of everyday life.

8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ANCIENT INFANT Hard indie rock with elements of social commentary, introspection and a tenacity for tackling heavy topics through riffed out driven music. Celebrating the release of Panda In Japan!

HENSLEYS Atlanta four-piece band blending punk, alternative and hyper-jazz rock.

CHRIS RUDASILL Florida-based singer-songwriter with passionate lyrics and a flare for showmanship and rootsy rock and roll.

SUNSET ELECTRIC Two-piece rock and roll band hailing from Greenville, SC that pairs an aggressive, feedback-saturated wall of sound with catchy hooks and authentic lyricism.

9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

MUDDY RUCKUS Portland, ME power duo playing a grungy style of railroad indie punk blues.

9:30 a.m.–5 p.m. FREE! www.mmcc-arts.org

YOUTH MUSIC COMPETITION Young musicians from across Georgia compete for scholarships and the chance to perform as a soloist at the Madison Music Festival's Grand Finale concert in May.

Family Concert. 10 a.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu

UGA WIND SYMPHONY The program "The Magic of Music" includes selections from the Harry Potter films and other beloved magical classics.

7 p.m. www.3railroad.org

JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music.

7 p.m. (doors). $16 (adv.). www.40watt.com

SAM BURCHFIELD The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter plays a set of his folk-pop tunes.

THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SonsofSailorsFeb3

SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.

8 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.

RYAN DAVIS & THE ROADHOUSE BAND Louisville artist recognized for fronting State Champion, leading the Cropped Out festival and establishing indie label Sophomore Lounge.

LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

FIVE DOOR SEDAN Indie rock group from Charleston, SC with layers of saxophone and synths.

BETTER YET Four-piece alternative rock act from Atlanta.

CONVINCE THE KID Synth-rock four-piece from Athens.

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

JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/JohnMcCutcheonAthens

JOHN MCCUTCHEON Legendary, deep-rooted folk singer-songwriter and storyteller who has produced 43 albums since the '70s.

7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show), $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens

NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut.

MUTUAL BENEFIT Astral-folk from New York City.

7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu

DAVID STARKWEATHER Cellist and professor at UGA's Hodgson School of Music.

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

FOURTH MANSIONS Brant Rackley and Larry Tenner join Joe Rowe for a set of indie rock originals and eclectic covers.

CASH LANGDON Birmingham-based singer-songwriter blending influences of twee, jangle pop and '60s rock.

WOLFLI Somber and reflective songs.

9 p.m. $8 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

MX LONELY Heavy, melodic shoegaze and post-punk from Brooklyn.

AUNT MOTH Local alternative rock band with '70s punk and post-punk influences.

COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.

SPLIT SILK Noisy and cathartic post-hardcore led by Lucca Carver.

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu

JOSH BYNUM Professor of trombone at UGA, soloist, chamber musician and orchestral trombonist.

8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.

WELL KEPT Athens alternative rock band led by Tommy Trautwein that combines modern indie and classic emo.

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

BAD MINT Alternative punk trio from Atlanta.

ANDREW MARTIN No info available.

KEELY No info available.

CAUGHY Atlanta-based artist combining assorted synthesizers, drum machines and vocals to create simple yet charmingly vulnerable productions.

6:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens

RICK AND THE MORTY'S No info available.

ETHAN HARRISON SMITH Americana and folk singer-songwriter from North Georgia.

THE FLYING V Athens quack-rock kings.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com

THE RED CLAY STRAYS Inventive fusion of classic country, rockabilly and soul from Mobile, AL.

7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25–50. pac.uga.edu

AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE The program "The Music of Jóhann Jóhannsson" celebrates the Icelandic composer's chamber music in a concert setting featuring string quintet, piano, electronics and percussion.

8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/TheFoundryFeb9

CHI-TOWN TRANSIT AUTHORITY Eight-piece tribute band performs four decades of hits by Chicago.

Attaboy Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.

CELESTOGRAMME New baroque psychedelic pop project featuring Amanda Lindsey (Violet Vector and the Lovelies), Peter Alvanos (Sunshine Fix) and Joe Lindsey (Herbcraft). They will play songs from their new record SOL LUX FLOS VOX (out summer 2024) which is heavy on mellotron, fuzz riffs, ancient mythology, majestic flourishes, and for better or worse, singing in Latin.

INFINITE FAVORS Featuring members of Pride Parade, Los Meesfits and Cars Can Be Blue.

8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath

THE COLIN MANKO TRIO Manko (guitar) joins Josh Allen (bass) and Alex Dillon (drums) for an improvised set.

THE SHANE PARISH TRIO Parish (guitar) joins John Kiran Fernandes (clarinet) and James Owen (drums) for an improvised set.

8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals. Album release show!

ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED ORCHESTRA Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.

9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.athenscine.com

HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." Tonight's set includes a music video premiere for "Nymphet."

MONSOON Melodic indie rock duo weaving together unorthodox styles to create music that dips between the conscious and unconscious.

DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Circulatory System.

Shadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

DEAD REGISTER Gloomy post-doom dual bass band influenced by goth, industrial and post-punk.

TEMPTRESS Heavy rock and doom metal band from Texas.

LONG COLD STARE Melodic hardcore band that specializes in odd time signatures, dissonant riffs and complex drum patterns.

Orchid Madness: Botanic Musicale. 6 p.m. $25. botgarden.uga.edu

LIZA STEPANOVA Internationally acclaimed pianist and associate professor of piano at UGA's Hugh Hodgson School of Music. Followed by a champagne reception.

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. bit.ly/FoundryFeb10

DEEP ROOTS Shades from Motown to Southern rock.

ROLLIN' HOME Local Southern rock band.

7 p.m. (doors). $22 (adv.), $27. www.40watt.com

TANNER URSY Southern-inspired rock with a folk and slight country twist.

JD CLAYTON Earnest singer-songwriter who combines Americana, R&B and folk rock.