TC Superstar, Bog Bod, Neat Freak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TC SUPERSTAR Performance group whose music is rooted in bedroom pop, '80s synthwave and '70s dance music.
BOG BOD Raucous indie rock from Athens.
NEAT FREAK New five-piece band from Athens.
Casual Americans, Chris Coleman
8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
CASUAL AMERICANS Local indie alt-rock outfit led by Justin Reynolds. Album release show!
CHRIS COLEMAN Heartfelt country singer-songwriter.
The Original Splitz Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
Heffner, Free Ride
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesLars & Will Are Turning Twinsie-Eight. 8:30 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.palomapark.com
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam.
FREE RIDE Athens' premiere 1970s hard rock cover band.
Tears for the Dying, Astral Summer, Goth Karaoke
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge. Album release show for In the Shadow of the Midnight Sun!
ASTRAL SUMMER Dreamy, quirky, atmospheric pop and electronic music from David Ferguson and Dave F. Martin.
GOTH KARAOKE Sing your favorite song from a curated catalog of classic to modern goth, post-punk, punk and industrial.
Sex Cell, Pervert, Marses
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
SEX CELL Local alternative band influenced by grunge, garage and indie rock.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
MARSES Heavy, fuzzy, riff-riddled rock band.
The Royal Velvet
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE ROYAL VELVET Heavy powered rock and roll.
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.
Takács Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. pac.uga.edu
TAKÁCS QUARTET The world-renowned quartet, in collaboration with piano virtuoso Marc-André Hamelin, performs Hugo Wolf's "Italian Serenade," Dvořák's "Piano Quintet in A Major, Op. 81" and Florence Price's "Piano Quintet in A Minor."
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! (ticket required). www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The spring concert features songs such as “Star Spangled Banner,” “Overture to ‘Girl Crazy,’” “Symphony No. 1” and “Frostiana.”
Jeff Sipe Trio
7 p.m. $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
JEFF SIPE TRIO Trio led by rock and jazz fusion drummer Jeff Sipe and featuring Mike Seal and Taylor Lee.
Big Kitty, Jake Brower, Jay Gonzalez, Chris Acker
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
BIG KITTY Clark Williams' blissful pop tunes dip in between psych, garage and folk territories.
JAKE BROWER Whimsical bubblegum pop.
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
CHRIS ACKER New Orleans songwriter with a quirky, twangy alt-country sound.
Matthew Vaughn
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
MATTHEW VAUGHN Guest artist who is the co-principal trombone of the Philadelphia Orchestra.
ARCO Chamber Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (students and children), $15. pac.uga.edu
ARCO CHAMBER ORCHESTRA This orchestra, which was founded at the world-renowned Moscow Tchaikovsky Conservatory by UGA Professor of Violin Levon Ambartsumian, will be performing a romantic program including “Souvenir de Florence."
Dadgum, John Fernandes Trio, Josey
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DADGUM New Athens band.
JOHN FERNANDES TRIO Featuring local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
Georgia Brass Quintet
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
GEORGIA BRASS QUINTET Featuring Philip Smith and Brandon Craswell on trumpets, Jean Martin-Williams on horn, Joshua Bynum on trombone and David Zerkel on tuba.
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Chamber Music Festival
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States22nd Annual Madison Chamber Music Festival. 7 p.m. FREE! (students), $20. www.mmcc-arts.org
MORGAN COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL JAZZ BAND The combined jazz band performs under the leadership of directors Jeffrey Rowser and Karisa Seymour.
Second Nature, Hail Gail, Seventh Son
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SECOND NATURE Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock."
HAIL GAIL Self-described "babes in a band" from Atlanta.
SEVENTH SON New Athens-based indie band.
MrJordanMrTonks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies. (6 p.m.)
UGA Trombone Choir & Ensembles
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA TROMBONE CHOIR & ENSEMBLES The choir and ensemble performs a wide range of repertoire including arragements and transcriptions by studio members.
lighthearted
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.georgiatheatre.com
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.
Concert Band, University Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CONCERT BAND Ensemble made up of UGA's most talented non-music majors.
UNIVERSITY BAND Open enrollment ensemble that provides fellowship and creative self-expression through large concert band performances.
The Best of Clarinet
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
THE BEST OF CLARINET A recital by the UGA Clarinet Studio.
The Low Whites, Leah Calvert
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (music). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE LOW WHITES New project led by Neal Fountain.
LEAH CALVERT Singer-songwriter, fiddler and vocalist who has played with the Zac Brown Band, The Dappled Grays and many others.
Deltapalooza
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA Tri Delta's Deltapalooza. 6 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. (music). $30. www.livewireathens.com
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
MARS HILL Athens band blending rock, post-punk, ska and reggae.
JAMESON TANK A high-energy mix of rock covers and originals led by Jameson Tankersly.
THE ASYMPTOMATICS Post-punky, rather funky indie band based in Athens.
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo-soul sounds.
Daniel Donato
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
DANIEL DONATO Singer-songwriter who blends the Nashville country style with a spirit of improvisation. He is touring his first full album of original songs.
Galvin Cello Quartet
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States22nd Annual Madison Chamber Music Festival. 7:30 p.m. $75. www.mmcc-arts.org
GALVIN CELLO QUARTET With members from China, Brazil, South Korea and the U.S., the quartet brings together new works from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Seven Year Witch, Forrest Isn’t Dead, Sleeper Cell
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SEVEN YEAR WITCH Rock and roll band from Anderson, SC formed in 2018 by brothers Seth and Spencer Burden.
FORREST ISN'T DEAD Atlanta-based alternative and pop band inspired by The Cure, My Chemical Romance and Prince.
SLEEPER CELL Local collaborative recording project.
Kevn Kinney & Friends Residency
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesKevn Kinney & Friends Residency. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/KevnKinneyMarch28
KEVN KINNEY The Drivin N Cryin frontman performs a set of his solo material for a monthly residency.
ABE PARTRIDGE Gritty folk singer-songwriter and visual artist from Mobile, AL.
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.
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/nowherebarathens
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.
Kurt Vile and the Violators
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $35. www.40watt.com
KURT VILE AND THE VIOLATORS Psych-pop musician with his accompanying band from Philadelphia.
Queer Karaoke
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.athenspride.org
QUEER KARAOKE Athens Pride Queer Collective hosts karaoke spotlighting queer musical artists and iconic anthems that have shaped the community.
Bryce Leatherwood
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
BRYCE LEATHERWOOD Country singer-songwriter from Woodstock, GA who competed in season 22 of The Voice.
Electric Gemini, Neat Freak, Four Flat Tires, Beer Piss
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
ELECTRIC GEMINI Heavy Atlanta trio alternating between slow hypnotic grooves and fast shredding.
NEAT FREAK New five-piece band from Athens.
FOUR FLAT TIRES Punk band from Atlanta.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
DQE, Dim Watts, Lemonmnm
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DQE Slacker rock band first formed in Atlanta in 1986.
DIM WATTS Psych-folk project led by Jim Willingham (Ham1, Old Smokey).
LEMONMNM Bubblegum pop band from East Point.
Spondee, Liz Farrell
8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SPONDEE Improvised electro-acoustic duo of Marc Gilley on saxpphone and Louis Romanos on drums. Album release show!
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele and backing band.
Perrengue Brasil
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
PERRENGUE BRASIL Ensemble recreating the exhilarating sounds of a summer night party in Brazil through samba, bossa nova and more.
Ancient Infant, Hatch
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock and roll band. EP release show!
HATCH Psych-tinged garage rock led by songwriter Garett Hatch. Celebrating the release of a new album, Amachi!
Groundscore
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
GROUNDSCORE Featuring Damian Kapcala (The Incredible Sandwich) and members of Frankly Scarlet and Dotline.
Jim Cook, Tracy & Jeff
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (8 a.m.)
TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig. (10 a.m.)
Greshamfest 2024
The Little Farm in Greshamville 1240 CM Copelan Rd., Madison, 30650Greshamfest 2024. 1–9 p.m. $20, $30 (VIP). 678-576-9635
SAM BURCHFIELD AND THE SCOUNDRELS The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter plays a set of his folk-pop tunes.
THE MIKE KINNEBREW BAND Atlanta singer-songwriter with a pop take on folk and Americana.
ERIKA JANAE No info available.
The PG Show
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesKid's Matinee. 3 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE PG SHOW A campy, creative rock and roll band with songs about topics like veggies and exercise that make kids want to dance.
Camp Amped After School Spring Finale #2
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED AFTER SCHOOL SPRING FINALE #2 Campers show off what they've learned.
Blue October
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $39.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
BLUE OCTOBER Platinum-certified alternative rock band formed in Houston, TX in 1995.