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.
Willie Ziavino & The COT Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesLatin Dance Night. 8–11 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
WILLIE ZIAVINO & THE COT BAND Atlanta group performing salsa, rumba, merengue and more.
Lo Talker, All Gods, Telemarket
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LO TALKER Lush, intricate and psych-tinged folk rock led by Andrew Shepard (Roadkill Ghost Choir).
ALL GODS New local band playing catchy, melodic post-punk.
TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.
Parker Gispert, The Mountain of Youth, DJ PhilThrottle
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.palomapark.com
PARKER GISPERT Full band performing a mix of songs by The Whigs and Gispert's solo project.
THE MOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Hunter Morris (Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Gift Horse) leads a new band with Drew Beskin, Nick Robbins and Phillip Brantley.
DJ PHILTHROTTLE Phillip Brantley of Terminally Phil, Modern Skirts and Athens meme fame.
Fresh Dressed Documentary and Concert
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesBest Dressed Pre-Movie Music Showcase. 9 p.m. www.athenscine.com
DJ KOUNTRY DJ who started out by putting Athens artsits on the map through an Athens Cypher series on YouTube and putting out mixtapes.
FARIN Hip hop and reggae dancehall artist who moved to Athens after 20 years in Chicago.
NONY1 Athens rapper and entrepreneur with a dynamic rap style and captivating lyrics.
CARDYNAL Multi-faceted producer, rapper, songwriter and bandleader with a wide range of influences and a hard-to-define but easy to catch on to sound.
The Grawks, Here Be Monsters, Rosie and the Ratdogs
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.
HERE BE MONSTERS Folk-punk solo act with history-laden lyricism atop melodic guitar wizardry.
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
Tom Granum
Oconee Hill Cemetery 297 Cemetery Street, Athens, Georgia7 a.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org
TOM GRANUM Joined by a festival brass ensemble from First Baptist Church, Granum will perform at an Easter sunrise service held at the Wingfield Chapel.
McHanlx Band
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States4:30–7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
MCHANLX BAND Rock, country and pop cover duo from Gwinett.
Slow Parade, Houston In The Blind, Bronze Brain
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SLOW PARADE Atlanta-based music collective headed by Matthew Pendrick, who mixes roots, blues and country into his songwriting.
HOUSTON IN THE BLIND Experimental indie rock and shoegaze outfit from Los Angeles.
BRONZE BRAIN Music by Patrick Morales of Mothers and Viking Progress.
Bill Taft, Don Chambers, Burly Ivy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesArt Opening for Jill Carnes and Hannah Jones. 6 p.m. (reception), 8 p.m. (music). FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BILL TAFT Member of W8ing4UFOs, Smoke and The Jody Grind.
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
BURLY IVY Parlor psychedelic lounge music featuring Jim Willingham, Dain Marx, Ryan Bousquet and Bryan Poole.
UGA Classical Guitar Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA CLASSICAL GUITAR ENSEMBLE Classical guitar compositions performed by Hugh Hodgson School of Music students.
Southern Wind Quintet
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
SOUTHERN WIND QUINTET Graduate chamber music ensemble that represents some of the finest instrumental musicianship on campus.
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.
UGA Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Sinfonietta performing the work of Ingolf Dahl, a prominent German-Jewish composer in Hollywood during the golden age of film.
Schmooze, The Gringos, Patio
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SCHMOOZE Athens alternative rock trio.
THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice.
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
The Humdingers
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul. (6 p.m.)
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.
Halogenic, Cam Norton
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $8. www.40watt.com
HALOGENIC Local alternative psychedelic rock band.
CAM NORTON The primary songwriter of Cam and his Dam Jam Band plays solo.
Josiah and the Bonnevilles
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
JOSIAH AND THE BONNEVILLES Musical project of Josiah Leming, a folk, Americana and country singer-songwriter from Morristown, TN who is touring in support of his most recent album, Endurance.
Michelle Moeller
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MICHELLE MOELLER Oboist performing for her graduate recital.
Faculty and Guest String Quartet
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY AND GUEST STRING QUARTET Featuring Levon Ambartsumian and Oliver Yatsugafu on violin, Shakhida Azimkhodjaeva on viola and David Starkweather on cello.
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews Residency. 6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Every first Thursday of the month.
Alejandro Escovedo, James Mastro
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com
ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO Texas native who has been performing punk rock, roots rock and alternative country guitar music since the 1970s.
JAMES MASTRO Multi-instrumentalist who has played with legends including Patti Smith, John Cale and Robert Plant.
UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA "From the New World" features works by Dvorák including the Carnivale overture, American Suite and Symphony No. 9.
The Electric Nature, Magic Tuber Stringband, Joseph Allred, Kelby Clark
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10–15 sliding scale. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE ELECTRIC NATURE Experimental improv group that delves equally into psychedelic noise, dark and light ambient, blistering free rock, modular synthesis, formless drone voids and field recording manipulation. Album release show!
MAGIC TUBER STRINGBAND North Carolina duo whose primal, vital energy speaks to an intimate relationship with both folk practice and the natural environment.
JOSEPH ALLRED Tennessee-based guitarist, composer and visual artist who draws from diverse musical styles including Appalachian folk, classical guitar, avant-garde and musical traditions of India, Iran and the Arab world.
KELBY CLARK Composer and improviser from South Georgia whose banjo-heavy compositions are layered and haunting.
Hana Beloglavec
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
HANA BELOGLAVEC International award-winning trombonist and professor of trombone at Louisiana State University.
Mixed Media Recital
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MIXED MEDIA RECITAL Saxophone quartet performing works including original compositions by UGA students.
