The Georgia Thunderbolts, The Ides of June
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/GeorgiaThunderboltsSept13
THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS Hard-hitting Southern rock, blues and heartfelt Americana.
THE IDES OF JUNE Atlanta-based blues rock band with just a touch of psychedelia to keep things interesting.
Jay Gonzalez, The Original Screw Tops
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $10. www.marigoldauditorium.com
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for classic pop melodies.
THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Athens blues band performing fresh-take originals, plus classics by the old masters.
Travis Denning, Scoot Teasley
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $22 (adv.), $27. www.georgiatheatre.com
TRAVIS DENNING Georgia-born country artist with hard-charging energy and mischief-making signatures.
SCOOT TEASLEY Country artist from Toccoa who is inspired by Chris Stapleton and Tyler Childers.
Dancing Dream
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States8 p.m. $35. www.mmcc-arts.org
DANCING DREAM ABBA tribute band offering a nostalgic trip back to the glitz and glamour of the '70s.
Pervert, Rosie & the Ratdogs, Weaponized Flesh, Spoil
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Anniversary Weekend. 8 p.m. $15, $25/weekend pass. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
ROSIE & THE RATDOGS Sludgy four-piece hard rock band with hardcore and heavy psych elements.
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore.
SPOIL New hardcore band.
Greg Satterthwaite Trio
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
GREG SATTERTHWAITE TRIO Pianist with a sophisticated sound that infuses his Afro-Caribbean roots with the jazz tradition.
Crews & Company
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
CREWS & COMPANY Atlanta rock trio.
JVK
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. $5–10. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
JVK Boston-based rock and roll trio.
ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock and roll band.
RED DAKOTA Athens-based indie rock group consisting of Alyssa Terry, Derek Terry, Lauren Leathers and Christian Gerner-Smidt.
Mark Plemmons, Julianne Merritt
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
JULIANNE MERRITT Member of indie-folk duo Honey and B. (10 a.m.)
Looking Out My Back Door
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States4:30 p.m. (doors), 5:30 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept14
LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR An Athens songwriter tribute to John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival featuring performances by Shelby McLeod, William Tonks, Todd Cowart, Brodye Brooks, Tommy Jordan, Casey King, Curt Spell and Dodd Ferrelle.
Adam Klein
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
ADAM KLEIN Atlanta/Athens songwriter playing a rustic blend of country, folk and Americana.
The Lucky Jones
1818 Brewing Company 71 State St., Commerce, United States6–9 p.m. FREE! www.1818brewing.com
THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues out on the patio.
(Nice Dream)
Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GA6–9 p.m. FREE! www.strangeduckbrewing.com
(NICE DREAM) Athens-based Radiohead tribute band performs songs from The Bends, OK Computer and more.
Caroline Aiken
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. www.3railroad.org
CAROLINE AIKEN This guitarist and singer's bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance.
Country River Band
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band.
Lunar Vacation, Rose Hotel
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $26 (adv.), $31. www.40watt.com
LUNAR VACATION Atlanta band with dream-pop and surf-rock influences.
ROSE HOTEL "Bedroom-rock" alter ego of Atlanta songwriter Jordan Reynolds.
MILE FROM MEADOW
David's 105 Listening Room 105 E. Washington St., Monroe, United States8 p.m. $10. www.davids105.com
MILE FROM MEADOW Three-piece band from Monroe playing originals and covers.
Guillotine A.D, Beast Mode, Maha Pralaya, The Flesh That Binds
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Anniversary Weekend. 8 p.m. $15, $25/weekend pass. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
GUILLOTINE A.D. Brutal Southern death metal trio influenced by classic death metal, New Orleans sludge and Scandinavian black metal.
BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs.
MAHA PRALAYA Athens black metal and death metal.
THE FLESH THAT BINDS Death metal from the Deep South.
The Ladies of…, Salvo
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE LADIES OF... Glam and power pop-infused rock and roll featuring singer James Hall.
SALVO Band formerly known as Pain with uplifting songs about love, perseverance and hope in the midst of struggle.
Five by Five
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
FIVE BY FIVE: GEORGIA BRASS AND GEORGIA WINDS QUINTETS Ten of UGA's powerhouse instrumental faculty launch the Faculty Chamber Ensemble Series.
The Randall Bramblett Band
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $24. botgarden.uga.edu
THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
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 Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Silversun Pickups, Speedy Ortiz
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32. www.georgiatheatre.com
SILVERSUN PICKUPS Alternative rock band from Los Angeles that was formed in 2000.
SPEEDY ORTIZ Indie rock band from Northampton, MA led by frontwoman Sadie Dupuis’ mischievous songwriting.
Your Ex’s Pets
WUOG 45 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLive in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell. Swing by the station or tune in to 90.5 FM to hear a live broadcast.
Florry, Sunset Honor Unit
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Honky Tonk Tuesdays. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FLORRY Philadelphia country rock band that has expanded its original folk and country concentration.
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
Augustana, verygently
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $20–25. www.georgiatheatre.com
AUGUSTANA Pop rock band formed in San Diego in 2002, fronted by singer Daniel Layus.
VERYGENTLY Three-piece indie rock band from Nashville.
The 502s, Oliver Hazard
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25, $85 (VIP Meet & Greet). www.40watt.com
THE 502S Indie folk band from Florida whose sound has been described as a "folk orchestra" that blends roots, rock and bluegrass.
OLIVER HAZARD Indie folk band from Waterville, OH.
The Four Fathers
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE FOUR FATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.
Athens in the Streets
First American Bank & Trust (Main Office) 300 College Ave., AthensAthens in the Streets. 5 p.m. FREE! www.fabt.bank
BLOODKIN Originally formed by Eric Carter and the late Daniel Hutchens in 1986, this gritty rock and roll group has accumulated a catalog of over 500 songs.
THE GRATEFUL DADS Local Grateful Dead cover band.
Smith & Winkler
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
SMITH & WINKLER Jazz, pop and folk from guitarist Brian Smith and vocalist Marty Winkler.
The dB’s, Pylon Reenactment Society
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25–200. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept19
THE DB'S Cult favorite alternative rock and power pop group that formed in New York City in 1978.
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
Better Yet
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
BETTER YET Atlanta-based experimental and alternative trio with a mellow feel.
Sister Hazel
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $23 (adv.), $28. www.georgiatheatre.com
SISTER HAZEL Gainesville, FL-based alternative rock band who mixes pop, folk pop, country and Southern rock.
David Wilcox
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–100. bit.ly/DavidWilcoxAthens
DAVID WILCOX A quintessential folk singer telling stories full of heart, humor, hope, substance, searching and style.
Dogpark, Winyah
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $17 (adv.), $22. www.40watt.com
DOGPARK Indie-rock band that got its start performing at University of Richmond.
WINYAH Nashville-based indie and Southern rock band.
UGA Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Tonight's program includes Cindy McTee's "Transmission" from Soundings, Quinn Mason's "Sonorous Trombone Concerto," Ron Nelson's "Rocky Point Holiday" and Julie Giroux's "To the Bells of the Berlin Cathedral."
129,600, Your Ex’s Pets, Shane Parish
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
129,600 Windy and moody pop songs steeped in stone-cottage harmony and post-plonk bardo.
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
Heart of Pine, The Jesse Williams Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept20
HEART OF PINE Nostalgic "Southedelic" rock band from Athens with a genuine sound.
THE JESSE WILLIAMS BAND North Georgia singer-songwriter whose sound is roots grounded in sultry, sweet blues infused with warm soul and melody medicine.
Lily Rose, Michael Warren
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $22 (adv.), $27. www.georgiatheatre.com
LILY ROSE Pop-forward country artist from Atlanta who burst onto the scene with her viral hit “Villain."
MICHAEL WARREN Nashville-based country artist who has written songs in many genres, including hits for Tony Braxton, Jennifer Lopez and Akon.
The Rishis, Lefty Parker, Organically Programmed (solo)
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesCloud Recordings Presents. 7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control and Wet Meadows.
LEFTY PARKER Quiet, gentle folk originally from New York and now rooted in Austin, TX.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED (SOLO) Space disco compositions.
Ole 60, The Droptines
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
OLE 60 Not your father's country band.
THE DROPTINES Texas-based alt-country.
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens8 pm. $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Lamont Landers, Kenny Sharp
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.hendershotsathens.com
LAMONT LANDERS Born and raised Alabama guitarist influenced by the soulful sounds of the South.
KENNY SHARP Singer-songwriter whose genre-bending sound has been dubbed "brown liquor music."
Other Voices, Other Rooms; Doom Ribbons
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesElectric Equinox. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS House and noise-inspired music on synth hardware.
DOOM RIBBONS An ambient set on electronic drums joined by George Davidson on saxophone.
The Band Solstice, Strange Orchard, Julia Nyunt
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
THE BAND SOLSTICE Indie rock, alternative and Americana five-piece formed in Knoxville, TN in 2019.
STRANGE ORCHARD Three-piece rock and roll band led by vocalist, pianist and songwriter Hugh McCulloch.
JULIA NYUNT Athens-based songwriter and composer.