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

JACKSON TANNER TRIO Soulful Southern rock from Macon.

Athens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)

ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)

The Rumpus Rally Official Pre-Party. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org

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

LOVE.CRAFT BAND Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.

DEKADANCE No info available.

6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/GrainsOfSandOct26

GRAINS OF SAND Effortlessly blending Carolina Beach, soul and Motown music, the GOS create a fresh and energetic sound that will have you feeling the warm sand between your toes again.

7 p.m. $20. www.3railroad.org

THE BONES OF ST. MICHAEL Jazz band inspired by the 1920s French dance club scene that includes veteran musicians sharing members with the Hobohemians, Humdingers and others.

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

COREY SMITH A native of Jefferson, this country music artist is touring for his 11th album.

LEVI LOWREY Americana singer-songwriter from Dacula who has toured extensively both solo and as support for bands like Mumford & Sons and Blackberry Smoke.

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

RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.

SCHMUK Athens egg punk group.

OBSCURITY New local synth-punk duo.

KING LORD Sample-based dark techno for a post-god world.

8–11 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org

WILD RUMPUS PARADE & SPECTACLE Performers along the parade route include El ChupaSKAbra, Fishbug, Beast Mode, Woah Nelly, Nadia Vaeh, Karma Kat, Father Werewolf, Libbaloops + Bryant Perez, Jiig + Molly'Tu Hott, Squallé and Trepid (featuring Grandfath3er). The parade culminates in a dance party with The Booty Boyz, Fairez and DJ Ellwin, plus performances by League of Step, Danza Azteca and Belli Dance Company.

8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

AQUATIC SOUL TRIBUTE SHOW Soul music, Motown, R&B and blues.

Halloween Costume Party. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8–11:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.boutierwinery.com

2ND TIME AROUND BAND Covers of modern and classic rock songs.

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

CHANGE OF HEART Members of Classic City Jukebox and Pilgrim play a tribute to Tom Petty.

CCRN'T A tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival.

Wild Rumpus' Midnight Howl After-Party. 11 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org

CARDYNAL & THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and unforgettably catchy hooks and melodies.

BROASIS Local Oasis cover band.

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

SLIPPERS Elephant 6-influenced indie pop.

RED HENRY AND THE HOUSE OF BAMBOO Down-to-earth alternative country from Atlanta.

ISRA AND THE PAISLEYS Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop band.

8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

VIC VARNEY Former Method Actors frontman credited with assisting the explosion of alternative rock in Athens.

CLOUDS Athens-based bossa nova group.

3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.

Nuçi's Space Jam. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.nuci.org

A.D. BLANCO Local Athens alternative-rock band inspired by '90s grunge and punk.

PATIO Local funk-rock band.

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

CHRISTIAN HAYNES Cinematic folk and rowdy barn-burning Americana inspired by Southern storytelling.

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

TABLE FOR THREE AT CHEZ JANAU Nine HHSOM faculty present an intimate evening of duos and trios, featuring Joaquin Turina’s "Piano trio #2 op.76, in D minor," Paul Ferguson's “Table for 3 at Chez Janau” and more.

CHUNKLET Presents. 8 p.m. $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ULTRA LIGHTS Atlanta post-punk with early '90s college rock and '70s proto-punk influences.

BAYOU PRINCESS New local band.

COME SENIOR Garage punk from Atlanta.

10 a.m. (Piedmont Athens Regional Performance for Young People), 7:30 p.m. $39-59. pac.uga.edu

BREABACH Contemporary folk act from Scotland that blends deep roots in highland and island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their home base in Glasgow.

6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com

RICKY MONTGOMERY Emo-tinged alt-pop artist known for his hit song "Mr. Loverman."

NEP Indie singer-songwriter who combines charming lyrics and melodies with a smooth voice.

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

THE HOWDIES Visit the radio station's lobby or tune in to 90.5 fm to hear old-school outlaw country featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.

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

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

NAYSAYERS Seven-piece indie rock band that incorporates elements of punk and pop into its lyrical ballads.

PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.

Athens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net

CARNIVAL BARKER Laid back jam band for fans of the Jerry Garcia Band, Little Feat and JJ Cale. (6 p.m.)

5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

SOUTHERN WINDS UGA graduate wind quintet recital.

Edge Hall. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

MATTHEW HIGHTOWER Guest artist recital by award-winning tubist, teacher, performer and composer.

7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26 (door), $96 (meet and greet). www.40watt.com

AIDAN BISSETT Indie rock musician whose songs focus on coming-of-age themes.

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

WIND SYMPHONY Performing the finest standard and new repertoire for wind band.

SYMPHONIC BAND Experienced undergraduate music majors, minors and non-majors from across campus play classic band repertoire and new music.

8:30 p.m. www.athica.org

DR. VOXOID'S NEXT MOVE Dutch artist Jaap Blonk's work often contains sound poetry, pieces in invented languages, phonetic etudes and processes, live soundscapes and improvisations.

LIVE in the Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch

BLACK WICK JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance.

7–9 p.m. www.globetavern.com

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.

8 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.

Indecent Artistry Presents. 8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

HALLOWEEN COVER SHOW Spooky tunes benefiting Kyle’s Cancer Fund.

Halloween Hurricane Relief Rave. 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.40watt.com

ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.

IZZY Local DJ bringing people together through her unique wubs and deep bass.

KAREZZA EDM producer Scottie Stephens, who takes influence from sømething, Zebbler Encanti Experience, Tipper and Wakaan.

KN0W Project of Delaney Erwin that combines rich bass melodies and radiant soundscapes.

LVNDNSEA Local DJ.

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

DICTATORTOTS Longtime local chaos-cultivators trash the night with post-grunge grooves.

9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

MURDER THE MOOD & THAT'S RAD Presenting an evening of Halloween rave-ups and absolute ridiculousness as they perform the catalogs of 2000s emo and pop-punk icons My Chemical Romance and Blink-182.

Classic Citiva's Grand Opening. 10 a.m.–7 p.m. (event), 4:30–7 p.m. (music). www.classiccitiva.com

JOE CAT Athens-based Americana singer-songwriter and troubadour.

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath

CHESSA RICH Durham, NC-based songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer.

MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.

YOUR EX'S PETS Secret acoustic cover set.

7:30 p.m. $40. www.mmcc-arts.org

TAKE3 Trio of three classically trained women on violin, cello and piano covering hits from rock and oldies to Americana and country.

8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com

KENNY AND THE BASHERS No info available.

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

SKIRTS DIY Dallas, TX singer-songwriter who weaves warm, traditional Americana textures with lo-fi piano and intimate vocals.

WISHED BONE Musician from Athens County, OH whose songs stretch and dream like blossoming buds while also radiating a buzzing warmth.

TURTLE GRENADE Musician and visual artist crafting intimately personal folk songs.

8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.

PALACES Four-piece suit of organized chaos metal band based in Atlanta.

PERSONA MACHINE Athens-based metalcore.

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

ELI HOWARD & THE GREATER GOOD Folk singer who ended up with an electric guitar, joined by his band.