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.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (6 p.m.)
Grandville, Roommate
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17–22. www.georgiatheatre.com
GRANDVILLE Energized rock band inspired by that classic head-banging, guitar solo, rock and roll sound.
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
Sarah, Russell & Stephen
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
SARAH, RUSSELL & STEPHEN Members of The Grateful Dads perform.
Wim Tapley & The Cannons, Stolen Gin
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16. www.georgiatheatre.com
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds.
STOLEN GIN Five-piece from New York City that blends jazz, disco, funk, electro pop and psychedelic rock and is dedicating to never letting a good crowd go to waste.
Battle of the Bands
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA MBUS and Soundcloud Present. 7 p.m. FREE! $1 = 1 vote. https://www.instagram.com/ugambus/
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
A.D. BLANCO Local indie rock trio inspired by '90s grunge and early 2000s pop rock.
SERENDIPITY Indie pop project of Surabhi Joshi.
SEPIA DREAM Your friendly neighborhood girl band.
Honeypuppy, Kairos Creature Club, Johnny Falloon
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.athenscine.com
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
KAIROS CREATURE CLUB New project from Lena Simon (La Luz) and Glenn Van Dyke (BOYTOY) founded as an ever-evolving exploration of music fueled by collaboration.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
Frankenfunk Cinnamon Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FRANKENFUNK CINNAMON JAM Live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument.
Charlie Fleming
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
CHARLIE FLEMING indie folk singer-songwriter playing originals and covers inspired by bands like Mt. Joy, Caamp, and The Head and The Heart.
Improvement Movement, Quiet Hounds, Drew Beskin
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryNov8
IMPROVEMENT MOVEMENT Psychedelic pop band from Atlanta.
QUIET HOUNDS Southern pop folk trio formed in Athens in the early 2000s.
DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.
Amethyst Baroque
St. Stephen's Anglican Catholic Church 800 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA7 p.m. $10–20. www.amethystbaroque.com
AMETHYST BAROQUE "Seldom Play'd: The Obscure Baroque" includes lesser known cantatas, sonatas and more, from Schickhart’s "L'Alphabet de la Musique" to the suites of Roland Marais.
Marie Marie
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
Runaway Gin
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
RUNAWAY GIN Tribute band for improvisational rock band Phish. Two sets!
Dawes, Winnetka Bowling League
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $39.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
DAWES Earnest folk rock, piano ballads and sprawling jams from brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith.
WINNETKA BOWLING LEAGUE Energetic and emotional power pop songs about good times that never last.
UGA Opera Theatre
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
UGA OPERA THEATRE Graduate student opera ensemble's fall performance.
Evelia, lighthearted, Penny Loafer
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.athenscine.com
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
Check the Signs, Take3
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
TAKE3 Local jazz trio featuring guest vocalist Liz Farrell.
Freeman Leverett, Athens Middle East Orchestra, Patrick Barry
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
Triplicate, Florence Cardigan, Five Door Sedan
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TRIPLICATE Atmospheric synths, angular guitar, driving bass and precise drumming drawing from wide-ranging influences including dance rock, electronica, math rock and psychedelia. Formerly known as Convince the Kid.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio.
FIVE DOOR SEDAN Indie rock group from Charleston, SC with layers of saxophone and synths.
Henry Jones, Heidi Holton, Trey Boyer
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
HENRY JONES No info available.
HEIDI HOLON Nashville-based songwriter and blues guitarist.
TREY BOYER Atlanta singer-songwriter.
Mark Plemmons, Front Porch Bluegrass Band
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.)
FRONT PORCH BLUEGRASS BAND No info available. (10 a.m.)
Rock to Stop the Quarry
Low Star Farm 473 Old Commerce Ext., Athens, GARock to Stop the Quarry. 1 p.m. (doors), 2 p.m. (show). $20. www.cicadarhythm.com
CIDADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens group playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.
NORTH GEORGIA ALL STARS Old time stringband is the style of Charlie Poole and the Skillet Lickers.
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
Reverend Tribble and The Deacons, Check The Signs
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $12–20. bit/ly/RevTribbNov9
REVEREND TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
Isra, Penny Loafer, Alex Dillon and the Spontaneous Invention
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
ISRA Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
ALEX DILLION AND THE SPONTANEOUS INVENTION Local improvisor wreaking havoc both alone and with others.
Tattoo Logic, The Will Shine Variety Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
TATTOO LOGIC Five-piece funk punk band from Athens fronted by Mia Hill and Swathi Ramaswamy.
THE WILL SHINE VARIETY SHOW Athens-based musician Will Shine showcases talented friends.
Meghan Dowlen, Viv and the Things, Organically Programmed, Hannah Bolecter
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MEGHAN DOWLEN Folk revivalist songstress who pulls from a wide variety of influences.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
HANNAH BOLECTER "Cannibal music" from ATL.
Jones, Marion and the Restless
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JONES, MARION AND THE RESTLESS Alt-country and Southern rock outfit from North Georgia.
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community. Every second Sunday.
UGA Opera Theatre
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
UGA OPERA THEATRE Graduate student opera ensemble's fall performance.
John Coble
First Presbyterian Church of Athens 185 E. Hancock Ave., Athens, Georgia4 p.m. www.firstpresathens.org
JOHN COBLE Organ recital featuring selections by J.S. Bach, Dan Locklair, Felix Mendelssohn and Louis Vierne.
Grass is Dead
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/GrassIsDeadNov10
GRASS IS DEAD Bluegrass versions of the Grateful Dead and related music.
Ritika, Little Mae, Evelia
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."
LITTLE MAE Familial indie music duo that writes delicate songs that sit on small china plates while you cry quiet tears over supper.
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
Obscurity, Rauncher, Invisible Machine
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
INVISIBLE MACHINE New local project incorporating elements of improv, jazz and noise.
J.S. Bach Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas Concert
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
J.S. BACK SOLO VIOLIN SONATAS AND PARTITAS Solo performances of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
Charles Wesley Godwin, The Wilder Blue
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 (doors), 7:30 (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
CHARLES WESLEY GODWIN West Virginian who weaves tuneful tales of his life and family.
THE WILDER BLUE Texas-based band with bluegrassy arrangements of folk rock and country comparable to Eagles and '80s-era Alabama.
UGA Wind Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Tonight's program is "Old Wine in New Bottles," a suite for woodwinds, trumpets and horns, written for the St. Bees Festival Orchestra by Gordon Jacob in 1959. Each movement is based on an Old English folk song.
J.S. Bach Solo Violin Sonatas and Partitas Concert
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
J.S. BACK SOLO VIOLIN SONATAS AND PARTITAS Solo performances of the works of Johann Sebastian Bach.
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.
Attaboy Tapes Western North Carolina Benefit
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: Western North Carolina Benefit. 7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for classic pop melodies.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Bar-B-Q Killers.
SONGS FOR SLEEPING DOGS New ambient project led by Ben Hackett.
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
TERRY'S DOLMEN Project featuring Graham Ulicny of Reptar and Thick Paint.
Johnny Delaware, Lane Marie
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
JOHNNY DELAWARE Folk rock songwriter whose music draws from years of journeying.
LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience.
Oxystar, Tabla Rosa, TV Moms
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9:45 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
OXYSTAR Alternative and stoner metal mixed with shoegaze and space rock.
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
TV MOMS Grungy gutter rock and roll.
38 Strings
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them. (6 p.m.)
UGA Trombone Choir Fall Concert
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA TROMBONE CHOIR The choir and ensemble performs a wide range of repertoire including arragements and transcriptions by studio members.
Morgan Wade, Clover County
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
MORGAN WADE Nashville pop-folk sensation with a hint of country.
CLOVER COUNTY Local singer-songwriter whose wandering feminine sound is inspired by soft indie pop.
Florence Cardigan, Seventh Son
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesNuçi's Space Jam. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $5. www.nuci.org
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio.
SEVENTH SON Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock."
Chinese Music Ensemble Fall Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE Ensemble performing folk, classical and contemporary music of China on instruments such as the erhu, guzheng, pipa and yangqin.
The Ritualists, Kirkos, Secret Formula
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE RITUALISTS NYC post-punk.
KIRKOS Experimental groove trio that combines elements of jazz fusion, post rock, doom, prog, punk, jam, electronic and industrial music.
SECRET FORMULA Four-piece psychedelic jam rock band from Omaha, NE.