OCAF Music Series. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. www.ocaf.com

HOG-EYED MAN Athens duo of Jason Cade (fiddle, banjo) and Rob McMaken (dulcimer, mandolin), who have a compelling approach to the archaic fiddle traditions of the Southern Appalachians.

OCAF Music Series. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $20. www.ocaf.com

HOG-EYED MAN Athens duo is accompanied by special guests to blend Appalachian old-time music with multicultural traditions.

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

SIMON JOYNER & THE NERVOUS STARS Singer-songwriter from Omaha, Nebraska who has been flying under the radar since 1991, releasing music on various independent labels.

LEAH SENIOR Australian artist whose music plays on the traditions of folk music from the 1960s and 70s.

ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com

JOHN R. MILLER Singer-songwriter and skilled picker known for his intricate wordplay and haunting imagery.

MISS TESS Singer-songwriter who specializes in vintage blues, country, jazz and rock and roll.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com

WASTED MAJOR Rock group from Nashville that blends the classic sounds of 60s and 70s rock with a dose of 90s country and honky-tonk flair.

JONAH PIERCE Country/folk musician from Blue Ridge, GA.

THOMAS GAY Local acoustic country singer-songwriter.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com

FRIGGA FIVE Atlanta rock band.

ESTIMATED PRINCIPLES Alternative rock from Augusta.

INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.

7:30 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $23. pac.uga.edu

UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performing Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, a melodious and accessibly symphony composed in 1889 at Vysoká u Příbramě, Bohemia. Feautring UGA faculty soloist James Kim on cello.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SonsOfSailorsSept5

SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.

7–9 p.m. www.3railroad.org

TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $38.79. www.georgiatheatre.com

RUMOURS Atlanta-based Fleetwood Mac tribute band formed in 2014.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com

OMNI Atlanta post-punk trio influenced by bands like Television, Talking Heads and Wire.

BENÉT Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter who seamlessly blends indie pop, soul, R&B and experimental electronic elements.

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS House, rap and shoegaze-inspired music on synth hardware.

GODDESS COMPLEX Atmospheric and layered electronic music.

MICROTRAK Electronic project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32.90. www.georgiatheatre.com

GEORDIE GREEP Former frontman and lead guitarist of British rock band black midi, whose solo record The New Sound has a chaotic jazz-rock sound.

Aubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/KinchafooneeAug29

DENIM ARCADE 80s tribute band covering Duran Duran, Def Leppard, B-52s, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Mötley Crüe, Journey, Joan Jett, Paula Abdul, Poison and more.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com

JAMES MCMURTRY Texas folk-rock and Americana singer backed by his band of heavy hitters, including Ronnie Johnson, Daren Hess and Tim Holt.

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

ZL!STER Atlanta-based rapper and singer.

COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.

YES DEAR Atlanta-based indie rock pulling influence from shoegaze, slowcore and alternative sounds of the '90s and 2000s era.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.facebook.com/buvezathens

SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.

SPLLIT Prog pop rock from New Orleans.

THE FALLING SPIKES New local rock band.

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

GUEST ARTIST RECITAL Featuring tubist David Zerkel.

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

MERCE LEMON Indie-rock musician from Pittsburgh, PA whose lyrics explore the nature of identity, the body, memory and relationships.

SONGS FOR SLEEPING DOGS Ambient project led by Ben Hackett.

PETTY KASH Longtime Athens musician and elevator repairman Petty Kash explores themes of love, loss and indifference alongside his partner Lucille Change.

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

HAYRIDE Long-running local three-piece rock band led by guitarist Kevin Sweeney.

NO CHIEF Musical project of Bob D'Amico of Sebadoh.

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

FACULTY ARTIST SERIES Featuring accomplished pianist and assistant professor of piano Alan Woo.

Live After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com

TRIO METRO This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers.

Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $26. botgarden.uga.edu

THE 80'S WALKMEN Playing the best of '80s college rock and new wave covers. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.