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PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory. (9 p.m.)

ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town. (10 p.m.)

YOUR EX'S PETS Band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell with a new release that explores social performance, masculinity, infatuation and alienation in shapeshifting songs with playful arrangements and hooks throughout. (11 p.m.)

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SILENT EUPHONY Progressive death metal band forging a unique sound at the intersection of chaos and melody. (9:30 p.m.)

ENOX Powerhouse progressive metalcore band based in Athens known for their explosive sound and electrifying live performances. (10:15 p.m.)

GUILLOTINE A.D. Brutal Southern death metal trio influenced by classic death metal, New Orleans sludge and Scandinavian black metal. (11 p.m.)

MUSIC HATES YOU Band that emerged from a sonic landscape thick with the humid air and the lingering echoes of punk rock rebellion in the grimy underbelly of Athens in 2001. (12 a.m.)

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JIIG Electronic artist and producer with a flair for dub and hip hop. (10 p.m.)

DAYDRNKRZ Alternative reggae-infused hip hop band blending infectious rhythms, laid-back vibes and raw energy. (10:30 p.m.)

JIIG Electronic artist and producer with a flair for dub and hip hop. (11:30 p.m.)

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KUROMA Contorted pop by multi-instrumentalist Hank Sullivant of The Whigs. (10 p.m.)

HONEYKNIFE Atlanta alt-rock known for live shows with untamed energy. (11 p.m.)

HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam. (12 a.m.)

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VICTOR CHARLIE Original grunge three-piece grunge rock band that formed in Athens in 2001. (10 p.m.)

THE NAYSAYERS Seven-piece indie rock band that incorporates elements of punk and pop into its lyrical ballads. (11 p.m.)

GLANCE OF DISMISSAL Hardcore band aspiring to incubate an '80s revival within the Athens community. (12 a.m.)

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MODERN SKIRTS A rare performance from this now-disbanded foursome that has evolved from piano-driven darlings to more experimental electronic-inspired dance pop. (10 p.m.)

THE BAD ENDS Supergroup led by Mike Mantione (Five Eight) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory. (11:30 p.m.)

LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums. (12:30 a.m.)

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THE VASSAR BLONDES Female-fronted indie rock band formed in Athens in 2018. (10 p.m.)

NICHOLAS MALLIS & THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors. (11:10 p.m.)

ATTICUS RONESS Electric stage persona with a knack for genres ranging from country to 2000s alt-folk to hard rock & britpop. (12:15 a.m.)

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SLIGHTLY FAMOUS SOMEBODIES Band composed of folks who have worked in the music and show businesses. (10 p.m.)

WILL SLATER & THE 53 Honesty paired with melodic sounds. (11:20 p.m.)

FLATLINE DRIVE A mix of country, rock and indie. (12:20 a.m.)

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VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies. (10 p.m.)

FLORRY Philadelphia country rock band that has expanded its original folk and country concentration. (11 p.m.)

HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." (12 a.m.)

BAYOU PRINCESS Weirdo hyper dance rock with moments of swampy sedation, equal parts silly and dark. (1 a.m.)

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DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar. (10:30 p.m.)

NINA GARBUS Experimental art-pop group based in Atlanta. (11:15 p.m.)

NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut. (12 a.m.)

KIT New Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius. (1 a.m.)

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TROPICAL BREEZE STEEL BAND Band formed over 30 years ago by Dr. Tony “Doc” McCutchen and composed entirely of former UGA students performing Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley and other island sounds. (12:30 p.m.)

STELLA GROOVE Musician whose catalogue spans soul, R&B, country and rock. (1:25 p.m.)

FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers. (2:25 p.m.)

YUMBO TRON Electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed. (3:25 p.m.)

SMOKEY JONES AND THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS Swashbuckling, bull riding, honky tonk legends in the making who play multiple decades of country hits, as well as originals. (4:30 p.m.)

WIN TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds. (5:30 p.m.)

THE VEGABONDS Five-piece alternative rock and roll band from Nashville that brings high-energy, hook-heavy songs to the table. (7 p.m.)

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DRAGANA Formerly known as Athens Mountain Choir, this a cappella vocal group performs traditional folk songs from the rich musical tapestry of Eastern Europe and the Balkans. (1 p.m.)

SUTHERLAND Neal Anthony and Brian Smith play a tribute to UGA guitar professor John Sutherland. (2 p.m.)

LÁNRE Atlanta-based R&B, pop and electronic singer-songwriter known for his soulful vocals and punchy lyrics. (2:55 p.m.)

ELI ETERNAL The stage name of Athens-born rapper Chris Elder, who draws from the storytelling roots of hip hop while embracing a classic sound. (3:10 p.m.)

ME'AN MILLS Americana roots rock band formed in Statesboro in 1987. (4 p.m.)

ANNA KELLAM Athens-based folk-pop artist who is in the process of releasing her first album, recorded with Tommy Trautwein at We Bought a Zoo Records. (5 p.m.)

GRASSLAND Seven-piece Americana band that crosses generations, crosses genres and will cross your soul. (6:15 p.m.)