That’s Rad!
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
THAT'S RAD! Pop-punk cover band playing all the hits of the late '90s to early 2000s.
Tattoo Logic, Grand Mal, The Downstairs
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
TATTOO LOGIC Local funky five piece.
GRAND MAL Down tempo downer rock from downtown Athens.
THE DOWNSTAIRS The youth gone wild.
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 The program "A World of Blue" features the Gershwin favorite "Rhapsody in Blue," Julue Giroux's "The Blue Marble" and the world premiere of UGA graduate Jackson Riffle's "Alla Rondo World."
A.M. Rodriguez & His Lil’ Pocket Projection Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
A.M. RODRIGUEZ & HIS LIL' POCKET PROTECTION BAND Local bluesy, alt-country singer-songwriter. (6 p.m.)
The Lucky Jones
Locos Grill and Pub Eastside 1985 S Barnett Shoals Rd, Athens6–9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theluckyjones
THE LUCKY JONES Old school rockin' rhythm and blues out on the patio.
Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $80. www.georgiatheatre.com
TREY ANASTASIO AND CLASSIC TAB Guitarist and leader of legendary jam band Phish performs with a backing band that includes drummer Russ Lawton, keyboardist Ray Paczkowski and bassist Dezron Douglas.
Donkey Punch, Cardiel, Multiple Miggs
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DONKEY PUNCH Raucous, long- running local hard-rock band.
CARDIEL Mexico City skate punk band with elements of psychedelic rock, dub and stoner rock.
MULTIPLE MIGGS High-octane local hardcore band.
Trey Anastasio and Classic TAB
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $80. www.georgiatheatre.com
TREY ANASTASIO AND CLASSIC TAB Guitarist and leader of legendary jam band Phish performs with a backing band that includes drummer Russ Lawton, keyboardist Ray Paczkowski and bassist Dezron Douglas.
Hilary Hahn
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $45–90. pac.uga.edu
HILARY HAHN Three-time Grammy winner and violin virtuoso performing a selection of J.S. Bach's sonatas and partitas for solo violin.
A.D. Blanco
Madison Morgan Cultural Center 434 S Main St, Madison, United States7:30 p.m. $35. www.mmcc-arts.org
A.D. BLANCO Local indie rock trio inspired by '90s grunge and early 2000s pop rock.
Sarah Mootz, Bobby Kid, Wilby
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatre.com
SARAH MOOTZ Athens pop artist who confidently conveys emotions through heart-wrenching lyrics and passion.
BOBBY KID Jacksonville, FL-based folk rock band.
WILBY Nashville indie rock songwriter Maria Crawford taking inspiration from Sheryl Crow, Mazzy Star and The Cranberries.
Orbiting Human Circus
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
ORBITING HUMAN CIRCUS Imaginative project of Julian Koster whose music and storytelling encompass immersive theater and podcasts. Tonight's show will include a duo performance of songs by The Music Tapes.
Bootleg Banter
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
BOOTLEG BANTER Athens-based four-piece band known for its folk-rock sound.
Hannah Dasher
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–15. bit.ly/HannahDasherSept22
HANNAH DASHER Nashville-based country artist whose non-conforming and swaggy lyrics set her apart.
Boy Named Banjo, Brother Elsey
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $17 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
BOY NAMED BANJO Nashville-based musical trio singing original folk songs that utilize banjo, acoustic guitar and passionate vocals to deliver an upbeat sound.
BROTHER ELSEY Detroit twins Brady and Beau Stablein bring light rock and roll with undertones of folk and country to the table.
Magic Tuber Stringband, Model A, Caleb Darnell
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10.
MAGIC TUBER STRINGBAND Experimental old-time duo of fiddler Courtney Werner and guitar/banjo player Evan Morgan.
MODEL A No info available.
CALEB DARNELL Guitarist and member of The Darnell Boys plays a set of solo Americana.
Lane Marie, Julia Lauren
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30 p.m. $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience.
JULIA LAUREN Athens-based folk-pop singer-songwriter whose music reflects her evolution.
Norma Rae, MrJordanMrTonks, Little Mae
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NORMA RAE This local four-piece plays soulful, distinctively Southern Americana.
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
LITTLE MAE A sibling duo with soothing, gentle pop harmonies.
Spafford, Hive Mind
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
SPAFFORD Contemporary jam band known for its cascading melodies that will have the audience dancing all night.
HIVE MIND Four-piece energetic funk-rock band based in Atlanta.
Mary Sigalas, Junestar & The Misfits
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY SIGALAS Hot jazz and swing music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (8 a.m.)
JUNESTAR & THE MISFITS Husband-and-wife acoustic duo. (10 a.m.)
Soul Food III
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
SOUL FOOD III Sweet Soul Movement and Farm 2 Neighborhood present performances by Milyssa Rose, Alley Bei, KColb and Freakniq, Kive?! and special guest storyteller Sanetra Payne.
The Industrial Union Show
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United StatesThe Industrial Union Show. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.instagram.com/redline_athens
SINTHYA Raw experimental industrial with elements of hardcore punk.
SOLO-X Avant-garde industrial and electronic force that blurs the line between art, poetry and music.
MODE PHASER Dark electronic music project based in Atlanta.
of Montreal, Locate S,1, Night Palace
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $18. www.40watt.com
OF MONTREAL Long-running psych-pop group known for its outlandish stage presence.
LOCATE S,1 Intricate, ambitious art pop melodies led by songwriter Christina Schneider.
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut.
Beats Soundsystem, Equanimous
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $27. www.georgiatheatre.com
BEATS SOUNDSYSTEM Electronic act with experimental takes on new and classic Beats Antique tracks, extended jams and dance floor dust ups.
EQUANIMOUS A music producer and DJ delivering a heart-expansive experience with experimental dance and electronic sounds.
Bursters, Jelly Bean, STEEF, Rubber Udder
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatre.com
BURSTERS Experimental citrus noise punk.
JELLY BEAN New local band. First show!
STEEF Synthetic weirdo punk solo project by New Orleans artist Stevie Spring.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
Volumes Presents
Work.Shop 160 Winston Dr #9, Athens, GA, United StatesVolumes Presents. 9:30 p.m. (doors). $10. www.facebook.com/volumeshiphop
BYV_TRUBB Hip-hop artist with a punk aesthetic rapping over trap beats.
MULA MEECH Rapper with a classic hip hop and trap sound.
LIL BACKWOOD Young up-and-coming rapper from Athens.
UNIQE Party raps and introspective songs for "pretty boys driving beautiful cars."
ALMX-KELL Local hip-hop artist with an energetic performance.
MIGHTY MAL Local rapper with a youthful, modern sound.
96VIZION Versatile hip-hop artist balancing hype tracks and storytelling.
TAYLOR ROSE Contemporary party raps.
Heart of Pine
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. $10 (adv.), $15. www.nowherebarlive.com
HEART OF PINE Nostalgic "Southedelic" rock band from Athens with a genuine sound.
Corey Flowers
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Recital Hall. 3 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu/cms
COREY FLOWERS UGA Community Music School presents a classical guitar recital by Flowers (Beast Mode, Jet Engine Dragons), who will perform music by R. Brunn J.L. Merlin and G. Burgess, as well as a few original compositions.
Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPayne Memorial Concert. 3 p.m. FREE! www.pac.uga.edu
CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY OF LINCOLN CENTER Co-artistic directors Wu Han and David Finckel leads the ensemble through two works by Beethoven and a Dvorak piano quartet.
Randall Bramblett Band
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $5 (ages 4–13), $15–17. botgarden.uga.edu
RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Blankets, chairs and picnics are welcome at this outdoor concert in the garden.
Frute, The Asymptomatics
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.georgiatheatre.com
FRUTE Six-piece dance funk with heavy psychedelic elements and experimentation.
THE ASYMPTOMATICS Post-punky, rather funky indie band based in Athens.
Circle Jerks, T.S.O.L., Negative Approach
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $33. www.40watt.com
CIRCLE JERKS Founded in 1979 by former Black Flag vocalist Keith Morris and Red Kross guitarist Greg Hetson, this LA hardcore punk band has released six studio albums.
T.S.O.L. Hardcore punk band formed in 1978 in Long Beach, CA that dabbles in deathrock, art punk and horror punk.
NEGATIVE APPROACH Pioneers of Midwest hardcore punk who started in Detroit in 1981.
Commüne, Waltzer, Tea Eater, Honeypuppy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.
WALTZER Chicago-based indie rock band led by singer-songwriter Sophie Sputnik.
TEA EATER Garage pop project by Brooklyn artist Tarra Thiessen.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Jimmy Eat World, The Pauses
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $42.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
JIMMY EAT WORLD Long-running Arizona rock band that helped put emo on the mainstream map.
THE PAUSES Orlando-based pop group led by singer-songwriter Tierney Tough.
Modern English
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
MODERN ENGLISH English new wave post-punk band formed in 1979 best known for its hits "I Melt With You," "Hands Across the Sea" and "Ink and Paper."
UGA Wind Symphony
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA WIND SYMPHONY UGA music majors perform chamber works, large scale compositions, new and classic works, and music from around the world.
The Howdies, Cicada Rhythm, Little Gold
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
THE HOWDIES Local old-school outlaw country act featuring members of The Darnell Boys and Hibbs Family Band. Album release show!
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
Morgan Wade, Megan Mcree
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 traveling on tour for her latest album Psychopath.
MEGAN MCREE Soft country pop artist who writes about the shared human experience.
Organically Programmed, Alex Dillon, DJ Psycho Marcie, Doom Disco
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ALEX DILLON AND THE SPONTANEOUS INVENTION Local improvisor wreaking havoc both alone and with others.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
DJ PSYCHO MARCIE Primordial Void founder and composer Marcel Sletten spins alien club and ambient tracks.
DOOM DISCO Local selector mixing tracks from the recent and not-so-recent past.
Will Overman
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. (show). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
WILL OVERMAN Nashville-based singer-songwriter with an affinity for country and Americana.
September Days
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. (doors), 5 p.m. (show). $20-25 (day), $35–40 (two-day pass). www.sobrewco.com
TERMINALLY PHIL Athens-based singer-songwriter and meme lord Phillip Brantley (Modern Skirts, Palace Doctor) creates indie rock with a sense of humor. (5:15 p.m.)
NICHOLAS MALLIS Self-described as a writer of songs for the nihilistic at heart, Mallis is a weirdo-pop singer and songwriter from Athens. (6:05 p.m.)
THAYER SERRANO Southern-psych singer-songwriter with a dark and gritty edge. (6:55 p.m.)
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life. (7:45 p.m.)
PARKER GISPERT BAND Atlanta-native gruff rock and roller led by Parker Gispert, former lead singer of the Whigs. (8:45 p.m.)
MODERN SKIRTS Back from a long hiatus, this foursome has evolved from piano-driven darlings to more experimental electronic-inspired dance pop. (9:45 p.m.)
Chris Wayne
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
CHRIS WAYNE Greenville, SC-based 1950s Americana country and blues artist.
Taylor Rae
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
TAYLOR RAE California-raised and Austin-based singer-songwriter whose music evokes elements of jazz, blues and folk.
Linda Chatterton and Maja Randovanlija
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. music.uga.edu
LINDA CHATTERTON AND MAJA RANDOVANLIJA This Minneapolis-based flute and guitar duo emphasize contemporary works. Tonight's program is called "Fireflies."
The Happy Fits, Windser, Hot Freaks
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE HAPPY FITS Indie-rock band from New Jersey that prides itself on pop-rock with gleeful experimentation.
WINDSER Artist from northern California whose soft indie tenderness is shown through his new album.
HOT FREAKS Five-piece electrifying indie-pop band with a playful edge and side of rock.
DJ De La Luna, Cowboy Kerouac
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GAQueer Prom. 7–10 p.m. $5. www.athenspride.org
DJ DE LA LUNA Sebastian Granados is a Columbian DJ who plays "Italo-Disco," setting the mood for this year's disco-themed prom.
COWBOY KEROUAC Athens queer anarcho cowpunk.