Sam Burchfield, The Echolocations
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $16 (adv.). www.40watt.com
SAM BURCHFIELD The Atlanta-based singer-songwriter plays a set of his folk-pop tunes.
THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.
Sons of Sailors
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SonsofSailorsFeb3
SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.
T. Hardy Morris, Ryan Davis & the Roadhouse Band, Little Gold
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12 (adv.), $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
RYAN DAVIS & THE ROADHOUSE BAND Louisville artist recognized for fronting State Champion, leading the Cropped Out festival and establishing indie label Sophomore Lounge.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
Five Door Sedan, Better Yet, Convince the Kid
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FIVE DOOR SEDAN Indie rock group from Charleston, SC with layers of saxophone and synths.
BETTER YET Four-piece alternative rock act from Atlanta.
CONVINCE THE KID Synth-rock four-piece from Athens.
Jay Gonzalez
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
Brad Mehldau
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $35–55. pac.uga.edu
BRAD MEHLDAU Grammy Award-winner and contemporary jazz pianist who balances improvisation and original compositions with reworkings of songs by contemporary songwriters.
John McCutcheon
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/JohnMcCutcheonAthens
JOHN MCCUTCHEON Legendary, deep-rooted folk singer-songwriter and storyteller who has produced 43 albums since the '70s.
Night Palace, Mutual Benefit
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show), $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut.
MUTUAL BENEFIT Astral-folk from New York City.
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 Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
David Starkweather
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
DAVID STARKWEATHER Cellist and professor at UGA's Hodgson School of Music.
Fourth Mansions, Cash Langdon, Wolfli
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
FOURTH MANSIONS Brant Rackley and Larry Tenner join Joe Rowe for a set of indie rock originals and eclectic covers.
CASH LANGDON Birmingham-based singer-songwriter blending influences of twee, jangle pop and '60s rock.
WOLFLI Somber and reflective songs.
Mx Lonely, Aunt Moth, Coma Therapy, Split Silk
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $8 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
MX LONELY Heavy, melodic shoegaze and post-punk from Brooklyn.
AUNT MOTH Local alternative rock band with '70s punk and post-punk influences.
COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave.
SPLIT SILK Noisy and cathartic post-hardcore led by Lucca Carver.
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Flatland Cavalry, Colby Acuff
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLATLAND CAVALRY Texas roots-country outfit with earth country ballads and gritty folk ramblers.
COLBY ACUFF Country singer-songwriter from Idaho signed to Sony Music Nashville.
Josh Bynum
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
JOSH BYNUM Professor of trombone at UGA, soloist, chamber musician and orchestral trombonist.
Flatland Cavalry, Colby Acuff
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLATLAND CAVALRY Texas roots-country outfit with earth country ballads and gritty folk ramblers.
COLBY ACUFF Country singer-songwriter from Idaho signed to Sony Music Nashville.
Michael Shannon & Jason Narducy Playing R.E.M.’s Murmur
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com
MICHAEL SHANNON & JASON NARDUCY Actor Michael Shannon (Knives Out, The Shape of Water, Bullet Train), musician Jason Narducy (Superchunk, Liz Phair, Bob Mould) and friends perform R.E.M.'s album Murmur.
Parker Wierling, Well Kept
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.
WELL KEPT Athens alternative rock band led by Tommy Trautwein that combines modern indie and classic emo.
Bad Mint, Andrew Martin, Keely, Caughy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BAD MINT Alternative punk trio from Atlanta.
ANDREW MARTIN No info available.
KEELY No info available.
CAUGHY Atlanta-based artist combining assorted synthesizers, drum machines and vocals to create simple yet charmingly vulnerable productions.
Rick and the Morty’s, Ethan Harrison Smith, The Flying V
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
RICK AND THE MORTY'S No info available.
ETHAN HARRISON SMITH Americana and folk singer-songwriter from North Georgia.
THE FLYING V Athens quack-rock kings.
The Red Clay Strays
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE RED CLAY STRAYS Inventive fusion of classic country, rockabilly and soul from Mobile, AL.
Wednesday, Hotline TNT
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $26 (adv.), $31. www.40watt.com
WEDNESDAY Ragged Asheville indie rock with touches of shoegaze and Southern Gothic lyricism.
HOTLINE TNT DIY alternative rock and shoegaze band from New York City.
American Contemporary Music Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $25–50. pac.uga.edu
AMERICAN CONTEMPORARY MUSIC ENSEMBLE The program "The Music of Jóhann Jóhannsson" celebrates the Icelandic composer's chamber music in a concert setting featuring string quintet, piano, electronics and percussion.
Chi-Town Transit Authority
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/TheFoundryFeb9
CHI-TOWN TRANSIT AUTHORITY Eight-piece tribute band performs four decades of hits by Chicago.
Athens Middle East Orchestra, Celestogramme, Infinite Favors
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
CELESTOGRAMME New baroque psychedelic pop project featuring Amanda Lindsey (Violet Vector and the Lovelies), Peter Alvanos (Sunshine Fix) and Joe Lindsey (Herbcraft). They will play songs from their new record SOL LUX FLOS VOX (out summer 2024) which is heavy on mellotron, fuzz riffs, ancient mythology, majestic flourishes, and for better or worse, singing in Latin.
INFINITE FAVORS Featuring members of Pride Parade, Los Meesfits and Cars Can Be Blue.
The Colin Manko Trio, The Shane Parish Trio
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
THE COLIN MANKO TRIO Manko (guitar) joins Josh Allen (bass) and Alex Dillon (drums) for an improvised set.
THE SHANE PARISH TRIO Parish (guitar) joins John Kiran Fernandes (clarinet) and James Owen (drums) for an improvised set.
Pylon Reenactment Society, Organically Programmed Orchestra
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals. Album release show!
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED ORCHESTRA Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
Honeypuppy, Monsoon, Dog Person
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.athenscine.com
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." Tonight's set includes a music video premiere for "Nymphet."
MONSOON Melodic indie rock duo weaving together unorthodox styles to create music that dips between the conscious and unconscious.
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Circulatory System.
Dead Register, Temptress, Long Cold Stare
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DEAD REGISTER Gloomy post-doom dual bass band influenced by goth, industrial and post-punk.
TEMPTRESS Heavy rock and doom metal band from Texas.
LONG COLD STARE Melodic hardcore band that specializes in odd time signatures, dissonant riffs and complex drum patterns.
Orchid Madness: Botanic Musicale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesOrchid Madness: Botanic Musicale. 6 p.m. $25. botgarden.uga.edu
LIZA STEPANOVA Internationally acclaimed pianist and associate professor of piano at UGA's Hugh Hodgson School of Music. Followed by a champagne reception.
Deep Roots, Rollin’ Home
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. bit.ly/FoundryFeb10
DEEP ROOTS Shades from Motown to Southern rock.
ROLLIN' HOME Local Southern rock band.
Tanner Ursey, JD Clayton
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $22 (adv.), $27. www.40watt.com
TANNER URSY Southern-inspired rock with a folk and slight country twist.
JD CLAYTON Earnest singer-songwriter who combines Americana, R&B and folk rock.
Get Down Town
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesMardi Gras Masquerade Ball: A Midnight Winter's Dream. 7:30–11 p.m. www.mmcc-arts.org
GETDOWNTOWN Celebrate Mardi Gras with R&B grooves, Motown classics and top 40 hits.
Recess Party, Atticus Roness, Florence Cardigan
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RECESS PARTY Local indie-rock band with a self-described collage of rock, funk and alternative.
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio.
The Audiocandy Experience Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
THE AUDIOCANDY EXPERIENCE BAND Dance favorites from the '60s to today.
The Young Frankensteins
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
THE YOUNG FRANKENSTEINS A handful of lawyers, a librarian and a neurosurgeon walk into a bar and dish out some fun Valentine's Day themed covers.
Everyday Dogs
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States10:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta.
Apollon Musagète Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States2 p.m. $30–50. pac.uga.edu
APOLLON MUSAGÈTE QUARTET Internationally renowned Polish quartet that delivers elegant performances with wide tonal palettes and dynamic ranges.
Luchito Munoz & Rich Kimmich
Akademia Brewing Co. 150 Crane Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesRomantic Latin Night. 6:30–10 p.m. $15 (individual), $25 (couple).
LUCHITO MUNOZ & RICH KIMMICH Celebrate Valentine’s Day early with live music and tango and bachata dancing.
Nu11, All Gods, smalltalk
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
NU11 Athens-based post punk and self-described Adderall pop band.
ALL GODS Mighty powerful post-punk from Athens.
SMALLTALK Savannah-based shoegaze rock with DIY roots.
Smile Empty Soul, Sygnal to Noise, Heathen Sun
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
SMILE EMPTY SOUL Grunge rock band originally formed in 1998 in Santa Clarita, CA.
SYGNAL TO NOISE Melodic hard rock band hailing from Maine.
HEATHEN SUN Up-and-coming nu-metal band from North Carolina.
Blair Crimmins and The Hookers
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesSixth Annual Historic Athens Mardi Gras Masquerade and Block Party. www.historicathens.com
BLAIR CRIMMINS AND THE HOOKERS Atlanta-based ragtime/Dixieland jazz revival outfit.
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 Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Triangle Fire, BOOF, Wondermare, Hill Blocks View, Sanity Syndrome
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/trianglefire13
TRIANGLE FIRE Local pizza punk with extra thick crust. First Athens show in three years!
BOOF Reckless queer punks on tour from Dallas, TX to support the new album, Blood, Sweat & Queers.
WONDERMARE Thrashy sludge-core on tour from Dothan, AL.
HILL BLOCKS VIEW Atlanta indie-surf punk.
SANITY SYNDROME High-energy punk from Atlanta.
University Chorus, UGA Contemporary Chamber Ensemble, UGA Choral Project
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UNIVERSITY CHORUS Presenting the program "Love and Laughter."
UGA CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE AND UGA CHORAL PROJECT "Awakening" features new works for voices and instruments by living composers.
Mania The ABBA Tribute
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $27.50–94.50. www.classiccenter.com
MANIA Tribute band that delivers energetic and sonically faithful performances of ABBA's greatest hits.
TRVY & The Enemy, The Cult of Chunk, Violent Violet
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TRVY & THE ENEMY Hip-hop band that blends trap, funk and psychedelic rock.
THE CULT OF CHUNK Brooklyn-based band with indie rock instrumentals and loud vocals.
VIOLENT VIOLET Gritty, distorted punk rock from Athens.
Sex Cell, Carey Welsh & the Waking Storm, 69 Dudes, Dim Watts, Infinite Favors
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SEX CELL Local alternative band influenced by grunge, garage and indie rock.
CAREY WELSH & THE WAKING STORM New group led by Carey McLaughlin sharing songs from the forthcoming album. Debut show!
69 DUDES Athens misfits on a mission to write 69 punk songs, each exactly 69 seconds long.
DIM WATTS Psych-tinged folk group led by Jim Willingham (Old Smokey, Ham 1).
INFINITE FAVORS Featuring members of Pride Parade, Los Meesfits and Cars Can Be Blue.