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TOMMY TOWNSEND Trailblazing country artist who collaborated with Waylon Jennings on his newest album, Southern Man. (7:15 p.m.)

WOODY GARRISON Singer-songwriter playing psychedelic Americana at its finest. (8 p.m.)

WILLIAM TONKS Athens-based guitarist and singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. (8:45 p.m.)

CLAY LEVERETT WITH JOHN NEFF The 20+ year Athens resident playing rock and country with his longtime bandmate John Neff. (9:30 p.m.)

MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens alternative musician playing a funky fingerstyle amalgamation of folk, indie rock and Americana. Vic Awards finalist! (10:15 p.m.)

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BETSY FRANCK Virginia-born Americana and blues singer-songwriter who utilizes undertones of gospel in her music. (7:30 p.m.)

JOSH JOPLIN Striking songwriter whose live performances are refreshing in their emotional immediacy, balanced by his good humor and immense gift for storytelling. (8:30 p.m.)

KYSHONA Musician who honed her gift for storytelling through song while working as a music therapist. (10 p.m.)

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ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist who loops drums, synths and strings into experimental pop tunes. (8:30 p.m.)

KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests. (10 p.m.)

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HIDING PLACES Curiosity-driven alternative folk project based in Brooklyn. (9:30 p.m.)

HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." (10:30 p.m.)

COMA THERAPY Muscular dark wave goth influenced by post-punk and no wave. (11:30 p.m.)

WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop. (12:30 a.m.)

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CAM & HIS DAM JAM BAND Groovy jam band with roots in jazz, bluegrass and psychedelic funk. (9:30 p.m.)

BIRD DOG JUBILEE A rock and roll collection of instrumentalists that blur the lines between structured songs and improvisational jams. (10:45 p.m.)

ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish. (12:30 a.m.)

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LUNGBURNER Atlanta-based stoner metal group dedicated to amp worship through "slow riffs and bong rips." (9:30 p.m.)

DEAD VIBES ENSEMBLE Sludge metal duo fueled by whiskey and loud amplifiers. (10:30 p.m.)

HUSK Local heavy metal band with Southern and sludge influences. (11:30 p.m.)

NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs. (12:30 a.m.)

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OXYSTAR Alternative and stoner metal mixed with shoegaze and space rock. (10 p.m.)

ANCIENT INFANT Athens indie-sleaze and gritty rock and roll band. (11 p.m.)

EVERYDAY DOGS Skateboarding, Capri-Sun drinking, surfer-punk rockers of Atlanta. (12:15 a.m.)

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DJ KOUNTRY BOY Local DJ who spins his diverse collection at gigs across Georgia and has opened for artists like Travis Porter and Juicy J. (10 p.m.)

NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality. (11 p.m.)

DJ SUBLIME Local DJ known for his versatile rap and hip-hop party mixes. (11:10 p.m.)

MOTORHEAD2X Athens rapper with a story to tell that still knows how to start a party. (12 a.m.)

DJ KOUNTRY BOY & DJ SUBLIME B2B The two local DJs return to the stage for back-to-back sets. (12:10 a.m.)

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GABRIELLA DELLIPONTI Indie pop singer-songwriter whose sound is full of catchy hooks, funky bass lines and heart-felt lyricism. (10:10 p.m.)

HALLPASS Indie and alternative rock group with a refreshing, feel-good and raw rock sound. (11 p.m.)

WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds. (12 a.m.)

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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. (10:15 p.m.)

KOBANOVA Athens folk rock trio that first got its start as a jam band. (11:45 p.m.)

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CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player who is as influenced by Flannery O'Connor as he is Lucinda Williams. (10:15 p.m.)

CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens duo playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock. (11 p.m.)

SUSTO A compelling blend of rock, folk and psychedelia with vivid country-esque storytelling. (12 a.m.)

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ALL GODS Noise band with a post-punk backbone. (10:15 p.m.)

LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities. (11 p.m.)

COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt. (12 a.m.)

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ALLEGRO MUSIC Miss Cathy and friends play lively music for children. (10:30 a.m.)

REBECCA SUNSHINE BAND Fun, interactive music to get everyone singing and dancing. The band brings extra instruments for kids to play along. (11:30 a.m.)

THE PG SHOW Join Oklahoma Gretchen and Cowboy Pete for a set of campy, creative rock and roll songs about topics like dinosaurs, shapes, fruits and veggies, and feelings that make kids want to dance. (12:30 p.m.)

HEART MUSIC This 501c3 nonprofit organization supports music education in local public schools. (1:30 p.m.)

SIR CRAZY PANTS Rockstar specializing in creating awesome songs for kids, from punk rock anthems to acoustic jams. (2:30 p.m.)

DEVA'S TIGERETTES & LEAGUE OF STEP Deva's Tigerettes are a majorette competition dance team trained in ballet, hip hop, jazz and gymnastics. League of Step uses the art of stepping as an outlet of expression. (3:30 p.m.)

GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS This 50-voice community youth choir is in-residence at UGA's School of Music. (4:30 p.m.)

CAMP AMPED Middle and high school musicians who have recently participated in Nuçi's Space's summer day camp or after-school camp perform. (5:30 p.m.)

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SWING THEORY Athens-based jazz collective. (12 p.m.)

THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Athens blues band that has been active for over a decade performing original tunes and genre classics. (12:50 p.m.)

PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a carefree dash of improvisation to sooth the soul. (1:40 p.m.)

EMPRESS MOKAH Artist whose unique blend of reggae, hip hop, R&B and spoken word acts as a colorful expression of her Jamaican heritage and commitment to social justice. (2:30 p.m.)

FREEMAN LEVERETT Baroque psych-pop artist who draws on a rich tapestry of global influences to enchant listeners with hypnotic vocals, irresistibly danceable rhythms and a diverse ensemble of local musicians. (3:20 p.m.)

ANSLEY STEWART BAND Versatile soul singer whose music is eclectic and thoughtful, combining 1960s gospel with 1980s college radio. (4:15 p.m.)

FARIN Hip hop, reggae and dancehall artist. (5:15 p.m.)

SAJAAD Rapper with a versatile style and positive energy that’s quick to engage his audience. (5:30 p.m.)

WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band. (6:20 p.m.)

JAMESON TANK High-energy alternative rock band fronted by Jameson Tankersley. (7:45 pm.)

HOTEL FICTION Indie pop led by former Athenians Jessica Thompson and Jade Long. (9 p.m.)

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JOMANIMALS Winners of this year's Nuçi's Space Athens Business Rocks from JOMA Construction. (12:25 p.m.)

PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales. (1:15 p.m.)

ANDREW BRANTLEY Georgia-born singer-songwriter and guitarist who creates an easy listening blend of country and folk, while also nodding to his influences of jazz and rock. (2:05 p.m.)

EL CHUPASKABRA Ska punk band formed in 2009 by two brothers who originally hail from Tlalnepantla, Mexico. Self-described as "Mexican Gringo Ska-Core." (2:55 p.m.)

T.W.I.N. Hip hop and R&B artist originally from Baton Rouge, LA. (3:45 p.m.)

FRANK THE EAGLE Artist whose music is a melody-driven soundtrack to his life story, highlighting pain, women, the street life and more. (4 p.m.)

LUNG Powerhouse art-punk cello-rock duo from Cincinnati. (4:50 p.m.)

FATHER WEREWOLF Athens-based rock trio with pop-infused and gain-soaked melodies and the grunge undertones of the '90s. (5:50 p.m.)

FEATHER TRADE Three-piece noise rock band that create a moody wall of sound as a rallying call for the disenfranchised and marginalized. (7:05 p.m.)

KILKENNY CATS Band formed in Athens in 1983 that is known for its moody Southern dark power-pop sound and hard-rocking live shows. (8:20 p.m.)

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DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins a kid-friendly set of funk, soul, R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.

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THE BONES OF ST. MICHAEL Jazz band inspired by the 1920s French dance club scene that includes veteran musicians sharing members with the Hobohemians, Humdingers and others. (8 p.m.)

THE NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music from the early 20th century. (9:30 p.m.)

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THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom forty" band, hitworthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless. (8 p.m.)

DAVID BARBE PLUS Member of Mercyland and Sugar joined by friends for his most current musical outlet. (9 p.m.)

ARMISTEAD'S ARMI Band formed by Armistead Wellford, a multi-instrumentalist and founding member of Athens’ legendary Love Tractor. Official live debut! (10 p.m.)

SNEAKERS Legendary indie power-pop group formed in 1976 by Chris Stamey and Mitch Easter. Featuring members of Let's Active and The dB's. (11 p.m.)

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LITTLE MAE A sibling duo with soothing, gentle pop harmonies. A leaky pipe that will soften the floorboards of your heart. (8:30 p.m.)

WOMEN IN STEM Young trio that got its start through Nuçi's Space's Camp Amped program. (9:15 p.m.)

OPTION PARALYSIS Local four-piece indie rock band that struggles with decision-making. (10:10 p.m.)

EVERGREEN Athens indie-jazz band that makes swayable tunes to rustle your leaves to. (11:05 p.m.)

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DJ CHIEFROCKA A set of hip-hop favorites from a DJ who has been studying the art of DJing all his life and has been sharpening his skills in Athens for the past 12 years. (9 p.m.)

LOYALTY IS TIMELESS A music group of two brothers born and raised in Birmingham, AL whose music represents overcoming all odds and navigating the life journey. (10 p.m.)

SLUGGA2X Rapper born and raised in Athens. (10:20 p.m.)

CHIKI FLOW & DOMINO Reggaetón and hip-hop duo. (10:40 p.m.)

SHO Authentic and raw rap and hip-hop artist inspired by Tupac and Outlawz. (11 p.m.)

TYL3R DAVIS Athens-based recording artist and vocalist with heartfelt melodies and confident flows. (11:20 p.m.)

LIL DARIUS Athens-born rapper with a chameleonic flow, catchy choruses and confidence. (12 a.m.)

DJ CHIEFROCKA A closing set from the local DJ. (12:30 a.m.)

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ONIT DJ who found their passion for electronic music in footwork, jungle, breakcore and happy hardcore. (9 p.m.)

KN0W Project of Delaney Erwin that combines rich bass melodies and radiant soundscapes. (10 p.m.)

KAREZZA EDM producer Scottie Stephens, who takes influence from sømething, Zebbler Encanti Experience, Tipper and Wakaan. (11 p.m.)

SILENT DISCO Soundclash silent disco with Nightshade Family residents. (12 a.m.)

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ROSE HOTEL "Bedroom-rock" alter ego of songwriter Jordan Reynolds. (9:35 p.m.)

SPENCER THOMAS Upbeat, soft rock artist and member of Futurebirds whose sound is influenced by the likes of Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen. (10:25 p.m.)

ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo musician whose songs bridge the conversational songwriter fare of now and the hooky guitar based music of the past. (11:10 p.m.)

THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm. (12 a.m.)

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THE DOWNSTAIRS The youth gone wild. Athens alt-rock amalgamation composed of five UGA students. (10 p.m.)

HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic. (11 p.m.)

SLEEPER CELL Local collaborative recording project. A boyband if you squint hard enough. (12 a.m.)

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COUCH CULT Four-piece alternative rock, grunge and pop band whose music explores themes of altered perception, introspection and the struggle to find authenticity in a post-pandemic world. (10 p.m.)

SWEAR JAR Local '90s-inspired rock band exploring new horizons in punk, indie and alternative. (11 p.m.)

FISHBUG Local punk band that has recently returned to the live music scene and is influenced by bands such as The Red Hot Chili Peppers and My Chemical Romance. (12:15 a.m.)

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MAPS & ATLASES Midwestern indie outfit led by Dave Davison that blends rock with pastoral folk, pop and experimental influences. (10 p.m.)

MASERATI Five-piece rock band formed in Athens in 2000. (11 p.m.)

PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus originals. (12:30 a.m.)

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SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere. (10 p.m.)

NAW Heavy, noisy post-hardcore from Atlanta. (10:45 p.m.)

69 DUDES!!! Athens misfits on a mission to write 69 punk songs, each exactly 69 seconds long. (11:30 p.m.)

HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos. (12:15 a.m.)

THE BUNNIES Bunny ear-clad noise rock group. (1 a.m.)

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FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio with sardonic lyricism and dynamic live shows. (10:15 p.m.)

THE OCHO A multi-genre band of UGA students who focus on classic rock, alternative, funk and country. (11:15 p.m.)

RECESS PARTY Local indie-rock band with a self-described collage of rock, funk and alternative. (12:15 a.m.)

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DIM WATTS The latest psych-folk rock project from veteran Athens songwriter Jim Willingham. (10:15 p.m.)

BUICE Self-described Atlanta freakcore, conscious prog rock and skronk. (11 p.m.)

SCHMUK Avant-garde egg punk band redefining musical norms with their eccentric style and infectious energy. (12 a.m.)

LO TALKER Lush, intricate and psych-tinged folk rock led by Andrew Shepard (Roadkill Ghost Choir). (12:40 a.m.)

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HERE BE MONSTERS Athens-based folk punk band that delivers emotive, introspective music blended with a high-energy stage performance. (10:15 p.m.)

LEFT FRONT TIRE The sound of combustible youth, the impending chaos of punk rock, the sing-along melody of pop and the live show of a band that’s been playing together for 30 years. (11 p.m.)

BURNS LIKE FIRE Dynamic punk band formed in Athens in the early 2000s known for its high-energy performances and raw, unapologetic sound. (12 a.m.)

PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock project of Athens-based musician Dan Lacasse, playing with support from Scott Sutton's live band. (1:00 a.m.)

PHANTOM DAN DJ SET Dan Lacasse spins records after the live show. (1:30 a.m.)

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IAMTIKICA & THE TLC BAND R&B recording artist and theatrical singer who was inspired to become a musician by her father, renowned drummer Alford J. Cooper. (12:30 p.m.)

THE ROYAL VELVET Heavy powered rock and roll. (1:30 p.m.)

AVERY DEAKINS BAND A modern rock shoutout to classic country greats. (2:25 p.m.)

THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon. (3:25 p.m.)

BOULEVARDS Funk project of Jamil Rashad from Raleigh, NC that jubilantly mixes in soul, country, jazz, hip hop and indie rock. (4:35 p.m.)

BLOODKIN Originally formed by Eric Carter and the late Daniel Hutchens in 1986, this gritty rock and roll group has accumulated a catalog of over 500 songs. (5:45 p.m.)

REVEREND TRIBBLE & THE DEACONS Four-piece rock band whose only goal is to make you have fun. (7 p.m.)

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JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer who explores worlds of the heart and mind through lyrics-driven, maximalist arrangements. (1 p.m.)

INFINITE FAVORS Project of brothers Andrew and Nathan Prater that trades in the sludgy, punishing riffs of previous projects Pride Parade and Brown Frown for vocal harmonies, melodic basslines and hand percussion to create unforgettable, minimal bedroom pop. (2 p.m.)

BRENDAN ABERNATHY Traveling singer-songwriter with contemplative, relatable lyrics. (3 p.m.)

ANT DA RIPPER Athens hip-hop artist who strives to create a platform for aspiring artists with his own recording studio and label. (4 p.m.)

TONY B Artist who mixes hip hop, rap and a little bit of pop. (4:20 p.m.)

SCOTT LOW & THE BLUE BOUILLON Rustic folk singer-songwriter and former Athenian whose music is also inspired by jazz, punk and Southern rock. (5:10 p.m.)

HEART OF PINE Roots-rocking local group with a nostalgic "Southedelic" sound informed by classic rock, blues, country, jam, Americana and funk. (6:30 p.m.)