Klezmer Local 42
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (lesson), 7 p.m. FREE! (Ages 17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
RUSTY ROOSTER STRING BAND The Athens Folk Music and Dance Society hosts a contra dance with live music and caller.
Marko Topchii
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MARKO TOPCHII Renowned classical guitarist born in Ukraine who has won over 100 awards in international classical guitar competitions.
CDSM, Nihilist Cheerleader, Thick Paint
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CDSM Goth rock synth lines over booming, industrial drums define this apocalyptic band.
NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Raw riot grrrl-inspired punk that's a pitch-perfect blend of snotty and sunny, earnest and sardonic.
THICK PAINT Atlanta/Omaha, NE-based indie-pop group led by Graham Ulicny (Reptar).
Shane Parish and John Fernandes, Rob Magill, Ipek Eginli
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). Donations accepted. www.athica.org
SHANE PARISH AND JOHN FERNANDES Duo on guitar and clarinet.
ROB MAGILL Composer of experimental jazz and folk, accomplished bandleader, talented painter and powerful saxophonist.
IPEK EGINLI Experimental sound artist and whose ever-evolving creative process involves electroacoustic free improvisation on piano, voice, modular synthesizers and no-input mixing boards.
Don Chambers, Pilgrim
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
PILGRIM Local hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock band led by songwriter Paul McHugh.
Historic Athens Porchfest
Multiple Locations – Athens, GA Athens, GA, United States1–8 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com/porchfest
HISTORIC ATHENS PORCHFEST Over 200 local acts will perform across seven historic neighborhoods.
Folie à Deux
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À DEUX Folie à Quatre minus two members play a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.
Funky Like Sunday
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. $25–55 (adv.), $31–61. bit.ly/flsatmt
FUNKY LIKE SUNDAY James Brown tribute act dedicated to meticulously reimagining the Godfather of Soul's sound through sweat-breaking showmanship and tight rhythmic grooves.
Segar Jazz Affair, John Dunn & The Jazzman Band
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzOct20
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz. Tonight is the 95th smooth jazz concert in the series.
JOHN DUNN & THE JAZZMAN BAND Jazz musician who has opened for legends such as Earth, Wind & Fire and Kool & The Gang.
The Not Too Spooky Organ Concert
Athens First UMC 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org
THE NOT TOO SPOOKY ORGAN CONCERT A family-friendly concert on the mighty Quimby organ that features creepy movie capers, Broadway favorites and Bach’s famous “Toccata in D minor.”
UGA Percussion Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE The ensemble performs its annual fall concert.
Karaoke Mixtape
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
KARAOKE MIXTAPE Take the stage, share your music and vibe out with the Nuçi's community. The crowd favorite wins two free hours of Amplify Studio time. Every third Monday on the month.
Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Landon Wordswell, Trvy & The Enemy
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.75. www.georgiatheatre.com
TALIB KWELI Brooklyn-based MC who has earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years.
SKYZOO Rapper and songwriter with a number of notable solo and collaborative albums, including work with artist such as Dr. Dre and John Legend.
LANDON WORDSWELL Emcee from Atlanta known for intricate rhyme schemes, personal lyrics and bold truths.
TRVY & THE ENEMY High-energy hip-hop artist who weaves introspective lyrics into the psych-infused and sometimes heavy instrumentals of his backing band.
UGA Horn Choir
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA HORN CHOIR An ensemble of both horn majors and non-majors attending the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
Sweetearthflying, Chuck Johnson, Galaxy Tube
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. www.athenscine.com
SWEETEARTHFLYING Former Athens resident Emmie Pierce uses guitar, found objects and modular synths to create subtle and extreme sonic textures, spatio-temporal distortions, and serene waves of cut up music.
CHUCK JOHNSON California-based composer, producer and musician with a focus on pedal steel guitar, experimental electronics and alternate tuning systems.
GALAXY TUBE Tape hiss mycelium and faded new-age sound bath from Grant Evans.
Hash Cabbage
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
HASH CABBAGE New Orleans improv rockers playing cosmic psychedelic music.
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 Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Kishi Bashi
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
KISHI BASHI Lush, romantic, violin-based indie rock multi-instrumentalist whose latest album, Kantos, is at turns deeply unsettling and sublimely joyful.
Bruiser & Bicycle, Robe, Strumbrush, Plastique
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
BRUISER & BICYCLE Progressive rock-skewed art pop band influenced by freak folk from Albany, NY.
ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.
STRUMBRUSH DIY art rock from Atlanta.
PLASTIQUE Angular rock from Atlanta.
City Mouse, Shehehe, Cactus Jackson
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.
CITY MOUSE Soulful punk rock from Los Angeles.
CACTUS JACKSON New band with Rory Riley, Nick Skillman and Dillon Knight.
The Sixteen
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. pac.uga.edu
THE SIXTEEN Revered British choir that performs a variety of pieces, from medieval hymns to contemporary choral compositions.
Floral Portrait
WUOG 45 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLive in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
FLORAL PORTRAIT Stunning baroque psych-pop ensemble led by composer Jason Bronson and collaborator Jacob Chisenhall.
Hibbs Family Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism. (6 p.m.)
Leon Macjen
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
LEON MACJEN Folk rock musician with a well-worn voice.
Tucker Wetmore, Ashland Craft
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $38.74–105.33. www.georgiatheatre.com
TUCKER WETMORE Breakout country star from Kalama, WA.
ASHLAND CRAFT Country musician who cut her teeth performing at bars in her South Carolina hometown and is now among CMT's Next Women of Country.
Cameron Whitcomb, Ben Cottrill
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
CAMERON WHITCOMB Country musician with raspy vocals and raw lyrics deeply influenced by his personal experiences.
BEN COTTRILL A dynamic and spirited artist known for his distinctive Americana-soul sound.
UGA Bassoon Studio Spooktacular
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu
UGA BASSOON STUDIO SPOOKTACULAR This year’s performance features music (and costumes) inspired by the magical world of Disney. Audience costumes are encouraged.
One Eyed Moon, Dunce Hat, Canopy
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
ONE EYED MOON Atlanta-based rock project that blends doom, desert, stoner, sludge and a little grunge-punk.
DUNCE HAT Deep South swamp and doom.
CANOPY Atmospheric sludge metal from Atlanta.
MrJordanMrTonks
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND AND SINGING SERGEANTS Patriotic music, Broadway classics and a salute to celebrate veterans.
Bob Mould
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $30–35 (seated show), $125 (table). www.40watt.com
BOB MOULD Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter known for his work with alternative rock bands Hüsker Dü in the 1980s and Sugar in the 1990s.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Bar-B-Q Killers.
Petrongelli Voice Studio
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
PETRONGELLI VOICE STUDIO A recital entitled "Charles Ives at 150."
Tabla Rosa, Lashing, Small, Defeated by the Wheel
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
LASHING Experimental music for thought, pleasure or whatever.
SMALL Female-fronted Atlanta punk band.
DEFEATED BY THE WHEEL New band. Debut show!
The Howdies
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
2nd Annual Southern Gothic Festival
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States2nd Annual Southern Gothic Festival. 7 p.m. (doors). $45, $70 (two-day pass). www.40watt.com
MARCH VIOLETS English post-punk and gothic rock band formed in 1981 in Leeds.
KORINE Philadelphia-based duo blending new wave nostalgia, early emo and punk with a modern pop sensibility.
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.
HOUSE OF HARM Boston post-punk trio with an emotional and energetic sound.
VINCAS Dark post-punk with doomy, psychedelic flourishes.
PANIC PRIEST Musical project of Jack Armondo (My Gold Mask) thematically exploring death, sex and doomed romance.
It Takes Two: Music from Baroque to the 20th Century
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
IT TAKES TWO Director Levon Ambartsumian is joined by UGA Wind Ensemble director and director of bands Nicholas Williams in leading this evening of music spanning a wide variety of musical eras.
The Original Splitz
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30–10:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ A mixed drink of the classic Motown sound, part 1970s funk and disco flavor, a dash of the old-school and contemporary R&B, and a guaranteed good time.
War On Women, J. Robbins, Hunger Anthem
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
WAR ON WOMEN Feminist hardcore-punk band formed in Baltimore, MD in 2011.
J. ROBBINS Singer, guitarist and principal songwriter in several DC-and-Baltimore-area post-punk rock bands since the late 1980s, most notably Jawbox, Burning Airlines and Channels.
HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos.
Norma Rae, Larry’s Homework
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NORMA RAE Songs about the South that blend original lyrics with inescapably Southern vocals into an Americana sound.
LARRY'S HOMEWORK Four-piece Americana/roots rock band from Athens started by Stephan Eutsler and Pat Pensyl.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! bit.ly/ccaheohc
CANDLELIGHT: A HAUNTED EVENING OF HALLOWEEN CLASSICS The Listeso String Quartet performs selections from horror film scores and other spooky season favorites under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Jackson Tanner Trio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JACKSON TANNER TRIO Soulful Southern rock from Macon.
James Cook, Acoustic Jam
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)
The Rumpus Rally Official Pre-Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaThe Rumpus Rally Official Pre-Party. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
LOVE.CRAFT BAND Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
DEKADANCE No info available.
Grains of Sand
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/GrainsOfSandOct26
GRAINS OF SAND Effortlessly blending Carolina Beach, soul and Motown music, the GOS create a fresh and energetic sound that will have you feeling the warm sand between your toes again.
