Clarke Central Honors Chamber Strings, Ecstatic Dance Athens, Oconee Music, Merit Music Academy Students
KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
CLARKE CENTRAL HONORS CHAMBER STRINGS This after-school high school ensemble is dedicated to serving the community through performance. (12:30 p.m.)
ECSTATIC DANCE ATHENS No experience is necessary to join in on this free-form dance session to eclectic music. (1:30 p.m.)
OCONEE MUSIC Recitals by students taking music lessons. (2:30 p.m.)
MERIT MUSIC ACADEMY STUDENTS Performances from members of Merit Music Academy, a private lessons school in Athens that places an emphasis on self-expression through support and exploration. (3:30 p.m.)
Tropical Breeze Steel Band, Stella Groove, Fawney Rig, Yumbo Tron, Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols, Wim Tapley & The Cannons, The Vegabonds
AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
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.)
WIM 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.)
Dragana, Sutherland, Lánre, Eli Eternal, Me’An Mills, Anna Kellam, Grassland
AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
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.)
Little Gold, Rhymes With Tea Party Florist, All Gods
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
LITTLE GOLD Solo set by Christian DeRoeck, playing garage-rock with country and pop sensibilities.
RHYMES WITH TEA PARTY FLORIST The worst-kept secret in rock and roll history.
ALL GODS Local noise band with a post-punk backbone.
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Kinky Waikiki
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTiki Taco Tuesday. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
We the Kings
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
WE THE KINGS Rock band from Florida that rose to fame in the 2000s with hits like "Check Yes, Juliet" and "Sad Song."
Mark Plemmons
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (6 p.m.)
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
rickoLus, David Barbe, Jones Murphy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RICKOLUS Jacksonville, FL singer-songwriter with a power pop tinged garage rock sound.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
JONES MURPHY Singer of '90s Nashville act The Lounge Flounders performs songs off of Stare Down Stare Down.
Blues Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BLUES JAM Bring an instrument and join host Big C and The Moonshynes for an open blues jam. The house band includes Scott Nicholson, Derek Warren, Brent Davenport and Bo Hembree.
Camp Amped Half Day Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States12 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED HALF DAY FINALE Young musicians in the Nuçi's Space Camp Amped program show off what they've learned.
Check The Signs
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
The Original Splitz Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/TheSplitzBandJune27
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND 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.
Connor Lawley
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia7–9 p.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
CONNOR LAWLEY Singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist blending the soulful echoes of classic rock and country with a fresh, young energy.
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Brother Fat
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
BROTHER FAT Highly percussive rock, blues and funk band formed in honor of the late Count M'Butu, who was the conga specialist of The Derek Trucks Band.
Saphirella & the Sewing Machine, Patrick Barry, Ben Hackett, Ariana
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.workshopathens.com
SAPHIRELLA & THE SEWING MACHINE Puppet show performed by members of Floral Portrait.
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
BEN HACKETT Athens-based producer and singer-songwriter.
ARIANA No info available.
Triangle Fire, Contracharge, Drogato, Rosie and the Rat Dogs, Unus Mundus
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $5. www.instagram.com/redline_athens
TRIANGLE FIRE Local pizza punk with extra thick crust.
CONTRACHARGE Chicago-based crust punk.
DROGATO Drug-laced anarcho crustcore dispunx from New York.
ROSIE AND THE RAT DOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
UNUS MUNDUS Southern instrumental blues with a doom metal edge.
lighthearted, Charli Adams
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $17. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman. Album release show!
CHARLI ADAMS Indie singer-songwriter based in Nashville known for her heartfelt, resonant lyricism.
Noche de Baile: Summer Edition
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11:30 p.m. $10. bit.ly/summersongs25
NOCHE DE BAILE: SUMMER EDITION TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a dance social with Latin music picked by you. The evening kicks off with a 45-minute dance class.
Cody Bolden and the Road Hands
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
CODY BOLDEN AND THE ROAD HANDS Atlanta-based country band with a funky flair.
James Cook, Star Sight
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.)
STAR SIGHT Latinx musicians playing pop, indie, Latin pop/rock cover songs and originals.
John Berry, Michael C. Steele, Kenny Head, Bill Pappas
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States2 p.m. $40. www.johnberry.com
JOHN BERRY Grammy Award-winning country singer-songwriter.
BILL PAPPAS High-energy fusion of blues, rock, funk and jazz.
KENNY HEAD Local blues musician.
MICHAEL C. STEELE Country artist.
Folie à Deux
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À DEUX French chansons, jazzy songs in French and English, and originals by Lavon played on guitars and accordion.
Midsummer Night’s Dream
1865 Wall Road, Monroe 1865 Wall Road, Monroe, United StatesMidsummer Night's Dream. 5–9 p.m. $45. www.landfamilyhome.com
DJ BSNAXX Starting and closing out the party with dancy beats and good feeling vibes.
NATALIE SMITH Acclaimed flutist and musician playing ambient music.
ASTRAL SUMMER Dreamy, quirky, atmospheric pop and electronic music from David Ferguson and Dave F. Martin.
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy."
New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century.
Segar Jazz Affair, Dee Lucas
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. (two shows). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SegarJazzJune28
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
DEE LUCAS National recording artist and saxophonist who is anticipating anticipating his upcoming release, Twenty, which celebrates his 20 years as solo recording artist. Event will also feature poetry by Angela The Artist and Brittany Lynch and a book signing by Hazel Roach and Brittany Lynch.
Funk Brotherhood
Southeast Clarke Park 4440 Lexington Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesStar Spangled Classic. 6 p.m. (event), 7 p.m. (music), 9:30 p.m. (fireworks). FREE! www.accgov.com/fireworks
FUNK BROTHERHOOD Local party band performs a nonstop dance party featuring horn-driven hits.
Patrick Barry, Windier
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
WINDIER Indie folk band hailing from Portland, ME that cites Mount Eerie, D+ and Smog as influences.
AP Rodgers & the Woodpile, Keilan Aplin
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
AP RODGERS & THE WOODPILE South Carolina-based duo playing folk songs.
KEILAN APLIN Old-time folk musician.
Ashes to Omens, Murder the Mood, Rosie and the Ratdogs
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.89. www.georgiatheatre.com
ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge. EP release show!
MURDER THE MOOD Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
ROSIE AND THE RATDOGS Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
Athens Choral Festival
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10.50 (children and students), $18. pac.uga.edu
ATHENS CHORAL FESTIVAL 70 singers from 10 states join former Athens Master Chorale conductor Joe Napoli for a program of Mozart and Forrest's music.
Spitehound, American Boyfriend, Women in STEM
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SPITEHOUND Pop-punk band from the suburbs of Atlanta. Full band debut!
AMERICAN BOYFRIEND Pop-punk band.
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
Victor Charlie, Devils of the New Frontier
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
VICTOR CHARLIE Original grunge three-piece grunge rock band that formed in Athens in 2001.
DEVILS OF THE NEW FRONTIER Steven Chambliss' fist pumpin' power pop trio with Andy Pope and Brandon McDearis.
Phantom Dan, Cactus Jackson, Blue
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens.
CACTUS JACKSON Fast punk rock.
BLUE Pop-punk band.
Swing Theory
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Petrichor, Women in STEM
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
PETRICHOR Washington D.C.-based rock band.
WOMEN IN STEM Musicians Ella, Finn and Sam developed their striking sound with an indie rock influence and a call from science herself.
Academy Order, Tears for the Dying, Nerveclinic, Support Group
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ACADEMY ORDER Philadelphia group blending goth, deathrock, new wave and hints of hardcore.
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.
NERVECLINIC Monty Greene's longstanding electronic project features crisp, powerful dance tracks.
SUPPORT GROUP Steve Fitzpatrick of Unus Mundus blends dark ambience with industrial rhythms and distorted guitar drones.
USAF Band of the West
First Baptist Church 355 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.firstbaptistathens.org
USAF BAND OF THE WEST The United States Air Force Band's brass quintet will perform.
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Band of Horses
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $62.21. www.georgiatheatre.com
BAND OF HORSES Rock band formed in 2004 in Seattle, WA led by singer-songwriter Ben Bridwell.
Johnny Fallon, Trepid, Zastava
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
TREPID Local grungegaze and bouncy electro-punk.
ZASTAVA Precision chaos from Detroit, MI.
