Five by Five
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
FIVE BY FIVE: GEORGIA BRASS AND GEORGIA WINDS QUINTETS Ten of UGA's powerhouse instrumental faculty launch the Faculty Chamber Ensemble Series.
The Randall Bramblett Band
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $24. botgarden.uga.edu
THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
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.
Silversun Pickups, Speedy Ortiz
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32. www.georgiatheatre.com
SILVERSUN PICKUPS Alternative rock band from Los Angeles that was formed in 2000.
SPEEDY ORTIZ Indie rock band from Northampton, MA led by frontwoman Sadie Dupuis’ mischievous songwriting.
Your Ex’s Pets
WUOG 45 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLive in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell. Swing by the station or tune in to 90.5 FM to hear a live broadcast.
Florry, Sunset Honor Unit
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Honky Tonk Tuesdays. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FLORRY Philadelphia country rock band that has expanded its original folk and country concentration.
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
Augustana, verygently
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $20–25. www.georgiatheatre.com
AUGUSTANA Pop rock band formed in San Diego in 2002, fronted by singer Daniel Layus.
VERYGENTLY Three-piece indie rock band from Nashville.
The 502s, Oliver Hazard
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25, $85 (VIP Meet & Greet). www.40watt.com
THE 502S Indie folk band from Florida whose sound has been described as a "folk orchestra" that blends roots, rock and bluegrass.
OLIVER HAZARD Indie folk band from Waterville, OH.
The Four Fathers
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE FOUR FATHERS Funky soul organ quartet comprised of Dwayne Holloway, Jason Ogg, Chris Queen and Justin Willis.
Athens in the Streets
First American Bank & Trust (Main Office) 300 College Ave., AthensAthens in the Streets. 5 p.m. FREE! www.fabt.bank
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.
THE GRATEFUL DADS Local Grateful Dead cover band.
Smith & Winkler
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
SMITH & WINKLER Jazz, pop and folk from guitarist Brian Smith and vocalist Marty Winkler.
The dB’s, Pylon Reenactment Society
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25–200. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept19
THE DB'S Cult favorite alternative rock and power pop group that formed in New York City in 1978.
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
Better Yet
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
BETTER YET Atlanta-based experimental and alternative trio with a mellow feel.
Sister Hazel
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $23 (adv.), $28. www.georgiatheatre.com
SISTER HAZEL Gainesville, FL-based alternative rock band who mixes pop, folk pop, country and Southern rock.
David Wilcox
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–100. bit.ly/DavidWilcoxAthens
DAVID WILCOX A quintessential folk singer telling stories full of heart, humor, hope, substance, searching and style.
Dogpark, Winyah
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $17 (adv.), $22. www.40watt.com
DOGPARK Indie-rock band that got its start performing at University of Richmond.
WINYAH Nashville-based indie and Southern rock band.
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 Tonight's program includes Cindy McTee's "Transmission" from Soundings, Quinn Mason's "Sonorous Trombone Concerto," Ron Nelson's "Rocky Point Holiday" and Julie Giroux's "To the Bells of the Berlin Cathedral."
129,600, Your Ex’s Pets, Shane Parish
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
129,600 Windy and moody pop songs steeped in stone-cottage harmony and post-plonk bardo.
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
Heart of Pine, The Jesse Williams Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept20
HEART OF PINE Nostalgic "Southedelic" rock band from Athens with a genuine sound.
THE JESSE WILLIAMS BAND North Georgia singer-songwriter whose sound is roots grounded in sultry, sweet blues infused with warm soul and melody medicine.
Lily Rose, Michael Warren
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $22 (adv.), $27. www.georgiatheatre.com
LILY ROSE Pop-forward country artist from Atlanta who burst onto the scene with her viral hit “Villain."
MICHAEL WARREN Nashville-based country artist who has written songs in many genres, including hits for Tony Braxton, Jennifer Lopez and Akon.
The Rishis, Lefty Parker, Organically Programmed (solo)
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesCloud Recordings Presents. 7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control and Wet Meadows.
LEFTY PARKER Quiet, gentle folk originally from New York and now rooted in Austin, TX.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED (SOLO) Space disco compositions.
Ole 60, The Droptines
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
OLE 60 Not your father's country band.
THE DROPTINES Texas-based alt-country.
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens8 pm. $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Lamont Landers, Kenny Sharp
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.hendershotsathens.com
LAMONT LANDERS Born and raised Alabama guitarist influenced by the soulful sounds of the South.
KENNY SHARP Singer-songwriter whose genre-bending sound has been dubbed "brown liquor music."
Other Voices, Other Rooms; Doom Ribbons
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesElectric Equinox. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS House and noise-inspired music on synth hardware.
DOOM RIBBONS An ambient set on electronic drums joined by George Davidson on saxophone.
The Band Solstice, Strange Orchard, Julia Nyunt
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
THE BAND SOLSTICE Indie rock, alternative and Americana five-piece formed in Knoxville, TN in 2019.
STRANGE ORCHARD Three-piece rock and roll band led by vocalist, pianist and songwriter Hugh McCulloch.
JULIA NYUNT Athens-based songwriter and composer.
Jeff Buckley & Friends, 38 Strings
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JEFF BUCKLEY & FRIENDS Member of the Red Oaks String Band plays a mix of folk and Americana. (8 a.m.)
38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them. (10 a.m.)
Bishop Boogie
Bishop, GA Bishop, GA, United StatesBishop Boogie. 5000 Macon Hwy. 11 a.m.–8 p.m. FREE! bit.ly/BishopBoogie2024
AERMOTOR Power trio with original guitar-driven rock songs. (12 p.m.)
A.D. BLANCO Athens alternative-rock band inspired by '90s grunge and punk. (1:15 p.m.)
RICK FOWLER BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. (2:45 p.m.)
MARY KATE FARMER Georgia-based artist influenced by her Texan roots and country rock upbringing. (4:15 p.m.)
HEART OF PINE Nostalgic "Southedelic" rock band from Athens with a genuine sound. (6 p.m.)
Last Call for the Balls Fest
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA1 p.m. (doors). $12. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
LAST CALL FOR THE BALLS FEST Spaceball Bazaar's final hurrah features sets by Jon Lester's Dis-Taste-R, Grim Gardenerz, The Unus Mundus, Smaxxon, Original Hamsterz, Burly Ivy, Ramona Quimbys, Smoggo, Penny Loafer, pondgorl, Iconostasis, Mr. Blank, and Bryant Perez with Something Haunted.
Blended Paths
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
BLENDED PATHS Pop and country band playing '60s and '70s dance music.
The Brambles
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
THE BRAMBLES Acoustic group playing an eclectic mix of rock, country and Americana.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (lesson), 7:30 p.m. (dance). FREE! (ages 17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
SNAPFINGER Athens Folk Music and Dance Society presents a community contra dance with live music.
Mason Ramsey
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
MASON RAMSEY Viral sensation who now makes original music with a classic country sound.
Athens Potluck Variety Show
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesMurmur Trestle Book Release & Athens Potluck Variety Show. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
ATHENS POTLUCK VARIETY SHOW Musicians who appear in Jason Thrasher's photography book, Athens Potluck, will perform. Hosted by Don Chambers with songs by Dave Marr, Mike Mantioni, Hardy Morris, Cara Beth Satalino, Vernon Thornsbery, Charlie and Nancy Hartness, The Darnell Boys and more. Bring a dish to share at The Grit-themed potluck.
Bone Bag, Agile, Walking Heads, The Next Mourning
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones.
AGILE Skramz and emoviolence from FL.
WALKING HEADS Noise rock and post-hardcore band from Atlanta.
THE NEXT MOURNING Athens DIY emo.
The Original Splitz Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
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.
CURST, M3WT, Sypharix, Dado, LVNDNSEA
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesNightshade Family Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CURST Nightshade Family label head.
M3WT Meshing sounds and creating vibes since 2015.
SYPHARIX The professional name of local DJ Jessica Baker.
DADO Co-founder of Nightshade Family.
LVNDNSEA Local DJ.
Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, Dhana Jeera, Canary Affair
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.
DHANA JEERA North African and Ethiopian inspired group led by Immaterial Possession member and visual artist Jeremy Kiran Fernandes.
CANARY AFFAIR Indie rock band with an affinity for irregular time signatures and psychedelic grooves.
Regulator, Snuki, Scäretactic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
REGULATOR EP tape release!
SNUKI Local hardcore punk band.
SCÄRETACTIC Asheville crust punk.
Sophie Mae Wellington
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
SOPHIE MAE WELLINGTON Boston-based old time fiddle tunes, vocal jazz improvisation and traditional percussive dance.
Los Angeles Guitar Quartet
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $40–60. pac.uga.edu
LOS ANGELES GUITAR QUARTET Grammy Award-winning ensemble whose transcriptions of concert masterworks provide fresh looks at the music of the past. Tonight's program includes works by Beethoven, Aaron Copland, Bach and Liszt.
Convalescent, Handholder, Claire Elitha
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $7. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
CONVALESCENT Asheville band blending indie rock, emo and Americana.
HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.
CLAIRE ELITHA Local songwriter backed by Andrew McFarland and Roan O'Reilly.
Garden of Dreams
Ciné Athens, GA, United States"Garden of Dreams" Reception. 7 p.m. www.athica.org
THE WHILE Beat combo navigating the mood swings of life with dynamic indie rock.
THERA Solo guitar and electronics.
SCRATCHOFF Improv duo featuring sax and trumpet. First show!
Trepid, Johnny Falloon, Bristoltooth, Spitehound
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
TREPID New local grungegaze.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
BRISTOLTOOTH Indie bedroom pop from Philadelphia.
SPITEHOUND Brooding, earnest indie.