8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $15–25. www.livewireathens.com

THE GRATEFUL BROTHERS Tribute band combining the catalogues of The Grateful Dead and The Allman Brothers Band.

9 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.

2 SLICES Sentimental synth-pop from Charleston, SC.

LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums.

DJ DOLPHIN TITAN Late night dance party following the bands.

7 p.m. FREE! www.acefranciscogallery.com

THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control, Elf Power and The Apples in Stereo.

Sonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations encouraged. www.athica.org

LEEANN PEPPERS Sharing the video premiere of PARANOIA, a single-take, abstract, ambient video featuring a brooding harmonic soundscape.

MONTEZUMA Armed with a militia of samplers, Jeremiah Trinidad is on an improv mission to paint his pictures, and then attempts to burn all of them up just as quickly.

BROOMS OF FANTASIA New charmingly unconventional trio comprised of Jon Vogt (daxophone), Kyle MacKinnel (synthesizer) and Michael Pierce (guitar).

AFMDS Contra Dance. 7–10 p.m. $10–12. www.facebook.com/groups/athensfolk

LICKLOG STRING BAND Live music for a community contra dance hosted by the Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.

7:30 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu

THE DOO WOP PROJECT Stars from Broadway hits trace the evolution of doo-wop from the classic sounds of street corner harmonies to today's biggest radio hits. A pre-performance talk by Stephen Valdez will be held in Ramsey Concert Hall at 6:45 p.m.

9 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

WURLB New Athens experimental punk band that takes influence from '80s punk and shoegaze.

COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.

EAR ATTIC Local punks with evocative, poetic songwriting.

BABBLER Emerging rhythmic rock band from Atlanta.

9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA

CASH MACHINE Progressive funk-rock band from South Carolina.

THE LOW WHITES No info available.

3:30 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com

REPENT AT LEISURE Irish and Celtic trad, mod and original music. The band features Danny Cottar on lead guitar, Jeff Lustig on 12 string and harp, Keith Morris on upright bass, Mark Turiano on drums and Liam Parke on banjo and spoons.

7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu

LEVON AND FRIENDS Levon Ambartsumian leads an ensemble.

Primordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

UNRECOVERY Lo-fi, home-recorded slowcore indie from Ohio.

MELAINA KOL Cult solo recording project of North Carolina's Logan Hornyak, who blends electronic and slacker rock elements with traditional indie songwriting.

HAMBEAR Athens-based emo band.

6:30 (doors), 7:30 (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com

49 WINCHESTER Band from Virginia that blends Appalachian country and soul.

DRAYTON FARLEY Earnest acoustic roots singer-songwriter from Alabama.

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu

UGA WIND ENSEMBLE The program "Deconstructed and Reimagined" includes "SEER" by Erik Santos, featuring UGA Voice Faculty Gregory Broughton, and "Concerto for Alto Saxophone and Wind Ensemble" by Ingolf Dahl, performed by Concerto Competition winner Michael Chapa.

7 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com

JAMES MCMURTRY Texas folk-rock and Americana singer backed by his band of heavy hitters, including Ronnie Johnson, Daren Hess and Tim Holt.

BETTYSOO Contemporary folk musician from Texas known for the emotional depth of her voice and the wittiness of her lyrics.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com

TOWN MOUNTAIN Americana-influenced bluegrass band based in Asheville.

BIG RICHARD Four-piece supergroup that mashes up bluegrass, oldtime, classical, country and pop music.

7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu

HAPPY BIRTHDAY ANTON BRUCKNER Celebrate the 200th birth anniversary of the great Austrian composer known for his symphonies and sacred music.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $22. bit.ly/KevnKinneyFeb22

KEVN KINNEY The Drivin N Cryin frontman performs a set of his solo material for a monthly residency.

CLAY LEVERETT Local songwriter and country-minded rocker whose songs are both tough and tender.

8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com

MORE DISGRUNTLED FUMES Stephanie Astalos-Jones (White Lightnin', Coat of Many Colors, "WandaVision") presents a new show featuring aspiring poets.

TINY JAZZ ARKESTRA Southern punk jazz featuring Darrin Cook, Jamie Derevere, Bo Hembree and Mike Jones.

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

HANDHOLDER A group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.

HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."

RACECAR 44 New Athens band. Debut show!

6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

WILLSON POFFENBERGER Guest artist Poffenberger is a saxophone soloist, educator, chamber musician and improviser.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16 (adv.), $21. bit.ly/EggyInAthens

EGGY Four-piece jam band with an eclectic style mixing funk, psychedelic rock and blues.

7:30 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu

VOCES8 Grammy Award-nominated British vocal ensemble that performs both classical and contemporary music.

8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MERCYLAND Recently revitalized post-punk band originally formed in 1985 and fronted by David Barbe.

THE MUCKERS Atlanta-based Irish rock band.

BEAT UP Local punks resisting the darkest timeline.

COWBOY KEROUAC Athens queer anarcho cowpunk. Album release show for Chaos Country!

8 p.m. (doors), $12. www.40watt.com

JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.

15,000 GUNS Existential post-punk and noise rock from Atlanta.

BUICE Self-described Atlanta freakcore, conscious prog rock and skronk.

RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.

8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com

EVELIA Local alternative pop artist creating guitar-driven, lyrically resonant music.

REGGIE PEARL Indie rock singer-songwriter from St. Louis, MO.

ANNIE COLLETTE New York City indie pop artist with guitar-forward songs and emotional lyrics.

7:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens

HOLY WOUND "Big-ass blackened rock and roll" bordering on death metal from Atlanta.

CRYPTORCHID New local blackened hardcore punk.

GIGER Equal parts sludge, doom and death metal.

9:30 p.m. (doors). $16 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre.com

2000*S NIGHT Club 90's presents a dance party of hits from the 2000s.

4–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com

CHRIS WAYNE Greenville, SC-based, 1950s-influenced Americana country and blues artist.

6 p.m. www.3railroad.org

MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $29.50. www.georgiatheatre.com

THE BROOK & THE BLUFF Energetic indie rock with folky roots.

WILLIS Indie blues band based in Nashville.

7 p.m. (doors). $18 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com

DYLAN MARLOWE Statesboro native now based in Nashville who blends traditional country and rock.

8–11 p.m. FREE! www.localonchurch.com

CLINT BUSSEY Rock and folk musician playing covers and originals.

9 p.m. FREE! www.scarlet-stitch.com

SCARLET STITCH Straight-up rock and roll band from Athens.

George's Birthday Potty! 9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens

THE DICTATORTOTS Longtime local chaos-cultivators trash the night with post-grunge grooves.

10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.3railroad.org

ATHENS AREA SHAPE NOTE SINGING Sing from shape note hymnals originally published in the 1800s by Georgia composers: The Social Harp by John G. McCurry of Hart County and The Sacred Harp by B.F. White of Hamilton. Potluck lunch at 12 p.m.

1:30–6:30 p.m. Donations encouraged. www.athenticbrewing.com

CEASEFIRE & SOLIDARITY WITH PALESTINE Live performances by Athens Middle East Orchestra, Cardynal, Sewercat and more to benefit UNRWA and local activist initiatives.

4 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com

CONCERTOS AND CANTATAS Concertos by Vivaldi, Telemann and others, as well as rare chamber selections. Tonight's performance includes Adrin Akins (countertenor), Jody Miller (recorder), Marcy Jean Brenner (viola da gamba) and Alexandra Dunbar (harpsichord and organ).

5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarFeb25

SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.

MARCUS CLICK Smooth jazz saxophonist sharing songs from his album Brand New Day.

7 p.m. $10. www.pumayus.com

BILL NACE Experimental guitarist, visual artist and member of Body/Head.

IN A KYTHE Drone project of Lydian Brambila (Outersea, Vile Body) featuring cello loops and field recordings.

WINSTON BARBE Local songwriter and audio engineer backed by Ben Hackett, Jay Gonzalez and Phelan LaVelle.