DJ Reindeer Games
Little Kings Shuffle Club 223 W. Hancock Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNew Year's Eve at Little Kings. 10 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/littlekingsshuffleclub
DJ REINDEER GAMES Athens DJ and musician best known for playing '90s hip hop, trap, remixes, moombahton and bounce.
Scarlet Stitch
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMonthly Residency. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
SCARLET STITCH Rock and roll band influenced by outlaw country, jam bands and alternative rock.
Bob Dylan Live Tribute
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (music), 8:30 p.m. (film). Donations encouraged. www.athenscine.com
BOB DYLAN LIVE TRIBUTE A.M. Rodriguez hosts local musicians performing live Bob Dylan covers before select screenings of A Complete Unknown. "The Archetypal Folk Singer" on Friday includes Don Chambers, Cannon Rodgers, Marcel Sletten and Julia Barfield. "Folk Goes Electric" on Saturday features the Ciné Family Band.
Grayson Hauser
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
GRAYSON HAUSER Psychedelic blues jazz and fusion with guitar, bass, drums and keyboards exploring the outer reaches of the sonic cosmos.
Olivia Brizendine’s New Year Birthday Bash
1055 Barber 1055 Barber St., Athens, GA11 p.m.–2 a.m. $25. Find the event on Eventbrite
OLIVIA BRIZENDINE'S NEW YEAR BIRTHDAY BASH In addition to a food truck, photo booth, games and unlimited drinks, the night includes sets by Jread, Ctreezy, Muchi and KpTheWolf.
Frosty-ATH-Fair
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. $10. [email protected]
FROSTY-ATH-FAIR Art vendors and live performances by Sauce, XUR, Silent Euphony, Medüsa, Naysayers, Foot Rub and Cheap Talk. Boxers' frontman will lead an interactive trance set to close out the night.
Tom Cheshire with B. Kinch, David Barbe, Don Chambers
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: The Wild Wild West End Oral History. 7 p.m. (Talk), 8 p.m. (Film Screening). $10 (adv.). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TOM CHESHIRE WITH B. KINCH Cheshire and Kinch were two of the first musicians to move into the West End Warehouses in Atlanta in the late '90s. They will perform before the film screening. A Q&A with the director and music by David Barbe and Don Chambers will follow.
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
Athens Goth Night Dance Party
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Goth Night Dance Party. 9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DJ CROWE DJ Steven Crowe.
DJ TOMB LILY Adria Stembridge of Tears For The Dying spins deathrock, post-punk, goth and more.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk, '80s, Halloween music and more.
Alien Funk Academy, Patio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
Jamison Field Murphy; Wolfli; John Kiran Fernandes, Arianna Petersen, Franklin Russell Trio; Guri Guri
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
JAMISON FIELD MURPHY Guitarist of Baltimore band Tomato Flower who blends singer-songwriter folk and psych-pop.
WOLFLI Somber and reflective songs.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES, ARIANNA PETERSEN, FRANKLIN RUSSELL TRIO Clarinet, cello and baritone saxophone trio.
GURI GURI Ambient and avant-garde experimental music.
Open Mic Night
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.
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.
Answering Machines, Peter and the Skeeters, Girl Porn, Bayou Princess
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesHard Tack Presents. 9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
ANSWERING MACHINES Garage rockers from Chicago.
PETER AND THE SKEETERS New local lo-fi egg punk group.
GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.
BAYOU PRINCESS Your favorite internet narcissist.
Guest Artist/Faculty Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
GUEST ARTIST/FACULTY RECITAL Featuring Itamar Zorman on violin, James Kim on cello and Liza Stepanova on piano.
Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz collective playing classic straight-ahead and other styles of jazz.
Wonderland Rangers, Astral Summer, Drí
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
WONDERLAND RANGERS Local rabble-rouser Timi Conley performs dance-tastic psych-pop with his all-star backing band. Celebrating the release of the three-song EP Trouble & Treasure (Part 4).
ASTRAL SUMMER Dreamy, quirky, atmospheric pop and electronic music from David Ferguson and Dave F. Martin.
DRÍ Adriana Thomas' original project features richly layered looper-based solo songs, plus Adriana on drums and vocals with a full band.
Subterfuge, Sex Bugs
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SUBTERFUGE Grungy punk from Carbondale, IL.
SEX BUGS Riot grrl from Paducah, KY.
Bobby Rush
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/BobbyRushJan10
BOBBY RUSH Three-time Grammy Award winner and Blues Hall of Famer who has become one of the most prominent advocates for the blues tradition.
Wieuca, Bea Porges, Rubber Udder
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop.
BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
Sunset Honor Unit, Julia Barfield, Michael Karson
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
MICHAEL KARSON Country songsmith of cow-pop experience.
Crimson Fever, Kaija, Little Mae
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
CRIMSON FEVER Free spirited indie band that makes danceable music.
KAIJA Indie artist with powerful vocals and compelling storytelling.
LITTLE MAE Indie band with melodic, textural songwriting.
Solshakr, Crane Co.
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SOLSHAKR Rock band recently reformed after a long hiatus.
CRANE CO. High-energy rock, funk and blues trio.
STRANGEAMONGUS
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesNew Year, New Pup Adoption Party. 2–5 p.m. www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
STRANGEAMONGUS Acoustic hippy funk, selected covers and extended jams.
Travis Denning, Scoot Teasley, Ethan Garner
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $27. www.georgiatheatre.com
TRAVIS DENNING Nashville-based country singer-songwriter originally from Warner Robins.
SCOOT TEASLEY R&B-tinged country artist born and raised in Toccoa.
ETHAN GARNER Country artist and Georgia boy living in Nashville.
Florence Cardigan, Roommate, Midsummer Motel
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local group mixing funk, punk and jazz-inspired indie rock. Celebrating the new single "Final Thread."
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
MIDSUMMER MOTEL Atlanta band incorporating experimental soundscapes to achieve a washed out fusion of heavy soul and surf rock.
Maples Crown
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
MAPLES CROWN Cover band that performs songs from across four decades of rock music.
Jay Gonzalez, Your Ex’s Pets, The Medium, Rowan Newby
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
YOUR EX'S PETS New band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
THE MEDIUM Saccharine harmonies, hypnotic riffs and earnest ballads from Nashville.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
The Grawks, Melvis, Hatch
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.
MELVIS No info available.
HATCH Psych-tinged garage rock led by songwriter Garett Hatch.
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community. Every second Sunday.
Yulianna Avdeeva
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $50. pac.uga.edu
YULIANNA AVDEEVA A pianist of fiery temperament and virtuosity performs an all-Chopin program.
The Solstice Sisters
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
THE SOLSTICE SISTERS Susan Staley, Anna Durden and Maggie Hunter harmonize on old-time country ballads, traditional folk and '40s styled swing.
Fester Hagood’s Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
FESTER HAGOOD'S MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
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.
Faculty Artist Series
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY ARTIST SERIES Featuring Matthew Shipes, assistant professor of tuba and euphonium at UGA and tubist with the Georgia Brass Quintet.
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.
Bayker Blankenship
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16. www.georgiatheatre.com
BAYKER BLANKENSHIP Young country artist who hit the ground running with his first hit, "Maxed Out."
Alfredo Rodriguez Trio
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $50. pac.uga.edu
ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ TRIO Born and raised in Havana, Cuba, this Grammy Award-nominated jazz pianist and composer embodies the collective sound of his new home in Miami: Latin pop, timba, salsa, bachata, tango, reggaeton and bolero.
T. Hardy Morris
ACE/FRANCISCO Gallery 675 Pulaski St. STE 1500, Athens, GA, United StatesClosing Reception with SC Poet Laureate Drew Lanham. 6 p.m. www.instagram.com/acefranciscogallery
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
Penelope Road
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
PENELOPE ROAD Five-piece band that boldly embraces the self-awarded label of “stanky funky junk.”
Umphrey’s McGee
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $55–60. www.georgiatheatre.com
UMPHREY'S MCGEE Six-piece jam band formed in the early 2000s in South Bend, IN.
Athens Songwriters’ Forum
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $20. www.vicchesnuttaward.com
ATHENS SONGWRITERS' FORUM The Vic Chesnutt Songwriter of the Year Awards and Athens Resonates co-present an evening of interviews and live performances by Andy LeMaster, Avery Draut (Night Palace) and Elijah Johnston. Hosted by Drew Vandenberg.
Exit Row, Karma Kat, January
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
EXIT ROW Athens-based bedroom pop with songs about the past haunting the present.
KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
JANUARY Indie singer-songwriter with thoughtful lyrics whose melodies echo the big hits of the late '90s and early 2000s.
Vicious Devil, Trycoh
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
VICIOUS DEVIL New project from Curtiss Pernice, Ballard Lesemann and Larry Tenner. First show!
TRYCOH Brawny rock and roll capable of veering into regions of desolation.
Levi Ransom
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
LEVI RANSOM Atlanta-based singer-songwriter with a love for pop music.
Tattoo You
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. bit.ly/TattooYouJan17
TATTOO YOU The Rolling Stones tribute band.
