UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA The program "The Power of Transformation" includes Paul Hindemith's “Symphonic Metamorphosis on Themes of Carl Maria von Weber" as well as selections from Richard Wagner's "Lohengrin" and Felix Mendelssohn's "Symphony No. 3."
Montopolis
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:45 p.m. $15. www.athenscine.com
MONTOPOLIS Indie chamber music group from Austin, TX performing a live score of L’Inferno, the first feature-length horror film ever released.
Skylar Gudasz, Liz Farrell, Dadgum
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SKYLAR GUDASZ Dreamy, experimental indie artist with sizzling elements of psychedelic pop.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
Jerry Joseph & The Jackmormons, James Aurelio Band
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA
JERRY JOSEPH & THE JACKMORMONS Portland, OR-based punk rocker who has been performing since the '80s.
JAMES AURELIO BAND Jim Wilson (Los Cantares, TaxiCab Verses, Pilgrim) leads an all-star backing band through rock and roll songs with easy grooves and positive vibes.
Snake and the Rabbit, Eli Blackshear, Julia Nyunt
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SNAKE AND THE RABBIT Husband-and-wife duo with a lo-fi Laurel Canyon vibe.
ELI BLACKSHEAR Musician, artist and activist devoted to bringing social change through music and community.
JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented Athens-based violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer.
Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Trisha Adams
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/TheFoundryOct4
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
TRISHA ADAMS Folk and Americana songwriter.
Better Than Better Than Ezra
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/TerrapinOct4
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
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.
The Vegabonds, Kobanova
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE VEGABONDS Five-piece alternative rock and roll band from Nashville that brings high-energy, hook-heavy songs to the table.
KOBANOVA Athens folk rock trio that first got its start as a jam band.
Tongue Depressor, LAPHAM, Solution Cave
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (music). $10–15 suggested donation. [email protected]
TONGUE DEPRESSOR Celebrated New Haven drone duo of Henry Birdsey (fiddle, lap steel) and Zach Rowden (fiddle, upright bass).
LAPHAM New experimental duo.
SOLUTION CAVE Darkwave-inspired electronic music from Kyle MacKinnel (Dark Wale, Oceanic Sound Research, Chairs).
Upchuck, Kent Osborne, Schmuk, Regulator
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15 (adv.), $18. www.40watt.com
UPCHUCK Five-piece punk band from Atlanta formed from connections made in skateboarding, construction and teenage delinquency.
KENT OSBORNE Atlanta-born, Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist and rapper who takes heavy influence from punk, metal and grunge.
SCHMUK Athens egg punk group.
REGULATOR New hardcore punk project from the Hard Tack label.
Nix the Scientist, Way Past Cool, Kyle Lewis is a Boring Name
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NIX THE SCIENTIST Progressive rock trio based in Atlanta by way of Athens.
WAY PAST COOL Fast, catchy, melodic sing-a-long pop-punk anthems with a classic '90s vibe.
KYLE LEWIS IS A BORING NAME Ascending from the Atlanta sewers to bring their wacky amalgamation of emo-tinged avant pop to Athens townies (and students, I guess).
pondgorl, Matt Knox, Tim Platz
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
MATT KNOX Member of Marie Marie and ozello.
TIM PLATZ Member of All Gods.
Public Speaking, Turtle Grenade, Cult of Riggonia, The 1234s
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
PUBLIC SPEAKING The soulful electronic project of Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter and producer Jason Anthony Harris. Combines voice, found objects, radio, synth and tape recorder.
TURTLE GRENADE Musician and visual artist crafting intimately personal folk songs.
CULT OF RIGGONIA Waves of texture with catchy melodies that rise up from the primordial stew.
THE 1234S New local band featuring members of Dividers.
Liquid Dynamite
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA
LIQUID DYNAMITE A tour de force of funk, fusion, soul, rock and classic hip hop.
90s Country Dance Party
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
90S COUNTRY DANCE PARTY All the decade's hits.
John Kinnison
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JOHN KINNISON Solo live-looping acoustic artist originally from Pensacola, FL.
Shauna and the Jaywalkers
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville7 p.m. $15. www.marigoldauditorium.com
SHAUNA AND THE JAYWALKERS Led by frontwoman Shauna Harris, this Athens-based band features an array of revolving instruments, playing Harris’ original compositions with some classics sprinkled throughout.
The Hobohemians
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
THE HOBOHEMIANS Six-piece acoustic band performing American and European roots music of the 1910s–30s, with a mix of proto-jazz, blues and folk.
Molly’s Lips, Doll Parts
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
MOLLY'S LIPS Nirvana tribute band featuring members of The Agenda!, Donkey Punch and Shehehe.
DOLL PARTS Hole tribute band.
Jack & Jealous, Michael Carnes, Parking Garage
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
JACK & JEALOUS Athens band formed by two brothers.
MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.
Jay Gonzalez and the Guilty Pleasures, A.D. Blanco, Devils of the New Frontier
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JAY GONZALEZ AND THE GUILTY PLEASURES Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for classic pop melodies.
A.D. BLANCO Athens alternative-rock band inspired by '90s grunge and punk.
DEVILS OF THE NEW FRONTIER Steven Chambliss' fist pumpin' power pop trio with Andy Pope and Brandon McDearis.
Mutual Aid for Palestinian Families Concert Fundraiser
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesMutual Aid for Palestinian Families Concert Fundraiser. 2–6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.athenticbrewing.com
HERE BE MONSTERS Athens-based folk punk band that delivers emotive, introspective music blended with a high-energy stage performance.
MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens alternative musician playing a funky fingerstyle amalgamation of folk, indie rock and Americana.
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
The Joe Leone Ensemble
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
THE JOE LEONE ENSEMBLE Leone joins Louis Romanos, Jeremy Raj and Keiko Ishibashi for a set of original compositions and improvisations.
Freeman Leverett
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
BCKS, January, Penny Loafer
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
BCKS Four-piece indie-alternative band based in Atlanta.
JANAUARY Amateur indie rock star whose singular melodies echo the big hits of the late ‘90s and early 2000s.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
Taiyamo Denku, Pestilence, Squallé, DK, Nony1
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
TAIYAMO DENKU Milwaukee-based hip-hop artist with nearly 30 years in the industry, 39 released projects and 18 national tours.
PESTILENCE Mysterious masked rapper with a cryptic flow.
SQUALLÉ Born and raised Athenian rap and hip-hop artist who is inspired by nurturing and encouraging young creatives.
DK Local artist weaving lyrically driven truths together with lo-fi beats.
NONY1 Athens-based rapper who speaks out against injustice and inequality.
Son of Buzzi, Marcel Sletten, Jackson McLendon
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SON OF BUZZI Artist from Zürich, Switzerland inspired by American guitar primitivism.
MARCEL SLETTEN Ambient electronica musician and owner of the independent label Primordial Void.
JACKSON MCLENDON Experimental indie folk from Athens.
The East Coasters
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United States7 p.m. $15. www.wintervillecenter.com
THE EAST COASTERS An intimate evening of Irish music in the WCC's newly renovated upstairs space.
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.
UGA Glee Clubs
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA GLEE CLUBS The UGA Women's and Men's Glee Clubs present an evening of choral music.
Darsombra, Rat Babies, Bad Straples, Karma Kat
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesJOKERJOKERtv Presents. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.athenscine.com
DARSOMBRA Trans-apocalyptic galaxy rock from Baltimore, MD.
RAT BABIES Experimental grunge rock group with an emphasis on doom metal.
BAD STRAPLES Local DJ who creates electronica-influenced sets.
KARMA KAT Athens band melding jazz, indie and pop for an innovative sound.
MX Lonely, Split Silk, All Gods
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIndecent Artistry Presents. 8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MX LONELY Heavy, melodic shoegaze and post-punk from Brooklyn.
SPLIT SILK Noisy and cathartic post-hardcore led by Lucca Carver.
ALL GODS Noise band with a post-punk backbone.
Sunday Driver, WPM
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SUNDAY DRIVER '90s cover band that captures the hits that ruled the radio.
WPM No info available.
String Theory
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
STRING THEORY Local group playing old-time bluegrass and Americana. (6 p.m.)
Beth Weise
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BETH WEISE Associate professor of tuba and euphonium at Vanderbilt University and principal tuba of the Asheville Symphony Orchestra.
Frankenfunk Cinnamon Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FRANKENFUNK CINNAMON JAM Live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument.
Dylan Ault
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
DYLAN AULT Appalachia-inspired folk musician from Ohio with cutting lyricism.
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States12 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Michael Wegner, Whisper Kiss
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
MICHAEL WEGNER Local guitarist and member of Abbey Road Live performs a solo set of originals and covers.
WHISPER KISS Acoustic-pop project featuring Michael Wegner, Shelley Lotus and Karen Bergmann.
Rick Fowler Acoustic Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesBlues and Brews. 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $5. www.athenticbrewing.com
RICK FOWLER ACOUSTIC BAND Original, guitar-driven local blues-rock group. Every second Thursday.
Sam Barber, Jack Wharff & The Tobacco Flats
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
SAM BARBER Country singer-songwriter from Frohna, MO who is inspired by Tyler Childers.
JACK WHARFF & THE TOBACCO FLATS Unique blend of bluegrass, country and rock from Richmond, VA.
The Jazz Legacy Project
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $25. www.festivalhallga.com
THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT Performed by guest vocalist Maria Howell, the program "Ella Fitzgerald, From Apollo Girl to Memorex Lady" features songs by one of the most successful jazz singers of all time.
Hodgson Singers, University Chorus
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesFall Choral Concert. 7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
HODGSON SINGERS Conducted by Daniel Bara.
UNIVERSITY CHORUS Introducing the new interim associate director of choral activities, Daniel Shafer, who conducted “Requiem for the Living” in fall 2023 with the University Chorus.