Beer Piss, Zookraught, Real Wow
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
ZOOKRAUGHT Dance punk trio out of Seattle.
REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.
Hawk Proof Rooster, North Georgia All Stars
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: Western NC Relief Show. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
HAWK PROOF ROOSTER Local old-time string duo that sings and plays fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and mandolin.
NORTH GEORGIA ALL STARS Old time stringband is the style of Charlie Poole and the Skillet Lickers.
Solid Country Gold
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SOLID COUNTRY GOLD Diablo boys playing country jams.
Historic Athens Porchfest Kick-off Party
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHistoric Athens Porchfest Kick-off Party. 6 p.m. (event), 7:45–9:30 p.m. (karaoke). FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS MUSIC KARAOKE Kick-off the weekend of Historic Athens Porchfest with trivia and karaoke of songs by Athens artists.
Jonathan Richman
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $25. www.40watt.com
JONATHAN RICHMAN Singer-songwriter known for founding the influential proto-punk band the Modern Lovers. Joined by drummer Tommy Larkins.
Hardcore Benefit for Hurricane Relief
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesHardcore Benefit for Hurricane Relief. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
DELTA 8 Hardcore punk supergroup with members of Beer Piss, Snuki, McQQeen and Rubber Udder.
SPOIL New hardcore band.
REASON TO HATE Hardcore punk from Atlanta.
PERVERT Brilliantly wrecked, inner core-heavy rock.
Dylan Gossett, Cameron Sacky Band
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
DYLAN GOSSETT Acoustic country singer-songwriter from Texas.
CAMERON SACKY BAND Texas-based red dirt country music with a worldwide sound.
Samara Joy
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $45–85. pac.uga.edu
SAMARA JOY Grammy Award-winning jazz singer whose voice is rich and velvety, yet precociously refined.
Persona Machine, Oxystar, Giant Enemy Crab
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPumpkin Pit. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
PERSONA MACHINE Athens-based metalcore.
OXYSTAR Alternative and stoner metal mixed with shoegaze and space rock.
GIANT ENEMY CRAB Ncore band with a mix of metalcore and deathcore ready to devastate the local scene.
Husk, Valletta, Dope Skum
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesShadebeast Presents. 8:30 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HUSK Local heavy metal band with Southern and sludge influences.
VALLETTA Dark metal quartet from Raleigh, NC.
DOPE SKUM Sludge, grunge and stoner metal duo from Chattanooga, TN.
Hogslop String Band
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States11 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
HOGSLOP STRING BAND Old-time string band music with wild rock and roll energy.
John Brocato & Alys Williams, Take 3
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JON BROCATO & ALYS WILLIAMS Local guitarists and songwriters combine talents. (8 a.m.)
TAKE 3 Watkinsville jazz trio of saxophone, keys and drums. (10 a.m.)
Sheila Fest
Traditions of Braselton 196 Traditions Way, Jefferson, United States11 a.m.–11 p.m. $25 (adv.), $30. www.sheilafest.com
SHEILA FEST The 8th annual tribute to Sheila Anderson includes performances by Free Bird Atlanta, Departure: Tribute to Journey, Smokey Jones & The 3 Dollar Pistols, Redneck Blonde, Sunset Strip, Radio Star, Kid Brother, After School Special and Dock Rock Radio.
Chelsyfest
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United States12–8 p.m. FREE! www.chelsyfest.org
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (Outside, 2 p.m.)
TRE POWELL Local singer-songwriter playing bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals. (Inside, 2 p.m.)
THE AMBLERS Formerly known as Dosters. (Outside, 3 p.m.)
HENDERSON/WILLIAMS Don Henderson and Henry Williams play music from many generations and genres. (Inside, 3:30 p.m.)
DOOLEY & BALDWIN DUO An assortment of alternative rock, country and pop. (Inside, 4:30 p.m.)
DOOLEY & BALDWIN BAND The duo brings the rest of the band on stage for more alternative rock, country and pop. (Outside, 6 p.m.)
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy." (Inside, 6:15 p.m.)
Camp Amped Fall Finale
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. (doors), 4 p.m. (show). FREE! www.nuci.org
CAMP AMPED FALL FINALE Listen to what the students have been cooking up at camp.
Klezmer Local 42
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music.
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park 293 Gran Ellen Dr, Athens, GA, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (lesson), 7 p.m. FREE! (Ages 17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
RUSTY ROOSTER STRING BAND The Athens Folk Music and Dance Society hosts a contra dance with live music and caller.
Marko Topchii
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MARKO TOPCHII Renowned classical guitarist born in Ukraine who has won over 100 awards in international classical guitar competitions.
CDSM, Nihilist Cheerleader, Thick Paint
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CDSM Goth rock synth lines over booming, industrial drums define this apocalyptic band.
NIHILIST CHEERLEADER Raw riot grrrl-inspired punk that's a pitch-perfect blend of snotty and sunny, earnest and sardonic.
THICK PAINT Atlanta/Omaha, NE-based indie-pop group led by Graham Ulicny (Reptar).
Shane Parish and John Fernandes, Rob Magill, Ipek Eginli
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). Donations accepted. www.athica.org
SHANE PARISH AND JOHN FERNANDES Duo on guitar and clarinet.
ROB MAGILL Composer of experimental jazz and folk, accomplished bandleader, talented painter and powerful saxophonist.
IPEK EGINLI Experimental sound artist and whose ever-evolving creative process involves electroacoustic free improvisation on piano, voice, modular synthesizers and no-input mixing boards.
Don Chambers, Pilgrim
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
PILGRIM Local hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock band led by songwriter Paul McHugh.
Historic Athens Porchfest
Multiple Locations – Athens, GA Athens, GA, United States1–8 p.m. FREE! www.historicathens.com/porchfest
HISTORIC ATHENS PORCHFEST Over 200 local acts will perform across seven historic neighborhoods.
Folie à Deux
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À DEUX Folie à Quatre minus two members play a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.
Funky Like Sunday
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. $25–55 (adv.), $31–61. bit.ly/flsatmt
FUNKY LIKE SUNDAY James Brown tribute act dedicated to meticulously reimagining the Godfather of Soul's sound through sweat-breaking showmanship and tight rhythmic grooves.
Segar Jazz Affair, John Dunn & The Jazzman Band
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two sets). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzOct20
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz. Tonight is the 95th smooth jazz concert in the series.
JOHN DUNN & THE JAZZMAN BAND Jazz musician who has opened for legends such as Earth, Wind & Fire and Kool & The Gang.
The Not Too Spooky Organ Concert
Athens First UMC 327 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athensfirstumc.org
THE NOT TOO SPOOKY ORGAN CONCERT A family-friendly concert on the mighty Quimby organ that features creepy movie capers, Broadway favorites and Bach’s famous “Toccata in D minor.”
UGA Percussion Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE The ensemble performs its annual fall concert.
Karaoke Mixtape
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
KARAOKE MIXTAPE Take the stage, share your music and vibe out with the Nuçi's community. The crowd favorite wins two free hours of Amplify Studio time. Every third Monday on the month.
Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Landon Wordswell, Trvy & The Enemy
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.75. www.georgiatheatre.com
TALIB KWELI Brooklyn-based MC who has earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years.
SKYZOO Rapper and songwriter with a number of notable solo and collaborative albums, including work with artist such as Dr. Dre and John Legend.
LANDON WORDSWELL Emcee from Atlanta known for intricate rhyme schemes, personal lyrics and bold truths.
TRVY & THE ENEMY High-energy hip-hop artist who weaves introspective lyrics into the psych-infused and sometimes heavy instrumentals of his backing band.
UGA Horn Choir
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA HORN CHOIR An ensemble of both horn majors and non-majors attending the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
Sweetearthflying, Chuck Johnson, Galaxy Tube
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. www.athenscine.com
SWEETEARTHFLYING Former Athens resident Emmie Pierce uses guitar, found objects and modular synths to create subtle and extreme sonic textures, spatio-temporal distortions, and serene waves of cut up music.
CHUCK JOHNSON California-based composer, producer and musician with a focus on pedal steel guitar, experimental electronics and alternate tuning systems.
GALAXY TUBE Tape hiss mycelium and faded new-age sound bath from Grant Evans.
Hash Cabbage
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
HASH CABBAGE New Orleans improv rockers playing cosmic psychedelic music.
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.
Kishi Bashi
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
KISHI BASHI Lush, romantic, violin-based indie rock multi-instrumentalist whose latest album, Kantos, is at turns deeply unsettling and sublimely joyful.
Bruiser & Bicycle, Robe, Strumbrush, Plastique
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
BRUISER & BICYCLE Progressive rock-skewed art pop band influenced by freak folk from Albany, NY.
ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.
STRUMBRUSH DIY art rock from Atlanta.
PLASTIQUE Angular rock from Atlanta.
City Mouse, Shehehe, Cactus Jackson
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.
CITY MOUSE Soulful punk rock from Los Angeles.
CACTUS JACKSON New band with Rory Riley, Nick Skillman and Dillon Knight.
The Sixteen
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–60. pac.uga.edu
THE SIXTEEN Revered British choir that performs a variety of pieces, from medieval hymns to contemporary choral compositions.
Floral Portrait
WUOG 45 Baxter St, Athens, United StatesLive in the Lobby. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
FLORAL PORTRAIT Stunning baroque psych-pop ensemble led by composer Jason Bronson and collaborator Jacob Chisenhall.
Hibbs Family Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism. (6 p.m.)
Leon Macjen
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
LEON MACJEN Folk rock musician with a well-worn voice.
Tucker Wetmore, Ashland Craft
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $38.74–105.33. www.georgiatheatre.com
TUCKER WETMORE Breakout country star from Kalama, WA.
ASHLAND CRAFT Country musician who cut her teeth performing at bars in her South Carolina hometown and is now among CMT's Next Women of Country.
Cameron Whitcomb, Ben Cottrill
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
CAMERON WHITCOMB Country musician with raspy vocals and raw lyrics deeply influenced by his personal experiences.
BEN COTTRILL A dynamic and spirited artist known for his distinctive Americana-soul sound.
UGA Bassoon Studio Spooktacular
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! www.music.uga.edu
UGA BASSOON STUDIO SPOOKTACULAR This year’s performance features music (and costumes) inspired by the magical world of Disney. Audience costumes are encouraged.
One Eyed Moon, Dunce Hat, Canopy
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
ONE EYED MOON Atlanta-based rock project that blends doom, desert, stoner, sludge and a little grunge-punk.
DUNCE HAT Deep South swamp and doom.
CANOPY Atmospheric sludge metal from Atlanta.
MrJordanMrTonks
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.