United States Air Force Band and Singing Sergeants
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
UNITED STATES AIR FORCE BAND AND SINGING SERGEANTS Patriotic music, Broadway classics and a salute to celebrate veterans.
Bob Mould
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $30–35 (seated show), $125 (table). www.40watt.com
BOB MOULD Guitarist, vocalist and songwriter known for his work with alternative rock bands Hüsker Dü in the 1980s and Sugar in the 1990s.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Bar-B-Q Killers.
Petrongelli Voice Studio
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
PETRONGELLI VOICE STUDIO A recital entitled "Charles Ives at 150."
Tabla Rosa, Lashing, Small, Defeated by the Wheel
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
LASHING Experimental music for thought, pleasure or whatever.
SMALL Female-fronted Atlanta punk band.
DEFEATED BY THE WHEEL New band. Debut show!
The Howdies
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
2nd Annual Southern Gothic Festival
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States2nd Annual Southern Gothic Festival. 7 p.m. (doors). $45, $70 (two-day pass). www.40watt.com
MARCH VIOLETS English post-punk and gothic rock band formed in 1981 in Leeds.
KORINE Philadelphia-based duo blending new wave nostalgia, early emo and punk with a modern pop sensibility.
TEARS FOR THE DYING Long-running local deathrock and goth group fronted by songwriter Adria Stembridge.
HOUSE OF HARM Boston post-punk trio with an emotional and energetic sound.
VINCAS Dark post-punk with doomy, psychedelic flourishes.
PANIC PRIEST Musical project of Jack Armondo (My Gold Mask) thematically exploring death, sex and doomed romance.
It Takes Two: Music from Baroque to the 20th Century
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
IT TAKES TWO Director Levon Ambartsumian is joined by UGA Wind Ensemble director and director of bands Nicholas Williams in leading this evening of music spanning a wide variety of musical eras.
The Original Splitz
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30–10:30 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ 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.
War On Women, J. Robbins, Hunger Anthem
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
WAR ON WOMEN Feminist hardcore-punk band formed in Baltimore, MD in 2011.
J. ROBBINS Singer, guitarist and principal songwriter in several DC-and-Baltimore-area post-punk rock bands since the late 1980s, most notably Jawbox, Burning Airlines and Channels.
HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos.
Norma Rae, Larry’s Homework
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NORMA RAE Songs about the South that blend original lyrics with inescapably Southern vocals into an Americana sound.
LARRY'S HOMEWORK Four-piece Americana/roots rock band from Athens started by Stephan Eutsler and Pat Pensyl.
Candlelight: A Haunted Evening of Halloween Classics
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. SOLD OUT! bit.ly/ccaheohc
CANDLELIGHT: A HAUNTED EVENING OF HALLOWEEN CLASSICS The Listeso String Quartet performs selections from horror film scores and other spooky season favorites under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Jackson Tanner Trio
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JACKSON TANNER TRIO Soulful Southern rock from Macon.
James Cook, Acoustic Jam
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JAMES COOK Arty Ball Swing Band frontman plays a variety of music from the Great American Songbook. (8 a.m.)
ACOUSTIC JAM Bring an instrument and join in. (10 a.m.)
The Rumpus Rally Official Pre-Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaThe Rumpus Rally Official Pre-Party. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
LOVE.CRAFT BAND Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
DEKADANCE No info available.
Grains of Sand
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/GrainsOfSandOct26
GRAINS OF SAND Effortlessly blending Carolina Beach, soul and Motown music, the GOS create a fresh and energetic sound that will have you feeling the warm sand between your toes again.
The Bones of St. Michael
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7 p.m. $20. www.3railroad.org
THE BONES OF ST. MICHAEL Jazz band inspired by the 1920s French dance club scene that includes veteran musicians sharing members with the Hobohemians, Humdingers and others.
Corey Smith, Levi Lowrey
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
COREY SMITH A native of Jefferson, this country music artist is touring for his 11th album.
LEVI LOWREY Americana singer-songwriter from Dacula who has toured extensively both solo and as support for bands like Mumford & Sons and Blackberry Smoke.
Rauncher, Schmuk, Obscurity, King Lord
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
SCHMUK Athens egg punk group.
OBSCURITY New local synth-punk duo.
KING LORD Sample-based dark techno for a post-god world.
Wild Rumpus Parade & Spectacle
Downtown Athens Athens8–11 p.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
WILD RUMPUS PARADE & SPECTACLE Performers along the parade route include El ChupaSKAbra, Fishbug, Beast Mode, Woah Nelly, Nadia Vaeh, Karma Kat, Father Werewolf, Libbaloops + Bryant Perez, Jiig + Molly'Tu Hott, Squallé and Trepid (featuring Grandfath3er). The parade culminates in a dance party with The Booty Boyz, Fairez and DJ Ellwin, plus performances by League of Step, Danza Azteca and Belli Dance Company.
Aquatic Soul Tribute Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
AQUATIC SOUL TRIBUTE SHOW Soul music, Motown, R&B and blues.
2nd Time Around Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesHalloween Costume Party. 7:30 p.m. (doors), 8–11:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.boutierwinery.com
2ND TIME AROUND BAND Covers of modern and classic rock songs.
2nd Annual Southern Gothic Festival
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States2nd Annual Southern Gothic Festival. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $45, $70 (two-day pass). www.40watt.com
THE CHAMELEONS Formed in Greater Manchester in 1981, this recently reunited band is known for its atmospheric, guitar-based sound and shared its first studio release in 21 years earlier this year.
VISION VIDEO Catchy goth-pop and post-punk act based in Athens.
DECEITS Passionate post-punk from Los Angeles.
MISS CHERRY DELIGHT NYC-based shock rocker with industrial, goth and hard rock melodies.
Change of Heart, CCRn’t
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
CHANGE OF HEART Members of Classic City Jukebox and Pilgrim play a tribute to Tom Petty.
CCRN'T A tribute to Creedence Clearwater Revival.
The Midnight Howl
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesWild Rumpus' Midnight Howl After-Party. 11 p.m.–2 a.m. FREE! www.wildrumpus.org
CARDYNAL & THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and unforgettably catchy hooks and melodies.
BROASIS Local Oasis cover band.
Slippers, Red Henry and the House of Bamboo, Isra and the Paisleys
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SLIPPERS Elephant 6-influenced indie pop.
RED HENRY AND THE HOUSE OF BAMBOO Down-to-earth alternative country from Atlanta.
ISRA AND THE PAISLEYS Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop band.
Vic Varney, Clouds
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
VIC VARNEY Former Method Actors frontman credited with assisting the explosion of alternative rock in Athens.
CLOUDS Athens-based bossa nova group.
Repertory Singers
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.
Nuçi’s Space Jam
Nuçi's Space 396 Oconee St., Athens, GA, United StatesNuçi's Space Jam. 7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.nuci.org
A.D. BLANCO Local Athens alternative-rock band inspired by '90s grunge and punk.
PATIO Local funk-rock band.
Christian Hayes
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $16. www.40watt.com
CHRISTIAN HAYNES Cinematic folk and rowdy barn-burning Americana inspired by Southern storytelling.
Table for Three at Chez Janau: An Evening of Duos and Trios
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. music.uga.edu
TABLE FOR THREE AT CHEZ JANAU Nine HHSOM faculty present an intimate evening of duos and trios, featuring Joaquin Turina’s "Piano trio #2 op.76, in D minor," Paul Ferguson's “Table for 3 at Chez Janau” and more.
Ultra Lights, Bayou Princess, Come Senior
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCHUNKLET Presents. 8 p.m. $7. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ULTRA LIGHTS Atlanta post-punk with early '90s college rock and '70s proto-punk influences.
BAYOU PRINCESS New local band.
COME SENIOR Garage punk from Atlanta.
Breabach
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States10 a.m. (Piedmont Athens Regional Performance for Young People), 7:30 p.m. $39-59. pac.uga.edu
BREABACH Contemporary folk act from Scotland that blends deep roots in highland and island tradition with the innovative musical ferment of their home base in Glasgow.
Ricky Montgomery, Nep
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
RICKY MONTGOMERY Emo-tinged alt-pop artist known for his hit song "Mr. Loverman."
NEP Indie singer-songwriter who combines charming lyrics and melodies with a smooth voice.
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.
The Howdies
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
THE HOWDIES Visit the radio station's lobby or tune in to 90.5 fm to hear old-school outlaw country featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher.
Downstairs, Naysayers, Parking Garage
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DOWNSTAIRS Athens indie-rock quartet that is building a name for itself with high energy live performances.
NAYSAYERS Seven-piece indie rock band that incorporates elements of punk and pop into its lyrical ballads.
PARKING GARAGE Self-proclaimed "salt rock" band from Athens, now with trumpets.
Carnival Barker
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
CARNIVAL BARKER Laid back jam band for fans of the Jerry Garcia Band, Little Feat and JJ Cale. (6 p.m.)
Southern Winds
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
SOUTHERN WINDS UGA graduate wind quintet recital.
Matthew Hightower
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
MATTHEW HIGHTOWER Guest artist recital by award-winning tubist, teacher, performer and composer.
Aidan Bissett
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26 (door), $96 (meet and greet). www.40watt.com
AIDAN BISSETT Indie rock musician whose songs focus on coming-of-age themes.
Wind Symphony, Symphonic Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
WIND SYMPHONY Performing the finest standard and new repertoire for wind band.
SYMPHONIC BAND Experienced undergraduate music majors, minors and non-majors from across campus play classic band repertoire and new music.
Libbaloops and Matt House
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
LIBBALOOPS AND MATT HOUSE The musical comedy duo presents an evening of absurdity and silliness with a fun mix of original bits, bops and improvisation inspired by the audience.
Dr. Voxoid’s Next Move
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. www.athica.org
DR. VOXOID'S NEXT MOVE Dutch artist Jaap Blonk's work often contains sound poetry, pieces in invented languages, phonetic etudes and processes, live soundscapes and improvisations.
Athens Music Jam
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
ATHENS MUSIC JAM Country, blues and good ol’ rock and roll.
Black Wick
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE in the Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
BLACK WICK JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7–9 p.m. www.globetavern.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Big Band Athens
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG BAND ATHENS 18-member Athens band whose swinging tunes consist of cover music from the '40s to the '70s.
Halloween Cover Show
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesIndecent Artistry Presents. 8 p.m. $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HALLOWEEN COVER SHOW Spooky tunes benefiting Kyle’s Cancer Fund.