Halloween Hurricane Relief Rave
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHalloween Hurricane Relief Rave. 8 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.40watt.com
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
IZZY Local DJ bringing people together through her unique wubs and deep bass.
KAREZZA EDM producer Scottie Stephens, who takes influence from sømething, Zebbler Encanti Experience, Tipper and Wakaan.
KN0W Project of Delaney Erwin that combines rich bass melodies and radiant soundscapes.
LVNDNSEA Local DJ.
Dictatortots
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
DICTATORTOTS Longtime local chaos-cultivators trash the night with post-grunge grooves.
Murder the Mood, That’s Rad
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
MURDER THE MOOD & THAT'S RAD Presenting an evening of Halloween rave-ups and absolute ridiculousness as they perform the catalogs of 2000s emo and pop-punk icons My Chemical Romance and Blink-182.
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.
Ron Hendon
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
RON HENDON Local saxophonist.
Chessa Rich, Marie Marie, Your Ex’s Pets
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
CHESSA RICH Durham, NC-based songwriter, singer, multi-instrumentalist and composer.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
YOUR EX'S PETS Secret acoustic cover set.
Kenny and the Bashers
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENNY AND THE BASHERS No info available.
Skirts, Wished Bone, Turtle Grenade
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
SKIRTS DIY Dallas, TX singer-songwriter who weaves warm, traditional Americana textures with lo-fi piano and intimate vocals.
WISHED BONE Musician from Athens County, OH whose songs stretch and dream like blossoming buds while also radiating a buzzing warmth.
TURTLE GRENADE Musician and visual artist crafting intimately personal folk songs.
Sacred Bull, Palaces, Persona Machine
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SACRED BULL Athens post-metal known for its heavy and dark combination of meditative melodies and deliberate cacophony.
PALACES Four-piece suit of organized chaos metal band based in Atlanta.
PERSONA MACHINE Athens-based metalcore.
Eli Howard & The Greater Good
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ELI HOWARD & THE GREATER GOOD Folk singer who ended up with an electric guitar, joined by his band.
David Court, Tracy and Jeff
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVID COURT One-man band playing harmonica, dulcimer and foot tambourine. (8 a.m.)
TRACY AND JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig. (10 a.m.)
39th Annual North Georgia Folk Festival Redux
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States39th Annual North Georgia Folk Festival Redux. 5–10 p.m. FREE! (kids under 12), $12 (adv.), $15. www.athensfolk.org
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
PAT SHIELDS Storyteller who says he's been telling stories, not lies, for years.
BORDERHOP TRIO High lonesome pickin' and singing from Athens' own bluegrass outfit.
PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales.
Sounds of Simon & Garfunkel
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $20. www.marigoldauditorium.com
SOUNDS OF SIMON & GARFUNKEL Jeff Jablonski and Jeff Radi harmonize to recreate the sounds of music from a bygone era.
The Deslondes, The Pink Stones, Sabine McCalla
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE DESLONDES Gritty New Orleans-based Americana band on New West Records that blends influences of folk, blues, country and gospel.
THE PINK STONES Cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm.
SABINE MCCALLA Artist who spins stories of heartbreak and hope through intimate arrangements and honest inflections, combining elements of gospel, folk, soul, blues and Americana.
The Orange Constant
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE ORANGE CONSTANT Vintage rock with a contemporary twist that ranges from Southern psychedelia to progressive composition.
Empress Mokah, Farin, DJ Nate
The Roadhouse 137 N Lumpkin St, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (music). FREE! www.instagram.com/roadhouseathens
EMPRESS MOKAH Local activist who celebrates her Jamaican heritage with a modern blend of reggae and R&B featuring a killer band and backup dancers.
FARIN Athens dancehall vocalist supreme performing his own songs solo, as well as duets with Mokah.
DJ NATE Spinning an early set of ‘60s–‘70s rocksteady and reggae and a late set of dancehall classics.
Pink Pony Prom
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12. www.40watt.com
PINK PONY PROM Athens Pride & Queer Collective presents a Chappell Roan-themed dance party.
W8ING4UFOS, Call Letters, Burly Ivy
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
W8ING4UFOS Multi-instrumental experimental four-piece group out of Atlanta.
CALL LETTERS Project featuring Don Chambers and George Davidson.
BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
All Gods, Verity Den, Robe
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ALL GODS Noise band with a post-punk backbone.
VERITY DEN Shoegaze and dream pop influenced band from Carrboro, NC.
ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.
Normaltown Sound Machine, Wet Meadows
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NORMALTOWN SOUND MACHINE Athens quintet featuring Jamie Reynolds, Ben Spraker, Jef Whatley, Eli Truett and Phil Weed perform asymmetrical pop rock reminiscent of The Sea and Cake, The Cardigans, Herbie Hancock and LCD Soundsystem.
WET MEADOWS Local group specializing in richly orchestrated "botanical rock," where knowing the Latin or generic names of Southeastern trees, shrubs and woody vines may enrich the listening experience.
Athens VHS Fest
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States1–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS VHS FEST JOKERJOKERtv and vhs.or.die present a fest for VHS collectors, vendors and filmmakers. Featuring performances by Mr. Blank, Ilyhatt, Libbaloops, Annie Leeth, Corporal Quigg, Black Wick, Snotnoze Saleem and Bad Straples.
Southern Wind Quintet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
SOUTHERN WIND QUINTET Graduate chamber music ensemble that represents some of the finest instrumental musicianship on campus.
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! (tickets required). www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The fall concert includes Pachelbel's "Kanon," Mozart's "Overture to the Marriage of Figaro," Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" from A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Degreaser, Girl Porn, Ralph
Puma Yu's 355 Oneta St Suite D 400 A, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.pumayus.com
DEGREASER Atlanta linecook hardcore.
GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.
RALPH New band featuring members of Pervert and Marses. First show!
Big Sauty, Cardynal
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG SAUTY Funky band with a unique twist, incorporating jazz, funk, a little bit of rock and a touch of bluegrass.
CARDYNAL An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and unforgettably catchy hooks and melodies.
Sex Mex, Tabla Rosa, Trepid
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SEX MEX Catchy synth-punk from San Antonio with power pop, glam rock and garage rock influences.
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
TREPID New local grungegaze.
UGA Jazz Ensembles
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA JAZZ ENSEMBLES A variety of swing, be-bop, Latin and contemporary jazz.
Malcolm Tent, Tim Holehouse, Drabs Drula
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MALCOLM TENT Acoustic punk rock musician known for his work in Broken Talent, Bunnybrains and Ultrabunny.
TIM HOLEHOUSE Folk, blues and experimental acoustic musician from London.
DRABS DRULA Athens acoustic musician.
UGA Jazz Combos
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Concert Hall. 2:20 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA JAZZ COMBOS Music and non-music majors performing American standards, jazz standards, Latin jazz and contemporary commercial compositions.
Bulldog Brass Society
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BULLDOG BRASS SOCIETY UGA’s premiere graduate brass quintet.
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.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (6 p.m.)
Grandville, Roommate
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17–22. www.georgiatheatre.com
GRANDVILLE Energized rock band inspired by that classic head-banging, guitar solo, rock and roll sound.
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
Sarah, Russell & Stephen
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
SARAH, RUSSELL & STEPHEN Members of The Grateful Dads perform.
Wim Tapley & The Cannons, Stolen Gin
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16. www.georgiatheatre.com
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds.
STOLEN GIN Five-piece from New York City that blends jazz, disco, funk, electro pop and psychedelic rock and is dedicating to never letting a good crowd go to waste.
Battle of the Bands
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA MBUS and Soundcloud Present. 7 p.m. FREE! $1 = 1 vote. https://www.instagram.com/ugambus/
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
A.D. BLANCO Local indie rock trio inspired by '90s grunge and early 2000s pop rock.
SERENDIPITY Indie pop project of Surabhi Joshi.
SEPIA DREAM Your friendly neighborhood girl band.
Honeypuppy, Kairos Creature Club, Johnny Falloon
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.athenscine.com
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
KAIROS CREATURE CLUB New project from Lena Simon (La Luz) and Glenn Van Dyke (BOYTOY) founded as an ever-evolving exploration of music fueled by collaboration.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
Frankenfunk Cinnamon Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 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.
Charlie Fleming
Normaltown Brewing 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
CHARLIE FLEMING indie folk singer-songwriter playing originals and covers inspired by bands like Mt. Joy, Caamp, and The Head and The Heart.
Improvement Movement, Quiet Hounds, Drew Beskin
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryNov8
IMPROVEMENT MOVEMENT Psychedelic pop band from Atlanta.
QUIET HOUNDS Southern pop folk trio formed in Athens in the early 2000s.
DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.
Amethyst Baroque
St. Stephen's Anglican Catholic Church 800 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA7 p.m. $10–20. www.amethystbaroque.com
AMETHYST BAROQUE "Seldom Play'd: The Obscure Baroque" includes lesser known cantatas, sonatas and more, from Schickhart’s "L'Alphabet de la Musique" to the suites of Roland Marais.
Marie Marie
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
Runaway Gin
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
RUNAWAY GIN Tribute band for improvisational rock band Phish. Two sets!
Dawes, Winnetka Bowling League
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $39.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
DAWES Earnest folk rock, piano ballads and sprawling jams from brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith.
WINNETKA BOWLING LEAGUE Energetic and emotional power pop songs about good times that never last.
UGA Opera Theatre
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
UGA OPERA THEATRE Graduate student opera ensemble's fall performance.
Evelia, lighthearted, Penny Loafer
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.athenscine.com
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.