Straitjacket Strippers, Warm Frames
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
STRAITJACKET STRIPPERS Sludge noise band straight from the depths of the sex shop psych ward.
WARM FRAMES Orlando noise rock band.
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 Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Apostle, Rosie & the Ratdogs, Attest, Oxystar
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
APOSTLE Blackened and atmospheric chaotic hardcore from Atlanta.
ROSIE & THE RATDOGS Sludgy, hardcore, heavy-psych band based in Athens.
ATTEST Originally formed in 2008, the group took a long hiatus before returning with a more refined hardcore punk sound.
OXYSTAR New alternative rock band from Athens.
Ipek Eginli, John Kiran Fernandes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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.
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Ambient and minimalist looped clarinet inspired by bird-song and the looped reed work of Terry Riley and Ariel Kalma. Tonight's show will include solo sets followed by an improvised duo performance.
UGA Viola Studio
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA VIOLA STUDIO Works by BIPOC composers including Leilehua Lanzilotti, Reena Ismail, Derrick Skye, Scott Joplin and more.
Lovro Peretić
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
LOVRO PERETIĆ Classical guitarist from Zagreb, Croatia who is currently on a 50-concert tour through USA and Canada as the winner of the International Concert Artist competition of the Guitar Foundation of America.
Second Nature, Violent Violet, Seventh Son
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), $10 (adv.), $12. www.40watt.com
SECOND NATURE Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock."
VIOLENT VIOLET Pop-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod whose latest EP embarks on an ethereal analog odyssey.
SEVENTH SON New Athens-based indie band.
New Faces Night
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNew Faces Night. 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
RITIKA Trailblazing South Asian American folk artist.
NIGHTINGAIL Alternative folk singer-songwriter with expressive melodies.
LEIGHTON DAY Prolific Atlanta songwriter blurring the lines between musical genres.
Briston Maroney, Snarls, Willow Avalon
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
BRISTON MARONEY Smooth, catchy indie pop from Nashville.
SNARLS Indie rock band from Columbus, OH.
WILLOW AVALON Georgia-born dream pop singer-songwriter.
Hayride, Larry’s Homework
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA7 p.m. www.instagram.com/spaceball.bazaar
HAYRIDE Long-running high-energy rock band with guitarist Kevin Sweeney, bassist Nick Bielli and drummer Mark Brill.
LARRY'S HOMEWORK Four-piece Americana/roots rock band from Athens started by Stephan Eutsler and Pat Pensyl.
Nick Zoulek
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
NICK ZOULEK Award-winning saxophonist and composer who is known for his avant-garde improvisation.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $30–60. pac.uga.edu
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO South African music group that sings in the traditional isicathamiya style, combining the complex rhythms and harmonies of Zulu music with gospel sentiments.
The Vibe
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States$10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
ASHTXN Local hip-hop artist Ashton Hood.
WYATT PATTON Energetic UGA student whose genre spans from club anthems to introspective love songs.
WIX PATTON Former UGA football player performing lit party raps.
TYTYLERTY Musician, author and poet.
SAJAAD Rapper with a versatile style and positive energy that’s quick to engage his audience.
Cloudbelly, Annie Leeth, CannonandtheBoxes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CLOUDBELLY Indie folk band from Massachusetts whose music is intimate and cinematic.
ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist loops drums, synths and strings.
CANNONANDTHEBOXES Cannon Rogers leads a rotating cast of musicians in mixing fuzz and folk with an upbeat energy.
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesPiedmont Athens Regional Performances for Young People. 10 a.m. SOLD OUT! pac.uga.edu
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO South African music group that sings in the traditional isicathamiya style, combining the complex rhythms and harmonies of Zulu music with gospel sentiments.
Wade Newbury
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesFirst Fridays. 5–10 p.m. (event), 6–9 p.m. (music). www.sobrewco.com
WADE NEWBURY Easy listening tunes and classics on guitar. First Fridays include a food truck and mini market of local vendors.
Jack Miller and Jim Greene
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
JACK MILLER AND JIM GREENE Strumming and singing some classics along with originals.
Undergraduate Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. music.uga.edu
UNDERGRADUATE RECITAL Tristan Dempsey and Kemp McArthur perform on cello.
Student Composers Association
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 P.M. FREE! music.uga.edu
STUDENT COMPOSERS ASSOCIATION A recital of world premieres by UGA student composers.
John Kiran Fernandes, Laura Camacho & Davy Gibbs Trio, Shane Parish
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations accepted. www.athica.org
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES, LAURA CAMACHO & DAVY GIBBS TRIO Modal jazz and folk forms trio featuring clarinet, upright bass and drums.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
PISCES Party with Lona and Matt Spinks Trio
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPISCES Party. 7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
LONA Athens all-star band that glides between rock and roll and honky-tonk sounds.
MATT SPINKS TRIO Band with a unique, homegrown sound that has been compared to John Mayer, Sublime and Tony Furtado.
Smaxxon, Original Hamsters, G. Bronco Lite, Berente
Spaceball Bazaar 130 N. Church St., Bogart, GA7 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/spaceballbazaar
SMAXXON No info available.
ORIGINAL HAMSTERS Electronic duo paying tribute to old school hip hop.
G. BRONCO LITE No info available.
BÈRNTÉ No info available.
Mint Julep Jazz Band
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City Swing 9 Friday Night Dance. 7–11 p.m. $15 (w/ UGA ID), $30. www.classiccityswing.com
MINT JULEP JAZZ BAND Little big band recreating the hot jazz sounds of the '20s, '30s and early '40s through arrangements based on original recordings from the jazz age and swing era and original tunes inspired by that time period.
Andrea Demarcus, Annie Leeth, Adriana Thomas
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
ANDREA DEMARCUS Vocalist, songwriter, classically trained upright bassist, Juilliard graduate and member of Cicada Rhythm.
ANNIE LEETH Local producer and violinist who loops drums, synths and strings into experimental pop tunes.
ADRIANA THOMAS Taking heavy inspiration from salsa, jazz and gospel, Thomas uses drums, a synthesizer, a guitar and a loop station to connect with listeners.
British Brass Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. music.uga.edu
BRITISH BRASS BAND This spring festival includes "Shenandoah" by Steven Verhelst, "Nobody Does It Better" by Marvin Hamlisch, "Quicksilver" by Peter Graham and more.
SamG & Neil Hayden Art Opening with Dim Watts, Minorcan, Current Rage
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesSamG & Neil Hayden Art Opening. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DIM WATTS Local psych-folk group led by Jim Willingham (Ham1, Old Smokey).
MINORCAN Self-described basement arena rock band from Asheville, NC.
CURRENT RAGE Catchy post-punk band originally active in Athens from '79–'83 that has been recently reformed.
Five Eight
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
Jim Cook, Big Magic
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
JIM COOK High-energy solo acoustic blues, rock and country. (8 a.m.)
BIG MAGIC Ukulele duo. (10 a.m.)
Rebecca Sunshine, Nightshade Family
Oconee County Library 1925 Electric Avenue, Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOconee County Library Grand Opening. 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/OconeeLibrary
REBECCA SUNSHINE BAND Kid-friendly music by Rebecca and her friends. (12 p.m.)
GLOW STICK DANCE PARTY Nightshade Family leads an all-ages dance party with glow sticks. (6:30 p.m.)
All Are Welcome Spring Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States12–6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ALL ARE WELCOME SPRING MARKET Sisters of the Moon presents over 50 vendors and performances by Julianne Merritt, Caroline Coleman, Lilith Jenovax, Parys, Full on Monet and Red Dakota.
Abbey Road LIVE!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15–29.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Beloved local tribute band who has the crowd rocking all night to their extensive Beatles cover sets. Beatlemania 60th anniversary show performing the entire Beatles 1962-1966 album!
Heart of Pine, Scott Low & the Blue Bouillon
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryMarch2
HEART OF PINE Roots-rocking local group with a nostalgic "Southedelic" sound informed by classic rock, blues, country, jam, Americana and funk. Celebrating the release of a new single, "Movin' On."
SCOTT LOW & THE BLUE BOUILLON Rustic folk singer-songwriter and former Athenian now based in Clayton. Album release show for The Appalachian Blues!
Fingernails Are Pretty
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesLast of the First-Wave Grunge Boys: Dana Turns 40! 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
FINGERNAILS ARE PRETTY All-lady Foo Fighters tribute act.
Tinsley Ellis
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $20 (adv.), $25. www.indigoathens.live
TINSLEY ELLIS Seasoned blues-rock singer and guitarist from Atlanta celebrates the recent release of his first-ever solo acoustic album, Naked Truth.
The Keenan McKenzie Orchestra
UGA New Dance Theatre 263 W. Green St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City Swing 9 Saturday Dance. 8–11 p.m. $15 (w/ UGA ID), $30. www.classiccityswing.com
THE KEENAN MCKENZIE ORCHESTRA This 14-piece ensemble boasts an all-star lineup of swing jazz veterans from North Carolina, New York, New Orleans and Georgia.
Plastic Duck Armada, Smaxxon, Lo Wave, G. Bronco’s Broken Dream Machine
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis Is Not a Music Fest 2024. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PLASTIC DUCK ARMADA Original dance rock band fronted by singer-songwriter Greg Do.
SMAXXON No info available.
LO WAVE No info available.
G. BRONCO'S BROKEN DREAM MACHINE No info available.
rickoLus, David Barbe Plus, Fabulous Bird
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
RICKOLUS Jacksonville, FL singer-songwriter with a power pop tinged garage rock sound.
DAVID BARBE PLUS Member of Mercyland and Sugar joins friends for a special set.
FABULOUS BIRD Catchy, lo-fi indie rock with the character of old guitars and drums that've been collecting dust in a garage for years.
All Are Welcome Spring Market
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States12–6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ALL ARE WELCOME SPRING MARKET Sisters of the Moon presents over 50 vendors and performances by DJ Charlie Flower, DJ De La Luna, Ecstatic Dance Athens, Jesse Williams and Robots N Aliens.
Hibbs Family Band, Tony Holiday, Rodney Sanders
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism.
TONY HOLIDAY Harmonicist and singer carrying forward the rich traditions of Memphis' soul and blues.
RODNEY SANDERS Local singer-songwriter and acoustic guitarist with a soul-stirring voice.
Improvement Movement, Sunset Honor Unit, Four Eyes
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
IMPROVEMENT MOVEMENT Psychedelic pop band from Atlanta.
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
FOUR EYES Folky, poppy tunes by songwriter Erin Lovett.
Life in Vacuum, Porcelain, Hunger Anthem
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LIFE IN VACUUM Toronto-based aggressive punk band led by Ukrainian brothers Sasha and Ross Chornyy with Dylan Bravener on bass.
PORCELAIN Four-piece rock band from Austin, TX.
HUNGER ANTHEM Local indie power-rock trio with an unabashed penchant for distortion drenched songs and a DIY punk rock ethos.
Bubblegum Octopus, Marcel Sletten, Bad Straples, Safety Fluid
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BUBBLEGUM OCTOPUS Musical project of Mark Morden that mixed synth-pop, punk, electronica and EDM.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
BAD STRAPLES Local DJ who creates electronica-influenced sets.
SAFETY FLUID New local screamo project.
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 Josh Allen, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Henry Luther & The Blackouts, Organically Programmed, Pretty Colors
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). Donations encouraged.
HENRY LUTHER & THE BLACKOUTS South Carolina-based folk singer specializing in drinking songs, indie-folk impressionism and country-folk surrealism.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
PRETTY COLORS Athens/Atlanta ambient psych rock.
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens captained by drummer Mason Davis and featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Cracker Duo, David Ryan Harris
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCamp-In #10. 7 p.m. $25. www.40watt.com
CRACKER DUO David Lowery and Johnny Hickman perform to kick off the 10th annual Camp-In.
DAVID RYAN HARRIS Los Angeles singer-songwriter who has performed with artists including John Mayer, Dave Matthews and Santana.