Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Athens-based jazz collective.
Kairos Creature Club, Pinkest, Goodhost
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
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.
PINKEST Atlanta band bashing keys in a noisy cavalcade of theatrical glory.
GOODHOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements.
Dim Watts, Wet Meadows, Patrick Barry
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
DIM WATTS Psych-folk project led by Jim Willingham (Ham1, Old Smokey).
WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
Molly’s Lips, Nice Dream
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $15. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
MOLLY'S LIPS Nirvana tribute band featuring members of The Agenda!, Donkey Punch and Shehehe.
NICE DREAM Local Radiohead tribute band’s first ever show.
Dog Person, Ozello, Liz Farrell
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public.
OZELLO A queercore band of punks from Atlanta.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
Strings of the Heart
Healing Arts Centre 834 Prince Ave,, Athens, GA, United States3:30–4:30 p.m. (yoga), 5–6 p.m. (concert). $20/event, $35/both suggested donation. www.stringsoftheheartmusic.com
STRINGS OF THE HEART Participate in a restorative yoga class with live sitar music, then stay for a Hindustani Indian classical music concert.
Woody Garrison and The Galactic Cowboys
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens6 p.m. FREE! www.globetavern.com
WOODY GARRISON AND THE COSMIC COWBOYS Psychedelic Americana singer-songwriter backed by John Miley, Robert Bell, Bill Bokas and Alberto Salazarte.
Sex Mex, Beer Piss, Obscurity
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
SEX MEX Catchy synth-punk from San Antonio with power pop, glam rock and garage rock influences.
BEER PISS Local hardcore punk band.
OBSCURITY New local synth-punk duo. First show!
Austin Leonard Jones, Canary Affair, Dadgum, Bludwine
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
AUSTIN LEONARD JONES Twangy singer-songwriter backed by a full honky tonk band from Ojai, CA.
CANARY AFFAIR Indie rock band with an affinity for irregular time signatures and psychedelic grooves.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
BLUDWINE Sonic project of Neil Haydon.
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.
The Woggles
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
THE WOGGLES Legendary garage rock band from Atlanta.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC Held Every Tuesday evening.
Marisa Anderson, Dhana Jeera, Shane Parish
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MARISA ANDERSON Composer and multi-instrumentalist from Portland, OR whose improvisational style mixes American primitive guitar with other genres.
DHANA JEERA North African and Ethiopian inspired group led by Immaterial Possession member and visual artist Jeremy Kiran Fernandes.
SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.
Paul Thorn Band, Tommy Townsend
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30 (adv.), $35. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
PAUL THORN BAND A bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern American brand of roots music.
TOMMY TOWNSEND Trailblazing country artist who collaborated with Waylon Jennings on his newest album, Southern Man.
The Menzingers, Lucero, The Dirty Nil
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $36 (adv.), $39. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE MENZINGERS Punk rock band from Scranton, PA.
LUCERO Country-punk band based in Memphis, TN.
THE DIRTY NIL A finely-tuned rock machine from Ontario.
Stephan Eutsler
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesDog Days of Summer. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/baddogathens
STEPHAN EUTSLER Solo performance by member of Larry's Homework.
John Kiran Fernandes & David McCoy, Azalia Snail, Lyberarchelulo
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES & DAVID MCCOY Ambient duo performance featuring Fernandes' clarinet drenched in reverb and McCoy's guitar filtered through a variety of effects pedals for an otherworldly sound.
LYBERARCHELULO Tennessee percussionist Andrew Gibbens presents a visual album.
AZALIA SNAIL Presenting a full visual film that accompanies the audio to her Cloud Recordings release, Powerlover.
almost a.m., Second Nature, Basement Recess
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
ALMOST A.M. Indie-rock and alt-pop band from Montana made up of two brothers and their cousin.
SECOND NATURE Athens-based three-piece alternative rock band whose sound is self-described as "psychedelic beach rock."
BASEMENT RECESS College indie rock from Atlanta.
Evelia, Kimi Carter, Billy!
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
EVELIA Soft-rock and indie-alternative singer-songwriter from Athens.
KIMI CARTER Nashville, TN-based indie singer-songwriter.
BILLY! No info available.
Itchy Kisses, Cal Fish, Marcel Sletten, Mirrors For Princes
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.athenscine.com
ITCHY KISSES Lo-fi weirdo pop hailing from New Orleans; for fans of Hype Williams and Voice Actor.
CAL FISH Brooklyn musician producing atmospheric (yet danceable!) techno pop.
MARCEL SLETTEN California-born and Athens-based electronic music producer, composer and artist whose sound varies from peaceful to intense.
MIRRORS FOR PRINCES Atlanta experimental duo.
Sun Child, Lane Marie, Joseph Bones
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
SUN CHILD Dreamy folk-pop project from Jacksonville Beach, FL that started as the solo project of singer-songwriter Brooke Garwood.
LANE MARIE Indie pop artist raised in Athens whose work explores the ups and downs of the human experience.
JOSEPH BONES Memoir folk pop music for the moody and hopeful.
Sonic Divination Durational Event
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesJune 14, sunset–June 15, sunset. Donations accepted. www.athica.org
SONIC DIVINATION DURATIONAL EVENT The gallery's Artist-in-ATHICA series presents a durational participatory sound installation. Listeners and sound makers of all ages and skill levels are invited to explore the unknown through sound.
Ty Wicker, Jim Cook
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
TY WICKER Local singer-songwriter. (8 a.m.)
JIM COOK High-energy solo blues, classic rock and roots music. (10 a.m.)
Aurelia String Quartet
Holy Cross Lutheran Church 800 West Lake Dr., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. FREE! www.holycrossathens.com
AURELIA STRING QUARTET The spring concert features works by Hayd, Sibelius and Glazunov.
Wade Newbury
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
WADE NEWBURY Laid back tunes and classics on guitar.
The Humdingers
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.
Workhorses of the Entertainment/Recreational Industry
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m (show). $10–48. www.hendershotsathens.com
WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONAL INDUSTRY Domingo "Sunny" Ortiz joins Rob Keller, Ben Reynolds and William Tonks for a set of traditional folk, weepy country tunes, lonesome bluegrass and unplugged rock and roll.
Athens Hip Hop Awards
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
ATHENS HIP HOP AWARDS The 10th annual awards show presents live music and award presentations recognizing performers, beauty salons, restaurants and more.
The Humdingers
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
THE HUMDINGERS Acoustic interpretations of pop and soul.
The Vassar Blondes
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States5–7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE VASSAR BLONDES Local indie-pop four-piece. For this special series, the band will perform songs from movie soundtracks.
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.
The Original Splitz Band
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $20 (Friends of the Garden), $25 botgarden.uga.edu
THE ORIGINAL SPLITZ BAND 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. Blankets, chairs and picnics are welcome at this concert in the garden.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC Held Every Tuesday evening.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (6 p.m.)
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.
Los Cantares, James Aurelio
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAHH FEST. 6:30 p.m. (doors). $10. www.40watt.com
LOS CANTARES Stoned desert rock and roll band from Athens.
JAMES AURELIO Roots-rock project led by Jim Wilson (Los Cantares, TaxiCab Verses).
Rowan Newby, Liz Farrell, Dadgum
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
SHITFEST III
Cozy Bar 179 N. Jackson St., Athens, GA, United StatesSHITFEST III. 3–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/cozybar179
REASON TO HATE Traditional hardcore punk out of Atlanta.
BREAKUP CLUB Punk band from Greenville, SC.
VIOLENT VIOLET Local punk trio infused with a unique blend of surf and garage rock.
BEER PISS Athens hardcore punk group.
DEGREASER New act from Atlanta.
OBSCURITY New local synth-punk duo.
BONE BAG New heavy punk trio with post-punk and sludge undertones.
Daniel Hutchens Honorary Shebang Delang Jubilee & Magic Show
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. $20. www.livewireathens.com
DANIEL HUTCHENS HONORARY SHEBANG DELANG JUBILEE & MAGIC SHOW Dozens of musicians will gather to pay tribute to the life and extensive song catalog of Bloodkin's Daniel Hutchens. Proceeds will benefit Nuçi's Space.
John McCauley, T. Hardy Morris
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m (show). $30–35. www.hendershotsathens.com
JOHN MCCAULEY Singer-songwriter from the alternative folk-rock band Deer Tick.
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
Elf Power
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesOfficial AthFest Kickoff Party. 7 p.m. (film), 9 p.m. (music). $10. athfest.com
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop. Tonight's performance will follow a screening of The Elephant 6 Recording Co. documentary.
bad posture club, Peter Webb, Liliana Hudgens, DPCD
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
BAD POSTURE CLUB Old timey-inspired queer folk outfit from Minneapolis.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative, jazz-influenced experimental folk.
LILIANA HUDGENS Cosmic country musician from Asheville, NC.
DPCD Strange nostalgia and parlor music from Chicago.
Organically Programmed, Cardynal + the Flock, Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, The Asymptomatics, Heffner
AthFest Wicked Weed Stage Pulaski Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions. (5 p.m.)
CARDYNAL + THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist intent on wearing their inspirations on their sleeves while delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and unforgettably catchy hooks and melodies. (5:50 p.m.)
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local weirdo pop act that combines elements of new wave, post-punk, disco and surf rock and claims a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors. (6:45 p.m.)
THE ASYMPTOMATICS Rambunctious indie-rock party ensemble that dips into post-punk, funk and even psychedelic folk rock. (7:50 p.m.)
HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam. (9 p.m.)
Neat Freak, Goodhost, Forrest Isn’t Dead, Triplicate, Silent Disco with Booty Boyz
AthFest Hull Street Stage Hull Street, Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities. (5:25 p.m.)
GOODHOST Energetic alternative group incorporating math rock elements. (6:15 p.m.)
FORREST ISN'T DEAD Atlanta-based alt-pop artist who pours out the stories of his life through song. (7:15 p.m.)
TRIPLICATE Atmospheric synths, angular guitar, driving bass and precise drumming drawing from wide-ranging influences including dance rock, electronica, math rock and psychedelia. Formerly known as Convince the Kid. (8:25 p.m.)
BOOTY BOYZ DJ power trio formed by Z-dawg the Booty Hunter, Immuzikation and Twin Powers that creates a hot, sweaty dance party mess. (9 p.m.)
Full Moon School of Music
KidsFest Stage Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. FREE! athfest.com
FULL MOON SCHOOL OF MUSIC Three bands composed of participants from Full Moon School of Music's summer camp program will show off what they learned. (6 p.m., 7 p.m. & 8 p.m.)
Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
RAMBLIN' COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Tommy Townsend, Woody Garrison, William Tonks, Clay Leverett with John Neff, Mannequin Party
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, AthensAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
TOMMY TOWNSEND Trailblazing country artist who collaborated with Waylon Jennings on his newest album, Southern Man. (7:15 p.m.)
WOODY GARRISON Singer-songwriter playing psychedelic Americana at its finest. (8 p.m.)
WILLIAM TONKS Athens-based guitarist and singer-songwriter who draws inspiration from The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young. (8:45 p.m.)
CLAY LEVERETT WITH JOHN NEFF The 20+ year Athens resident playing rock and country with his longtime bandmate John Neff. (9:30 p.m.)
MANNEQUIN PARTY Athens alternative musician playing a funky fingerstyle amalgamation of folk, indie rock and Americana. Vic Awards finalist! (10:15 p.m.)
Shayna Steele
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $35. www.mmcc-arts.org
SHAYNA STEELE Dynamic soul and jazz vocalist from New York who recently released her fourth studio album, Gold Dust.
