David Barbe, Whip Appeal, The Falling Spikes
RSVP for Location Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 6 p.m. (art show), 8 p.m. (music). www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
WHIP APPEAL New Orleans bottom shelf country.
THE FALLING SPIKES Loud, dumb rock and roll.
The Hails, Oceanic
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $19 (adv.), $21. www.40watt.com
THE HAILS Indie-rock band originally formed at the University of Florida that offers edgy vocals over smooth melodies.
OCEANIC Charlotte, NC-based indie pop trio.
Kenosha Kid, Cheap Heaven
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States20th Anniversary Show Night 1. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
CHEAP HEAVEN Synth-ist JoJo Glidewell (Modern Skirts/of Montreal) presents a solo performance of improvised/generative music.
Marshall Crenshaw, James Mastro
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $45. bit.ly/MarshallCrenshawAthens
MARSHALL CRENSHAW Rock musician with a career that’s spanned four decades, 13 albums, Grammy and Golden Globe nominations, film and TV appearances and thousands of live performances.
JAMES MASTRO Multi-instrumentalist who has played with legends including Patti Smith, John Cale and Robert Plant.
Jardin botanique + John Kiran Fernandes, Madeline Polites, Wolfli
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $7. www.cloudrecordings.com
JARDIN BOTANIQUE + JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Ambience from Montreal-based musician and former Athenian with local Elephant 6 stalwart.
MADELINE POLITES Haunting songs by Immaterial Possession member.
WOLFLI Experimental set from a somber and reflective songwriter.
UGA Wind Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $18. music.uga.edu
UGA WIND ENSEMBLE Performing Australian composer Jack Frerer's "On Again, Off-Again."
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
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.
Folie à Trois
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6:30 p.m. Donations suggested. www.3railroad.org
FOLIE À TROIS Playing a set of French chansons, originals and jazzy tunes.
Atticus Roness
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
Reverend Tribble & Two Cool, Check the Signs
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/MarigoldAuditoriumSept19
REVEREND TRIBBLE & TWO COOL Newly formed rock, blues and Southern soul powerhouse trio from Athens, featuring Jeff Reilly (Randall Bramblett Band, Chris Duarte), Kevin Sweeney (Hayride, The Sunshine Fix) and Reverend Tribble.
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
Kenosha Kid, Kalibrator
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States20th Anniversary Show Night 2. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID The brainchild of guitarist Dan Nettles performs two sets of adventurous new music each week from his ever-expanding catalog that exists “somewhere in the Schrödinger’s nexus of jazz, post-rock and improvised music.”
KALIBRATOR Haunted Shed frontman Etienne deRocher’s solo performance art project combining primitive analog synthesis with screwdrivers.
Cole Swindell, Priscilla Block, Logan Crosby
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25–172. www.classiccenter.com
COLE SWINDELL Georgia-born country singer-songwriter known for his vivid storytelling and creative lyrics.
PRISCILLA BLOCK Nashville-based country singer-songwriter who found fame on TikTok in 2020.
LOGAN CROSBY Musician from Georgia whose goal is to bring the effortless, soulful sound back to country.
Stereolab, MEMORIALS
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
STEREOLAB Influential Anglo-French avant-pop band formed in London in 1990.
MEMORIALS Duo channeling the spirit of free jazz to create cosmic journeys into psychedelic rock, far out folk and wild analogue electronics.
Coyote Holler, Dusty Inkwell, Rowan Newby
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
COYOTE HOLLER Baton Rouge, LA via Athens cosmic country outfit.
DUSTY INKWELL Solo performance by member of The Howdies.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
Guest Artist Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
GUEST ARTIST RECITAL Featuring saxophonist Myles Boothroyd.
Left Hand Hotdog, The Touch, Bad Kill
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LEFT HAND HOTDOG Atlanta ska to fill your soul and get you dancing.
THE TOUCH Alternative rock band.
BAD KILL Local punk rock band.
Dave Forker, Libbaloops
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
DAVE FORKER Custom Concern member plays originals and covers. (8 a.m.)
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy." (10 a.m.)
Athens Area Shape Note Singing
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States10 a.m.–3 p.m. www.3railroad.org
ATHENS AREA SHAPE NOTE SINGING Sing from shape note hymnals originally published in the 1800s by Georgia composers: The Social Harp by John G. McCurry of Hart County and The Sacred Harp by B.F. White of Hamilton. Potluck lunch at 12 p.m.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s.
Randall Bramblett Big Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/RandallBramblettSept20
RANDALL BRAMBLETT BIG BAND American roots musician known for his genre-blending style and creative song imagery. Featuring the Megablaster Horns!
AFMDS Contra Dance
Memorial Park Administration Building 293 Gran Ellen Drive, Athens, United StatesAFMDS Contra Dance. 6:30 p.m. (intro session), 7–10 p.m. (dance). FREE! (17 & under), $10–12. www.athensfolk.org
SHAPESHIFTER Live music for a contra dance hosted by Athens Folk Music and Dance Society.
Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup, McKendrick Bearden, Julia Barfield
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life.
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
Amy Jay, Lane Marie, Joseph Bones
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
AMY JAY Singer-songwriter from New York.
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.
Jazz Brunch
Five Bar 269 N Hull St STE 100, Athens, United States11 a.m.–2 p.m. www.five-bar.com
SWING THEORY Local jazz trio playing brunch every Sunday.
Traditional Irish Session
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens4–7 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
TRADITIONAL IRISH SESSION Easy listening traditional Irish music.
Lealea, Viv and the Things, Johnny Falloon, Vincas
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
LEALEA Local looping artist.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
VINCAS Dark post-punk with doomy, psychedelic flourishes.
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
MICO, vaultboy
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.49. www.georgiatheatre.com
MICO Toronto-based indie-pop singer.
VAULTBOY Pop singer-songwriter from Jacksonville, FL whose name pays homage to his love of video games.
Faculty Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY RECITAL Featuring Angela Jones-Reus on flute and Erica McClellan on piano.
38 Strings
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
38 STRINGS Multi-generational acoustic folk music with 38 strings between them. (6 p.m.)
Jazz Night
Porterhouse Grill 459 E Broad St, Athens, United States7 p.m. www.porterhousegrillathens.com
JAZZ NIGHT Longest running jazz gig in Athens featuring a rotating cast of familiar faces performing American songbook, bossa nova classics and crossover hits.
Tanner Usrey, Colton Bowlin
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
TANNER USREY Country singer-songwriter from Prosper, TX who takes inspiration from George Strait, Tom Petty and Whiskey Myers.
COLTON BOWLIN Authentic country storyteller from Albany, KY.
Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, Cardynal and the Flock, YumboTron
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.
CARDYNAL AND THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and catchy melodies.
YUMBOTRON Electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed.
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.
The Reverend Conner Tribble
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com
THE REVEREND CONNER TRIBBLE Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.
Meet Athens’ Secret River
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesMeet Athens' Secret River. 7 p.m. FREE! www.oconeeriverlandtrust.org
JOSEPH KIRAN FERNANDES & FRANKLIN RUSSELL Duo for clarinet and baritone saxophone featuring an Elephant 6 collective musician.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
The Globe 199 N Lumpkin St, Athens7:30–10 p.m. www.facebook.com/globe.athens
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
The Pink Stones, Little Gold
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12 (one night), $20 (both nights). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm. Thank the Lord album release show!
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
Salmon Tubes; Ihlyat; Other Voices, Other Rooms
ATHICA 675 Pulaski St., Athens, GA, United StatesSonic Space. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.athica.org
SALMON TUBES Electro-acoustic improvisation duo Jon Vogt and Kyle MacKinnel.
IHLAYAT Experimental sound and visual artist using a mixture of samples, synth and guitar heavily manipulated.
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS House, rap and shoegaze-inspired music on synth hardware.
The Dictatortots
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City Wrestling. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–30. www.40watt.com
THE DICTATORTOTS Longtime local chaos-cultivators trash the night with post-grunge grooves.
The Original Splitz Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
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.
Isra & The Paisleys, Quentin Love
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
ISRA & THE PAISLEYS Atlanta band with a raw Merseybeat sound capturing the essence of the ‘60s with a modern twist.
QUENTIN LOVE Bubbly indie pop with leanings into country and sunshine pop psychedelia.
The Pink Stones, T. Hardy Morris
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12 (one night), $20 (both nights). www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm. Thank the Lord album release show!
T. HARDY MORRIS Singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock.
Adam Klein
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
ADAM KLEIN Singer-songwriter playing folk, folk rock, Americana and West African Mande-inspired music.
Caroline Aiken
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.3railroad.org
CAROLINE AIKEN This guitarist and singer's bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance.