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Blue Alley, Michael Guthrie Band
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
BLUE ALLEY Blues band from Germany.
MICHAEL GUTHRIE BAND Rock band formed by two brothers in 1964.
Marie Marie, Zach Ritter and the Eternal Soup
119 Sylvia Circle 119 Sylvia Circle, Athens, United StatesAttaboy Tapes House Show. 7 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/mariemarie.music
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town.
Pylon Reenactment Society, It’s Snakes
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20 (under 21). www.pylonreenactmentsociety.com
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
IT'S SNAKES Charlotte, NC-based band led by vocalist and drummer Hope Nicholls (Fetchin’ Bones, Sugarsmack, Snagglepuss).
The Nothin Nu Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
THE NOTHIN NU BAND Good ol' oldies from the '60s and up.
Little Mae, Quentin Love, Thomas Fulford
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
LITTLE MAE Indie band with melodic, textural songwriting.
QUENTIN LOVE Bubbly indie pop with leanings into country and sunshine pop psychedelia.
THOMAS FULFORD Alternative indie musician.
Trash Disco
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
TRASH DISCO DJs playing danceable punk, new wave and indie from the '80s to the '00s.
Swing Theory
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.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $50–99. pac.uga.edu
ATLANTA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Conducted by Nathalie Stutzmann and performing Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 and three works by Maurice Ravel. Joined by piainist Anna Geniushene.
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.
Segar Jazz Affair, Carol Albert
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. (doors), 6:30 p.m. & 7:45 p.m. (two shows). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SegarJazzAug18
CAROL ALBERT Billboard-charting smooth jazz mainstay joined by her band.
SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz.
Fester Hagood’s Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
FESTER HAGOOD'S MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
Being Dead, Honeypuppy, Penny Loafer
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
BEING DEAD Texas-based band that merges surf rock, freak pop and frantic punk.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." Album release show!
PENNY LOAFER Local “post-college rock” band delivering grunge-tinged pop with sweet yet sometimes vicious compositions.
History Film Series
101 LeConte Hall 250 Baldwin St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the film Man with a Movie Camera with an introduction by Dr. Joseph Kellner. 5 p.m. FREE! history.uga.edu
UGA Tuba/Euphonium Ensemble
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA TUBA/EUPHONIUM ENSEMBLE Graduate and undergraduate low brass students play serious original compositions, transcriptions of orchestral literature and lighter arrangements.
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.
The Aristocrats
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30 (adv.), $35. www.40watt.com
THE ARISTOCRATS Rock power trio composed of Guthrie Govan, Bryan Beller and Marco Minnemann.
British Brass Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BRITISH BRASS BAND Spring concert under the baton of Bandmaster Philip Smith with a repertoire including original works, transcriptions of orchestral works, marches and more.
Guitar Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 3 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
GUITAR ENSEMBLE Student ensemble whose repertoire includes music from a variety of stylistic periods.
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Entering its 20th year, 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.”
flipturn, Wim Tapley & The Cannons
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32–35. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLIPTURN Indie-rock band from Fernandina Beach, FL known for their energetic live shows.
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds.
Opera Scenes
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
OPERA SCENES Solo vocal performance, choral performance and instrumental performance merge for an exquisite evening of musical storytelling.
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
Perry D’Andrea
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
PERRY D'ANDREA Frank Sinatra tribute set.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Scarlet Stitch
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
SCARLET STITCH Rock and roll band influenced by outlaw country, jam bands and alternative rock. (6 p.m.)
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Wednesday.
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.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–10 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Every Wednesday.
Chris Hampton Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfw2872
CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Athens-based band performing a variety of country, western and rock dance music with line dancing during the breaks.
STRFKR, Valgur, happy sad face
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25–30. www.georgiatheatre.com
STRFKR Indie electronic band that began as the solo project of Joshua Hodges in 2007.
VALGUR Psychedelic-pop band hailing from the town of Juchitán de Zaragoza in Oaxaca, Mexico.
HAPPY SAD FACE Psychedelic pop from Joshua Tree, CA.
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.
MaiKai Open Mic
MaiKai Kava Lounge 1035 Baxter St Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.instagram.com/bulaatmaikai
MAIKAI OPEN MIC Share your music, comedy and poetry every Wednesday.
Porch Pickin’ Campfire Jams
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesPorch Pickin’ Campfire Jams. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a carefree dash of improvisation to sooth the soul.
Dr. Fred’s Karaoke
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
DR. FRED'S KARAOKE Featuring a large assortment of pop, rock, indie and more.
Erik Olson, Louis Ramanos
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
ERIK OLSON Pianist known for his work in jazz-infused trios and quartets, as well as his recently-formed band, Erik Olson's Slam Tilt.
LOUIS RAMANOS Composer playing playful, rhythmically driven music spanning jazz, funk and soul.
String Area Chamber Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 3 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
STRING AREA CHAMBER RECITAL String ensemble performs selections it has been working on recently.
The Reverend Conner Tribble
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
THE REVEREND CONNER TRIBBLE Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.
Brandon Alexander
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
BRANDON ALEXANDER Musician who has previously released work under the name Wilshire.
flipturn, Gatlin
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
FLIPTURN Indie-rock band from Fernandina Beach, FL known for their energetic live shows.
GATLIN Musician from Orlando, FL also known for her work in indie band Sadie Hawkins who combines mellow, comforting alt-folk with pop.
Thursday Scholarship Series: Music and Dance
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
MUSIC AND DANCE ARCO Chamber Orchestra and the UGA Dance Ensemble, directed Levon Ambartsumian and Lisa Fusillo respectively, collaborate to create an evening highlighting the intricate relationship between music and dance, featuring music by Telemann, Tchaikovsky, Grieg, Piazzolla, Schnittke and Khachaturian.
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.
Newport Transplant, Ozello, Clementine Was Right, Jude Brothers
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $15. www.athenscine.com
NEWPORT TRANSPLANT Dynamic honky-tonk band straddling punk rock and sci-fi wonder.
OZELLO A queercore band of punks from Atlanta.
CLEMENTINE WAS RIGHT The bootgaze and Western emo project of Denver-based poets Mike Young and Gion Davis.
JUDE BROTHERS Folk-derived singer-songwriter from Arkansas with a penchant for whimsy and tenderheartedness.
Strange Temples, Minorcan, CGI Joe + The Alien Emails
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
STRANGE TEMPLES No info available.
MINORCAN Self-described basement arena rock band from Asheville, NC.
CGI JOE + THE ALIEN EMAILS The skewed pop project of Joe Kubler, formerly known as Rene LeConte.
Adam Klein
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
ADAM KLEIN Singer-songwriter playing folk, folk rock, Americana and West African Mande-inspired music.