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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.
Murky Waters Band
Southern Drawl Bar & Grille 1926 Madison Street, Comer, United States6 p.m. www.southerndrawlbarandgrille.com
MURKY WATERS BAND Country and blues fusion from Madison.
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.
It’s a 2000s Party
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $20.40–38.94. www.georgiatheatre.com
IT'S A 2000S PARTY Celebrating the iconic 2000s era, featuring the decade's biggest hits across pop, hip-hop and rock genres.
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.
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11:30 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
NOCHE DE BAILE DJ Mane, TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music. The evening kicks off with a dance class.
Ralph, Invisible Machine, Regulator, Viv and The Things
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDosed By An Angel. 9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
RALPH Grind jam band featuring members of Pervert and Marses.
INVISIBLE MACHINE New local project incorporating elements of improv, jazz and noise.
REGULATOR Hardcore punk project.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
15 Year Anniversary
The Old Pal 1320 Prince Ave., Athens, United States15 Year Anniversary. 10 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/theoldpal
DANCE PARTY DJ Kap10 and DJ Reindeer Games will be keeping the party going late night.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
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.
Weaponized Flesh, Centipede, Maul Rat
Hi-Lo Lounge 1354 Prince Ave, Athens, GA, United StatesDosed By An Angel. 9 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/hilolounge
WEAPONIZED FLESH Loud, fast thrash metal with intense energy and elements of d-beat punk and hardcore.
CENTIPEDE Local doom punk.
MAUL RAT New project by members of Spoil. First show!
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.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Eight Pictures, Michael Carnes Duo, Kohoutek
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
EIGHT PICTURES Like if Pixies took Morrissey's lunch money.
MICHAEL CARNES DUO A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics.
KOHOUTEK Local lofi indie rock.
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.)
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–11 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.
’90s Themed Karaoke
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
'90S THEMED KARAOKE Sing your favorites with DJ Gregory and dress up for a '90s costume contest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Songwriters in the Round
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United StatesSongwriters in the Round. 6:30–8:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
ANDREW JAMES Musician with "the approval of Willie Nelson."
JULY WOMAN Inspired by nature and whimsy.
MICHAEL JOE WHITE If Arlo Guthrie was thrown out of the Violent Femmes.
Meet Athens’ Secret River
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesMeet Athens' Secret River. 7–8:30 p.m. 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.
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.
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Friday.
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.
Libbaloops, DJ Charlieflower, De La Luna
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
LIBBALOOPS Electronic musician and looping artist who loves to be silly and get “loopy doopy." Album release show!
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more.
DJ DE LA LUNA Sebastian Granados is a Columbian DJ who plays Italo disco.
The Grawks, PINKEYE, Murder the Mood
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.
PINKEYE Asheville, NC punk band.
MURDER THE MOOD Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
