Cheese Dream, Wonderland Rangers
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.athenscine.com
CHEESE DREAM Psychedelic guitars merge with grooving bass and drums to embark on an unforgettable musical adventure fraught with mystery.
WONDERLAND RANGERS Acid gospel, space disco, ADHD-core.
Julia Nyunt, Pretty Colors, Cat Littlepage
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
JULIA NYUNT Multi-talented violinist, pianist, guitarist and singer.
PRETTY COLORS Soft and dreamy psych-tinged indie rock.
CAT LITTLEPAGE Local folk artist.
Cannon Rogers, T Hardy Morris and Conor Donohue
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthensGA
CANNON ROGERS Local songwriter, guitarist and pedal steel player. Debuting his country single, "Abel's Blues."
T. HARDY MORRIS Local singer-songwriter and guitarist plays twangy, reflective folk-rock. Accompanied tonight by Conor Donohue.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSwing & Suds. 7–9 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
Flat Tired
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
FLAT TIRED Atlanta six-piece sharing their love for the timeless songwriters of '70s roots rock and classic '60s country.
Steeln’ Peaches
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18 (adv.), $22. www.georgiatheatre.com
STEELN' PEACHES A group of some of Florida’s most exciting young musicians paying tribute to the Allman Brothers Band.
Wagging, Little Gold, Dog Person
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
WAGGING Indie-pop band from North Carolina.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Circulatory System.
Hendershot’s Staff Graduation Karaoke Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
HENDERSHOT'S STAFF GRADUATION KARAOKE PARTY Join graduating staff members in belting out tunes.
Classic City Jukebox
Boar's Head Lounge 260 E. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. www.instagram.com/boarsheadlounge
CLASSIC CITY JUKEBOX Local rock and roll cover band.
Mark Plemmons, Loner Baby
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
LONER BABY New project from Tom Baker, Michael Paynter and Dan Menke. (10 a.m.)
Winterville Marigold Festival
Pittard Park 115 Parkview Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesWinterville Marigold Festival. 10 a.m. (festival), 12 p.m.–8 p.m. (music). www.marigoldfestival.com
SIR CRAZY PANTS Rockstar specializing in creating awesome songs for kids, from punk rock anthems to acoustic jams. (12 p.m.)
EVERGREEN High school band making sap-isfactory indie rock tunes to sway your leaves and shake your bristles to. (12:45 p.m.)
THE RAM BAND Students from Monsignor Donovan Catholic High School perform. (1:30 p.m.)
SINGER SONGWRITER ROUND Betsy Franck, Justin Brogdon and Cree Mo share stories through song. (2:15 p.m.)
PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales. (3:30 p.m.)
NORMA RAE Songs about the South that blend original lyrics with inescapably Southern vocals into an Americana sound. (4:30 p.m.)
GRASSLAND Local seven-piece that describes its music as "Amerigrass," a mixture of jazz, folk, pop and bluegrass-inspired music. (5:30 p.m.)
THE BAD ENDS Supergroup featuring Mike Mantione (Five Eight) and Bill Berry (R.E.M.) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory. (6:45 p.m.)
Earthday Everyday
Southern Brewing Co. 231 Collins Industrial Blvd., Athens, GA, United StatesEarthday Everyday. 2 p.m.–2 a.m. $20–30. www.instagram.com/afterglo222
EARTHDAY EVERYDAY In addition to workshops, yoga and a market, this festival features performances by Cardynal, Trvy & the Enemy, The Fergusons, Sheesh, Izzy, Lvndnsea, CatWolf, Pinkest, Bernard, Know, Mannequin Party, Nancy Heiges, Commüne and more.
White Denim, Klark Sound
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $26 (adv.), $31. www.40watt.com
WHITE DENIM Eclectic rock band from Austin, TX influenced by dub, psychedelic rock, blues, punk rock, progressive rock, soul, jazz and experimental rock.
KLARK SOUND Atlanta musician with folk and prog influences.
Dirty Honey, Royale Lynn
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.75 (adv.), $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
DIRTY HONEY Hard rock and blues rock band from Los Angeles.
ROYALE LYNN Nashville-based country singer-songwriter who takes inspiration from Morgan Wallen, Avril Lavigne and Nickelback.
Athens Master Chorale
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $7.50 (students), $15. www.athensmasterchorale.org
ATHENS MASTER CHORALE The spring concert includes "The Lord Nelson Mass" by Haydn, "Ave Verum" by Mozart and "To St. Cecilia" by Dello Joio. This concert marks the conclusion of 59 years of choral conducting by founder Joseph S. Napoli.
Bonnie Raitt
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $27.50–94.50. www.classiccenter.com
BONNIE RAITT Ten-time Grammy winner and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee whose signature style blends style blends blues, R&B, rock and pop.
Clint Bussey
@local. Coffeehouse & Study Lounge 198 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.clintbussey.com
CLINT BUSSEY Solo originals and covers ranging between folk, rock and grunge.
Ides of June
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
IDES OF JUNE Atlanta-based blues rock band.
Athentic Bluegrass Jam
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States2–5 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENTIC BLUEGRASS JAM Players of all skill levels are invited to participate in this open jam, which strives to unite members of the local folk music community. Every second Sunday.
Chamber Music Athens
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. $5 (w/ UGA ID), $30. music.uga.edu
CHAMBER MUSIC ATHENS Opening its third season with a program dedicated to the history of tango, including works by Luigi Boccherini, Manuel De Falla and JP Jofre.
Tu Sei Amore: Music in My Heart
First Christian Church of Athens 268 W. Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. $20 suggested donation. www.amethystbaroque.com
TU SEI AMORE: MUSIC IN MY HEART A concert held in celebration of Mother's Day.
Narrow Head
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $20. www.40watt.com
NARROW HEAD Moody and distorted rock band from Texas.
Helen Gillet
Hendershots Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
HELEN GILLET New Orleans based singer-songwriter and surrealist-archeologist live looping cello and voice.
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.
Georgia Children’s Chorus
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7 pm. FREE! music.uga.edu
GEORGIA CHILDREN'S CHORUS Singers age 7-18 from the greater Athens area who are trained in-residence at Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
The Lemon Twigs, Crystal Egg
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
THE LEMON TWIGS Rock band formed by brothers Brian and Michael D'Addario whose music has been described as operatic psychedelia and glam-prog.
CRYSTAL EGG Trio that combines vocal, drums and synthesizers into something between the '60s Manhattan fringe scene and '70s no wave.
From Opera to Hip-Hop: A Celebration of American Music
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesFrom Opera to Hip-Hop: A Celebration of American Music. 7:30 p.m. FREE! pac.uga.edu
JOSHUA STEWART The acclaimed guest tenor joins UGA faculty to perform operatic and jazz selections.
ATHENS HIP-HOP HARMONIC A genre-bending collective bringing together Athens hip-hop artists and UGA musicians.
Ronnie Stone, Twin Powers, Tokyo Teens
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
RONNIE STONE Brooklyn-based '80s synth-pop and dance music.
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz.
TOKYO TEENS '80s-inspired darkpop 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.
scaryspies, Liz Farrell, Organically Programmed
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SCARYSPIES Melancholic, powerful and gentle Montreal-based singer-songwriter.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
Hibbs Family Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
HIBBS FAMILY BAND Quartet of family members combining the textures and rhythms of bluegrass and folk music with alt-rock melodic sensibilities and lyricism. (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.
Meridian Brothers, TaxiCab Verses, Jay Gonzalez, Klark Sound
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $21 (adv.), $26. www.40watt.com
MERIDIAN BROTHERS Avant-garde band formed in Bogotá in 1998 that experiments with mixing popular Caribbean rhythms and electronic music.
TAXICAB VERSES Local group fronted by Jim Wilson and inspired by the traditional sounds of Ghana.
JAY GONZALEZ Athens songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with an affinity for '70s power pop melodies.
KLARK SOUND Atlanta musician with folk and prog influences.
Amy Jay, Joseph Bones
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
AMY JAY Singer-songwriter from New York.
JOSEPH BONES Athens indie folk artist.
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.
Negativland
JOKERJOKER Gallery 145 Vine St, Athens, GA, United StatesLIVE In The Studio. 6:30 p.m. FREE! www.jokerjokertv.com/watch
NEGATIVLAND JOKERJOKERtv presents a virtual performance. This experimental group that originated in the San Francisco Bay Area in the late '70s is known for incorporating sound collage and culture jamming into their performances.
Parker Wierling, Desmond Myers, Andrew Scotchie, Honeypuppy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PARKER WIERLING Athens-based upbeat alternative musician blending elements of roots rock, indie pop and Americana.
DESMOND MYERS Atlanta-based singer-songwriter who is influenced by rock, blues, southern hip hop, R&B and EDM.
ANDREW SCOTCHIE Musician with the spirit of a jam band and a punk rock fierceness and energy.
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
Dispersions in Watercolor
Georgia Museum of Art 90 Carlton St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
DISPERSIONS IN WATERCOLOR Amy Yang, Dean of the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, joins UGA student composers and performers as they explore newly created, multidisciplinary works inspired by poetry, art and the environment.
Chamber Music Festival: Grand Finale
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesChamber Music Festival: Grand Finale. 7:30 p.m. $35–75. www.mmcc-arts.org
LLEWELLYN SANCHEZ-WERNER Virtuosic pianist who graduated from Julliard and has performed worldwide.
YOUTH MUSIC COMPETITION WINNER Special performance from this year's winner of Madison-Morgan Cultural Center's Youth Music Competition.
Negativland and SUE-C
Ciné Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 6:45 p.m. (film), 9 p.m. (concert). $20 (adv.), $25. www.athenscine.com
NEGATIVLAND AND SUE-C Following the screening of Stand By For Failure: A Documentary About Negativland, Negativland and SUE-C will perform "We Can Really Feel Like We're Here."
Spencer Thomas
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
SPENCER THOMAS Drummer, singer and songwriter originally from Jackson, MS who has since moved to Athens and worked with local legends from Drive-By Truckers, Reptar, Heffner and Futurebirds to create his forthcoming album The Joke of Life.
Murder the Mood, Grudgestep, Swear Jar
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
MURDER THE MOOD Local riff-laden alternative rock trio.
GRUDGESTEP Atlanta band blending alt-metal and hardcore punk.
SWEAR JAR ’90s inspired rock group that explores new horizons in punk, indie and alternative music.
The Chodes, Gebidan, Beat Up, Cowboy Kerouac
Redline 1958 Winterville Rd, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.instagram.com/redline_athens
THE CHODES Punk from Panama City, FL.
GEBIDAN Athens post-punk.
BEAT UP Local punks resisting the darkest timeline.
COWBOY KEROUAC Athens queer anarcho cowpunk.
An Evening in Paris
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesDay Chapel. 7:30 p.m. $15 (w/ UGA ID), $40. music.uga.edu
AN EVENING IN PARIS Tonight's program includes Debussy's "Sonata for Flute, Viola, and Harp," Bizet's "Jeux d'enfants," Saint-Saëns' "Fantasy for Violin and Harp," a selection of songs by Francis Poulenc and more.
Patty Griffin
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $40–70. music.uga.edu
PATTY GRIFFIN Double Grammy Award-winner whose deeply personal and emotional songs are a rich combination of Americana, folk and gospel.
Ted Torres Martin
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $30–45. www.mortontheatre.com
TED TORRES MARTIN Musician and actor presents all of The King's hits in "ELVIS The Show."
