- Events
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Dave Forker, Benny St. Peixe
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.)
BENNY ST. PEIXE Atlanta-based bass player layering and looping jazz. (10 a.m.)
Happiness Is
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., WintervilleHappiness Is. 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. $15. www.classiccitycommunitychorus.org
CLASSIC CITY COMMUNITY CHORUS Summer program featuring a feel-good musical cabaret of songs.
Ordinary Boys, New Dawn Fades
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
ORDINARY BOYS The Smiths and Morrissey tribute band.
NEW DAWN FADES Joy Division and New Order tribute band.
Tattoo Logic, Karma Kat
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
KAMRA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
TATTOO LOGIC Athens-based five piece funk punk band with compositional chops.
Hotline TNT, Sour Widows
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.hendershotsathens.com
HOTLINE TNT DIY alternative rock and shoegaze band from New York City.
SOUR WIDOWS Bay area alternative rock.
Wieuca, Midsummer Motel, Trepid
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
WIEUCA Four-piece experimental outfit that fuses indie rock, psychedelia and trip hop.
MIDSUMMER MOTEL Atlanta band incorporating experimental soundscapes to achieve a washed out fusion of heavy soul and surf rock.
TREPID Local grungegaze and bouncy electro-punk.
Good Gosh Fest Night 3
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents Good Gosh Fest Night 3. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10.www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
YUMBO TRON Electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed.
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
TAYLOR HOLLINGSWORTH Singer-songwriter and artist from Birmingham, AL who has played with The Dexateens, Verbena, and Conor Oberst and the Mystic Valley Band.
Father Werewolf, Lemonmnm, Burly Ivy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesJOKERJOKERtv Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
FATHER WEREWOLF Athens band that entrances with hypnotic, hard-hitting post-rock.
LEMONMNM Bubblegum pop band from East Point.
BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
Andy Sydow & the Minor League
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ANDY SYDOW & THE MINOR LEAGUE Americana, rock and folk singer-songwriter from Denver whose lyrics paint a picture of poetic realism.
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.
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.
Sallow Friend, Racecar 44, Chairs
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/buvezathens
SALLOW FRIEND New Haven, CT-based indie outfit fusing emo with math rock stylings.
RACECAR 44 New Athens indie band featuring members of Picture Show.
CHAIRS Local post-punk project featuring members of the Rishis, Penny Loafer, Organically Programmed, and Viv and the Things.
Muscle, Rubber Udder, Johnny Falloon
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United StatesMost Known Unknown Presents. 9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
MUSCLE Baltimore, MD punk band.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
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.
Kinky Waikiki
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTiki Taco Tuesday. 5–10 p.m. FREE! www.livewireathens.com
KINKY WAIKIKI Relaxing, steel guitar-driven band following the traditions of Hawaiian music.
Abbey Road LIVE!
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $26. botgarden.uga.edu
ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Beloved local tribute band that keeps the crowd rocking to its extensive Beatles cover sets. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
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.
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.
Open Mic
Marigold Auditorium for Arts and Culture 373 N. Church St., Winterville6 p.m. www.instagram.com/marigoldauditoriumwinterville
OPEN MIC Adam Poulin, MK Barnes and Joe Willey lead an open mic on third Thursdays. Sing a song, tell a story or read a poem.
Thayer Sarrano, Cheap Heaven
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THAYER SARRANO Hazy shoegaze-inspired songwriter whose sound is described as a "Southern-psych dreamland." Shaky 10 year anniversary show!
CHEAP HEAVEN Synth project of JoJo Glidewell.
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.
Beau Anderson, Wyld Staleyz, Hego Crazyboy, Blood Moon Riot
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BEAU ANDERSON Atlanta-based maker of loud noises and former guitarist of The Twotakes and Seven Year Witch.
WYLD STALEYZ Self-described hot blooded, ball clenching power rock band from Athens.
HEGO CRAZYBOY Rock group from Greenville, SC and Atlanta, GA.
BLOOD MOON RIOT Witchy hard rock from Birmingham, AL.
Heffner, The Love.Craft Band, Julia Barfield
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States4–8 p.m. $10 (children), 20. www.lovecraftathens.org
THE LOVE.CRAFT BAND Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam.
HEFFNER Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
Vinyl Open Decks
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, Georgia6–10 p.m. FREE! www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
VINYL OPEN DECKS DJ Nate and JiiG host an open decks night where attendees can bring a few records and sign up to share some tunes. Turntables and mixer provided.
KIT, Macho Planet, The Falling Spikes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
KIT Athens-based psychedelic pop, rock and dance five piece.
MACHO PLANET Alternative indie project based out of Nashville, TN.
THE FALLING SPIKES New local band.
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.
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.
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.
Blue Monday
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BLUE MONDAY De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower spin new wave, post-punk, remixes, goth and Italo disco for this '80s dance party.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
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.
Disney Night Karaoke
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
DISNEY NIGHT KARAOKE Sing your favorites with DJ Gregory and dress up for a costume contest.
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.
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 Original Splitz Band
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Open Mic Night
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center 434 South Main St., Madison, GA, United StatesThe Hall on Foster. 7 p.m. FREE! (performers), $5. www.mmcc-arts.org
OPEN MIC NIGHT New open mic series for music, spoken word, comedy, poetry and everything in between. Held the first Monday of each month.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
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.