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MICHAEL CARNES A blend of pop-punk and indie folk held up by meditative lyrics. (8 p.m.)

DADGUM Local gaggle of softies playing tunes ranging from alt-country ballads, bubbly power pop and blasé indie rock. (9 p.m.)

MATT KNOX For fans of Elvis Costello, friends of Dorothy, and Men of the Cloth, maximalist power-pop meets a confused upbringing. (10 p.m.)

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KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests. (9 p.m.)

BICHOS VIVOS Local band playing forró, an accordion, zabumba and triangle-driven genre of party music from Brazil. (10 p.m.)

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DJ CHIEFROCKA A driving force in Northeast Georgia’s hip-hop scene for over a decade who is passionate about preserving hip-hop culture and delivering high-energy entertainment. (9 p.m.)

KID ARSENIC Musician known for expressive and descriptive wordplay and passion for storytelling. (10 p.m.)

96VIZION Versatile hip-hop artist balancing hype tracks and storytelling. (10:15 p.m.)

MARCEL P. BLACK A true grassroots, DIY emcee who uses his platform for social justice. (10:55 p.m.)

DJ CHIEFROCKA A driving force in Northeast Georgia’s hip-hop scene for over a decade who is passionate about preserving hip-hop culture and delivering high-energy entertainment. (11:20 p.m.)

MOTORHEAD 2X Athens rapper with a story to tell that still knows how to start a party. (11:55 p.m.)

ANT DA RIPPER Athens hip-hop artist who strives to create a platform for aspiring artists with his own recording studio and label. (12:10 a.m.)

DJ CHIEFROCKA A driving force in Northeast Georgia’s hip-hop scene for over a decade who is passionate about preserving hip-hop culture and delivering high-energy entertainment. (12:30 a.m.)

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ECHO BASE DJS Echo Base employees spin a special set to warm things up. (9 p.m.)

WELL KEPT Athens alternative rock band led by Tommy Trautwein that combines modern indie and classic emo. (10 p.m.)

ELIJAH JOHNSTON Athens-based emo musician whose songs bridge the conversational songwriter fare of now and the hooky guitar based music of the past. (11 p.m.)

HALLPASS Indie and alternative rock group with a refreshing, feel-good and raw rock sound. (12 a.m.)

ECHO BASE DJS Echo Base employees spin a special set to end the night. (1:15 a.m.)

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JAMESON TANK High-energy alternative rock band fronted by Jameson Tankersley. (10 p.m.)

SLEEPER CELL Local collaborative recording project with an aggressive sound. A boyband if you squint hard enough. (11 p.m.)

GABY DELLIPONTI Pop singer with heartfelt lyricism. (12 a.m.)

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BEAT UP Local punks resisting the darkest timeline. (10 p.m.)

THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band that has been refining its sound over the last decade. (11 p.m.)

LA SUEGRA Latino reggae punk band formed in Atlanta in 2007. (12 a.m.)

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THE PINK STONES Local cosmic country band with a lighthearted, twangy charm. (10 p.m.)

KRISTINA MURRAY Georgia-born, Nashville-based country craftswoman with a keen eye and ear for the little details that bring her working-class characters to life. (11 p.m.)

THE HOWDIES Old-school outlaw country act featuring vocalists Austin Darnell and Shoni Rancher. (12 a.m.)

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THE DOWNSTAIRS Alt-rock band made up of five UGA students whose goal is to communicate raw emotion. (10 p.m.)

KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off! (11:30 p.m.)

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THE REGULARS A Southern stew of funk, soul, blues and rock and roll. (10 p.m.)

FUNK YOU Octet known for blending modern and vintage sounds for over a decade. (11 p.m.)

PEACH ICE CREAM BLUEGRASS Bluegrass band that blends folk and blues with a carefree dash of improvisation to sooth the soul. (12:30 a.m.)

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RACECAR 44 Four-piece noise pop band. (10 p.m.)

GREBE Four-piece indie shoegaze, boot-core, bird-bath band from Atlanta. (10:45 p.m.)

VIOLENT VIOLET Heavy surf-punk outfit with members of Commüne and Bog Bod that specializes in melting minds and ripping tides. (11:45 p.m.)

PETER AND THE SKEETERS Local lo-fi egg punk group. (12:30 a.m.)

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CARDYNAL AND THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and catchy melodies. (10:20 p.m.)

NAPPY ROOTS Four-man alternative rap collective from Kentucky that examines our alienable rights, reason and truth through lyrical originality and voyage. (11:20 p.m.)

TRVY & THE ENEMY Live hip-hop band that fearlessly breaks barriers in the realm of modern rap music, blending elements of trap with psychedelic rock. (12:15 a.m.)

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ERIK OLSON ORGAN TRIO Organ outfit featuring Erik Olson, a pianist who moved to Athens from Montana. (12 p.m.)

BEA PORGES Alternative singer-songwriter who blends indie-pop, acoustic melodies and soft jazz. (1:05 p.m.)

LOS CANTARES WITH JIM WILSON Stoned desert rock and roll band from Athens. (2:10 p.m.)

KLEZMER LOCAL 42 Local seven-piece klezmer band specializing in Jewish and Romani music. (3:15 p.m.)

PETTY KASH Longtime Athens musician and elevator repairman Petty Kash explores themes of love, loss and indifference alongside his partner Lucille Change and their illustrious backing band made up of hometown luminaries. (4:15 p.m.)

QUIET HOUNDS Southern pop folk trio formed in Athens in the early 2000s. (5:25 p.m)

KIMBERLY MORGAN YORK A vibrant blend of classic country and camp with a dash of '70s pop. (6:45 p.m.)

MISNOMER Atlanta/Athens instrumental fusion group with a funky, jazzy sound. (7:55 p.m.)

LO DOWN & DUDDY Hip hop duo that met in middle school and put out their first demo in the mid-90s. (8:55 p.m.)

BUBBA SPARXXX Rapper whose 2001 single, "Ugly," peaked at number 15 on the Billboard Hot 100 and led him to sign with Timbaland's Beat Club Records. (9:15 p.m.)

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QUENTIN LOVE Bubbly indie pop with leanings into country and sunshine pop psychedelia. (12:35 p.m.)

POLAR WAVES Alternative and punk rock band back at AthFest for the first time since 2019. (1:40 p.m.)

ANGIE APARO Successful songwriter for artists like Faith Hill and Tim McGraw who also performs solo with his acoustic guitar. (2:40 p.m)

DROPSONIC Atlanta band known for mega riffs, scorching guitar solos and three-piece tightness. (3:45 p.m.)

THE LADIES OF Glam and power pop-infused rock and roll featuring singer James Hall. (4:50. p.m.)

BEAST MODE Blackened thrash metal outfit writing fast, intricate, heavy riffs. (6:05 p.m.)

ASHES TO OMENS Seamless blend of hard rock, alt rock and post-grunge. (7:15 p.m.)

PHANTOM DAN Emo punk rock from Athens. (8:25 p.m.)

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MILEY-ROTH The musical project of two Athens music veterans, keyboardist Dan Roth and guitarist John Miley. (8 p.m.)

MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s. (9 p.m.)

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THE RISHIS Psych-folk featuring members of The Olivia Tremor Control. (8 p.m.)

DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public. (9 p.m.)

OZELLO A queercore band of punks from Atlanta. (10 p.m.)

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PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory. (9 p.m.)

ZACH RITTER AND THE ETERNAL SOUP The quietest band in town. (10 p.m.)

YOUR EX'S PETS Band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell with a new release that explores social performance, masculinity, infatuation and alienation in shapeshifting songs with playful arrangements and hooks throughout. (11 p.m.)

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SILENT EUPHONY Progressive death metal band forging a unique sound at the intersection of chaos and melody. (9:30 p.m.)

ENOX Powerhouse progressive metalcore band based in Athens known for their explosive sound and electrifying live performances. (10:15 p.m.)

GUILLOTINE A.D. Brutal Southern death metal trio influenced by classic death metal, New Orleans sludge and Scandinavian black metal. (11 p.m.)

MUSIC HATES YOU Band that emerged from a sonic landscape thick with the humid air and the lingering echoes of punk rock rebellion in the grimy underbelly of Athens in 2001. (12 a.m.)

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JIIG Electronic artist and producer with a flair for dub and hip hop. (10 p.m.)

DAYDRNKRZ Alternative reggae-infused hip hop band blending infectious rhythms, laid-back vibes and raw energy. (10:30 p.m.)

JIIG Electronic artist and producer with a flair for dub and hip hop. (11:30 p.m.)

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KUROMA Contorted pop by multi-instrumentalist Hank Sullivant of The Whigs. (10 p.m.)

HONEYKNIFE Atlanta alt-rock known for live shows with untamed energy. (11 p.m.)

HEFFNER Indie rock band whose genre influences include power pop, post-punk and '70s glam. (12 a.m.)

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VICTOR CHARLIE Original grunge three-piece grunge rock band that formed in Athens in 2001. (10 p.m.)

THE NAYSAYERS Seven-piece indie rock band that incorporates elements of punk and pop into its lyrical ballads. (11 p.m.)

GLANCE OF DISMISSAL Hardcore band aspiring to incubate an '80s revival within the Athens community. (12 a.m.)

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MODERN SKIRTS A rare performance from this now-disbanded foursome that has evolved from piano-driven darlings to more experimental electronic-inspired dance pop. (10 p.m.)

THE BAD ENDS Supergroup led by Mike Mantione (Five Eight) that hit the ground running with its debut album, The Power and The Glory. (11:30 p.m.)

LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums. (12:30 a.m.)

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THE VASSAR BLONDES Female-fronted indie rock band formed in Athens in 2018. (10 p.m.)

NICHOLAS MALLIS & THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors. (11:10 p.m.)

ATTICUS RONESS Electric stage persona with a knack for genres ranging from country to 2000s alt-folk to hard rock & britpop. (12:15 a.m.)

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SLIGHTLY FAMOUS SOMEBODIES Band composed of folks who have worked in the music and show businesses. (10 p.m.)

WILL SLATER & THE 53 Honesty paired with melodic sounds. (11:20 p.m.)

FLATLINE DRIVE A mix of country, rock and indie. (12:20 a.m.)

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VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies. (10 p.m.)

FLORRY Philadelphia country rock band that has expanded its original folk and country concentration. (11 p.m.)

HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society." (12 a.m.)

BAYOU PRINCESS Weirdo hyper dance rock with moments of swampy sedation, equal parts silly and dark. (1 a.m.)

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DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar. (10:30 p.m.)

NINA GARBUS Experimental art-pop group based in Atlanta. (11:15 p.m.)

NIGHT PALACE Ethereal dream-pop group fronted by Avery Draut. (12 a.m.)

KIT New Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius. (1 a.m.)

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TROPICAL BREEZE STEEL BAND Band formed over 30 years ago by Dr. Tony “Doc” McCutchen and composed entirely of former UGA students performing Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley and other island sounds. (12:30 p.m.)

STELLA GROOVE Musician whose catalogue spans soul, R&B, country and rock. (1:25 p.m.)

FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers. (2:25 p.m.)

YUMBO TRON Electric guitar-driven, psychedelic Cumbia band featuring members of Pylon Reenactment Society, Bichos Vivos and Organically Programmed. (3:25 p.m.)

SMOKEY JONES AND THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS Swashbuckling, bull riding, honky tonk legends in the making who play multiple decades of country hits, as well as originals. (4:30 p.m.)

WIN TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds. (5:30 p.m.)

THE VEGABONDS Five-piece alternative rock and roll band from Nashville that brings high-energy, hook-heavy songs to the table. (7 p.m.)

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DRAGANA Formerly known as Athens Mountain Choir, this a cappella vocal group performs traditional folk songs from the rich musical tapestry of Eastern Europe and the Balkans. (1 p.m.)

SUTHERLAND Neal Anthony and Brian Smith play a tribute to UGA guitar professor John Sutherland. (2 p.m.)

LÁNRE Atlanta-based R&B, pop and electronic singer-songwriter known for his soulful vocals and punchy lyrics. (2:55 p.m.)

ELI ETERNAL The stage name of Athens-born rapper Chris Elder, who draws from the storytelling roots of hip hop while embracing a classic sound. (3:10 p.m.)

ME'AN MILLS Americana roots rock band formed in Statesboro in 1987. (4 p.m.)

ANNA KELLAM Athens-based folk-pop artist who is in the process of releasing her first album, recorded with Tommy Trautwein at We Bought a Zoo Records. (5 p.m.)

GRASSLAND Seven-piece Americana band that crosses generations, crosses genres and will cross your soul. (6:15 p.m.)