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Lakeview, Jason Cross
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18.50–25. www.georgiatheatre.com
LAKEVIEW Tattooed, rural and blue-collar country duo with a hard-charging signature sound that effortlessly bridges the gap between metalcore and mainstream country.
JASON CROSS Country rock artist who possesses the perfect blend of edgy style and country swagger.
Athens Middle East Orchestra, pondgorl, David Barbe, Marie Marie
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents: Benefit for Scribble (LA fire relief). 7 p.m. (doors). $10–20. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
Faculty Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY RECITAL Featuring Elizabeth Johnson Knight, mezzo soprano.
The Jazz Legacy Project
Festival Hall 201 N. Main St., Greensboro, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $25. www.festivalhallga.com
THE JAZZ LEGACY PROJECT Vocalist Maria Howell performs a tribute to Sarah Vaughan, the "Divine One" who got her big break opening for Ella Fitzgerald and would have hits "Black Coffee" and "Tenderly."
Drug Ducks
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.nowherebarlive.com
DRUG DUCKS Seasoned Athens musicians play covers, originals and space jams.
Country Music Songwriters in the Round
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/TheFoundryFeb7
COUNTRY MUSIC SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND Featuring special guest Phillip Lammonds from Nashville, TN alongside Athens artists Todd Cowart & Blank Canvas, Holman Autry Band, Trish Adams, Shelby McLeod, Britt Helton and Ben Reynolds & William Tonks.
Open Mic
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.oakhousedistillery.com
OPEN MIC Every Friday.
Vincent Mason
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.40watt.com
VINCENT MASON Pop country artist from Roswell, GA whose relatable storytelling and warm sonics are inspired by artists like Parker McCollum and John Mayer.
Bobby Rush
Rialto Club 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/BobbyRushFeb7
BOBBY RUSH Three-time Grammy Award winner and Blues Hall of Famer who has become one of the most prominent advocates for the blues tradition.
Jameson Tank, Sunday Driver, The Gringos
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17–20. www.georgiatheatre.com
JAMESON TANK High-energy alternative rock band fronted by Jameson Tankersley.
SUNDAY DRIVER '90s cover band that captures the hits that ruled the radio.
THE GRINGOS Covers and originals with a gravelly, powerful voice.
Burly Ivy, Fountain of Youth, Peter Webb
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.instagram.com/attaboytapes
BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH New project of Hunter Morris.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.
The Granfalloons, Sunset Honor Unit
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
THE GRANFALLOONS Georgians playing sunny Americana with twangy guitars, the occasional accordion and lots of pop melodies. Single release show!
SUNSET HONOR UNIT Sentimental pop from Atlanta comprised of dueling songwriters Drew Kirby (Mothers, CDSM) and Jake Chisenhall (Delorean Gray).
Thick Lizzy
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $12. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
THICK LIZZY All-star Thin Lizzy cover band with members of Hayride, Shehehe, Wyld Staleyz and more. (8:30 p.m.)
Sid Jerr-Dan, pondgorl, Maupas
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SID JERR-DAN Alternative country artist from Atlanta.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
MAUPAS Local four-piece rock band.
Giant Enemy Crab, Press Of 死, It’s a Massacre
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
GIANT ENEMY CRAB Ncore band with a mix of metalcore and deathcore ready to devastate the local scene.
PRESS OF 死 No info available.
IT'S A MASSACRE Postcore band out of Atlanta.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Collective Hope Rave
work.shop 160 Winston Dr. #9, Athens, GA, United StatesAfterglo Presents. 9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/afterglo222
COLLECTIVE HOPE SO-CAL RELIEF RAVE Performances by DJs Bernard, Know, Lvndnsea, Ellwin, Soa Project, and Karezza in benefit of World Vision.
Flash Cat Dance Party
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaFlash Cat Dance Party. 9 p.m.–12 a.m. www.creaturecomfortsbeer.com
TWIN POWERS Local DJ who is also a member of DJ trio Booty Boyz. Tonight's event is a '90s themed dance party and features hip hop, alternative grunge and jock jams.
DJ GOTH DAD Dustin Gannon of Vision Video leads a dance party spinning goth, post-punk and more.
Botanic Musicale
State Botanical Garden of Georgia 2450 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Day Chapel. 6 p.m. $25. botgarden.uga.edu
BOTANIC MUSICALE The 18th annual concert includes a performance by pianist Lisa Stepanova and a champagne meet-and-greet reception.
Sons of Sailors
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SonsOfSailorsFeb8
SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.
Thousandaire, Null, Tabla Rosa
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THOUSANDAIRE Atlanta post-hardcore trio known for concise songwriting that is both stark and polished.
NULL Genre-bending atmospheric black metal from Birmingham, AL.
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
Jukebox Country Band
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United States8–11 p.m. $10. www.boutierwinery.com
JUKEBOX COUNTRY BAND Old-school country led by Steve Dyer. Line dancing during the breaks.
All the Things
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.nowherebarlive.com
ALL THE THINGS Duo playing a medley of songs from the ‘70s to present.
Hip-Hop Canvas
Ciné Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. (doors), 10 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
HIP-HOP CANVAS Black History Month celebration featuring musicians Farin, LB, IAMTIKICA, 96Vizion, It's Izu, Stella Groove and Frank Eagle with poetry, live art and fashion.
Denny Martin
Boutier Winery & Inn 4506 Hudson River Church Road, Danielsville, GA, United StatesWine Down: Jack's Cheesecake Wine Flight. 12:30–5 p.m. $20. www.boutierwinery.com
DENNY MARTIN Acoustic guitarist.
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.
Tracy & Jeff
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
TRACY & JEFF Jazz, blues and new and old classics from the voice of Tracy Brown and the guitar and harmonica of Jeff Lustig.
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.
Chris Acker, Rowan Newby, Marie Marie, Kassi Valazza
Bolo Bolo Athens 160 Winston Drive #2, Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Presents. 7 p.m. $12. www.instagram.com/bolo.bolo.ath
CHRIS ACKER New Orleans songwriter with a quirky, twangy alt-country sound.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
KASSI VALAZZA Americana artist whose music is like the country cousin of British folk.
Repertory Singers
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
REPERTORY SINGERS A mixed chamber choir directed by graduate student conductors.
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 Wood Brothers, Bandits on the Run
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE WOOD BROTHERS Singer-songwriter trio formed in the early 2000s that has made a name for itself by accepting certain life truths and conveying that through music.
BANDITS ON THE RUN Indie-folk-pop-Americana outfit consisting of three lead singers, a guitar, a cello, a suitcase drum, an accordion and various toy instruments.
Guest Artist Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
GUEST ARTIST RECITAL Featuring bassoonist Reed Hanna.
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.”
Lettuce
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35–40. www.georgiatheatre.com
LETTUCE Grammy award-nominated, genre-busting musical collective formed in 1992 by four alumni of the Berklee College Of Music that combines funk, rock, psychedelia, jazz, soul, jam, go-go and the avant-garde.
MANIA: The ABBA Tribute
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $23.50–106.50. www.classiccenter.com
MANIA Internationally traveling ABBA tribute band.
Handholder
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
HANDHOLDER Visit the radio station's lobby or tune in to 90.5 fm to hear this group whose multi-genre sound ranges from folk to rock to electronic.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Pilgrim, Jef Whatley
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Pre-Party. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
PILGRIM Local hard-hitting, riff-heavy rock band led by songwriter Paul McHugh.
JEF WHATLEY Member of Brown Dwarf, Normaltown Sound Machine, TaxiCab Verses, Pilgrim, etc. performs a solo set of originals and favorites.
Five Eight
Manhattan Cafe 337 N Hull Street, Athens, United StatesHWY 29 Premiere After-Party. 8:30 p.m. FREE! www.fiveeight.com
FIVE EIGHT Acoustic performance by the legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
Ella Langley
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPeach Park by Sprinter Vodka Soda. 5:30–11:30. FREE! (limited entry). www.palomapark.com
ELLA LANGLEY Acoustic set by country artist with branded giveaways and deals.
Honeypuppy
White Tiger Deluxe 64 N Main St., Watkinsville, GA, United States6 p.m. www.instagram.com/itshoneypuppy
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
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.
Beats, Rhymes and Life Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (sign-ups). FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
BEATS, RHYMES AND LIFE OPEN MIC Emcees, poets, rappers and freestylers of all styles are invited to perform with the backing band playing the tempo of their choice.
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.
Drive-By Truckers, Jay Leavitt
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHeAthens Homecoming Night 1. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $55, $195 (VIP). www.40watt.com
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS Local legends playing the songs of Southern Rock Opera for their homecoming show.
JAY LEAVITT DJing the DBT after-party.