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Cobbcerts in the Park
Cobbham Triangle Park 695 Prince Avenue, Athens, United StatesCobbcerts in the Park. 6 p.m. FREE! Cobbham Triangle Park on Facebook
DAVID LOWERY Guitarist and singer-songwriter of Cracker and Camper Van Beethoven. (6 p.m.)
KIT Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius. (7:30 p.m.)
Southern Avenue
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). 15 (adv. or w/ UGA ID), $20. bit.ly/SouthernAvenueAthens
SOUTHERN AVENUE Blues Music Award-winning, GRAMMY-nominated Memphis-based family band that plays original Memphis blues, modern soul and gospel-infused roots music that is uplifting and timeless.
David Long Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
DAVID LONG BAND Country artist from Covington, with line dancing between the breaks.
Matt Knox, Peter Webb, Your Ex’s Pets
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
MATT KNOX For fans of Elvis Costello, friends of Dorothy, and Men of the Cloth, maximalist power-pop meets a confused upbringing.
YOUR EX'S PETS Band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.
All Classical: Mozart and Haydn
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $15. pac.uga.edu
ALL CLASSICAL: MOZART AND HAYDN ARCO Chamber Orchestra performs a concert featuring the work of two composers who were quintessential in creating the sound known today as classical music.
Megan Moroney
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States8 p.m. $31–96. www.classiccenter.com
MEGAN MORONEY UGA alum and breakout country star known for her 2022 hit “Tennessee Orange.”
Commüne, Cardynal and the Flock, Neat Freak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
COMMÜNE Local political/feminist punk band living in revolt.
CARDYNAL AND THE FLOCK An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and catchy melodies.
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
Jazzmyn, Erik Olson
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $13. www.athenscine.com
JAZZMYN Cross-cultural jazz fusion band. Album release show!
ERIK OLSON Pianist known for his work in jazz-infused trios and quartets, as well as his recently-formed band, Erik Olson's Slam Tilt.
Ricky Chilton
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
RICKY CHILTON Nashville-based Southern rock artist touring his debut album, The Essential Ricky Chilton.
DJ Charlieflower
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesArcade Disco Dance Party. 10 p.m.–1 a.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
DJ CHARLIEFLOWER Eclectic DJ into trance, ambient, synth pop, new wave, deep house and more.
Gordon Stelter, Artie Ball Swing Band
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
GORDON STELTER Playing ragtime, early jazz and popular songs from 1890–1940. (8 a.m.)
ARTIE BALL SWING BAND Swing, blues, boogie and Dixieland with all the camp and candor of the glory days of the '30s and '40s. (10 a.m.)
Five Eight, The Love.Craft Band
Strange Duck Brewing 26 Old Allen Rd., Commerce, GAMini Masters Mini Golf Tournament. 2–4 p.m. (tournament), 4:30–7 p.m. (music and mini golf). $20. www.lovecraftathens.org
FIVE EIGHT Legendary Athens band known for its boisterous, thoughtful rock and roll.
THE LOVE.CRAFT BAND Crew members of Love.Craft Athens perform songs.
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA3 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
Classical Revolution
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States3–5 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Open play by local musicians.
New Normal Fest
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States5 p.m. $20. www.buvezathens.com
JIVEBOMB Hardcore punk based out of Baltimore, MD.
CLOT Negative music for a negative world.
TREPID Local grungegaze and bouncy electro-punk.
ATTEST Originally formed in 2008, the group took a long hiatus before returning with a more refined hardcore punk sound.
REVILER Metallic hardcore from South Carolina
FRIGID Ice-cold Atlanta hardcore.
POLARVIEW Alternative rock and shoegaze from Baltimore, MD.
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
Dodd Ferrelle
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
DODD FERRELLE Winterville singer-songwriter who has explored acoustic folk, alt-country, pop rock and Americana over the course of his career.
Country River Band, Holman Autry Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10–80. bit.ly/FoundryApril5
COUNTRY RIVER BAND Classic western and honky-tonk style country band.
HOMAN AUTRY BAND Long-running local band blending rock and country.
The Original Screw Tops
Meson Park N. Church St., Lexington, GA7 p.m. FREE! Lexington GA Downtown Development Authority on Facebook
THE ORIGINAL SCREW TOPS Athens blues band that has been active for over a decade performing original tunes and genre classics.
McKendrick Bearden, Bizner, pondgorl
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life.
BIZNER Alternative folk band from Atlanta.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
Neat Freak, Maraluso, KIT
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NEAT FREAK Post-punk with ethereal shimmer and poignant melodic pop sensibilities.
MARALUSO Indie rock project based out of Charleston, SC known for its intense songwriting structures and conversational melodies.
KIT Athens-based kaleidoscopic rock band expanded from the eponymous solo project Catt Malonius.
Nanocar, Jones Murphy
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
NANOCAR Indie rock band with rich harmonic segments.
JONES MURPHY Singer of '90s Nashville act The Lounge Flounders performs songs off of Stare Down Stare Down, a recently released album featuring members of Michael, Nuclear Tourism and Telemarket.
Megan Moroney
Akins Ford Arena 300 N Thomas St., Athens, United States8 p.m. $31–96. www.classiccenter.com
MEGAN MORONEY UGA alum and breakout country star known for her 2022 hit “Tennessee Orange.”
Halogenic, Rauncher, Alien Funk Academy
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. www.40watt.com
HALOGENIC Local alternative psychedelic rock band.
RAUNCHER New project blending electronic, house and bass music.
ALIEN FUNK ACADEMY Athens-based power trio specializing in high intensity rock and roll influenced by Vulfpeck, Umphree's McGee and Phish.
Sgt. Splendor
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
SGT. SPLENDOR Musicians Kate Vargas and Eric McFadden create Tom Waits-inspired alt-funk, desert roots, dirty blues and rock.
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.
Dirt Road Revival, Canyonland
440 Foundry Pavilion 440 Foundry St., AthensAthens Beer Fest. 1 p.m. $55–85. www.classiccenter.com
DIRT ROAD REVIVAL Playing '70s, '80s and '90s classic rock, oldies and country.
CANYONLAND Echoing the sounds of '70s California country rock.
Erik Olson Quartet
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesUpcountry Oyster Roast. 2–5 p.m. $100. www.athenticbrewing.com
ERIK OLSON QUARTET Passion project fueled by a mutual love of modern jazz and New Orleans style funk led by the nationally touring Erik Olson on organ and keys.
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.
Africa Night
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. $13. pac.uga.edu
AFRICA NIGHT A night of music, dancing, fashion and drama.
Kate Morrissey Band
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
KATE MORRISSEY BAND Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.
Swing Theory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SWING THEORY Jazz collective plays originals and standards.
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.
Chinese Music Ensemble Spring Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CHINESE MUSIC ENSEMBLE Under the direction of Vicki Lu, several distinguished guest artists join this ensemble which features instruments such as the erhu, guzheng, pipa, hulusi and the yangqin.
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.”
Roommate, The Goodjoys, The Echolocations
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $8–12. www.georgiatheatre.com
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
THE GOODJOYS Athens band with a dynamic blend of influences and a passion for creating a community-centered environment.
THE ECHOLOCATIONS Local rock band embracing a retro, '60s-inspired sound.
Atticus Roness
UGA Tate Student Center 45 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive in the Lobby at WUOG. 8 p.m. FREE! www.wuog.org
ATTICUS RONESS Member of power pop duo The Corduroy Blue.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Red Oak String Band
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
RED OAK STRING BAND Local band playing a feel-good blend of bluegrass, blues, folk, rock and classic country. (6 p.m.)
Halogenic, Ritika, Organically Programmed
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesStrikefest. 6 p.m. $7. www.instagram.com/strikemagazineathens
HALOGENIC Opening DJ set.
RITIKA Songwriter and producer whose unique sound ranges from folktronica to bossanova to create "music with umph."
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Oliver Domingo's electronic space-themed act, which utilizes primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
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.
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.
Cardinal Bloom
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
CARDINAL BLOOM Indie rock band based in Utah.