Cam Smith and the Lawless, Workin’ Past Midnight, Jaxonville
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.40watt.com
CAM SMITH AND THE LAWLESS High-energy Southern rock and country band based in Athens that blends the grit of classic rock with the soul of country music.
WORKIN' PAST MIDNIGHT Local rock band.
JAXONVILLE Five-piece band from Athens, formerly known as El Camino.
Magyar, The Compartmentalizationists, Pure Ed
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
MAGYAR Athenian shoegaze/math rock power trio.
THE COMPARTMENTALIZATIONISTS Surf-adjacent noise rock featuring Jeffrey Butzer of Club Silencio and Bicycle Eaters.
PURE ED Alternative grunge rock from Atlanta.
Ethan Mullinax
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ETHAN MULLINAX Local indie singer-songwriter.
Sloping, Dadgum, Boone Hood
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SLOPING Atlanta-based indie folk band.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
BOONE HOOD Multi-instrumentalist influenced by American primitive guitar.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.
Jazz Brunch
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.
Folie à Quatre
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À QUATRE Playing a mix of French chansons, jazzy tunes and originals by Lavon Smith, accompanied on guitar, accordion and double bass.
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.
Hog-Eyed Man
OCAF 34 School St., Watkinsville, GA, United StatesOCAF Music Series. 6:30 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $20. www.ocaf.com
HOG-EYED MAN Athens duo is accompanied by special guests to blend Appalachian old-time music with multicultural traditions.
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.
Simon Joyner & the Nervous Stars, Leah Senior, Rowan Newby
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SIMON JOYNER & THE NERVOUS STARS Singer-songwriter from Omaha, NE who has been flying under the radar since 1991, releasing music on various independent labels.
LEAH SENIOR Australian artist whose music plays on the traditions of folk music from the 1960s and '70s.
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
John R. Miller, Miss Tess
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.40watt.com
JOHN R. MILLER Singer-songwriter and skilled picker known for his intricate wordplay and haunting imagery.
MISS TESS Singer-songwriter who specializes in vintage blues, country, jazz and rock and roll.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Mary & The Hot Hotty-Hots
Creature Comforts Brewery 271 W Hancock Ave, Athens, GeorgiaAthens Farmers Market. 5–8 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Jazz and swing band offering music from the '10s, '20s and '30s. (6 p.m.)
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–11 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.
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.
Open Mic
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
OPEN MIC Hosted by Liz Farrell the first Wednesday of every month. Sign up in person starting at 6 p.m.
Wasted Major, Jonah Pierce, Thomas Gay
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
WASTED MAJOR Rock group from Nashville that blends the classic sounds of '60s and '70s rock with a dose of '90s country and honky-tonk flair.
JONAH PIERCE Country/folk musician from Blue Ridge.
THOMAS GAY Local acoustic country singer-songwriter.
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.
The Grateful Dads
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com
THE GRATEFUL DADS Local Grateful Dead cover band.
Rubber Udder, The Falling Spikes
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAidan Lyerly Art Opening. 7 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE FALLING SPIKES Loud, dumb rock-and-roll.
RUBBER UDDER Self-described weirdo experimental acid punk/noise-grunge thing from Athens.
Frigga Five, Estimated Principles, Intension
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
FRIGGA FIVE Atlanta rock band.
ESTIMATED PRINCIPLES Alternative rock from Augusta.
INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.
UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $6 (w/ UGA ID), $23. pac.uga.edu
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Performing Antonín Dvořák's Symphony No. 8, a melodious and accessibly symphony composed in 1889 at Vysoká u Příbramě, Bohemia. Feautring UGA faculty soloist James Kim on cello.
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.
Isabelle Rose, Telephone Pole, Little Mae
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
ISABELLE ROSE Local singer-songwriter.
TELEPHONE POLE Alternative rock band from Athens.
LITTLE MAE Trio blending indie, pop and shoegaze, drawing from influences such as Samia, Mercury and Alice Phoebe Lou.
Karaoke with DJ Gregory
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KARAOKE WITH DJ GREGORY Enjoy singing and dancing for all.
Sons of Sailors
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/SonsOfSailorsSept5
SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.
Trio Metro with Liz Farrell
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States7–9 p.m. www.3railroad.org
TRIO METRO WITH LIZ FARRELL This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist, featuring special guest vocalist.
New Orleans Jazz Stompers
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesHalfway to Mardi Gras Party. 7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.
Omni, Benét
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18 (adv.), $20. www.40watt.com
OMNI Atlanta post-punk trio influenced by bands like Television, Talking Heads and Wire.
BENÉT Brooklyn-based singer-songwriter who seamlessly blends indie pop, soul, R&B and experimental electronic elements.
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States7 p.m.–12 a.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE WITH DJ D00MSDAY Every Friday.
That’s Hot: A Y2K Dance Party
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10 (adv.), $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
THAT'S HOT: A Y2K DANCE PARTY Local entertainment company Sound Insight throws Y2K dance party featuring DJ battles, live percussionist, sax and more.
Other Voices, Other Rooms; Goddess Complex; Microtrak
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
OTHER VOICES, OTHER ROOMS House, rap and shoegaze-inspired music on synth hardware.
GODDESS COMPLEX Waves of synthesizer and vocals with drum machine pulse. Noise rug, not noise table.
MICROTRAK Electronic project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
The Flying V, Peter Webb, Strange Temples
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
THE FLYING V Athens quack-rock kings.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.
STRANGE TEMPLES No info available.
Geordie Greep
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32.90. www.georgiatheatre.com
GEORDIE GREEP Former frontman and lead guitarist of British rock band black midi, whose solo record The New Sound has a chaotic jazz-rock sound.
Classical Revolution
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States3–5 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotsathens.com
CLASSICAL REVOLUTION Open classical play by local musicians.
Kate Morrissey Band
Front Porch Bookstore 102 Marigold Ln., Winterville6 p.m. FREE! Find Front Porch Bookstore on Facebook
KATE MORRISSEY BAND Literate, sincere local group whose live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor.
Denim Arcade
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/KinchafooneeAug29
DENIM ARCADE 80s tribute band covering Duran Duran, Def Leppard, B-52s, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Mötley Crüe, Journey, Joan Jett, Paula Abdul, Poison and more.
Come Senior
Georgia Theatre Rooftop 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). FREE! www.georgiatheatre.com
COME SENIOR Garage punk from Atlanta.
James McMurtry
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.40watt.com
JAMES MCMURTRY Texas folk-rock and Americana singer backed by his band of heavy hitters, including Ronnie Johnson, Daren Hess and Tim Holt.
The Shut-Ups, forceghost, CGI Joe
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom 40" band, hit-worthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless. Album release show!
FORCEGHOST Electronic psych duo based out of Augusta.
CGI JOE The skewed pop project of Joe Kubler, formerly known as Rene LeConte.
Telephone Pole, Ether 9, Trvy & The Enemy
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
TELEPHONE POLE Alternative rock band from Athens.
ETHER 9 Atlanta punk band with a DIY ethic.
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.
Zl!ster, Four Flat Tires, Cast List, Yes Dear
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ZL!STER Atlanta-based rapper and singer.
FOUR FLAT TIRES Punk band from Atlanta.
CAST LIST Kinda indie, kinda emo.
YES DEAR Atlanta-based indie rock pulling influence from shoegaze, slowcore and alternative sounds of the '90s and 2000s era.
Silent Disco
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
SILENT DISCO Grab a pair of headphones, choose a music channel and dance the night away.