7 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.

Attaboy 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.

8 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.

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens

SHANE PARISH Master guitarist and fearless explorer of rhythm and timbre.

SPLLIT Absurdist New Orleans post-punk.

THE FALLING SPIKES Loud, dumb rock-and-roll.

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

GUEST ARTIST RECITAL Featuring tubist David Zerkel.

Indecent Artistry Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $15. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

MERCE LEMON Indie-rock musician from Pittsburgh, PA whose lyrics explore the nature of identity, the body, memory and relationships.

SONGS FOR SLEEPING DOGS Ambient project led by Ben Hackett.

PETTY KASH Longtime Athens musician and elevator repairman Petty Kash explores themes of love, loss and indifference alongside his partner Lucille Change.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com

HAYRIDE Long-running local three-piece rock band led by guitarist Kevin Sweeney.

NO CHIEF Musical project of Bob D'Amico of Sebadoh.

7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu

FACULTY ARTIST SERIES Featuring accomplished pianist and assistant professor of piano Alan Woo.

7 p.m. (doors). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga

BRENDEN STARR A powerhouse in the alternative/pop/rock scene who has spent the past 12 years captivating audiences with his electrifying vocals, heartfelt songwriting and high-energy performances.

Live After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com

TRIO METRO This piano, sax and drums trio plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers.

6 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

JIMEE STOUNE Performing blues, country and rock.

Attaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens

MINORCAN Self-described basement arena rock band from Asheville, NC.

ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.

JOHN KIRAN FERNANDES Local Elephant 6 stalwart and multi-instrumentalist who works his improvisational magic on the clarinet and loop pedal.

Live at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org

AN EVENING WITH CAMP AMPED Sets by camp bands Antrona and Boy Death.

Sunflower Concert Series. 7 p.m. $12 (ages 5–16), $26. botgarden.uga.edu

THE 80'S WALKMEN Playing the best of '80s college rock and new wave covers. Chairs, blankets and picnics are welcome at this concert in the flower garden.

Live After Five. 5:30–8 p.m. www.indigoathens.com

TODD COWART Country singer-songwriter.

7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com

NORMA RAE Songs about the South that blend original lyrics with inescapably Southern vocals into an Americana sound.