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All Gods, Verity Den, Robe
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ALL GODS Noise band with a post-punk backbone.
VERITY DEN Shoegaze and dream pop influenced band from Carrboro, NC.
ROBE Bryan Casey leads shoegaze-tinged songs with a cool, energetic vibe.
Normaltown Sound Machine, Wet Meadows
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). $10. www.athenscine.com
NORMALTOWN SOUND MACHINE Athens quintet featuring Jamie Reynolds, Ben Spraker, Jef Whatley, Eli Truett and Phil Weed perform asymmetrical pop rock reminiscent of The Sea and Cake, The Cardigans, Herbie Hancock and LCD Soundsystem.
WET MEADOWS Local group specializing in richly orchestrated "botanical rock," where knowing the Latin or generic names of Southeastern trees, shrubs and woody vines may enrich the listening experience.
Athens VHS Fest
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States1–8 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
ATHENS VHS FEST JOKERJOKERtv and vhs.or.die present a fest for VHS collectors, vendors and filmmakers. Featuring performances by Mr. Blank, Ilyhatt, Libbaloops, Annie Leeth, Corporal Quigg, Black Wick, Snotnoze Saleem and Bad Straples.
Southern Wind Quintet
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
SOUTHERN WIND QUINTET Graduate chamber music ensemble that represents some of the finest instrumental musicianship on campus.
Athens Symphony
The Classic Center 300 N. Thomas St., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! (tickets required). www.classiccenter.com
ATHENS SYMPHONY The fall concert includes Pachelbel's "Kanon," Mozart's "Overture to the Marriage of Figaro," Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue" and Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" from A Midsummer Night's Dream.
Degreaser, Girl Porn, Ralph
Puma Yu's 355 Oneta St Suite D 400 A, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10. www.pumayus.com
DEGREASER Atlanta linecook hardcore.
GIRL PORN For queer punks by queer punks.
RALPH New band featuring members of Pervert and Marses. First show!
Big Sauty, Cardynal
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
BIG SAUTY Funky band with a unique twist, incorporating jazz, funk, a little bit of rock and a touch of bluegrass.
CARDYNAL An eclectic, multi-faceted producer, instrumentalist and vocalist delivering hard-hitting, witty bars and unforgettably catchy hooks and melodies.
Sex Mex, Tabla Rosa, Trepid
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SEX MEX Catchy synth-punk from San Antonio with power pop, glam rock and garage rock influences.
TABLA ROSA Hard-hitting rock band with shoegaze and post-punk elements.
TREPID New local grungegaze.
UGA Jazz Ensembles
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA JAZZ ENSEMBLES A variety of swing, be-bop, Latin and contemporary jazz.
Malcolm Tent, Tim Holehouse, Drabs Drula
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MALCOLM TENT Acoustic punk rock musician known for his work in Broken Talent, Bunnybrains and Ultrabunny.
TIM HOLEHOUSE Folk, blues and experimental acoustic musician from London.
DRABS DRULA Athens acoustic musician.
UGA Jazz Combos
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Concert Hall. 2:20 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA JAZZ COMBOS Music and non-music majors performing American standards, jazz standards, Latin jazz and contemporary commercial compositions.
Bulldog Brass Society
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
BULLDOG BRASS SOCIETY UGA’s premiere graduate brass quintet.
Kenosha Kid
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesNo Phone Party. 7 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
KENOSHA KID Instrumental adventure-jazz group centered around the rollicking compositions of Dan Nettles and featuring Luca Lombardi, Seth Hendershot and various guests.
Karaoke with the King
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.athenscine.com
KARAOKE WITH THE KING Show off your pipes to the world. Every first, third and fifth Tuesday.
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. www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARY & THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Hot jazz and swing band offering music from the 1910s, '20s and '30s. (6 p.m.)
Karaoke
El Paso Tacos & Tequila 255 W Washington St, Athens, United States6–10 p.m. www.instagram.com/elpasoathenss
KARAOKE Every Wednesday and Friday evening.
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.
Grandville, Roommate
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17–22. www.georgiatheatre.com
GRANDVILLE Energized rock band inspired by that classic head-banging, guitar solo, rock and roll sound.
ROOMMATE College students playing a medley of rock covers and originals.
Hendershot’s Open Mic Night
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6 p.m. (signups), 7 p.m. (show). www.hendershotsathens.com
HENDERSHOT'S OPEN MIC NIGHT Discover new Athens musical talent. Hosted by Liz Farrell.
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.
Sarah, Russell & Stephen
Hotel Indigo 500 College Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesLive After Five Series. 5:30 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
SARAH, RUSSELL & STEPHEN Members of The Grateful Dads perform.
Wim Tapley & The Cannons, Stolen Gin
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $16. www.georgiatheatre.com
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds.
STOLEN GIN Five-piece from New York City that blends jazz, disco, funk, electro pop and psychedelic rock and is dedicating to never letting a good crowd go to waste.
Battle of the Bands
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesUGA MBUS and Soundcloud Present. 7 p.m. FREE! $1 = 1 vote. https://www.instagram.com/ugambus/
PATIO A wild concoction of rock, blues and funk.
A.D. BLANCO Local indie rock trio inspired by '90s grunge and early 2000s pop rock.
SERENDIPITY Indie pop project of Surabhi Joshi.
SEPIA DREAM Your friendly neighborhood girl band.
Karaoke at the VFW
VFW Post 3910 136 Glenhaven Ave., Athens, GA, United States7–11 p.m. Donations accepted. [email protected]
KARAOKE AT THE VFW Enjoy singing and dancing. All levels welcome. Every Thursday.
Honeypuppy, Kairos Creature Club, Johnny Falloon
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.athenscine.com
HONEYPUPPY Four-piece indie rock band self-described as a "menace to society."
KAIROS CREATURE CLUB New project from Lena Simon (La Luz) and Glenn Van Dyke (BOYTOY) founded as an ever-evolving exploration of music fueled by collaboration.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
Frankenfunk Cinnamon Jam
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
FRANKENFUNK CINNAMON JAM Live freeform funk to dance to and a rotating crew of musicians. Feel free to bring an instrument.
Charlie Fleming
Normaltown Brewing Co. 425 Barber Street, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normaltownbrewingco
CHARLIE FLEMING indie folk singer-songwriter playing originals and covers inspired by bands like Mt. Joy, Caamp, and The Head and The Heart.
Improvement Movement, Quiet Hounds, Drew Beskin
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/TheFoundryNov8
IMPROVEMENT MOVEMENT Psychedelic pop band from Atlanta.
QUIET HOUNDS Southern pop folk trio formed in Athens in the early 2000s.
DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.
Amethyst Baroque
St. Stephen's Anglican Catholic Church 800 Timothy Rd., Athens, GA7 p.m. $10–20. www.amethystbaroque.com
AMETHYST BAROQUE "Seldom Play'd: The Obscure Baroque" includes lesser known cantatas, sonatas and more, from Schickhart’s "L'Alphabet de la Musique" to the suites of Roland Marais.
Marie Marie
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. www.athenticbrewing.com
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
Runaway Gin
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $15. www.40watt.com
RUNAWAY GIN Tribute band for improvisational rock band Phish. Two sets!
Dawes, Winnetka Bowling League
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $39.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
DAWES Earnest folk rock, piano ballads and sprawling jams from brothers Taylor and Griffin Goldsmith.
WINNETKA BOWLING LEAGUE Energetic and emotional power pop songs about good times that never last.
UGA Opera Theatre
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
UGA OPERA THEATRE Graduate student opera ensemble's fall performance.
Evelia, lighthearted, Penny Loafer
Ciné Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8:30 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $12. www.athenscine.com
EVELIA Alternative pop artist who focuses on creating guitar-centric, lyrically resonant music.
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
Check the Signs, Take3
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
TAKE3 Local jazz trio featuring guest vocalist Liz Farrell.
Freeman Leverett, Athens Middle East Orchestra, Patrick Barry
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/normal.bar.7
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
Triplicate, Florence Cardigan, Five Door Sedan
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TRIPLICATE Atmospheric synths, angular guitar, driving bass and precise drumming drawing from wide-ranging influences including dance rock, electronica, math rock and psychedelia. Formerly known as Convince the Kid.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local "reggae disco dreamy funk pop" trio.
FIVE DOOR SEDAN Indie rock group from Charleston, SC with layers of saxophone and synths.
Henry Jones, Heidi Holton, Trey Boyer
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
HENRY JONES No info available.
HEIDI HOLON Nashville-based songwriter and blues guitarist.
TREY BOYER Atlanta singer-songwriter.
Mark Plemmons, Front Porch Bluegrass Band
Bishop Park 705 Sunset Dr., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Farmers Market. 8 a.m.–12 p.m. FREE! www.athensfarmersmarket.net
MARK PLEMMONS Talented local pianist. (8 a.m.)
FRONT PORCH BLUEGRASS BAND No info available. (10 a.m.)
Rock to Stop the Quarry
Low Star Farm 473 Old Commerce Ext., Athens, GARock to Stop the Quarry. 1 p.m. (doors), 2 p.m. (show). $20. www.cicadarhythm.com
CIDADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens group playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.
NORTH GEORGIA ALL STARS Old time stringband is the style of Charlie Poole and the Skillet Lickers.
DON CHAMBERS Longtime local favorite who delves into pastoral folk and experimental rock with equal passion.
Reverend Tribble and The Deacons, Check The Signs
Terrapin Beer Co. 265 Newton Bridge Road, Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $12–20. bit/ly/RevTribbNov9
REVEREND TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence.
CHECK THE SIGNS Uplifting local family band with a talent for melody, harmony and hooks.
Isra, Penny Loafer, Alex Dillon and the Spontaneous Invention
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
ISRA Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
ALEX DILLION AND THE SPONTANEOUS INVENTION Local improvisor wreaking havoc both alone and with others.
Tattoo Logic, The Will Shine Variety Show
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
TATTOO LOGIC Five-piece funk punk band from Athens fronted by Mia Hill and Swathi Ramaswamy.
THE WILL SHINE VARIETY SHOW Athens-based musician Will Shine showcases talented friends.
Meghan Dowlen, Viv and the Things, Organically Programmed, Hannah Bolecter
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
MEGHAN DOWLEN Folk revivalist songstress who pulls from a wide variety of influences.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED Electronic space-themed act utilizing primitive drum machines and synthesizers to create disco-pop, jazz and easy listening inspired compositions.
HANNAH BOLECTER "Cannibal music" from ATL.
Talk to the Hand!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12–15. www.georgiatheatre.com
TALK TO THE HAND! A Studio Athens '90s dance show and party.
Jones, Marion and the Restless
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
JONES, MARION AND THE RESTLESS Alt-country and Southern rock outfit from North Georgia.
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.