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Tiger 54, Obscurity, Woah Nelly
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesHard Tack Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
TIGER 54 St. Petersburg, FL synth-punk duo.
OBSCURITY Noise and synth-punk band.
WOAH NELLY A disgruntled band of lunatics comprising Boob Radley, Fragile Expensive and Nolan Bennett.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift
Morton Theatre 195 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8:30 p.m. $20–68. 706-613-3770
CANDLELIGHT: A TRIBUTE TO TAYLOR SWIFT The Listeso String Quartet performs hits like "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together" and "Shake It Off" while surrounded by hundreds of candles.
The Other Brothers Band
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE OTHER BROTHERS BAND Allman Brothers tribute.
Jack Williams
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $20. www.3railroad.org
JACK WILLIAMS Unique songs with dazzling picking and an expressive voice.
Washed Out
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors). $36. www.40watt.com
WASHED OUT Producer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ernest Greene's project that blends the layered synths and quietly chiming guitars of dream pop, the hypnotic rhythms of bedroom electronica and his gentle croon of a voice.
Songs for Sleeping Dogs, Marie Marie, Julia Barfield
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7 p.m (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.hendershotsathens.com
SONGS FOR SLEEPING DOGS New ambient project led by Ben Hackett.
MARIE MARIE '60s pop-inspired group in the songwriting vein of The Beatles and Brian Wilson.
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
Violent Violet, WarFather, Real Wow, No Kingdom
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.
WARFATHER ATL psych rock, ear-ringing fuzz, cheap beer music.
REAL WOW Scattered and dissonant indie math rock from Athens.
NO KINGDOM Debut show!
Caroline Halleck
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CAROLINE HALLECK American saxophonist currently based in Florence, Italy who has performed extensively throughout the United States, Italy, France, Spain, Croatia, Cyprus and San Marino.
Kicking Assets
The Root 1235 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! www.therootathens.com
KICKING ASSETS UGA faculty and graduate students playing upbeat rock and pop hits from the '70s–2000s.
Noche de Baile
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesNoche de Baile. 8 p.m. $10. www.athenticbrewing.com
DJ MANE TIMBAthens and SALSAthens host a monthly dance social with the latest Latin music.
Superflower, Penny Loafer, pondgorl
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SUPERFLOWER Asheville, NC-based artist whose soft songs revolve around creating magic out of the mundane.
PENNY LOAFER Alternative indie rock trio with heavy grooves and dreamy vocals.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
The Fixins
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9:30 p.m. (show). www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
THE FIXINS Six-piece platter of Southern soul with a side of funk.
Folie à Quatre
Oak House Distillery 1015 Macon Hwy., Athens, GA, United States3:30–6 p.m. www.oakhousedistillery.com
FOLIE À QUATRE New group inspired by a variety of genres and cultures.
Save the Land
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States6–11 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
SAVE THE LAND A benefit concert for the Warren Wilson College Farm.
Snuki, Chloride, Centipede, Dark Vaughn
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $5. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SNUKI Local hardcore punk band.
CHLORIDE Cutthroat punk from ATL featuring members of Wash, Strategic Warheads and Paradox.
CENTIPEDE Local doom punk.
DARK VAUGHN Dark and distorted punk out of Atlanta.
UGA Trombone Studio Chamber Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA TROMBONE STUDIO CHAMBER RECITAL UGA Trombone Studio's student-driven chamber group performs a wide repertoire, including arrangements and transcriptions by studio members.
African American Choral Ensemble
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE The fall concert features spirituals, hymn tunes and gospel music by African American composers.
African American Choral Ensemble Fall Concert
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
AFRICAN AMERICAN CHORAL ENSEMBLE The fall concert features spirituals, hymn tunes and gospel music by African American composers.
Blue Monday
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. FREE! www.flickertheatreandbar.com
BLUE MONDAY De La Luna and DJ Charlieflower spin new wave, post-punk, remixes, goth and Italo disco for this '80s dance party. Also includes a pre-party drag performance curated by Cara Piss.
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.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Neal Anthony, Dave Forker & His Custom Concern
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United StatesGive Thanks 8k Pre-Race Party. 6–10 p.m. FREE! www.givethanks8k.com
NEAL ANTHONY Classical guitarist and UGA music school graduate.
DAVE FORKER & HIS CUSTOM CONCERN Originals and covers.
Writers on the Storm Relief Concert
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/WritersOnTheStorm
WRITERS ON THE STORM RELIEF CONCERT In addition to a toy drive, raffle, art show and live painting by Leana Gable, the event includes songs by Randall Bramblett, Caroline Aiken, Rick Fowler & Mike Doke, Fester Hagood, Rev Conner Tribble, Levi Lowrey, Julie Gribble, David Kirslis (Cicada Rhythm) and more. Proceeds benefit Arts Asheville and the James Brown Family Foundation.
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.
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.
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.
Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Holman Autry Band, Marty Weatherford
Paloma Park 235 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 1:30 p.m. (doors), 2:30 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/KinchafooneeCowboysNov29
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
HOLMAN AUTRY BAND Long-running local band blending rock and country.
MARTY WEATHERFORD Singer-songwriter and guitarist of Dirtroad Revival.
12th Annual Cloud Recordings Festival
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States12th Annual Cloud Recordings Festival. 8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
ORGANICALLY PROGRAMMED ORCHESTRA A large ensemble utilizing electronic and orchestral instrumentation to perform psychedelic space-themed electronic arrangements influenced by disco, jazz, easy listening and library music.
PATRICK BARRY Local songwriter weaving stories with his baritone voice and intricate fingerstyle.
TELEMARKET Driving, angular indie-rock band from Athens.
THE RISHIS Elephant 6 psych-folk featuring a member of The Olivia Tremor Control.
Abby Bryant Band
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.facebook.com/NowhereBarAthens
ABBY BRYANT BAND Blue Ridge soul and rock and roll from Asheville, NC.
Trio Metro
Athentic Brewing Co. 108 Park Ave., Athens, GA, United States6–8 p.m. FREE! www.athenticbrewing.com
TRIO METRO Formerly named Take3, this trio of piano, saxophone and drums plays jazz standards and an array of more contemporary covers with a jazz twist.
Cosmic Charlie, Caroline Aiken with Trina Meade & Michael Wegner
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/CosmicCharlieNov30
COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead cover band that adds its own flair to the classics. An acoustic set followed by an electric set.
CAROLINE AIKEN This guitarist and singer's bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance. Joined by Trina Meade and Michael Wegner.
Skydog Gypsy, Allen Aucoin
Live Wire 227 W Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.livewireathens.com
SKYDOG GYPSY Funkadelic rock quintet formed in 1999 in Columbus that blends original grooves, jams and rock fusion. Celebrating the release of a new EP!
ALLEN AUCOIN Funk-rock fusion quartet led by Disco Biscuits drummer.
Concerto Competition Winners with UGA Symphony Orchestra
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. music.uga.edu
CONCERTO COMPETITION WINNERS The soloists performing in this concert are selected after advancing through a rigorous competition process judged by faculty within the Hugh Hodgson School of Music.
UGA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA One of the Hugh Hodgson School of Music's premier performing ensembles, showcasing some of the university's finest players performing traditional orchestral repertoire in a series of dynamic concerts.
Cicada Rhythm, Turtle Grenade
Flying Squid Comedy 150 Fritz Mar Lane, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.flyingsquidcomedy.com
CICADA RHYTHM Captivating Athens group playing melodic, roots-influenced folk-rock.
TURTLE GRENADE Local musician and visual artist offering a raw playfulness and an ethereal melancholy.
Street Choir
Winterville Cultural Center 371 N Church St, Winterville, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 8 p.m. $20–30. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
STREET CHOIR Van Morrison cover band led by Atlanta singer Greg Hester.
Splinter Group/Danny the Looper, Victor Charlie
Gyro Wrap 114 College Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $5. www.gyrowrap.com
SPLINTER GROUP/DANNY THE LOOPER Funky, danceable rock featuring Danny Cottar (Time Toy) on guitar, bass and loops and Spencer Rich (Wickets) on drums.
VICTOR CHARLIE Original three-piece grunge rock band that formed in Athens in 2001.
Conner Vliestra, Creekbed, Comer String Collective
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CONNER VLIESTRA Old-time country musician from Chattanooga, TN.
CREEKBED Coyote-folk and cedar smoke.
COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Live string music.
Celtic Christmas
ACC Library 2025 Baxter St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive at the Library. 3 p.m. FREE! www.athenslibrary.org
CELTIC CHRISTMAS Kick off the holiday season with traditional Celtic tunes.
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.
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.
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.
Hodgson String Quartet
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
HODGSON STRING QUARTET UGA's premier student string quartet.
UGA Soul Music Ensemble
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA SOUL MUSIC ENSEMBLE Student musicians perform soul standards.
String Area Chamber Recital
Hugh Hodgson School of Music 250 River Rd., Athens, GA, United StatesEdge Hall. 4:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
STRING AREA CHAMBER RECITAL String ensemble performs selections it has been working on recently.
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.
Canadian Brass
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $39–59. pac.uga.edu
CANADIAN BRASS Brass quintet formed in Toronto in 1970 by tuba legend Chuck Daellenbach performs holiday classics.
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.