Ramblin’ Country Band
VFW Post 2872 835 Sunset Dr, Athens7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.facebook.com/vfwpost2872
RAMBLIN’ COUNTRY BAND Georgia-based band playing country, western and rock classics. Line dancing during the band breaks.
Cracker, Ike Reilly
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCamp-In #11. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com
CRACKER Acclaimed alt-rock group that has explored many genres and sounds over its decades-long career.
IKE REILLY Singer-songwriter, musician and writer, as well as frontman and founder of the rock band the Ike Reilly Assassination.
Misnomer, Erik Olson’s Slam Tilt
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States8 p.m. www.hendershotsathens.com
MISNOMER Atlanta/Athens instrumental fusion group with a funky, jazzy sound.
ERIK OLSON'S SLAM TILT Keyboardist Erik Olson leads this new ensemble through pinball themed Love Jams. Featuring Erik Olson, Dan Nettles, Robbie Handly and Mason Davis.
Shock Tea, Khaliko, Sunhouse
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
SHOCK TEA Sitar rock from Atlanta.
KHALIKO Atlanta-based alternative groove-rock band.
SUNHOUSE Indie rock from Greenville, SC.
Big Trouble
Ciné Athens, GA, United StatesPater Noster and the Mission of Light. 8 p.m. (movie), 11 p.m. (music). $15. www.cineathens.com
BIG TROUBLE Hardcore punk and thrash supergroup featuring members of Weaponized Flesh, Snuki, Pervert and Apparition.
Delta 8, Violent Violet, Wesley and the Boys
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DELTA 8 Old school hardcore punk.
VIOLENT VIOLET Loud and fun garage punk outfit.
WESLEY AND THE BOYS Nashville-based garage punk band.
Mark Plemmons, Back Room Revival
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.)
BACK ROOM REVIVAL Group performing a mix of traditional ballads, classic folk and bluegrass gospel. (10 a.m.)
Better Than Better Than Ezra
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv. or w/ UGA ID), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryMarch8
BETTER THAN BETTER THAN EZRA Athens-based cover band that plays songs within the genres of '90s alternative, rock, pop, country and hip hop.
AP Rodgers, Keilan Aplin
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
AP RODGERS South Carolina-based old-time clawhammer banjo player.
KEILAN APLIN Old-time folk musician.
Cracker, Hackensaw Boys
40 Watt Club 285 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesCamp-In #11. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.40watt.com
CRACKER Acclaimed alt-rock group that has explored many genres and sounds over its decades-long career.
HACKENSAW BOYS String band based in central Virginia that formed in 1999.
The Vassar Blondes, The Warm Fuzzies, The Grawks
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
THE VASSAR BLONDES Local indie-pop four piece.
THE WARM FUZZIES Athens rock band that began releasing music in 2008.
THE GRAWKS Punk and garage-infused local rock and roll band.
Hot Ram, HolyRoller, LungBurner
Ciné Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $12. www.athenscine.com
HOT RAM Groove-laden riffage and psychedelic haze mixed with a distinctly hard rocking swagger.
HOLYROLLER Four-piece stoner/psych/punk rock band from North Carolina.
LUNGBURNER Atlanta-based stoner metal group dedicated to amp worship through "slow riffs and bong rips."
No Kingdom, The Pauses, Burly Ivy
Buvez 585 Barber Street Suite A, Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. www.instagram.com/buvez_athens
NO KINGDOM New garage rock experiment led by Bob Alvarez.
THE PAUSES Gainesville, FL-based post-punk, indie pop band.
BURLY IVY Psych art rock band with loungy space sounds and midnight choirs featuring Jim Willingham, Bryan Poole, Dain Marx and Ryan Bousquet.
Mojo Thunder
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
MOJO THUNDER Lexington, KY-based rock band for fans of Kings of Leon and My Morning Jacket.
Rat Palace, partygirl, Basically Nancy, All Gods
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
RAT PALACE NYC-based post-punk for people that have an average screen time of 7 hours or more a day.
PARTYGIRL Scrappy virtuosos who play chamber pop like an underground post-hardcore band.
BASICALLY NANCY Indie Savannah trio whose heavy tones paired with melodic sweetness portrays the experiences of being a young woman.
ALL GODS Local noise band with a post-punk backbone.
Classic City Band
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States3 p.m. FREE! www.classiccityband.org
CLASSIC CITY BAND The community band’s spring concert will include works by Gustav Holst, Gordon Jacob, Ralph Vaughan Williams and Sir Anthony Hopkins.
Amethyst Baroque
Friendship Presbyterian Church 8531 Macon Hwy, Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. $20. www.amethystbaroque.com
AMETHYST BAROQUE Performing a program of concertos, cantatas and other works for a Baroque ensemble.
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.
Fester Hagood’s Mojo Confessional Songwriters Showcase
No. 3 Railroad Street #3 Railroad St., Arnoldsville, GA, United States6 p.m. $10 suggested donation. www.3railroad.org
FESTER HAGOOD'S MOJO CONFESSIONAL SONGWRITER SHOWCASE Every second Sunday. Bring a dish to share at the potluck.
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.
Faculty Recital
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY RECITAL Featuring Maggie Snyder on viola.
Blue Monday
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States9 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.
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.
Contemporary Chamber Ensemble
Dancz Center for New Music Hugh Hodgson School of Music Building, Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
CONTEMPORARY CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Performing new compositions, including pieces from the 30x30x30 Project, a national call-for-scores hosted by SOLI Ensemble, for which UGA's CCE is a partner ensemble.
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.”
UGA Glee Clubs & University Chorus
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
UGA GLEE CLUBS & UNIVERSITY CHORUS Thom Dixon conducting Adolphus Hailstork’s choral/orchestral cantata, “I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes."
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
The Waymores
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States9 p.m. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
THE WAYMORES Country and western duo from Georgia.
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Chibugan Cafe 302 Athens Rd., Winterville, GA2 p.m. 706-424-4286
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
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 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 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.
Faculty Artist Series
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
FACULTY ARTIST SERIES Featuring professor of double bass, Milton Masciadri, a third generation player who was already achieving musical accolades by his teen years.
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.
Hologram, Multiple Miggs, Big Trouble
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
HOLOGRAM Viceral and vivid hardcore out of D.C.
MULTIPLE MIGGS Local thrash band.
BIG TROUBLE Hardcore punk and thrash supergroup featuring members of Weaponized Flesh, Snuki, Pervert and Apparition.
Genuine Mustard, The While, Hagen
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
GENUINE MUSTARD Internet folk punk from Lafayette, LA.
THE WHILE Dynamic ensemble navigating the mood swings of life with garage rock, power pop, psych and beyond.
HAGEN No info available.
RC Outlaw Cowboy
Earth Fare 1689 S. Lumpkin St., Athens, United States2 p.m. www.earthfare.com
RC OUTLAW COWBOY Country and gospel singer with over four decades of experience.
The Southern Winds
Ramsey Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States5:30 p.m. FREE! music.uga.edu
THE SOUTHERN WINDS Graduate chamber music ensemble representing some of the finest instrumental musicianship on campus.
Cosmic Charlie
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18–20. www.georgiatheatre.com
COSMIC CHARLIE Grateful Dead cover band that adds its own flair to the classics.
Thursday Scholarship Series: Lux Eterna
Hugh Hodgson Concert Hall 230 River Rd., Athens, GA, United States7:30 p.m. $3 (w/ UGA ID), $20. pac.uga.edu
LUX ETERNA The Hodgson Singers spring concert will feature Morten Lauridsen’s “Lux Aeterna,” a multi-movement choral/orchestral work that is set to Latin texts that ruminate on the theme of light.
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.
SaBaCha Dance Social
Hendershot's 237 Prince Ave., Athens, United States7:30–11 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10. www.hendershotsathens.com
SABACHA DANCE SOCIAL DJ L.A. Darius leads a Latin dance party with salsa, bachata, merengue and cha-cha-cha. An hour-long lesson is followed by open dancing.
Intension, Florence Cardigan, Estimated Principles
Nowhere Bar 240 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 9:30 p.m. (show). www.instagram.com/nowherebarathensga
INTENSION Alternative rock from Monroe inspired by bands like Smashing Pumpkins, Deftones and Tool.
FLORENCE CARDIGAN Local group mixing funk, punk and jazz-inspired indie rock.
ESTIMATED PRINCIPLES Alternative rock from Augusta.
Chairs, Ohmu, Racecar 44
Flicker Theatre & Bar 263 W. Washington St., Athens, GA, United StatesPrimordial Void Presents. 8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com
CHAIRS Enigmatic local recording project that pulls from shoegaze and post-punk influences.
OHMU Winston Parker's ambient compositions are simultaneously meditative and chaotic, invoking apocalyptic feelings at times but not without an element of hope.
RACECAR 44 New Athens indie band featuring members of Picture Show.
SHID, Writhe, Plan B
The World Famous 351 N Hull St., Athens, GA, United States10 p.m. $5 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens
SHID Philadelphia band that harnesses the intensity of punk along with the lush surrealism of psychedelia to display a dynamic performance that is equally raw, macabre and ethereal.
WRITHE Ambient, coldwave and darkwave from Atlanta.
PLAN B Local logisticians.
