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.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $26.40. www.georgiatheatre.com

BRISCOE Folk-rock duo from Austin, TX whose newest material is inspired by their travels across the country and American roots music.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/ZachDeputyAthens

ZACH DEPUTY Savannah, GA-based artist who incorporates live looping into his self-described "island-infused drum n' bass gospel ninja soul" music.

DAYDRNKRZ Alternative reggae-infused hip hop band blending infectious rhythms, laid-back vibes and raw energy.

7:30 p.m. $10 (w/ UGA ID), $64–106. pac.uga.edu

LEA SALONGA Tony Award-winning actress and singer known for her work in Disney movies and on Broadway returns with a new concert showcasing Broadway blockbusters, popular classics and other treasures from her celebrated career.

8 p.m. (doors). $10. www.flickertheatreandbar.com

JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.

3 WOMEN Atlanta-based post-esoterica.

SLIME RING Weirdo experimental pop project of Sebastian Marquez.

8:30 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10 suggested donation. www.facebook.com/theworldfamousathens

CAULFIELD Athens hip-hop veteran who pushes the confines of modern rap with his forward-thinking topics and edgy style. Single release show!

BLACK NERD NINJA Rapper Eugene Willis delivers explosive rhymes over organic, high-energy beats.

ANT DA RIPPER Athens hip-hop artist who strives to create a platform for aspiring artists with his own recording studio and label.

REUP THA BOSS Producer and DJ from Macon, GA who began making music at age 15.

48 DOPE Producer and owner of Atlanta label 48Records.

6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/BillyAllenAthens

BILLY ALLEN + THE POLLIES Alabama band whose debut classic rock album, Black Noise weaves in and out of gospel, grunge, funk and soul.

ISAAC BRAMBLETT BAND Fusion of Southern soul and roots-rock fronted by the son of legendary musician Randall Bramblett.

6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $64–150. www.classiccenter.com

THE AVETT BROTHERS Long-standing folk rock band from Concord, NC formed by brothers Scott and Seth Avett.

THE BROOK AND THE BLUFF Indie-folk five-piece that hails from Birmingham, AL and is currently based in Nashville, TN.

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.40watt.com

THE BASEBALL PROJECT Supergroup formed in 2007 featuring members of R.E.M., The Dream Syndicate and more.

THE MINUS 5 Rock band headed by musician Scott McCaughey of the Young Fresh Fellows,

7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $13.90. www.georgiatheatre.com

MOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Hunter Morris (Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Gift Horse) leads a new band with Drew Beskin, Nick Robbins and Phillip Brantley.

ALL GODS Mighty powerful post-punk from Athens.

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/KLIMCHAK/FRANK RUSSELL Improvised trio for clarinet, electro-acoustic percussion/theremin and baritone saxophone.

Shadebeast Anniversary Night 1. 8:30 p.m. (doors). $15 (one night), $25 (both nights). www.flickertheatreandbar.com

NIHILUS Sludgy death metal supergroup featuring members of Beast Mode, Sundering Seas and Rosie & the Ratdogs.

KALGON Heavy psych/stoner doom trio from Western NC.

END TIMES VISION Nnoise rock/ studge metal band from Athens that takes the fuzzy riffs of sludge metal and plays with the ferocity and intensity of a hardcore band.