NEEDTOBREATHE
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $50.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
NEEDTOBREATHE Grammy Award-nominated rock band from Seneca, SC known for the Christian themes in its music.
Ray Fulcher, Jordan Rowe, Cole Goodwin
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17. www.georgiatheatre.com
RAY FULCHER UGA alum and country singer whose songwriting is CMA award-winning.
JORDAN ROWE Christian country artist from Adel who has shared stages with artists like Luke Combs and Cody Johnson.
COLE GOODWIN Georgia country artist who writes songs that hold firm roots in stories of the old South.
Futurebirds
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
FUTUREBIRDS Psychedelic Southern rock group whose career is defined by its twangy yet fun rhythm.
Gavin Adcock, Trippp
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
GAVIN ADCOCK Watkinsville-born emerging country artist.
TRIPPP Trio of triplet brothers from Jonesboro, AR with a country sound informed by Memphis blues, Kentucky bluegrass and Southern rock.
Gavin Adcock, Giovannie & The Hired Guns
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! www.georgiatheatre.com
GAVIN ADCOCK Watkinsville-born emerging country artist.
GIOVANNIE & THE HIRED GUNS Country rock band from Stephenville, TX.
Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Underground Springhouse
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $27.75 (adv.), $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG Psych-funk jam band from Baltimore who are “seizing the moment” personified.
UNDERGROUND SPRINGHOUSE "Hype-chill-rock-funk" alternative band of five.
Choir!Choir!Choir!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
CHOIR!CHOIR!CHOIR! Canada-based choir hosts an '80s singalong with pop hits from Prince, Madonna, Journey and more.
Steve Hofstetter
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAuthor, columnist and comedian with a long list of humor accolades is touring his live show. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
Patterson Hood
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25-45. www.georgiatheatre.com
PATTERSON HOOD Prolific writer and performer best known as the frontman of Drive-By Truckers whose character-driven stories are packed with political subtext.
Talib Kweli, Skyzoo, Landon Wordswell, Trvy & The Enemy
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.75 (adv.), $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
TALIB KWELI Brooklyn-based MC who has earned his stripes as one of the most lyrically-gifted, socially aware and politically insightful rappers to emerge in the last 20 years.
SKYZOO Rapper and songwriter with a number of notable solo and collaborative albums, including work with artist such as Dr. Dre and John Legend.
LANDON WORDSWELL Emcee from Atlanta known for intricate rhyme schemes, personal lyrics and bold truths.
TRVY & THE ENEMY High-energy hip-hop artist who weaves introspective lyrics into the psych-infused and sometimes heavy instrumentals of his backing band.
Boys Like Girls, Grayscale
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $27.75 (adv.), $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
BOYS LIKE GIRLS Gold-certified rock band that formed in Andover, MA in 2005.
GRAYSCALE Alternative rock band from Philadelphia.
Interstellar Echoes
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
INTERSTELLAR ECHOES The Southeast's premier Pink Floyd tribute band performing the staples and the deep cuts.
Maps & Atlases, Maserati, Pylon Reenactment Society
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
MAPS & ATLASES Midwestern indie outfit led by Dave Davison that blends rock with pastoral folk, pop and experimental influences. (10 p.m.)
MASERATI Five-piece rock band formed in Athens in 2000. (11 p.m.)
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus originals. (12:30 a.m.)
KidsFest Dance Party
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesKidsFest Dance Party. 1–3 p.m. FREE! athfest.com
DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins a kid-friendly set of funk, soul, R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
Gabriella Delliponti, hallpass, Wim Tapley & The Cannons
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
GABRIELLA DELLIPONTI Indie pop singer-songwriter whose sound is full of catchy hooks, funky bass lines and heart-felt lyricism. (10:10 p.m.)
HALLPASS Indie and alternative rock group with a refreshing, feel-good and raw rock sound. (11 p.m.)
WIM TAPLEY & THE CANNONS Local alternative, folk-pop songwriter and his band rooted in Americana and neo soul sounds. (12 a.m.)
Old Gods of Appalachia
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesLive show of the eldritch horror fiction podcast featuring a staged storytelling performance similar to an old time radio play with live music. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $40–50. www.georgiatheatre.com
The Menzingers, Lucero, The Dirty Nil
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $36 (adv.), $39. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE MENZINGERS Punk rock band from Scranton, PA.
LUCERO Country-punk band based in Memphis, TN.
THE DIRTY NIL A finely-tuned rock machine from Ontario.
of Montreal, Godcaster
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18. www.georgiatheatre.com
OF MONTREAL Long-running psych-pop group known for its outlandish stage presence. Touring behind the new album, Lady on The Cusp.
GODCASTER Brooklyn-based rock band known for its explosive and maximalist live shows.
Jimmy Dore
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesYouTube sensation and award-winning comedian uses his platform to bridge political divides. 6 p.m. (doors). $35–55. www.georgiatheatre.com
Spencer Thomas
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
SPENCER THOMAS Drummer, singer and songwriter originally from Jackson, MS who has since moved to Athens and worked with local legends from Drive-By Truckers, Reptar, Heffner and Futurebirds to create his forthcoming album The Joke of Life.
Dirty Honey, Royale Lynn
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $29.75 (adv.), $35. www.georgiatheatre.com
DIRTY HONEY Hard rock and blues rock band from Los Angeles.
ROYALE LYNN Nashville-based country singer-songwriter who takes inspiration from Morgan Wallen, Avril Lavigne and Nickelback.
Steeln’ Peaches
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $18 (adv.), $22. www.georgiatheatre.com
STEELN' PEACHES A group of some of Florida’s most exciting young musicians paying tribute to the Allman Brothers Band.
Caylee Hammack
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesMint Jubilee. 5 p.m. (doors), 6 p.m. (show). $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
CAYLEE HAMMACK Country singer-songwriter based in Nashville who released her debut album in 2020.
Alvvays, Horse Jumper of Love
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $32.75. www.georgiatheatre.com
ALVVAYS Layered and witty indie power pop group from Canada.
HORSE JUMPER OF LOVE Indie-rock band from Boston, MA with elements of slowcore and alt-country.
Priscilla Block, Ryan Larkins
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
PRISCILLA BLOCK Nashville-based country singer-songwriter who found fame on TikTok in 2020.
RYAN LARKINS Traditional country mixed with gospel, pop and R&B.
Stephen Marley
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $31 (adv.), $36. www.georgiatheatre.com
STEPHEN MARLEY Eight-time Grammy Award-winning reggae soul singer, songwriter and producer touring his new album Old Soul.
Andy Frasco & The U.N., Dogs in a Pile
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $24 (adv.), $28. www.georgiatheatre.com
ANDY FRASCO & THE U.N. Blues rock band formed in Los Angeles in 2007 that delivers funky, jazzy and energetic live performances.
DOGS IN A PILE Eclectic quintet from Asbury Park, NJ that blends funk, jazz, rock and psychedelia.
Chris Lane
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
CHRIS LANE Multi-platinum artist with "a decidedly more country sound."
Corey Smith, Justin Holt
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
COREY SMITH A native of Jefferson, this country music artist is touring for his 10th album.
JUSTIN HOLT New-age country music artist from Alabama who is unapologetically honest in his songwriting.
Restless Road, Erin Kinsey
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
RESTLESS ROAD Nashville-based country band whose members met as contestants on "The X Factor."
ERIN KINSEY Nashville country artist with effortless, bright vocals and lyricism wise beyond her years.
Red Mile Road, Frigga Five
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12. www.georgiatheatre.com
RED MILE ROAD A fusion of '90s Seattle grunge and '70s Southern rock. Final show!
FRIGGA FIVE Atlanta rock band.
flipturn, hallpass
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLIPTURN Indie-rock band from Fernandina Beach, FL known for their energetic live shows.
HALLPASS New Athens indie-rock band.
flipturn, Richy Mitch & The Coal Miners
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
FLIPTURN Indie-rock band from Fernandina Beach, FL known for their energetic live shows.
RICHY MITCH & THE COAL MINERS Folk-rock band from Colorado Springs, CO.
Chris Renzema, Citizens
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 (doors), 7:30 (show). $20 (adv.), $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
CHRIS RENZEMA Singer-songwriter from Grand Rapids, MI who blends indie rock, contemporary Christian and folk influences into his music.
CITIZENS Seattle, WA-based Christian rock band.
Gimme Gimme Disco
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $25. www.georgiatheatre.com
GIMME GIMME DISCO DJ based dance party playing favorite ABBA tracks alongside disco hits from the '70s and '80s by The Bee Gees, Donna Summer, Cher and others.
Josiah and the Bonnevilles
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
JOSIAH AND THE BONNEVILLES Musical project of Josiah Leming, a folk, Americana and country singer-songwriter from Morristown, TN who is touring in support of his most recent album, Endurance.
Blue October
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $39.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
BLUE OCTOBER Platinum-certified alternative rock band formed in Houston, TX in 1995.
Daniel Donato
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $17 (adv.), $20. www.georgiatheatre.com
DANIEL DONATO Singer-songwriter who blends the Nashville country style with a spirit of improvisation. He is touring his first full album of original songs.
lighthearted
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. www.georgiatheatre.com
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.
Southall & The Glorious Sons, Them Dirty Roses
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.georgiatheatre.com
SOUTHALL Musical project led by Read Southall, a musician from Oklahoma who combines country and rock and roll with the grit of the Red Dirt scene.
THE GLORIOUS SONS Five-piece Canadian rock band with raw, heartfelt lyricism.
THEM DIRTY ROSES Charismatic Southern rock band from Alabama.
The Stews, Happy Landing
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $22. www.georgiatheatre.com
THE STEWS Band that formed at Auburn University and performs everything from singalong indie to head-banging hard rock.
HAPPY LANDING Alternative folk band from Oxford, MS whose members met while attending the University of Mississippi.
Moulin Rouge!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United StatesThe Studio Athens presents a dance performance reimagining Baz Luhrman’s 2001 cult classic film. 8 p.m. (doors). $12–15. www.georgiatheatre.com
Abbey Road LIVE!
Georgia Theatre 215 N. Lumpkin St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15–29.50. www.georgiatheatre.com
ABBEY ROAD LIVE! Beloved local tribute band who has the crowd rocking all night to their extensive Beatles cover sets. Beatlemania 60th anniversary show performing the entire Beatles 1962-1966 album!
