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Good Gosh Fest Night 2
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents Good Gosh Fest Night 2. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 per night, $20 for all three. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
KEILAN APLIN Old-time folk musician.
INFINITE FAVORS Project of brothers Andrew and Nathan Prater that trades in the sludgy, punishing riffs of previous projects for vocal harmonies, melodic basslines and hand percussion to create unforgettable, minimal bedroom pop.
Good Gosh Fest Night 1
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents Good Gosh Fest Night 1. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 per night, $20 for all three. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
MADELUNE Solo project of Madeline Polites (Immaterial Possession).
DAVE'S BEES' HONEY Solo project of Dave Kirslis (Cicada Rhythm).
DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens.
FREEMAN LEVERETT Dreamy, hypnotic and danceable songs with thoughtful lyrics and cosmopolitan influences.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Curtis Callis & the Rural Route, Comer String Collective
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
CURTIS CALLIS & THE RURAL ROUTE Country cover tunes the old school way.
COMER STRING COLLECTIVE Playing that jingle jangle old-time string music.
Soul Spectacular Dance Party
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSoul Spectacular Dance Party. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DJ NATE & DJ KURT WOOD Two local vinyl hounds bringing you all the best '60s soul platters that matter for your dancing pleasure.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every 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.
Valley of Giants, Peter Webb, pondgorl
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
VALLEY OF GIANTS Athens folk emo.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
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 Shut-Ups, David Barbe, Wet Meadows
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom 40" band, hit-worthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless.
DAVID BARBE Local luminary and studio engineer who has played in bands such as Mercyland and Sugar.
WET MEADOWS Folky, botanical rock inspired by natural forms and rhythms.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Terry’s Dolmen, Dipper Grande, Dadgum
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. (doors), 9 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
TERRY'S DOLMEN Project featuring Graham Ulicny of Reptar and Thick Paint.
DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
Terry’s Dolmen, Dadgum, Dipper Grande
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
TERRY'S DOLMEN Project featuring Graham Ulicny of Reptar and Thick Paint.
DADGUM Jazz-pop for enlarged hearts.
DIPPER GRANDE Alt-cosmic music from Athens.
Isra and the Paisleys, Mol Sullivan, The Falling Spikes
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ISRA AND THE PAISLEYS Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop band.
MOL SULLIVAN Award-winning singer-songwriter from Cincinnati, OH.
THE FALLING SPIKES Local pop rock band.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Soul Spectacular Dance Party
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesSoul Spectacular Dance Party. 8 p.m. FREE! www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DJ NATE & DJ KURT WOOD Two local vinyl hounds bringing you all the best '60s soul platters that matter for your dancing pleasure.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
AP Rodgers & the Woodpile, 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 & THE WOODPILE South Carolina-based duo playing folk songs.
KEILAN APLIN Old-time folk musician.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every 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.
The Convenience, Viv and the Things, Microtrak
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
THE CONVENIENCE New Orleans indie rock duo that recently released its second LP, Like Cartoon Vampires.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
MICROTRAK Post-country musical project of Aidan Jackson and Oliver Domingo.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Mountain of Youth, Lea Lea
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
MOUNTAIN OF YOUTH Hunter Morris (Hunter Morris & Blue Blood, Gift Horse) leads a new band with Drew Beskin, Nick Robbins and Phillip Brantley.
LEA LEA Singer-songwriter and looper dabbling in pop genres and shoegaze.
Ariana, Athens Middle East Orchestra
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ARIANA No info available.
ATHENS MIDDLE EAST ORCHESTRA Athens very own Middle Eastern inspired outfit that focuses on the musical culture of Egypt, Turkey, Israel, Syria and more.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Dadgum, Josey
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DADGUM Local gaggle of softies playing tunes ranging from alt-country ballads, bubbly power pop and blasé indie rock.
JOSEY Athens-based indie pop artist, incorporating audience participation and off-kilter comedy into her sets.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every 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.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.

Dog Person, Isra and the Paisleys
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_Athens
DOG PERSON Organ-driven pop with breezy ennui from members of The Buddy System, Nana Grizol and Go Public. Tape release show!
ISRA AND THE PAISLEYS Atlanta/Athens bubblegum pop band.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every 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.
Rowan Newby, The Falling Spikes
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ROWAN NEWBY Poetic and humorous Americana music inspired by '60s and '70s songwriting.
THE FALLING SPIKES No info available.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Chronic Weekend
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesChronic Weekend "The Eve." 9 p.m. $10 (door), $20 (weekend wristband). www.instagram.com/dosedbyanangel
BAD KILL New local garage rock band.
LITTLE GOLD Local group playing garage rock with country and pop sensibilities.
VIV AND THE THINGS Alternative country noise for sweetie pies.
JOHNNY FALLOON Deranged local band with hard-hitting songs and complex theatrics.
LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums.
Dusty Mustard and the Winnebagos
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
DUSTY MUSTARD AND THE WINNEBAGOS New honky-tonk country band.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
Fawney Rig, The Muckers
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
FAWNEY RIG Irish folk-rock project featuring vocals by Claire Campbell (Hope For Agoldensummer) and Nathan Peters (Beat Up) backed by friends to play Celtic classics, foot-stomping jigs, sweet ballads and even a few rockers.
THE MUCKERS Atlanta Irish folk punk veterans with a crowd-engaging live show.
Elli Perry, Liz Farrell, Mary Margaret Cozart
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
ELLI PERRY A melancholy mesmerist, a ballsy chanteuse or a howling one-woman vocal wrecking crew whose style ranges from Southern Gothic blues and folk to experimental alternative rock and roll.
LIZ FARRELL Jeff Buckley-inspired vocals accompanied by intricate ukulele.
MARY MARGARET COZART Former Athenian now based in Savannah who crafts beautiful indie rock songs.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every Tuesday.
McKendrick Bearden, Bizner, pondgorl
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
MCKENDRICK BEARDEN Athens-based alternative-rock artist whose music depicts the negatives and positives we all experience in life.
BIZNER Alternative folk band from Atlanta.
PONDGORL Athens-based artist Laila Li McCleery joins genre-bending friends in a band of beautiful, harmonious DIY glory.
Matt Knox, Peter Webb, Your Ex’s Pets
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United StatesAttaboy Tapes Presents. 7 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
MATT KNOX For fans of Elvis Costello, friends of Dorothy, and Men of the Cloth, maximalist power-pop meets a confused upbringing.
YOUR EX'S PETS Band featuring members of Dadgum, Jake Brower Band and Liz Farrell.
PETER WEBB Musician playing meditative experimental folk.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every 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.
Nicholas Mallis and the Borealis, Bero Bero, Luxury Vehicle
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8 p.m. $10. www.instagram.com/normal_bar_athens
NICHOLAS MALLIS AND THE BOREALIS Local synth-pop act claiming a diverse array of supposed corporate sponsors.
BERO BERO Savannah-based band that creates sultry synth-driven mood music.
LUXURY VEHICLE High-energy duo featuring DJ Reindeer Games with John Swint on drums.
Open Mic
Normal Bar 1365 Prince Ave., Athens, GA, United States8–11 p.m. FREE! [email protected]
OPEN MIC All musicians welcome. Every 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.
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.
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.