- Events
- Venues
- The Foundry

Athens, GA 30601 United States Get Directions
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
St. Patrick’s Day Bash
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States4 p.m. (doors). $10 (adv.), $15. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
REPENT AT LEISURE Celtic pub band playing "Irish rock," including traditional, punk, modern and original Celtic music. (5:15 p.m.)
THE KIDS ON THE MOUNTAIN Irish trad trio from Athens featuring twin fiddles, trichordo bouzouki, tenor banjo and mandolin. (7:10 p.m.)
THICK LIZZY All-star Thin Lizzy cover band with members of Hayride, Shehehe, Wyld Staleyz and more. (7:50 p.m.)
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. (8:45 p.m.)
THE KNOCKOUTS Pogues tribute set. (9:55 p.m.)
The Randall Bramblett Band, Workhorses of the Entertainment/Recreational Industry
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND This established Georgia singer-songwriter's Southern-tinged music pulls from a variety of influences.
WORKHORSES OF THE ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONAL INDUSTRY Acoustic, melodic, eclectic, modern folk rock featuring Rob Keller, Sunny Ortiz, Ben Reynolds and William Tonks.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
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.
The Reflex
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheReflexAthens
THE REFLEX Atlanta-based Duran Duran tribute band.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
New Orleans Jazz Stompers
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10–80. bit.ly/FatTuesdayAtTheFoundry
NEW ORLEANS JAZZ STOMPERS Specializing in the historic "hot" syncopated dance music of the early 20th century.
Brotherhood
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/BrotherhoodMarch1
BROTHERHOOD Dynamic seven-piece Doobie Brothers tribute band from Atlanta.
Yacht Rock Schooner
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/TheFoundryFeb28
YACHT ROCK SCHOONER A tribute to Steely Dan and other yacht rock favorites.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Guardians of the Jukebox
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ student ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/GuardiansFeb22
GUARDIANS OF THE JUKEBOX Tribute to MTV's pop, rock, new wave and new romantic era.
American Aquarium, Gabe Lee
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/AmericanAquariumAthens
AMERICAN AQUARIUM Raleigh, NC-based six-piece alternative country band whose sound is a blend of classic Southern and punk rock.
GABE LEE Classic songwriter and modern-day storyteller who has built his own bridge between country, folk and rock.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Sons of Sailors
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SonsOfSailorsFeb8
SONS OF SAILORS A Jimmy Buffett cover band that has been performing together since 1980.
Country Music Songwriters in the Round
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/TheFoundryFeb7
COUNTRY MUSIC SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND Featuring special guest Phillip Lammonds from Nashville, TN alongside Athens artists Todd Cowart & Blank Canvas, Holman Autry Band, Trish Adams, Shelby McLeod, Britt Helton and Ben Reynolds & William Tonks.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
The Arcadian Wild, Oh Jeremiah
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/ArcadianWildAthens
THE ARCADIAN WILD Genre-bending trio from Nashville drawing on everything from country and classical to pop and choral music.
OH JEREMIAH Former Athenian, husband-and-wife singer-songwriter duo now based in Nashville.
The Dirty Doors
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/DirtyDoorsAthens
THE DIRTY DOORS Atlanta-based tribute act playing hits by The Doors, such as "Light My Fire" and "Riders on the Storm."
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Rock the Ark
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesRock the Ark. 7 p.m. $20 (students), $25. www.athensark.org
LIGHTHEARTED Local alternative folk rock band anchored by the gorgeous harmonies of twin sisters Eliza Lemmon and Gracie Huffman.
KARMA KAT Local band with sounds of rock, pop and funky jazz. They'll rock your whiskers off!
KHALIKO Atlanta-based alternative rock band.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Atlanta Vice
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/AtlantaViceJan18
ATLANTA VICE This live '80s rewind experience features hits by Prince, Blondie, The Police, Tears for Fears and more.
Tattoo You
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25. bit.ly/TattooYouJan17
TATTOO YOU The Rolling Stones tribute band.
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
Bad Dog Trivia
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTest your trivia knowledge with host TJ Wayt. Thursdays, 7 p.m. www.facebook.com/baddogathens
The Solstice Sisters
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesBlue Ridge Mountain Christmas. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SolsticeSistersDec22
THE SOLSTICE SISTERS Susan Staley, Anna Durden and Maggie Hunter harmonize on old-time country ballads, traditional folk and '40s styled swing.
Basketball Team
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). FREE! bit.ly/BasketballTeamDec21
BASKETBALL TEAM Local Christmas all-star band presenting a night of holiday favorites, with everything from pop classics to carols.

Holiday Hustle Club
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. www.facebook.com/holidayhustleclub
HOLIDAY HUSTLE CLUB Songwriter and pianist Bart King leads a jazz combo featuring Chris Enghauser, Louis Romanos and Jeremy Raj through secular classics as well as new holiday tunes.
Holiday Movie Night
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the classic holiday movie A Christmas Story with seasonal treats for sale. 5:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/thefoundryathens
The Sensational Sounds of Motown
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/SoundsOfMotownDec13
THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians deliver an exciting, live-energy show.
Holiday Movie Night
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesScreening of the classic holiday movie A Charlie Brown Christmas with seasonal treats for sale. 5:30 p.m. $10. www.facebook.com/thefoundryathens
Athens Uncovered: Revival
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthens Uncovered: Revival. 6–11 p.m. SOLD OUT! www.nuci.org/athens-uncovered
NOODLE SOUP GROUP Participants of Nuçi's Space's Camp Amped show off what they've learned.
ATHENS MUSIC ROYALTY SUPERGROUP Featuring members of R.E.M., Camper Van Beethoven, Randall Bramblett Band, Drive-By Truckers, Five Eight, Cracker and more.
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.
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.
The Swingin’ Medallions
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–160. bit.ly/TheFoundryNov22
THE SWINGIN' MEDALLIONS Best known for its 1966 hit "Double Shot (of My Baby's Love)," today the Medallions are made up of relatives of the original lineup and bill themselves as "the party band of the South."
Hannah Dasher, Smokey Jones and the 3 Dollar Pistols
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/HannahDasherNov15
HANNAH DASHER Nashville-based country artist whose non-conforming and swaggy lyrics set her apart.
SMOKEY JONES AND THE 3 DOLLAR PISTOLS Swashbuckling, bull riding, honky tonk legends in the making who play multiple decades of country hits, as well as originals.
Grass is Dead
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/GrassIsDeadNov10
GRASS IS DEAD Bluegrass versions of the Grateful Dead and related music.
Improvement Movement, Quiet Hounds, Drew Beskin
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (w/ UGA ID), $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryNov8
IMPROVEMENT MOVEMENT Psychedelic pop band from Atlanta.
QUIET HOUNDS Southern pop folk trio formed in Athens in the early 2000s.
DREW BESKIN Local power-pop singer-songwriter known for fronting the bands Purses and The District Attorneys.
North Georgia Folk Festival Redux
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesThis rescheduled 39th annual festival will showcase musicians and artists from around North Georgia. 5–10 p.m. $12 (adv.), $15 (kids under 12 FREE!). www.northgeorgiafolkfestival.org

North Georgia Folk Festival Redux
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States39th Annual North Georgia Folk Festival Redux. 5–10 p.m. FREE! (kids under 12), $12 (adv.), $15. www.athensfolk.org
JULIA BARFIELD Young singer-songwriter with roots in the foothills of the North Georgia mountains.
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies.
PAT SHIELDS Storyteller who says he's been telling stories, not lies, for years.
BORDERHOP TRIO High lonesome pickin' and singing from Athens' own bluegrass outfit.
PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales.
Spirits of Athens Haunted Ghost Tour
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a trolley tour with local haunted history expert Jeff Clarke and learn about the history of locations around the downtown area. Ages 21 & up. Oct. 24 & 27, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $48. www.athenstrollytours.com
Grains of Sand
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/GrainsOfSandOct26
GRAINS OF SAND Effortlessly blending Carolina Beach, soul and Motown music, the GOS create a fresh and energetic sound that will have you feeling the warm sand between your toes again.
Karen Morgan
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesFormer Athens native Karen Morgan headlines with support by comedian Barbara Dooley. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20–200. www.facebook.com/@AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
Spirits of Athens Haunted Ghost Tour
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesTake a trolley tour with local haunted history expert Jeff Clarke and learn about the history of locations around the downtown area. Ages 21 & up. Oct. 24 & 27, 7 p.m. & 9 p.m. $48. www.athenstrollytours.com
Martin Sexton
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $35 (adv.), $40. bit.ly/MartinSextonAthens
MARTIN SEXTON Singer-songwriter performing the Beatles' Abbey Road in his signature style.