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
39th Annual 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.
Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Trisha Adams
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $25 (adv.), $30. bit.ly/TheFoundryOct4
KINCHAFOONEE COWBOYS Long-running country band from South Georgia that was established in 1991.
TRISHA ADAMS Folk and Americana songwriter.
The Spirit of Rush
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/SpiritOfRushSept28
THE SPIRIT OF RUSH Georgia's premiere Rush tribute band spans the eras of the prog trio's catalog. Tonight's set includes Moving Pictures in its entirety, deep cuts and classics.
Heart of Pine, The Jesse Williams Band
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept20
HEART OF PINE Nostalgic "Southedelic" rock band from Athens with a genuine sound.
THE JESSE WILLIAMS BAND North Georgia singer-songwriter whose sound is roots grounded in sultry, sweet blues infused with warm soul and melody medicine.
The dB’s, Pylon Reenactment Society
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $25–200. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept19
THE DB'S Cult favorite alternative rock and power pop group that formed in New York City in 1978.
PYLON REENACTMENT SOCIETY Vanessa Briscoe Hay and an all-star cast of locals play the music of Pylon, plus new originals.
Looking Out My Back Door
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States4:30 p.m. (doors), 5:30 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept14
LOOKING OUT MY BACK DOOR An Athens songwriter tribute to John Fogerty and Creedence Clearwater Revival featuring performances by Shelby McLeod, William Tonks, Todd Cowart, Brodye Brooks, Tommy Jordan, Casey King, Curt Spell and Dodd Ferrelle.
The Georgia Thunderbolts, The Ides of June
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/GeorgiaThunderboltsSept13
THE GEORGIA THUNDERBOLTS Hard-hitting Southern rock, blues and heartfelt Americana.
THE IDES OF JUNE Atlanta-based blues rock band with just a touch of psychedelia to keep things interesting.
Strange Luck
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $7 (adv.), $10. bit.ly/TheFoundrySept7
STRANGE LUCK A blend of rock and pop with hits from Queen, Muse, The Killers, Sublime and more.
Drivin’ N Cryin’, Elf Power
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $20 (adv.), $25. bit.ly/DrivinNCryinSept6
DRIVIN’ N CRYIN’ Legendary Atlanta band playing hard-charging, Southern-inspired rock.
ELF POWER Longtime fixture on the Athens scene playing crisp, melodic psych-pop.
Lovesong, First Wave
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/LovesongAthens
LOVESONG The Cure tribute band performing the hits and deep cuts.
FIRST WAVE Quintessential tribute to the new wave and alternative music scene of the '70s, '80s and '90s.
Deep Roots, Grassland
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryAug9
DEEP ROOTS Athens and Atlanta musicians pulling inspiration from Motown, Southern rock, funk, jazz and everything in between.
GRASSLAND Six-piece "Amerigrass" band with classical organ, double bass and jazz guitar and a jazz-folk-pop-bluegrass sound.
The Ain’t Sisters, Rae & The Ragdolls, Pickled Holler
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6:30 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $15 (adv.), $20. bit.ly/TheFoundryAug3
THE AIN'T SISTERS Atlanta-based folk group fronted by Arrie Bozeman and Barb Carbon.
RAE & THE RAGDOLLS Atlanta rock and rollers blending folky psychedelia and room rattling rock.
PICKLED HOLLER Matthew and Jessica Williams singing rustic tales.
Atlanta Vice
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $10. bit.ly/AtlantaViceAthens
ATLANTA VICE This live '80s rewind experience features hits by Prince, Blondie, The Police, Tears for Fears and more. Dress up in your best '80s garb for a costume contest.
Deep Roots, Grassland
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 7:30 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheFoundryAug9
DEEP ROOTS Southern rock covers.
GRASSLAND Six-piece "Amerigrass" band with classical organ, double bass and jazz guitar and a jazz-folk-pop-bluegrass sound.
Reverend Tribble and The Deacons
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). SOLD OUT! linktr.ee/aubreyentath
REVEREND TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence. Tonight is a special homecoming show.
Dead Beat Club
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $12–50. [email protected], bit.ly/DeadBeatClub
DEAD BEAT CLUB Artist2Artist, Inc. hosts a night of karaoke with live backing music by Classic City Jukebox. Choose from 100 songs.
Sierra Green and the Giants
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 6 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $15. bit.ly/SierraGreenAthens
SIERRA GREEN AND THE GIANTS New Orleans-based fusion of timeless soul with an irresistible contemporary allure, evoking the depth and grit of the genre's raw essence.
The Core
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United States6 p.m. (doors), 7 p.m. (show). $12 (adv.), $15. bit.ly/TheCoreInAthens
THE CORE Atlanta act recreating the sounds of the 1990s H.O.R.D.E. Tour through songs by the Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, Dave Matthews Band, Col. Bruce Hampton and The Aquarium Rescue Unit, Phish and more.
Turnstiles
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/TurnstilesJuly11
TURNSTILES The ultimate tribute to the music of Billy Joel.
Classic City American Music Festival
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesClassic City American Music Festival. 2 p.m. (doors), 2:15 p.m. (music). FREE! (ages 12 & under), $10 (adv. or w/ UGA ID), $15. bit.ly/CCAMF2024
MRJORDANMRTONKS Tommy Jordan and William Tonks' collaboration features rootsy guitar picking and paired vocal melodies. (2:15 p.m.)
THE WELFARE LINERS Five-piece local bluegrass unit blending classic tunes with melodic, high-lonesome originals. (3:15 p.m.)
BORDERHOP TRIO High lonesome pickin' and singing from Athens' own bluegrass outfit. (4:15 p.m.)
PACKWAY HANDLE TRIO Longstanding local bluegrass outfit playing crafty originals and innovative renditions of classic tunes. (5:15 p.m.)
NORMA RAE Songs about the South that blend original lyrics with inescapably Southern vocals into an Americana sound. (6:30 p.m.)
GRASSLAND Local group that describes its music as "Amerigrass," a mixture of jazz, folk, pop and bluegrass-inspired music. (7:50 p.m.)
Nickalous Benson
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesDog Days of Summer. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/baddogathens
NICKALOUS BENSON The Orange Constant's vocalist and guitarist performs solo.
The Shut-Ups, David Barbe Plus, Armistead’s Armi, Sneakers
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
THE SHUT-UPS Indie-pop outfit that describes itself as a "bottom forty" band, hitworthy, but (for some unfathomable reason) hitless. (8 p.m.)
DAVID BARBE PLUS Member of Mercyland and Sugar joined by friends for his most current musical outlet. (9 p.m.)
ARMISTEAD'S ARMI Band formed by Armistead Wellford, a multi-instrumentalist and founding member of Athens’ legendary Love Tractor. Official live debut! (10 p.m.)
SNEAKERS Legendary indie power-pop group formed in 1976 by Chris Stamey and Mitch Easter. Featuring members of Let's Active and The dB's. (11 p.m.)
Betsy Franck, Josh Joplin, Kyshona
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAthFest Music & Arts Festival. $30–40/club crawl pass. athfest.com
BETSY FRANCK Virginia-born Americana and blues singer-songwriter who utilizes undertones of gospel in her music. (7:30 p.m.)
JOSH JOPLIN Striking songwriter whose live performances are refreshing in their emotional immediacy, balanced by his good humor and immense gift for storytelling. (8:30 p.m.)
KYSHONA Musician who honed her gift for storytelling through song while working as a music therapist. (10 p.m.)
Stephan Eutsler
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesDog Days of Summer. 6–8 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/baddogathens
STEPHAN EUTSLER Solo performance by member of Larry's Homework.
Paul Thorn Band, Tommy Townsend
The Foundry 295 East Dougherty St., Athens, GA, United StatesAubrey Entertainment Presents. 7 p.m. (doors), 8 p.m. (show). $30 (adv.), $35. www.facebook.com/AubreyEntertainmentAthensGA
PAUL THORN BAND A bluesy, rocking and thoroughly Southern American brand of roots music.
TOMMY TOWNSEND Trailblazing country artist who collaborated with Waylon Jennings on his newest album, Southern Man.
