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LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.
PHANTOM PHUNK Europop/indie trio with eclectic sounds in the veins of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Paramore and Metric.
RUEN BROTHERS Up-and-coming, rockabilly-influenced band of siblings from England.
MISNOMER Local nine-piece improvisational fusion group formerly known as Mister Tie Dye.
JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers' keyboardist plays your favorite yacht rock, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs.
THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Local swing and hot jazz ensemble playing music of the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
GREG ROBBINS Jazz vocalist performs originals and standards, backed by a four-piece band. Album release show!
REVEREND TRIBBLE AND THE DEACONS Good old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverance.
JIVE REVIVAL Five-piece Georgia rock band.
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
LAWYER DAVE Songwriter and one-man band known for his work with The Brokeoffs.
ANDREW BRANTLEY Member of jam band The Orange Constant performs a solo set.
RAY PHILLIPS No info available.
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SCARLET STITCH Straight-up rock and roll band from Athens.
LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.
KENOSHA KID Local group centered around the improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles and featuring Rick Lollar, Marlon Patton and Robby Handley.
THAYER SARRANO Local songwriter playing hazy, shoegaze-inspired Southern rock.
THE VIKING PROGRESS Local group that plays rockers and ballads about love, death and isolation.
JIM COOK Local solo performer playing acoustic blues, classic rock and Americana.
ZAC CROOK Local singer-songwriter.
HARVEY FUNKWALKER Athens-based trio steeped in deep funk roots and laced with tinges of jazz, blues and rock.
GREG MEREDITH Athens-based singer-songwriter and loop artist.
CAULFIELD High-energy local garage-rap band.
LEX CALLAHAN Athens-based underground hip-hop performer.
KXNG BLANCO Young and talented local rap artist.
SON ZOO Athens hip-hop artist with a dark aesthetic and rapid-fire style.
DRIFTWOOD A group of experienced Athens musicians playing classic country, rock, folk, blues and bluegrass.
NORMA RAE This local four-piece plays soulful, distinctively Southern Americana.
DEER TICK Alt-country band from Providence, RI that incorporates elements of folk, blues and indie rock.
JOHN MORELAND Singer-songwriter from Oklahoma.
WIEUCA Local band playing cheeky, guitar-driven indie rock.
LAURA COYLE & TREY WRIGHT Vocal and guitar duo playing classic jazz and bossa nova, with a dash of Dolly Parton, Paul Simon and other songwriters.
SALLY & THE SIX GRAND BAND Long-running dance band playing oldies, classic rock, blues, disco and some fun originals.
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THE LAST JAMURAI Funky, Athens-based good-time rock and roll band.
DANGFLY! Local all-star rock band led by songwriter and guitarist Adam Payne.
CREE MO Rock, blues, jazz and soul are mixed together into a smooth, intoxicating concoction of original music.
THE ROYAL VELVET Three-piece local rock band led by songwriter Justin Brogdon.
STRONGER SEX Experimental electronic duo from Washington, DC specializing in "body-positive dance parties."
CELIA VERBECK Synthpop singer-songwriter from Asheville, NC.
CAROLINE CRONIN Experimental musician from Nashville, TN.
TJ POMPOUS Rapper and singer from the Atlanta area.
DJ RUBY OFFICIAL DJ specializing in electronic dance music.
JOBE FORTNER Country singer-songwriter originally from Monroe.
JORDAN ROWE Country singer-songwriter from South Georgia.
MEGAN MORONEY Up-and-coming local country singer-songwriter.
THE HIGHBALLS Put on your bangle bracelets and tuck in those shoulder pads! Athens music vets The Highballs will perform a totally awesome set of '80s dance hits.
DJ RERON Spinning '80s classics to start the show.
LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.
GROOVE FETISH Proggressive jam-rock group from Wilmington, NC.
ANIMAL YEARS Poppy Americana group from Brooklyn, NY.
PIGEONS PLAYING PING PONG Funky electro-rock group from Baltimore.
FUNK YOU Augusta band playing high-energy, get-your-dancing-shoes-on jams.
DEAD NEIGHBORS This local band plays punky, emotive garage-rock.
KWAZYMOTO Noisy local punk- and and math-influenced rock trio.
TEEN DIVORCE Indie-rock band from Jacksonville, FL.
DAGMAR VORK Athens-based DIY musician, songwriter and visual artist.
GIFT ECONOMY Local acoustic folk-punk project.
DJ MAHOGANY Popular local DJ spins freaky funk, sultry soul, righteous R&B and a whole lotta unexpected faves.
WHITEHALL JAZZ COLLECTIVE Local jazz pianist Greg Hankins leads his sizeable group through an eclectic set of music.
LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night.
THE MARSHALL TUCKER BAND Classic rock band known for hits like "Can't You See."
SCOOTER BROWN Southern rock artist from Houston, TX.
GNARLY STONEHENGE Nashville-based country-rocker Zach Stone does his thing with a selection of talented backers.
JAVAE Local rapper influenced by boom-bap and psychedelia. Album release show! See Calendar Pick on p. 20.
THE GEORGIA HEALERS Long-running local jump blues band.
REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday!
THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Local swing and hot jazz ensemble playing music of the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
ADAM COOPER Multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter from Suwanee.
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KIDS' STAGE Featuring music from Connor Byers, The Drapes, Basil and Camp Amped Band. See story on p. 13.
THE PINK STONES Local dream-rock group led by songwriter Hunter Pinkston.
TELEMARKET New local punk- and indie-influenced rock group.
SEPHINE Athens-based, electronic-focused indie-rock project.
DYNAMITE DEATH CHAIR Three-piece rock band from Columbus.
USELESS AGAINST No info available.
TONY B Local radio-courting rapper with a smart, polished style.
DJ KIDD Athens-based club DJ spins a dance party.
SHAWN MULLINS Atlanta-based, adult-alternative singer-songwriter known for hits like "Lullaby."
LEVI LOWREY Storyteller and country singer-songwriter from Dacula.
THE DIXIELAND 5 Local trad-jazz band that features a front line of trumpet, clarinet and trombone and a rhythm section of piano and tenor banjo.
LIQUID STRANGER Swedish-born EDM producer.
LUZCID Electronic alter ego of musician Neil Berry.
CHAMPAGNE DRIP LA-based EDM producer formerly of the project SPL.
PEEKABOO Belgium-based electronic duo.
RHYAL KNIGHT Athens-based, Muscle Shoals-born alternative indie-folk singer-songwriter.
ELTON BASS No info available.
K-POP No info available.
DJ NATE FROM WUXTRY Local DJ spins a patchwork of '50s and '60s soul and R&B, garage rock, psychedelic and more.
PICKLED HOLLER Family band blending traditional and jam sounds, with a dedication to dynamics and lush harmonies.
LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night.
THE LEXINGTON JAMS Playing originals as well as covers from a variety of genres, including gospel, Southern rock, folk, blues and jazz.
UNIVERSAL SIGH Athens-based jazz fusion/funk-rock band that strives to create a unique experience with each performance.
QUIG AND THE BOYS Local rock band playing old, new, blues and rock with a twist.
CHEW Psychedelic rock band from Atlanta.
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TINSLEY ELLIS Seasoned blues-rock singer and guitarist from Atlanta. See Calendar Pick on p. 20.
FULL MOON ROCKCITAL Young local music students show off their stuff.
SCOTT LANIAK Member of local garage-punk band Free Associates performs solo.
PICKLED HOLLER Family band blending bluegrass and jam sounds, with a dedication to dynamics and lush harmonies.
JEFF MOSIER Atlanta-based banjoist and songwriter known for his work with Aquarium Rescue Unit.
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CLUTCH Long-running local heavy-rock group from Frederick, MD.
RED FANG Doomy stoner-metal band from Portland, OR. See story on p. 14.
THE BRONX Hardcore punk act from California.
FIREBALL MINISTRY Riffy heavy-metal band from Los Angeles.
OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night most Mondays. Hosted by Larry Forte.
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GYPSY WILDCATS Local group playing classic gypsy-swing tunes, as well as Americana and vaudeville standards.
HAWK PROOF ROOSTER Local old-time string duo that sings and plays fiddle, banjo, ukulele, guitar and mandolin.
UNDEROATH Influential post-hardcore group from Florida.
DANCE GAVIN DANCE Six-piece post-hardcore group from Sacramento, CA.
VEIL OF MAYA Prog-metal band from Chicago.
LIMBS Post-hardcore group from Tampa Bay, FL.
POETRY & FOLK NIGHT An International Workers' Day benefit show for the UGA chapter of United Campus Workers of Georgia. Featuring music from Harlot Party, Bed Deth, Lydia Sera, Celest Divine and more.
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LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.
THE YOD Party-starting Athens-based alternative hip-hop collective.
GRÜT Atlanta-based band that dabbles in electronica, funk and more.
SELINE HAZE Athens-based hip-hop artist who makes "music to inspire, to empathize and to motivate."
ART CONTEST Local math-rock duo with propulsive rhythms and intricate melodies.
IMADO New performance ensemble featuring experimental composer Peter Webb.
THE BEST OF UNKNOWN ATHENS A monthly singer-songwriter showcase hosted by Liam Parke. This week's show features Van Shepherd, Adam Klein, Steve Erwin, Hunter Callahan and Kyle Moore.
JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers' keyboardist plays your favorite yacht rock, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs.
THE SOUTHERN BELLES A Zappa-esque amalgamation of country, jazz, rock and funk from Richmond, VA.
THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Local swing and hot jazz ensemble playing music of the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
THE VIBRATONES Veterans of the Athens scene playing various blues styles. Dancing is encouraged!
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
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STEVEN SCHULER Soulful acoustic singer-songwriter playing originals and favorites.
NEGATIVE GEMINI Electronic alter ego of Brooklyn producer Lindsey French.
GEORGE CLANTON Vaporwave and chillwave-influenced artist from Brooklyn, NY.
STAY AT HOME DAD Local producer with a hazy, beat-centric take on electronica.
THE FAMILY RECIPE New local jazz fusion outfit.
JAQK Athens-based rock band.
NEW TREE Atlanta-based psychedelic pop group.
SUPER HELPFUL No information available.
STROKIN Local Strokes cover band.
PALACE DOCTOR Dynamic rock trio fronted by former Modern Skirts bassist Phillip Brantley.
SALLY & THE SIX GRAND BAND Long-running dance band playing oldies, classic rock, blues, disco and some fun originals.
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BIT BRIGADE Local supergroup plays the soundtrack to vintage video games while Noah McCarthy plays the games onstage.
TUNE-YARDS Eclectic, critically acclaimed, rhythm-centric indie act fronted by singer-songwriter Merrill Garbus.
MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND Eclectic, experimental rock and pop project of songwriter Shara Nova.
EASTER ISLAND Lush, local post-rock band with pop melodies, tender harmonies and shimmering guitars.
LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night.
REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday!
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SCARLET STITCH Straight-up rock and roll.
LIVE MUSIC Rotating local jazz and bluegrass bands play every Friday and Saturday night.
THE PERCEPTIONISTS Boston-based hip-hop group featuring emcees Mr. Lif and Akrobatik.
GEORGIA DISH BOYS Local rock group fronted by singer-songwriter Seth Martin.
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THE LUCKY JONES Local band playing old-school rockin' rhythm and blues.
MIKE DONOVAN San Francisco singer-songwriter known for his work with garage-rock band Sic Alps.
PARTY FAVOR Local supergroup featuring members of Muuy Biien, Surface to Air Missive and Neighbor Lady.
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FASTER CIRCUITS Local psych-pop band led by songwriter Derek Almstead.
HOT FUDGE Local psych-rock project helmed by guitar wizard Kris Deason.
OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night most Mondays. Hosted by Larry Forte.
TYLER KEY & STRANGERS Local indie-folk project.
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THE LIL' SMOKIES Traditional bluegrass quintet from Missoula, MT.
SHAKEY GRAVES The alias of Texas-based country musician and actor Alejandro Rose-Garcia.
AND THE KIDS Indie-pop group from Northampton, MA.
SYLVIA ROSE NOVAK Southern gothic singer-songwriter with sharp vibrato and a sharper fiddle.
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LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.
ANCIENT WHALES Fuzz-rock band led by songwriter and vocalist Enoch Bledsoe.
COMMON VISIONS Experimental post-punk band from Asheville, NC.
NATURE BOYS Gargae-punk group on tour from Kansas City.
CAITLYN SMITH Nashville-based pop-country songwriter and musician.
ANDREA DAVIDSON Pop singer-songwriter with a wide range of musical influences.
JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers' keyboardist plays your favorite yacht rock, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs.
THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Local swing and hot jazz ensemble playing music of the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
SIMPLE LIFE Local band led by musician Greg Veal.
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
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STAY THE SEA Local instrumental post-rock band.
MURDER THE MOOD Athens-based alternative rock group.
TIN CAN COLLECTIVE Punk- and grunge-influenced rock band from New York.
CHOIR OF BABBLE Melodic and aggressive rock group.
CICADA RHYTHM Acoustic guitar and upright bass duo playing bluegrass-tinged indie-folk with paired vocal harmonies. Album release show!
THE ARTISANALS Charleston, SC indie-rock band led by songwriters Johnny Delaware and Clay Houle.
THE VIKING PROGRESS Local group that plays rockers and ballads about love, death and isolation.
SALLY & THE SIX GRAND BAND Long-running dance band playing oldies, classic rock, blues, disco and some fun originals.
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6 STRING DRAG Influential alt-country band from Athens and North Carolina.
DAVE MARR Local singer-songwriter and bandleader with a deep, resonant country twang.
DAVID BARBE AND THE QUICK HOOKS Local all-star rock band led by scene fixture Barbe (Mercyland, Sugar).
THE HIGHBALLS Put on your bangle bracelets and tuck in those shoulder pads! Athens music vets The Highballs will perform a totally awesome set of '80s dance hits.
DJ RERON Spinning '80s classics to start the show.
CHAD PRATHER Humorist and musician known for viral videos like "Unapologetically Southern."
REV. CONNER TRIBBLE Local artist playing old-fashioned rock and roll with a sprinkle of good-humored irreverence. Album release show!
THE JUMP OFF Featuring performances by Squalle, LG, Kxng Blanco and Billy D. Brell, plus DJ Kountry Boy.
REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday!
BATTLE OF THE BANDS Ten bands will battle for a chance to play this year's Candler Park Music and Food Festival.
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ATHENS BUSINESS ROCKS A fundraising event for Nuçi’s Space that challenges local businesses to showcase the talents of their employees by forming bands to compete against other businesses.
BUCKETHEAD Bucket-wearing rock and metal guitarist known for his solo output, as well as his time in Guns N' Roses.
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THE PLEASURE POINT Local hip hop/noise-pop group led by songwriter Jacob Lake.
MATERIAL GIRLS Atlanta band featuring current and former members of Concord America and Chief Scout.
ROSE HOTEL "Bedroom-rock" alter ego of Kentucky songwriter Jordan Reynolds.
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LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.
JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers' keyboardist plays your favorite yacht rock, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs.
THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Local swing and hot jazz ensemble playing music of the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
KIP JONES Local songwriter playing all your favorite folk, rock, R&B and country covers and some of his own tunes.
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
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JOE WILLEY AND THE MOVING MEN Folk music from the local songwriter and his band.
THE MOONSHINE Local roots band with a blend of guitar, autoharp and upright bass.
EMILY HORTON Graduate student playing "simple piano and guitar songs."
VIC CHESNUTT SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD The winner of the second annual award is announced. Featuring performances from the five finalists, plus other local artists.
SALLY & THE SIX GRAND BAND Long-running dance band playing oldies, classic rock, blues, disco and some fun originals.
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REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday!
CHRIS HAMPTON BAND Local country and Southern rock singer-songwriter performs with his group.
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ANDREW VICKERY Americana artist from Atlanta.
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THE LUCKY JONES Local band playing old-school rockin' rhythm and blues.
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CLARENCE SUN & THE MOONSHYNES Local all-star blues group led by Clarence "Big C" Cameron.
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LEAVING COUNTRIES Louis Phillip Pelot plays solo sets of country-rock and acoustic Southern soul.
JAY GONZALEZ Drive-By Truckers' keyboardist plays your favorite yacht rock, singer-songwriter, power-pop, British Invasion, originals and TV theme songs.
THE HOT HOTTY-HOTS Local swing and hot jazz ensemble playing music of the 1910s, '20s and '30s.
CHRIS HAMPTON TRIO A versatile band that plays covers, originals and gladly takes requests.
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Enjoy an evening of original music, improv and standards.
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JIM COOK Local solo performer playing acoustic blues, classic rock and Americana.
THE ALLMAN-GOLDFLIES BAND Southern rock and blues band led by Gary Allman and David Goldflies.
MELODY TRUCKS BAND Jacksonville-based blues-rock band that started in early 2017.
SALLY & THE SIX GRAND BAND Long-running dance band playing oldies, classic rock, blues, disco and some fun originals.
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BROTHER OLIVER Psychedelic folk-rock group from South Carolina.
WHITE RABBIT COLLECTIVE Local ensemble with influences ranging from Tuvan folk songs to psychedelic rock anthems to jazz-funk grooves.
ATRIA Macon-based folk project with a warm, ethereal sound.
DREAM CULTURE Eclectic local psychedelic rock group.
WHITE RABBIT COLLECTIVE Local ensemble with influences ranging from Tuvan folk songs to psychedelic rock anthems to jazz-funk grooves.
THE HOLIFIELDS Psych- and prog-rock group from Knoxville, TN.
THE WELDONS New local rock band.
REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. Every Friday!
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STEVE ERWIN Long-running, Maine-based folk singer-songwriter.
CAREER Tampa-based post-rock group utilizing feedback and other cacophonous teqhniques.
APPARITION Athens band playing a raucous, thrashy brand of hardcore.
BLUE BODIES Athens-based "bummer-pop" punk band.