Sunday, January 25
1 event
Live Music
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
BOB HAY & THE JOLLY BEGGARS Long-running local string band that plays the songs of Scottish poet Robert Burns.
Monday, January 26
2 events
Live Music
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The Foundry
ROYAL SOUTHERN BROTHERHOOD Southern jam-rock group featuring Cyril Neville and Devon Allman.
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Nowhere Bar
WORKINGMAN'S MONDAY Enjoy the music of the Grateful Dead. Hosted by Bo Hembree.
Tuesday, January 27
2 events
Live Music
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The Foundry
CHASE THOMAS BAND Hard-hitting country infused with a healthy dose of outlaw Southern rock.
J.C. BRIDWELL Country-rock musician from Cumming, GA.
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Nowhere Bar
TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL This weekly series showcases a series of acoustic solo sets from some of the most talented singer-songwriters in town and across the country.
Wednesday, January 28
3 events
Live Music
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40 Watt Club
PARQUET COURTS High-energy, guitar-driven indie rock band from New York.
DEEP STATE Members of Little Gold and Brothers play driving, punky, melodic guitar-rock.
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Georgia Theatre
REBELUTION Rock and reggae band from Santa Barbara, CA.
KATCHAFIRE New Zealand roots reggae band.
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Porterhouse Grill
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Join drummer Nicholas Wiles with bassist Drew Hart and pianist Steve Key for an evening of original music, improv and standards.
Thursday, January 29
10 events
Live Music
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Barbeque Shack
OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM All pickers welcome! Every Thursday!
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Caledonia Lounge
THE INDEPENDENTS South Carolina-based punk rock band that has been "putting the fun back in funeral since 1992."
BURNS LIKE FIRE Stewed, screwed and tattooed punk rock band from Athens.
BLACK CAT ATTACK Canadian death-punk outfit.
THE ANTAGONIZERS "Veteran laced" in-your-face rock group based in Atlanta.
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Etienne Brasserie
CAROLINE AIKEN One of Athens' most talented and respected performing songwriters. Her bluesy voice and masterful technique guarantee a hypnotic performance.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
THE LAST THURSDAY Songwriter Don Chambers presents a night of music, guest musicians, spoken worn, film, magic and a variety of other surprises. Matt “Pistol” Stoessel will be the special musical guest.
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Georgia Theatre
ST. PAUL AND THE BROKEN BONES A psychedelic mixture of soul, blues and R&B from Birmingham, AL.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
CHAMBER CHANCERS Contemporary arrangements of music from Lebanon, Turkey, Tunisia, Israel, Spain and the United States.
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Live Wire
ARVIN SCOTT Local award-winning world and jazz percussionist performs a solo set and a full-band set.
MARK MAXWELL & FRIENDS Guitarist and owner of Maxwell Sound Recording Studio leads a group of musicians.
CARL LINDBERG Local Latin jazz bassist performs a set.
¡MOYUBA! Local Latin-flavored percussion ensemble.
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Normaltown Hall
RUBY THE RABBITFOOT Pop group led by songwriter Ruby Kendrick, a local singer-songwriter with a sweet voice and prodding, poignant lyrics.
SUSTO Charleston, SC-based alt-country band.
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Nowhere Bar
MAC LEAPHART Singer-songwriter from Nashville plays a rowdy set of "blue-collar" county-rock.
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The Office Lounge
REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Newly relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. He hosts an "all-star jam" every Thursday.
Friday, January 30
11 events
Live Music
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Buffalo's Café
THE SENSATIONAL SOUNDS OF MOTOWN Six veteran musicians entertaining crowds in the Southeast for nearly 20 years promise an exciting, live-energy show. Featuring Mr. Motown!
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Caledonia Lounge
VELVETEEN PINK This quartet of funksters (including DJ Alfredo of Immuzikation) plays electro-based, groove-laden, upbeat stuff in the Prince, Stevie Wonder and Jamiroquai style.
TIMI CONLEY AND FRIENDS Frontman of Athens band Fuzzy Sprouts resurrects the genre-defying music of that group.
WEISSHUND Groovy rock group from Atlanta. -
Flicker Theatre & Bar
WIEUCA A fuzz-heavy, slightly countrified alt-rock version of the sort of wistful slacker-rock pioneered by Pavement and Dinosaur Jr.
DEAD NEIGHBORS Formerly known as A Lot More Less, this local band plays grunge- and shoegaze-inspired rock tunes.
SWAMP Melodic and wiry local indie rock band.
METH WAX Local, punk-inspired lo-fi acoustic pop outfit.
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40 Watt Club
BRIDGES Local folk-rock group featuring Alex Young. Celebrate the release of the new Bridges CD.
THE WELCOME HOME Local four-piece indie rock band.
DREW KOHL Original singer-songwriter who plays bluegrass-inspired folk music.
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Georgia Theatre
ALABAMA SHAKES Alabama-based soul-rock group with blistering vocals and intensely emotional grooves.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
BRETT HARRIS "Mid-fi" artist from North Carolina specializing in indie-pop.
FABULOUS BIRD Pete Alvanos, drummer for Elf Power, plays a "string-strangling" set.
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Highwire Lounge
LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd every weekend.
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Live Wire
THE DIRK QUINN BAND Philidelphia native funk-improv group influenced by The Beatles and Led Zeppelin.
IKE STUBBLEFIELD Soulful R&B artist Ike Stubblefield is a Hammond B3 virtuoso who cut his teeth backing Motown legends like the Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.
THE MELLOWHAMMERS No information available.
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Nowhere Bar
THE KILOMETERS No information available.
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The Office Lounge
REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Newly relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture.
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VFW
J.C. BRIDWELL AND THE PSYCHO HILLBILLIES Country-rock musician from Cumming, GA.
Saturday, January 31
8 events
Live Music
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Caledonia Lounge
SHEHEHE Local band that draws from old-school punk and arena rock to create a fist-pumping atmosphere.
FAUX FEROCIOUS Nashville, TN-based sloppy, lo-fi rock band with pop sensibilities.
ALL-CITY CANNONBALLERS J.S. Dillard and company roll through high-energy classic rock and punk-inspired tunes.
THE RODNEY KINGS Scuzzed-out local garage-punk trio.
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The Foundry
JIM WHITE VS. THE PACKWAY HANDLE BAND The acclaimed local singer-songwriter and bluegrass ensemble team up. CD release party!
HOG-EYED MAN Local instrumental duo that plays traditional Appalachian music.
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Georgia Theatre
ALABAMA SHAKES Alabama-based soul-rock group with blistering vocals and intensely emotional grooves.
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Go Bar
DOUBLE FERRARI This new local band plays virtuosic, high-speed, instrumental jock-rock.
BATHROOMS New local punk band featuring members of Cancers, Shaved Christ, Little Gold and more.
METH WAX Local, punk-inspired lo-fi acoustic pop outfit.
CRUNCHY New local "doom-dance" duo featuring Phelan LaVelle and Kathleen Duffield.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
THE SPACE TIME TRAVELERS Atlanta-based funk-rock band.
THE CASTE OUTS Native Georgian indie rock group creates music laden with "psychedelic fuzz."
REAGAN BARTON No info available.
ABE PARKER Singer-songwriter from Ohio.
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Highwire Lounge
LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd every weekend.
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Live Wire
PAPER DIAMOND Electronic producer and DJ from Colorado.
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Nowhere Bar
ALBATROSS Athens group creating an upbeat mixture of jazz, blues and funk.
Sunday, February 1
2 events
Live Music
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ACC Library
TRE POWELL Bluesy acoustic tunes with soulful vocals.
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The World Famous
JOHN FERNANDES AND FRIENDS The local experimental musician performs with a cast of collaborators.
Monday, February 2
3 events
Live Music
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Creature Comforts Brewery
MOTHERS Local songwriter Kristine Leschper performs gorgeous, haunting folk tunes.
THE NEW SOUND OF NUMBERS Experimental pop and post-punk project led by songwriter Hannah Jones.
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Georgia Theatre
FLYLEAF Heavy-metal outfit that combines angelic vocals with thrashing instrumentals.
LULLWATER Polished local alternative rock band that explores grunge and Southern rock.
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Nowhere Bar
BLUES NIGHT WITH BIG C Nobody in Athens sings the blues quite like Big C. Expect lots of soulful riffs, covers and originals.
Tuesday, February 3
4 events
Live Music
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Caledonia Lounge
SCOTT LOW Solo set from the local Americana singer-songwriter.
FAYE WEBSTER Folk singer-songwriter from Atlanta.
JOHN CALVIN ABNEY Alt-country singer-songwriter hailing from Oklahoma.
M. LOCKWOOD PORTER Folky songwriter from Berkeley, CA.
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The Foundry
DANIEL LEE Local Southern rock/country singer-songwriter.
DANIEL LEE BAND Local Southern rock/country outfit.
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Live Wire
MYRIAD HOUSE BAND Members of Partial Cinema, Monsoon and Saturn Valley lead an open jam session.
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Nowhere Bar
TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL This weekly series showcases a series of acoustic solo sets from some of the most talented singer-songwriters in town and across the country.
Wednesday, February 4
1 event
Live Music
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Porterhouse Grill
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Join drummer Nicholas Wiles with bassist Drew Hart and pianist Steve Key for an evening of original music, improv and standards.
Thursday, February 5
6 events
Live Music
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Barbeque Shack
OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM All pickers welcome! Every Thursday!
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40 Watt Club
SMALL REACTIONS "Nerve-pop" band from Atlanta.
NOVUS Psychedelic garage-rock band from Atlanta.
KOKO BEWARE Local lo-fi, upbeat summery indie-surf rock.
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The Foundry
LEON RUSSELL Legendary country-rock singer-songwriter from Oklahoma.
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Georgia Theatre
THE WERKS "Psychedelic-dance-jam-funk-rock" band from Ohio.
UNIVERSAL SIGH Athens-based jazz-fusion/funk-oriented rock band that strives to create a unique musical experience with each and every performance.
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Live Wire
PASSAFIRE Savannah native reggae-rock band with a progressive feel.
LULLWATER Polished local alternative rock band that explores grunge and Southern rock.
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The Office Lounge
REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Newly relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. He hosts an "all-star jam" every Thursday.
Friday, February 6
9 events
Live Music
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Buffalo's Café
SONS OF KATIE ELDER New local folk-rock group. -
Caledonia Lounge
THE WELCOME HOME Local four-piece indie rock band.
SON & THIEF Local indie rock band.
JACOB MARTIN Athens-based singer-songwriter. -
Flicker Theatre & Bar
SHADE Local three-piece skews stoner riffs by sleight-of-hand over oceans of confusion. Frontwoman Phelan LaVelle throttles through dark, unlearned outsider jazz.
CHARTREUSE Drew Smith mixes heavy guitar with sample-driven drone.
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40 Watt Club
NEW MADRID Echoing and atmospheric local buzz band with folky vocals and swift, proficient guitar plucks.
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40 Watt Club
NEW MADRID Echoing and atmospheric local buzz band with folky vocals and swift, proficient guitar plucks.
TRIATHALON Surfy, R&B-inspired indie-pop group from Savannah.
WOODFANGS Loud, psychedelic, guitar-driven rock.
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The Foundry
DANGFLY Local rock band featuring an all-star lineup, including Adam Payne, Shawn Johnson, Jay Rodgers, Scotty Nicholson and Adam Poulin.
GRASSLAND STRING BAND Local traditional and progressive bluegrass group.
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Georgia Theatre
SHOOTER JENNINGS The son of Waylon Jennings, this Southern singer-songwriter plays country-inspired rock and roll.
WAYMORE'S OUTLAWS Nashville-based country outfit featuring former members of Waylon Jennings' recording and touring band.
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Highwire Lounge
LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd every weekend.
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The Office Lounge
REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Newly relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture.
Saturday, February 7
7 events
Live Music
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Caledonia Lounge
THE SHUT-UPS Five-piece new-wave power-pop band from Atlanta and Athens.
DAMS "Prog-soul" group from Atlanta.
THE SALT FLATS Melodic and lively local guitar-rock band.
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
WE BY THE SEA New local "edgy indie rock" three-piece.
BURNS LIKE FIRE Stewed, screwed and tattooed punk rock band from Athens.
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40 Watt Club
LAUGHLIN Local country duo with influences like Miranda Lambert and Sugarland.
LILY ROSE Local pop-folk singer-songwriter.
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The Foundry
SONS OF SAILORS Jimmy Buffet cover band, featuring members of the Tony Pritchett Band.
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Georgia Theatre
BOOMBOX Vintage-oriented psychedelic group from Muscle Shoals, AL.
MIKEY THUNDER Electro hip-hop artist with a reputation for bass-driven party tunes.
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Highwire Lounge
LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd every weekend.
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Live Wire
IKE STUBBLEFIELD Soulful R&B artist Ike Stubblefield is a Hammond B3 virtuoso who cut his teeth backing Motown legends like the Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye.
Sunday, February 8
1 event
Live Music
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The World Famous
PAUL MCHUGH Pilgrim frontman plays a stripped-down solo set.
TWIN COURAGE Acoustic indie-folk duo from South Carolina.
Monday, February 9
1 event
Live Music
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The World Famous
MIND OVER MIRRORS Acclaimed experimental project led by composer Jaime Fennelly and featuring Circuit des Yeux's Haley Fohr.
DANIEL BACHMAN Talented primitive fingerstyle guitarist and composer from North Carolina.
TERMINALS Compositions for modular synthesizer from local musician Sam Frigard.
Tuesday, February 10
3 events
Live Music
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
CICADA RHYTHM Acoustic guitar and upright bass duo playing bluegrass-tinged indie folk, filled with paired vocal harmonies.
CHRISTIAN LEE HUTSON Singer-songwriter rooted in old country and folk, whose songs still manage to feel fresh, relevant and vital. -
The Foundry
CODY JOHNSON BAND Country singer-songwriter with a crowd-pleasing vibe.
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Nowhere Bar
TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL This weekly series showcases a series of acoustic solo sets from some of the most talented singer-songwriters in town and across the country.
Wednesday, February 11
2 events
Live Music
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The Foundry
SWEETHEART DUETS HOOT Monthly showcase put on by the Athens Folk Music & Dance Society. This month will highlight duet couples, featuring Erin Notarthomas and Chris Padgett, Mary Sigalas and Matt Yelton, Vicki and Rob McMaken, Karen Bergmann and James Cook, Sarah and Darrin Cook and Jean Moon and Patrick Harrell.
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Porterhouse Grill
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Join drummer Nicholas Wiles with bassist Drew Hart and pianist Steve Key for an evening of original music, improv and standards.
Thursday, February 12
6 events
Live Music
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Barbeque Shack
OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM All pickers welcome! Every Thursday!
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Flicker Theatre & Bar
THE TOOTHE "Apocalyptic Americana" group from Asheville, NC.
THE VIKING PROGRESS Patrick Morales has a lovely, tender voice that sings gentle, indie/folk ballads about love, death and isolation inspired by his time at sea.
T.S. WOODWARD Local pianist and songwriter playing "post-Ragtime neo-Victorian pop-rock."
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40 Watt Club
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS The local Southern rock superstars return to the Athens stage for their annual Homecoming series.
CAMP AMPED BAND Tunes from Nuçi's Space's group of future rock stars.
JAY GONZALEZ Solo classic-pop jams from Drive-By Truckers' keyboardist. He'll be performing his "Bitter Suite" in its entirety.
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Georgia Theatre
MOON TAXI Retro-inspired jam band with an eclectic sound featuring unique melodies. This is a special acoustic show.
WICK-IT THE INSTIGATOR Hip hop-centric DJ and producer that incorporates interesting samples and electronic bass.
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Georgia Theatre
AMERICAN AQUARIUM Southern roots-rock band from North Carolina.
THE DARNELL BOYS The three Darnell brothers play and sing country blues originals backed by upright bass, singing saw and junkyard percussion.
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The Office Lounge
REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Newly relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. He hosts an "all-star jam" every Thursday.
Friday, February 13
7 events
Live Music
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Buffalo's Café
ELVIS AND HIS TCB BAND Elvis impersonator Chris Shupe's performance features The Burning Love Brass.
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40 Watt Club
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS The local Southern rock superstars return to the Athens stage for their annual Homecoming series.
LYDIA LOVELESS Edgy folk-country singer-songwriter from Columbus, OH.
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The Foundry
ROBYN HITCHCOCK Known for fronting British art-rock band The Soft Boys, Hitchcock plays intricate, surrealist folk music.
EMMA SWIFT Australian singer-songwriter known for her beautifully lonesome vocals.
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Georgia Theatre
MOON TAXI Retro-inspired jam band with an eclectic sound featuring unique melodies. This is a special acoustic show.
WICK-IT THE INSTIGATOR Hip hop-centric DJ and producer that incorporates interesting samples and electronic bass.
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Highwire Lounge
LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd every weekend.
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Nowhere Bar
SKYFOOT Hailing from Boston, MA, Skyfoot is a high-energy rock band combining elements of roots, funk, blues and country music.
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The Office Lounge
REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Newly relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture.
Saturday, February 14
5 events
Live Music
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Buffalo's Café
DAVID PRINCE This Athens staple and one-time member of The Jesters plays a set. This is a special Valentine's Day show.
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40 Watt Club
DRIVE-BY TRUCKERS The local Southern rock superstars return to the Athens stage for their annual Homecoming series.
6 STRING DRAG Recently reunited alternative country act from Raleigh, NC.
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
AGAPE & SOUL VALENTINE'S DAY SHOW Featuring music from African Soul, Tashia Love, M. Lewis, Repunza and Velvet. Spoken Word artist The Jaguar and K. Shanta will also perform. Hosted by Akeeme Martin.
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Highwire Lounge
LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd every weekend.
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The Melting Point
FRANCINE REED Performs jazz standards by artists such as Etta James, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday.
JAVA MONKEY Rock, soul, blues, jazz, R&B and funk band from Atlanta.
Sunday, February 15
2 events
Live Music
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The Melting Point
THE SEGAR JAZZ AFFAIR WXAG radio DJ Dwain Segar curates a night of smooth jazz, featuring music from John Dunn &The Jazzman Band.
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The World Famous
ANDY GONZALES Longtime Elephant 6 songwriter and Marshmallow Coast frontman performs.
Tuesday, February 17
2 events
Live Music
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The Foundry
OLD SKOOL TRIO Funk, blues, and jazz featuring Carl Lindberg on bass, Seth Hendershot on drums and Jason Fuller on keys.
PAPA LEGBA New project that plays neo-New Orleans blues, voodoo folk and zydeco, capturing the spirit of the bayou with inspired originals as well old favorites flavored with a Louisiana twist.
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Nowhere Bar
TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL This weekly series showcases a series of acoustic solo sets from some of the most talented singer-songwriters in town and across the country.
Wednesday, February 18
1 event
Live Music
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Porterhouse Grill
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Join drummer Nicholas Wiles with bassist Drew Hart and pianist Steve Key for an evening of original music, improv and standards.
Thursday, February 19
4 events
Live Music
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Barbeque Shack
OPEN BLUEGRASS JAM All pickers welcome! Every Thursday!
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Hendershot's Coffee Bar
KENOSHA KID Centered around the instru-improv jazz compositions of guitarist Dan Nettles, Kenosha Kid also features bassist Robby Handley and drummer Marlon Patton.
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Live Wire
TECROPOLIS Athens' longest-running electronic dance music monthly, with special guests Angry Digweed and Variant.
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The Office Lounge
REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Newly relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture. He hosts an "all-star jam" every Thursday.
Friday, February 20
3 events
Live Music
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The Foundry
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.
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Highwire Lounge
LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd every weekend.
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The Office Lounge
REV. CONNER MACK TRIBBLE Newly relocated back to his old stomping grounds of Athens, Tribble is a Georgia rock and roll fixture.
Saturday, February 21
4 events
Live Music
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Caledonia Lounge
TEDO STONE Rootsy, Atlanta-based Americana band with a touch of psychedelic fuzziness.
HARTLE ROAD Straightforward rock and roll band from Water Valley, MS.
WIEUCA A fuzz-heavy, slightly countrified alt-rock version of the sort of wistful slacker-rock pioneered by Pavement and Dinosaur Jr.
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The Foundry
JIM LAUDERDALE Multiple Grammy-winning Americana/bluegrass artist.
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Highwire Lounge
LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play to a great crowd every weekend.
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Live Wire
THE HEARD Chicago-based funk and groove band.
THE NAUGHTY PROFESSOR Louisiana-based acid jazz outfit.
Sunday, February 22
1 event
Live Music
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The World Famous
JAMES HUSBAND Elephant 6-er James Huggins III (of Montreal, Elf Power) plays a set of tunes.
Tuesday, February 24
2 events
Live Music
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The Foundry
CHRIS BANDI St. Louis native and country/rock artist.
CASEY EDGAR Motown-inspired country singer-songwriter.
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Nowhere Bar
TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL This weekly series showcases a series of acoustic solo sets from some of the most talented singer-songwriters in town and across the country.
Wednesday, February 25
1 event
Live Music
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Porterhouse Grill
JAZZ NIGHT The longest standing weekly music gig in Athens! Join drummer Nicholas Wiles with bassist Drew Hart and pianist Steve Key for an evening of original music, improv and standards.