CORTEZ GARZA Local singer-songwriter pushes the envelope with his unique blend of indie/Americana. JOSH DANIELS Fort Knox’s Josh Daniels plays a solo set. DJS TAINT & HOT WAX Members of Muuy Biien and The Rodney Kings spin punk and new wave. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. www.hendershotscoffee.com HEIDI HENSLEY AND FRIENDS Local folk-rock singer performs with a group of collaborators. Highwire Lounge 8 p.m. FREE! www.highwirelounge.com LIVE JAZZ Jeremy Raj is bringing together the best that Athens jazz has to offer. A trio of incredibly talented musicians play every weekend.
come “singers, writers, films, jokers, weirdoes, players, magic, noodlers, doodlers, idea guys, fake TED talkers� and more. Hendershot’s Coffee Bar 8 p.m. FREE! www.hendershotscoffee. com OPEN MIC Showcase your talent at this open mic night every Monday. Memorial Park 12 p.m. FREE! www.athensclarkecounty.com/memorial KATE MORRISSEY Best known for her dark velvet voice, Morrissey’s songwriting is literate and sincere,
music that nods to the traditions of saloon jazz, country swing, early rockabilly and New Orleans second line. JOE CAT Local troubadour whose influences range from Steve Earle and Townes Van Zant to Johnny Cash. He’ll be joined by Brad Morgan and Andy Liechty. Nowhere Bar 9 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 TUESDAY NIGHT CONFESSIONAL Host Adam Payne presents this week’s showcase of singersongwriter talent, featuring Josh Perkins, Jordan Armstrong and Holly Belle.
The Office Lounge 9:30 p.m. 706-546-0840 THE GEORGIA HEALERS Athens’ premier blues band for 25 years!
Sunday 25 The Melting Point 7:30 p.m. $15 (adv.), $18 (door). www. meltingpointathens.com RAY WYLIE HUBBARD The Texas cowpunk/country legend performs a career-spanning set of songs. See Calendar Pick on p. 16. MATT HUDGINS & SCOTT BAXENDALE Two local singersongwriters and guitarists team up for a colaborative set of roots music.
Monday 26 Georgia Theatre Americana Mondays. On the Rooftop. 7:30 p.m. FREE! www.georgiatheatre. com CRYING WOLF Americana and bluegrass duo out of Vermont. SCOTT LOW Solo set from the Efren frontman. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 GOPEN MIC NIGHT Every Monday, show off your skills. Organizers wel-
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 CLASSIC CITY ALLSTARS No info available.
Porterhouse Grill 7 p.m. FREE! 706-369-0990 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.
Max 10 p.m. 706-254-3392 THUNDERCHIEF Local act with a West Coast punk sound influenced by classic rock. GRAWKS New local rock and roll band.
Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 JIVE MOTHER MARY Rollicking Southern rock band from Burlington, NC.
Max 10 p.m. 706-254-3392 POCKETFUL OF CLAPTONITE Experimental jazz ensemble led by Killick Hinds. THE MOON Brooklyn, NY-based experimental free-jazz/psychedelic duo of guitarist Adam Caine and drummer Federico Ughi.
The Office Lounge 9 p.m. FREE! 706-549-0840 KARAOKE See Wednesday’s listing for full description
Little Kings Shuffle Club 10 p.m. FREE! www.facebook.com/ lkshuffleclub DJ THE KING One of Little Kings’ beloved staffers spins your faves, from the ‘80s to the present.
The Melting Point Memorial Day Celebration. 4 p.m. $7 (adv.), $10 (door). www.meltingpointathens.com SAINT FRANCIS Local rootsrock band led by Scott Baston (Moonshine Still). DANNY HUTCHENS Bloodkin guitarist plays a solo set of wrenching, rocking soul-folk. BETSY FRANCK Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility. MARK DYKES AND HARRIS CULLEY Members of local jam band Sumilan play a stripped-down set.
Hi-Lo Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-850-8561 KARAOKE WITH THE KING See Wednesday’s listing for full description
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Kyle Andrews plays Green Room on Friday, May 23. and her conversational live shows come punctuated with an offbeat sense of humor. LOUIS PHILLIP PELOT Local singer-songwriter plays a â&#x20AC;&#x153;mindboggling wall of organic sound with upbeat, travel-driven lyrics.â&#x20AC;?
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Nowhere Bar 10 p.m. FREE! 706-546-4742 ZACH STONE AND FRIENDS Nashville-based country-rocker does his thing with a selection of talented backers.
Boarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head Lounge 10 p.m. FREE! 706-369-3040 LEAVING COUNTRIES SINGERSONGWRITER SHOWCASE Rock out every Wednesday at this open mic. Contact louisphillippelot@ yahoo.com for booking.
Tuesday 27 Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 9 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com TAUK Jammy, instrumental rockfusion band from NYC. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 THE HERNIES Local indie rock band led by Henry Barbe. SWAMP No info available. DUDE MAGNETS Noisy indie-rock chaos. REMEMBER WHEN WE TRASHED THE GOLF COURSE Oakland, CA-based folk-punk band. The Melting Point Terrapin Tuesday. 7 p.m. $5. www. meltingpointathens.com MISS TESS AND THE TALKBACKS Brooklyn-based singer and her band make grooving modern vintage
Blue Sky 5 p.m. FREE! 706-850-3153 VINYL WEDNESDAYS Bring your own records and spin them!
Georgia Theatre On the Rooftop. 8 p.m. FREE! www. georgiatheatre.com BLUE BLOOD Melodic psych-pop project from Hunter Morris, formerly of Gift Horse. THAYER SARRANO AND THE LIVING Local songwriter playing hazy, desolate, Southern-inspired rock tunes. Go Bar 10 p.m. 706-546-5609 KATTERWAUL Bluesy garage-rock band from Tucson, AZ. FUTURE APE TAPES Local group creating psychedelic, experimental music driven by loops, beats, guitars and synths. RAZZI KING AND THE KOKUA BAND No info available. MANNY AND THE DEEPTHROATS Local experimental sound/video artist Manny Lage explores concepts in performative culture.
5/29 LEAVING COUNTRIES / FUNKASAURUS WREX (Boarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Head Lounge) 5/29 DEEP STATE / HERETICKS / VELOCIRAPTURE / MOTHERS (Caledonia Lounge) 5/29 OTTERCAKES / NATE AND THE NIGHTMARES (40 Watt Club) 5/29 KINKY WAIKIKI (Georgia Theatre) 5/29 OLD SKOOL TRIO (Georgia Theatre Rooftop) 5/29 MOTHS / THE SHOAL CREEK STRANGLERS / PIPES YOU SEE, PIPES YOU DONâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;T (Green Room) 5/29 KENOSHA KID (Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar) 5/29 DANGFLY / THE WOODGRAINS (The Melting Point) 5/29 CONCORD AMERICA / CHIEF SCOUT / HEYROCCO / WIEUCA (New Earth Athens) 5/29 YANKEE SLICKERS (Nowhere Bar) 5/30 SHADE / HARSH WORDS / STRICTLY RICKLI (Caledonia Lounge) 5/30 CLAIRE CAMPBELL / BEN TRICKEY / THE VIKING PROGRESS (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 5/30 THE JESTERS (Georgia Theatre) 5/30 SHEHEHE / LITHUANIA / MEA CULPA / ANCHOR BENDS (Green Room) 5/30 DJ MAHOGANY / KARAOKE WITH THE KING (Little Kings Shuffle Club) 5/30 THE COMMON PEOPLE BAND (The Melting Point) 5/30 THE SALT FLATS (Nowhere Bar) 5/31 TRE POWELL / THE GREEN FLAG BAND (Bishop Park) 5/31 ISAAC BRAMBLETT BAND (Bootleggers Country & Western Bar) 5/31 TATERZANDRA / THE CRYPTIDES / TAMBOR / MONSOON (Caledonia Lounge) 5/31 TIA MADRE / PADRE (Flicker Theatre & Bar) 5/31 COLONEL BRUCE HAMPTON (Hendershotâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Coffee Bar)
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