[Photo courtesy of Alice Falkowski]

By Martin Bradesca, Local Music Coordinator

Hey Rock Lobsters! “What’s Going On” is a monthly news series acting as a one-stop shop for all upcoming events related to the Athens music scene: this includes concerts, fundraisers, gigs at bars, coffee shops or DIY venues and more. Be sure to check back weekly, as this article will be routinely updated with more events!

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“Jillian Kay and the Jewels”

Artists: Jillian Kay and the Jewels (Singer-Songwriter), Dravin and the Ravens (Garage Rock), White Flag Over Providence (Windmill Scene)

Date: January 16

Time: Doors at 8 p.m. Music at 9 p.m.

Cover: $7 (21+), $10 (under 21)

Location: The Union

Casa Nueva hosts a wonderful start to the semester with some of the best up and coming local bands. Brick City Records alum Jillian Kay headlines the night, supported by new mainstays of the Athens scene White Flag Over Providence and Cincinatti Natives Dravin and the Ravens.

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“Zappers at The Union”

Artists: Zappers (Progressive Rock), Breathe in Stereo (Vampire Synth), Cranberry Casket (Indie/Noise Rock).

Date: January 17

Time: Doors at 8 p.m. Music at 9 p.m.

Cover: $10

Location: The Union

Hosting Cleveland’s Breathe in Stereo, the Athens-based outfit Zappers lead a night of music at The Union with Cranberry Casket opening.

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“Hardcore Punk Show”

Artists: Swage (Hardcore), Minority Threat (Metal), Woodsguard (Liberation Metal), Senza Titolo (Metal), Street Food 

Date: January 17

Time: Doors at 9 p.m.

Cover: $8 (18+)

Location: Casa Nueva

Athens Hardcore favorites, Swage, host a night of metal and various hardcore outfits at Casa Nueva.

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“Samo at The Union”

Artists: Samo (Alt-Rock), Learner (Slowcore), Futz (Shoegaze)

Date: January 23

Time: Doors at 8 p.m. Music at 9 p.m.

Cover: $8 (21+), $10 (under 21)

Location: The Union

Samo hosts a night of crunchy chords, loud guitars, and enveloping soundscapes with help from other local bands Learner and Futz.