Rollin Home – local jam/rock band
Saltwater Grass – funk, blues, Latin soul and reggae
10pm, $5
Rollin Home – local jam/rock band
Saltwater Grass – funk, blues, Latin soul and reggae
10pm, $5
9pm tonight with Sir Charles, Sounduo, & Vlad The Inhaler!
featuring special guests: Ployd / Rooftop Society
Local comedians Ed Burmila, Nate Mitchell, Chris Patton, Jesse Rosoff, & Caleb Synan
give their take on the GOP primary debate
8:30pm, free!
Consider the Source
Dopapod
The Heavy Pets
9pm, $6
Local organizations will discuss green living practices,
featuring live music from Grogus after the discussion.
Proceeds benefit the Athens Land Trust!
$8, $5 (student)
You know him from “Mr. Show,” “Seinfeld,” “NewsRadio,” “Everybody Loves Raymond” and “Friends”
8pm $18 (adv)
Garbage Island
experimental/progressive
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
jazz ensemble
9pm, $8
The Chaotic Good
Electronic dubstep that mixes in a bunch of chart-topping hits.
Skyler Mendoza
Skilled DJ who has toured with the likes of Girl Talk, Matt & Kim and Deadmau5. Mendoza spins techno, electro house and more.
9pm
Datsik
DJ who combines original hip-hop beats with floor-shaking dubstep dance grooves.
GemNeye
Live electronic and dub, mixed into what main man Nick Stewart calls “ragestep.”
9pm, $8
One-man band that integrates elements of calypso, hip-hop, gospel and R&B.
Falcones
Local band that serves up crunchy, stripped down rock and roll in the vein of The Stooges and Dinosaur Jr.
Jeffers Morning
Rock trio from Athens.
The Stone Foxes
Big bluesy rock with a bombastic live show featuring big guitars, biggers rhythms and plenty of hand-clap hollerin’ to go ’round.
Late night dance party tonight at midnight!
9 p.m. $13
This innovative artist from L.A. continues to explore instrumental electro-funk, fusion, and disco.
Proceeds benefit funding a float for Atlanta’s PRIDE celebration.
9 p.m. $5 (21+), $7 (18–20)
Reverse Halo Effect
Nashville alt-rock with grungy leanings; sounds like a mix of Tool and The Offspring.
Tealvox
Alternative rock band with a hint of classic British rock.
Thunderkiss
Electronic/instrumental rock.
9pm, $6
Ployd
Dubstep DJ with a “take-no-prisoners” approach.
Willy Whompa
Boulder, CO DJ who makes bass music for you to get pregnant to.
9pm, $7
Demonaut
Riff-heavy classic rock and metal.
Primate
experienced, “brutal” metal
Savagist
local metal band featuring fine folks from punk/metal bands 300 Cobras, Hot Breath and The Dumps.
9pm, $5
Mac Miller
Emerging hip-hop artist formerly of the rap group The Ill Spoken.
Rapsody
This North Carolina artist offers soulful hip-hop inspired by artists like Lauryn HIll, Queen Latifah and MC Lyte
9pm $13
Chromazone
Local electro-infused funk rock band.
Dank Sinatra
Improvisation-heavy electronica mixed with elements of jazz, rock and reggae.
Eddie and the Public Speakers
Local blues-funk trio.
Mama’s Love
Young, funky jam band from right here in Athens. The band’s slogan says it all: “Bringin’ it back to the roots while goin’ beyond the bounds.”
Thick Paint from Reptar
9pm, $15
Mindelixir
Electronica that dabbles in club, dub and grime.
Sleepyhead
Airy, electronic club beats.
Sub Shanti
Melodies of traditional Indian music set to electronic beats and chimes.
5th monthly dance party with DJs Kurt Wood and Mahogany spinning classic garage rock, surf and soul.
9pm
$2 Domestics;
$2 Wells!
Fishbone – ska, funk and rock band from L.A. ;
Ashutto Mirra – Alternative rock quartet ;
I.O.Z. – mellow ska from Atlanta ;
9 p.m. $10 ;
$2 domestics
$2 wells
9-11pm
This high-energy septet offers up “the ultimate Michael Jackson tribute,” with an impressive setlist that spans Jackson’s entire catalog.
9pm, $15
$2 domestics
$2 wells
Dank Sinatra – Improv-heavy electronica mixed with elements of jazz, rock and reggae.
Jahman Brahman – Jam rock band self-described as “shred ‘n’ flow”
9pm, $5
9pm, $6
Jazzchronic – Local five-piece explores freaky, funky, psychedelic fusion jazz while incorporating rock, R&B, heavy beats and more.
Orgone – Barroom rock from L.A. with a funky makeover.
Archnemesis – Side project from the electronic dub/jam act Telepath.
Kraddy – Dubstep and electronica from Matthew Kratz, a founding member of Glitch Mob.
Love and Light – Rave remix artist who creates digestible beats with a narrative quality.
Grogus – The local and long-running ensemble plays jazz and salsa accentuated with reggae, hip-hop and Afro-Cuban styles.
Packway Handle Band – Packway’s “gather around the mic” approach to bluegrass provides sly, hearty original songs and renditions of classic tunes. The band’s close four-part harmonies are backed with energy, and the contemporary lyrics are delivered with an engaging sense of humor.
9pm, $10
Local comedian Matt Gilbert teams up with Doug Stanhope, a comedian known for his vulgar and honest storytelling.
8pm, $15
9pm $3 No partner or experience necessary!
Learn how to Salsa dance 9pm > no experience or partner necessary > $3
Bizkaia – Live electronics: dub, hip-hop, club and drum & bass. Featuring the production stylings of Eric B.
FLT RSK – A funky blend of electronica and space rock featuring members of DubConscious.
Zoogma – This Oxford, MS group lays down electro-driven funk and rock jams that feature smooth improvization and sampling.
Lingo – Funky, soulful jam band from Marietta that recorded its debut album with John Keane (R.E.M., Widespread Panic) here in town.
The Mantras – Hailing from NC, this funk-rock psych-fusion band is turning heads in and around the Southeast.
9pm
$7
Daikaiju
Lazer/Wulf
Sorry No Ferrari
show starts at 9pm, $3
Androcles and the Lion
Baby Baby
Bigfoot
Bizkaia
Captain #1
The Caste
Elite the Showstoppa
Hello Hugo
The Nice Machine
Space Ghost
Sunspots
Xavii
Elite tha Showstoppa – one of Athens’ favorite hip-hop personalities.
Afroman – the one and only
Wildkard – This Athens hip-hop group boasts a guitar player and melodic, danceable tracks.
9pm, $10
Beautiful Bells
Bizkaia
T8r(tot)
Abandon the Earth Mission – Ambient and lush atmospherics, featuring the tender vocals of Josh McKay (ex-Macha) and eclectic instrumentation that includes vibraphone, hammered dulcimer and electronic beats.
Beats Antique – Unique trio from San Francisco that melds hip-hop, classical and world music, playing a variety of instruments alongside electronic beats.
Lynx – Electronic beats back soulful female vocals and rapping. From Oakland, CA.
official UGA homecoming party!!!!!
Gunslinger – Progressive Nashville guitar/drums duo.
Infected Mushroom – A mix of rock, electro, hip-hop and reggae that comes out as percussive, intense trance. This L.A. group has collaborated with Jane’s Addiction, Korn and Matisyahu.
Mon2 and Buddah host this new open-mic for poets, singers and other soulful types. Every Tuesday. Sign up at 8 p.m.
Stand-up from comedians M. Dickson, Jason Marcis, Bryson Turner and Lucas Molandes, who have been featured on Comedy Central, CNN and MTV.
9pm, $10
Dank Sinatra – Improvisation-heavy electronica mixed with elements of jazz, rock and reggae.
ZOOGMA
Lowdown Comedy Open Mic runs every third Wednesday. Hosted by Chris Patton. This month’s featured headliner is Carlos Valencia.
9pm, $5
Holy Fuck – Waves of manipulated noise buzzing with an incredibly loud rhythmic foundation of dual drummers.
Indian Jewelry – Drone and psychedelic, ambient sounds from Houston.
Quiet Hooves – High-energy, idiosyncratic pop that’s loose and full of fun. Tonight’s show will be covers of Prince.
9pm, $13
9pm, $5 Benefit party for Common Ground Athens featuring guest speakers and DJs!
Abandon the Earth Mission – Ambient and lush atmospherics, featuring the tender vocals of Josh McKay (ex-Macha) and eclectic instrumentation that includes vibraphone, hammered dulcimer and electronic beats.
Boombox – Alabama duo Zion Godchaux (guitar, vocals) and Russ Randolph (turntables, samples) create atmospheric, light rock influenced by hip-hop and electronic music.
9 p.m. $10 (adv.), $13 (door)

Tonight @ New Earth Music Hall 10pm – ft. DARK KNIGHT, RICH ROCK, & DJ TUNE
Buy one 4LOKO, Get one FREE 10-11pm!
+ $5 discount for wearing RED & BLACK – GO DAWGS!
Pimps of Joytime – Brooklyn-based funk band.
Toubab Krewe – Instrumental band that uses unique African instrumentation and blends Southern, classic rock with the rich musical textures of Mali.
9pm, $15
Woodfangs – Grungy, lo-fi psychedelic pop.
Tumbleweed Stampede – Adventurous and energetic dance-jam-folk sextet play party music with folksy and surf touches.
Qurious – This Atlanta group creates spacey soundscapes featuring dreamy female vocals, samples, synthesizers and freaky masks.
Coco Rico – Angular, guitar-driven rock that melodically meanders through post-rock soundscapes featuring technical drums, wandering bass and glockenspiel.
click here for more info @ the New Earth Music Hall blog
The Premonitions
The Caste
The Orkids
Venice Is Sinking
9pm $5
Aman Amun – Local artist Brian McGraw combines elements of trip-hop, electronic and rock music into a truly unique live experience featuring interactive media.
Serkatree- Utilizing an arsenal of computers, synthesizers, midi controllers and an electronic drum kit, this group creates electronic music influenced by hip-hop.
Up Until Now – Local duo plays electronic dance music with driving uptempo beats and catchy, unforgetable melodies. The debut album Gresham’s Disco will be released on 1320 records in September.
10:30pm $5
Charlie P – Dubstep artist from Atlanta.
Virtual Boy – Dancefloor crushing beats, pop-cultured hooks and plenty of synth.
9pm $7
Aspiring teen producers, engineers and songwriters are encouraged to register for this one-day workshop.
FREE
9 p.m. $5
Cypress – Groove-heavy jam with layers of Southern rock, blues, funk and Caribbean rhythms.
Lingo – Funky, soulful jam band from Marietta
Every third Wednesday. Hosted by Chris Patton and featuring headliner Joe Zimmerman (Beards of Comedy).
9pm – $5
JazzChronic – Local five-piece explores freaky, funky, psychedelic fusion jazz while incorporating rock, R&B, heavy beats and more into the stew.
The Soundmen – Funky jazz group from Atlanta
New weekly series bringing the freshest electronic music to Athens! DJ Culture will re-start Electric Music Mondays with an open producer and DJ night.
9 p.m. FREE! http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Poetic Soul
Mon2 and Buddah host this new open-mic for poets, singers and other soulful types. Every Tuesday. Sign up at 8 p.m.
9 p.m. FREE! http://www.newearthmusichall.com
SubSonik
New weekly series bringing the freshest electronic music to Athens! DJ Culture will re-start Electric Music Mondays with an open producer and DJ night.
10 p.m.–2 a.m. $5. 706-543-8283, http://www.classiccitykings.vpweb.com
Classic City Kings
Athens’ premiere drag king troupe promises to offend with their risqué summer show, “The Chronicles of Sex, Sorrow and Sin.” Ages 18 & up.
New Earth Music Hall
9 p.m. FREE! http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Hans Darkbolt
Brand-new local band performing fiercely melodic pop tunes with swelling vocals and eerie harmonies.
Qurious
This Atlanta group creates spacey soundscapes featuring dreamy female vocals, samples, synthesizers and freaky masks.
Tumbleweed Stampede
Adventurous and energetic dance-jam-folk sextet play party music with folksy and surf touches.
Wowser Bowser
Blissed-out bittersweet synth-pop.
9pm $5
Caroline Aiken – acoustic folk
Kyshona Armstrong – acoustic / soul / indie
Join DJ Culture 9pm every Monday night w/ the coolest electronic music around. THIS WEEK: SubSonik
newearthmusichall.com
Big Daddy Weems – Darius Weems, the star of Darius Goes West, takes the stage to perform his brand-new, original rap songs.
Modern Skirts – This piano-driven foursome has become one of Athens’ most treasured and acclaimed local pop acts, with its songwriting growing more adventurous with each record.
Nappy Roots – Formed in Kentucky in 1995 and best known for the hit 2002 single “Awnaw,” the soul-influenced hip-hop group Nappy Roots draws members from California and Georgia, too.
Yelawolf – Frantic near-punk hip-hop from Alabama that samples everything it’s told not to, including bluegrass, found sounds and Aerosmith
Doc and the Deloreans – Formerly known as Athens Groove Company, this band plays progressive psychedelic rock with influences including Umphrey’s Mcgee, Perpetual Groove and Phish.
Laissez Funk – Local group plays funk-jam fusion plus a variety of covers.
Treedom – Funky, local four-piece with some psychedelic tendencies
9pm $5 newearthmusichall.com
9 p.m. FREE! http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Poetic Soul
Mon2 and Buddah host this new open-mic for poets, singers and other soulful types. Every Tuesday. Sign up at 8 p.m.
New Earth Music Hall
9 p.m. FREE! http://www.newearthmusichall.com
SubSonik DJ/Producer Night
The evolution of the Open DJ Night continues. Hosted weekly by Athens’ newest BassHead DJ, EnVader AKA Patrick Noel.
New Earth Music Hall
9 p.m. $5 (adv.), $10 (door). http://www.newearthmusichall.com
“P.O. the Priceless One EP Release”
Presented by L.C.F. Ent. and RedKlay. Featuring special guests DJ Swift, The Canz, Young Polo, Queen Holly, Natural Breed and RedKlay. Hosted by Buddah, AKA Al Gorjus 4 Prez. Entry free includes a copy of Filthy Lucre.
New Earth Music Hall
9 p.m. $5. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Bodega Roja
Instrumental sextet at the crossroads of jam and technical math-fused prog rock. This performance will be recorded for the “Live at New Earth” concert series.
Free Lunch Trio
Local band consisting of three guys and a passion for music. Jazzy, funky rock with grunge roots. This performance will be recorded for the “Live at New Earth” concert series.
monthly showcase of beginner and professional filmmakers. Live DJ and door prizes!
10:30 pm FREE
http://www.vimeo.com/thevhs
9 p.m. FREE! http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Poetic Soul
Mon2 and Buddah host this new open-mic for poets, singers and other soulful types. Every Tuesday. Sign up at 8 p.m.
9 p.m. FREE! http://www.newearthmusichall.com
A5
House, electronica and techno beats.
BizKaia
Live electronics: dub, hip-hop, club and drum & bass. Featuring the production stylings of Eric B.
Flight Risk
New side project from members of DubConscious.
A showcase of over 20 regional DJs
- Bring your dancing shoes
Our New Silence – world music
LeMaster – dj
Party City – dj duo
DJ Winston Parker
D:RC – The latest in global club sounds ranging from dubstep, UK funky to electro and bassline.
DubConscious 2.0 – Jam band with a new sound and new vision.
L/D DubStep – Dubstep from the UK.
9pm $10, $5 (with AthFest wristband)
Athens’ First Comedy showcase to be a part of AthFest!
LaughFest Comedy Showcase
> Hosted by local comedian TJ Young, featuring stand-up from Patton Smith, Dan Weeks, Paul Gallois, Josh Harris, J.A. Anderson, Robert Hayes, Chris Patton, Tammy Imig and Harold Kizzaps.
$6
The Dead Kenny G’s – Jazz punk act that names the Art Ensemble of Chicago and John Coltrane as influences.
Jazz punk act that names the Art Ensemble of Chicago and John Coltrane as influences.
9pm $6
Restoration
A Healing Dance for the Gulf featuring Speyeral Sound and Vision.
9 p.m. $3. 706-543-8283
Poetic Soul
Mon2 and Buddah host this new open-mic for poets, singers and other soulful types. Every Tuesday. Sign up at 8 p.m.
Efren – Athens local indie-folksters along the lines of Iron and Wine and Bonnie Prince Billy
The Burning Angels – Local act that plays Americana soul featuring guitar, dobro, fiddle and banjo.
Workhorses of the Entertainment and Recreational Industry – twangy country with a dash of rock and roll. The trio is celebrating its 10-year anniversary tonight!
10 p.m. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Filthy McNasty
Local hip-hop act featuring members of eLeMeN.O.P.
10 p.m. FREE! http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Selector Listening Series
Tonight: Bonobo’s Black Sands, Erykah Badu’s New Amerykah Part 2, and Pretty Lights Making Up a Changing Mind.
9 p.m. FREE! Mon2 and Buddah host this new open-mic for poets, singers and other soulful types.
Every Tuesday.
Sign up at 8 p.m.
Featuring performances by local punk bands Los Meesfits, So It Goes, La Suegra, Enciso, El ChupaSKAbra.
10 p.m. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
The Classic City Kings and Kittens
Classic City Kings, Athens’ premiere professional male impersonation performance troupe teams up with Athens’ newest all-female burlesque troupe, Classic City Kittens.
9 p.m. $7. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Betsy Franck and the Bare Knuckle Band
Soulful, brassy Southern rock and country songs rooted in tradition, but with a modern sensibility.
Kaitlin Jones
Local folk guitarist/vocalist Kaitlin Jones (Fine Line, Porch to the People) performs a set of Americana-tinged tunes.
Lona
The flagship band for local songwriter, guitarist and drummer Clay Leverett (The Chasers, Now It’s Overhead, Bright Eyes). The band sends out more than a little country and more than enough gutsy, mid-tempo rock.
10 p.m. $6. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Synaesthetic Time Machine
Athens jam band that uses a combination of specialized software, synthesizers, drum machines, midi instruments and video guitar, creating a fully synchronized audio-visual live performance.
Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
David Bowie tribute featuring all-star local musicians Timi Conley, Michael Wegner, Andrew Hanmer, John James, Jay Rodgers, Chris McKay and Dede Giddens. “Costumes are highly encouraged!”
Gris-Gris for Haiti: Haiti Relief Benefit – 100% of proceeds go to Haiti relief!
Featuring:
Ben Stevens & Jon Gris
Elite tha Showstoppa
Kevin “KalimbaMan” Spears
DJ Killacut
Snap!
Suburban Soul
9 p.m. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Bodega Roja
Progressive jam rock.
Moon Taxi
Progressive, psychedelic rock from Nashville with a good dose of improvisational folk, jazz and jam.
Suex Effect
The trio of guitarist Ricky Barrett, drummer Jonathan Daniels and bassist Miles Karp plays psychedelicized funk-rock instrumentals, relying on spacey harmonies.
9 p.m. $18 (adv.), $20. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Deru
Electronica from L.A.
Free the Robots
Combining 8-bit synths, dubstep basslines and ’70s psych-influenced spacey L.A. beats.
Glitch Mob
A symphonic blend of hip-hop, electro and dubstep. The live show features guitar, bass, keys and three drummers! Their debut release, Drink the Sea, comes out next week.
9 p.m. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Chronicles of the Landsquid
This experimental rock band borrows elements from drum and bass, breakbeat, progressive trance and jazz fusion.
Papadosio
A combination of eclectic musical traditions with modern electronica.
9 p.m. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Free Lunch
Dynamic jazz-oriented jam band with lots of funky slap bass, saxophone and fun sing-along melodies.
Heavy Pets
Critically acclaimed jam band from Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
Tent City
This local four-piece fuses elements of jazz, funk, blues and world music.
9 p.m. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Nourish International Benefit Show
Nourish International and WUOG 90.5FM team up to bring you an art auction and benefit show featuring Molly’s Easy, White Light Choir and Theo Zumm, followed by sets from DJ Mahogany and DJ Señor Love Daddy. All proceeds will go towards building a greenhouse in Ecuador.
8 p.m. FREE! http://www.newearthmusichall.com
FINAL-LY
End-of-the-school-year bash featuring bands, DJs and a slideshow of clips. Posters, tickets, memorabilia and other prizes will be given away throughout the night.
9 p.m. $10. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Da Block Is Hot Summer Bash
Hosted by Miss CEO and Majah Ent. Featuring DJ King Lee, Fubu, and DJ Rich Rock with Microphone Beat Down Set featuring Lil Nard, Dirt Reynolds, Most Wanted, Beans w/ M.O.E and many more!
9 p.m. $10. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Archnemesis
Side project from the electronic dub/jam act Telepath.
Telepath
Asheville, NC zone-out trio that blends live instrumentation, deejaying and electronic compositions, drawing on dub, dancehall, Indian and Arabic sounds.
9 p.m. FREE! http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Open DJ Night Tryouts
A weekly event every Monday. Bring your computer or turntables to try out or just come down to enjoy live tunes from local DJs.
12–4 p.m. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Battle of the Bands
Kicking off New Earth Day Festival, this benefit battle was organized by Conscious Alliance UGA. The band that sells the most tickets and collects the most cans of food in their name will win a headlining show at New Earth.
4 p.m. “New Earth Day Festival.” $15 (day pass), $40 (weekend pass). http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Bodega Roja
Progressive jam rock. (5:15 p.m., Outdoor Stage).
Kap10
Atlanta native recently relocated into the San Francisco scene who likes to play Southern rap and “hyphy.” (11 p.m., Outdoor Stage).
Lewis B.
Down-tempo electronica from this member of LSDJ. (6:15 p.m., Outdoor Stage).
Part Bear
Local songwriter Gray Griggs fronts this classic-rock-leaning band featuring a fun, energetic live show. Also playing later tonight at Farm 255. (4 p.m., Outdoor Stage).
Party City
Local duo that combines a heavily electronic sound with traditional instrumentation. (10:15 p.m., Indoor Stage).
Pigs on the Wing
Playing two sets! A Pink Floyd tribute featuring David Murphy of STS9, Mike Albanese (Cinemechanica, ‘Powers), Matt Weiss (Collective Efforts), Count Kellam, plus members of Velveteen Pink and other special guests! (11:30 p.m., Indoor Stage).
Tokimonsta
Experimental electronica from L.A. infused with hip-hop and soul. (9 p.m., Outdoor Stage).
7–10 p.m. “New Earth Day Festival.” $15 (day pass), $40 (weekend pass). http://www.newearthmusichall.com
The Nude Fashion Show
Local promoters Boom Foundry bring sexy, urban and green fashion to the runway.
$15 DAY PASS
$40 WEEKEND PASS
Sumilan
(6 p.m., Outdoor Stage).
Cornmeal
(7 p.m., Outdoor Stage).
Priceless the Kid
(8 p.m., Indoor Stage).
Wonky Kong
(8:45 p.m., Outdoor Stage).
D:RC
(9:30 p.m., Indoor Stage).
Toro y Moi
(10:15 p.m., Indoor Stage).
Dubconscious
(11:45 p.m., Indoor Stage).
Eliot Lipp
(1 a.m., Indoor Stage).
“New Earth Day Festival.” 6 p.m. $15 (day pass), $40 (weekend pass). http://www.newearthmusichall.com
Beat the Drum
As a community drumming performance, anyone attending who brings a drum along can participate! Featuring Dr. Arvin Scott. (6 p.m., Outdoor Stage).
The Bridge
Bluesy Baltimore rock band incorporating folk, funk and bluegrass into its sound. (7 p.m., Outdoor Stage).
Grogus
The local and long-running ensemble plays jazz and salsa accentuated with reggae, hip-hop and Afro-Cuban styles. (8 p.m., Outdoor Stage).
Midnite
Rastafarian reggae featuring strong lyrical content and smooth melodies, with a heavy use of drum and bass patterns reminiscent of the ’70s classic period. (10:30 p.m., Indoor Stage).
Murph
David Murphy from the instrumental electronic collective Sound Tribe Sector 9, blends funk, jazz and drum and bass into a psychedelic soundcape. Playing two sets. (10 p.m. & Midnight, Outdoor Stage).
Vieux Farka Touré
Son of the great Malian guitarist and Grammy award winner Ali Farka Touré, Vieux proves that traditional western Saharan roots can be blended into indie rock and Jamaican dub. (8:45 p.m., Indoor Stage).
9 p.m. $5. http://www.newearthmusichall.com
AutumnAttics
Dark, moody folk rock from Atlanta.
Black Belt Patriots
Local alternative rock trio.
Future
Five-piece band from D.C. that combines bluesy rock and hip-hop with socially conscious lyrics and a deep groove.