This Weekend in Athens
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Happy weekend, folks! You can tell fall is almost here...a lot more shows to keep track of.

Friday:

Heavy Petty will be at the Caledonia laying down the Tom Petty covers. The 40 Watt is hosting a triple bill tonight of the Modern Skirts, Spring Tigers and The Empties. Local bluegrass band the Jumpin Jesus Christers are at Flicker, and Mouser is at the Go Bar.

I haven't seen Redneck Greece Deluxe on a downtown Athens bill in a long time, but they are tonight at Little Kings. The Thrill Hammers will be backing them up and also playing their own set. Longtime music legend Leon Russell is at the Melting Point this evening, and Chris McKay and the Critical Darlings are at the Rye Bar. Kite to the Moon is playing a birthday set at midnight at the Tasty World.

Saturday:

Whoa, lots of shows on Saturday as well.

Tin Cup Prophette is peforming an early show at Ashford Manor. The Flip Scoldjah and ExcaliBRAH will be at Flicker, and the Packway Handle Band, along with Kaitlin Jones, will be at the Georgia Theatre. Dancer vs. Politician is at the Go Bar, and there's a big bash over at Terrapin, with Bain Mattox and a slew of others bands performing. Ken Will Morton is at the Rye Bar.

For something different, Little Kings is having an End of Summer Luau Bash with Hawaiin music by Kinky Waikiki. Doesn't sound familiar? It shouldn't. It's their first show and it's made up of great local musicians, so I personally recommend this show. DJ Kurt Wood will also be throwing down some surf music tracks. Is it really almost the end of the summer?

There's the weekly Farmer's Market at Bishop Park. If you are looking to adopt a pet, or just looking to help pets, there are two events you can help with Saturday. Pawtroplis is having an Adopt-a-Pet day, sponsored by Athens Canine Rescue. You can see the dogs available for adoption on their website. Flanagans is also having a pet adoption and SPCA fundraiser. And for something different, there's a flea market hosted by Friends of the Garden at the State Botanical Gardens of Athens.

Sunday:

A very rare treat of Hayride at Kingpins. All their shows this year have been badass. And what else are you doin' on a Sunday night (besides recovering from the weekend)? Just sayin'...

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