Acoustic Ladyland
Spry, eclectic Americana and roots-blues combo of Old-Time aficionado Joe Nelson and members of Bottles & Cans. Thurs., 6 pm, Tubby’s (Thunderbolt).
Argyle
Local indie-rockers drawing on dub, reggae, punk, ska and jam music. Tues., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.).
The Bryan Clees Band
Regionally-known C & W singer/songwriter. Thurs., 9 pm, Dingus Magee’s (Statesboro) + Sat., The Ale House (Bluffton).
Wesley Cook
Athens-based singer/songwriter with impressive acoustic guitar chops. Sat., 9 pm, Metro Coffee House - ALL-AGES.
The Courtenay Bros. Band
Increasingly popular C & W and Southern rock cover combo featuring singing siblings. Thurs., 10 pm, Wild Wing Café.
Eric Culberson Blues Band
Powerhouse Chicago and Memphis style electric trio. Tues. (hosts Open Jam Night),Wed. + Fri. - Sat., 10 pm, Mercury Lounge + Thurs., 6 pm, Bonna Bella Yacht Club + Sun., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.).
Eat Mo’ Music
Funky instrumental soul-jazz combo with wah guitar, bass, drums and trumpet. Sat., 7 pm, North Beach Grill (Tybee).
The 8-Tracks
Party band made up of local original music scene vets, playing rarely-heard rock, country, alternative and soul nuggets. Sat., 10 pm, Murphy’s Law.
Connie Guy
This Quarter finalist in the SMF’s American Traditions vocalist competition has played the Vatican for Pope John Paul II, the White House for the Clintons and at venues throughout the world Tues., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean - ALL-AGES.
High Velocity
Popular area Southern and classic rock and modern country cover act. Fri. - Sat., 9 pm, Tubby’s (Thunderbolt).
The Hitmen
Brash, upstart electric blues cover trio. Thurs., 10 pm, Mercury Lounge + Sat., 8 pm, The Warehouse.
Liquid Ginger
Female-fronted modern rock covers and originals. Sat., 10 pm, Wild Wing Café.
Miles Ahead
Statesboro-based organic, jam-oriented rock. Sat., 10 pm, Locos (downtown).
The Roger Moss Quintet
Inventive cabaret combo (playing American Songbook standards and fresh, jazz takes on modern pop tunes) led by a classically-trained vocalist. Fri., 9 pm, Mansion on Forsyth Park.
The Dan Plowden Band
Southern rock and blues covers and originals from a regional act that’s opened for everyone from Bocephus to Styx. Fri., 10 pm, Wild Wing Café.
Pocket Change
Popular soul, funk and R & B covers. Fri., 10 pm, Molly MacPherson’s + Mon., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House.
Polote & Duckworth
Award-winning theatrical vocalist Kim Polote and acclaimed jazz pianist David Duckworth offer showtunes, standards and torch songs. Fri., noon & 6:30 pm, 514 West (514 MLK, Jr. Blvd.).
Brandon Reagor
Acoustic Christian singer/songwriter who’s also a Baptist Student Pastor in Jacksonville, Fla. Fri., 9 pm, Metro Coffee House - ALL-AGES.
Rhythm Riot
Uptempo, crowd-pleasing party band playing everything from Cake to The Beatles to LL Cool J. Fri., 10 pm, Jukebox Bar & Grill (Richmond Hill).
Sadgrass
Stripped-bare acoustic anti-folk from a singer/songwriter who is at turns both captivating and off-putting (yet in a good way). Thurs., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean - ALL-AGES.
Turtle & Joe
Acoustic set featuring key members of well-liked area jam-band Turtlefolk. Fri., 10 pm, Locos (downtown).
Greg Williams
Prolific songwriter whose approach has been compared to that of his avowed influences: Dylan, Petty and Hendrix. Wed., 9 pm, Fiddler’s Crab House (River St.) + Sat., 10 pm, Molly Macpherson’s.