The Red & Black is a 501c3 nonprofit. Please consider a one-time gift or become a monthly supporter. Cancel anytime. This August, Athens became home to bustling students, heat advisories and an abundance of live music. The Red & Black has compiled a list of concerts for the week ahead, including Ritmos y Raíces Dance Weekender, Goth Night and Futurebirds. Who: hey, nothing is an Athens-based band with pop-punk and indie-folk elements. They will be hosting a release party for their second album, “Hound,” which drops Friday, Aug. 21. When: Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. Who: Since their start as UGA students years ago, Futurebirds has captivated listeners with country rock, Americana and folk—with inspirations from psychedelic rock and jam bands. To celebrate their 15th anniversary, the band will return to Athens for a two-night stay to play classics and preview their new two-volume album, “Far Out Country I & II.” As of writing, Friday’s show has sold out. Where: Georgia Theatre, 215 N. Lumpkin St. When: Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show begins at 8 p.m. both nights. Price: Tickets for Thursday’s concert start at $37 and can be found here. Who: UGA school departments such as the Latin American and Caribbean Studies Institute, the Department of Dance and more have teamed up for the second annual Ritmos y Raíces. Working with TIMBAthens, a nonprofit dance organization, a full weekend of activities will be offered, starting on Friday with a “Welcome Party”…
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