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Bill Callahan

What's enigmatic songsmith Bill Callahan hiding behind that pussycat smile? Find out when he plays the 40 Watt this September. Below, get the details on that gig and a slew of other notable shows happening in Athens over the coming few months:

MERCHANDISE, SHAVED CHRIST, RITVALS

Caledonia Lounge. Wednesday, July 17. $6 (21+), $8 (18-20).

COME, SUBSONICS, A

40 Watt Club. Friday, July 26. $15.

DRIVE- BY TRUCKERS

Georgia Theatre. Friday, Aug. 23 & Saturday, Aug. 24. $25.

THE COATHANGERS, SHEHEHE

Green Room. Friday, Aug. 30. $5.

PONTIAK, GOLDEN VOID, COLTRON

Caledonia Lounge. Wednesday, Sept. 4. $5 (21+), $7 (18-20).

CHICKASAW MUD PUPPIES

The World Famous. Sunday, Sept. 15. SOLD OUT.

GEORGE CLINTON & PARLIAMENT FUNKADELIC

Georgia Theatre. Thursday, Sept. 26. $25.

BILL CALLAHAN

40 Watt Club. Saturday, Sept. 28. $14–$16.

MERCYLAND, BLOODKIN

40 Watt Club. Saturday, Oct. 5. $5.

HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL

Georgia Theatre. Saturday, Oct. 5. $18.

JIMMY EAT WORLD, MATT POND

Georgia Theatre. Monday, Oct. 7. $25.

ANGEL OLSEN, PILLARS & TONGUES

Normaltown Hall. Tuesday, Oct. 8. $TBA.

AARON CARTER

Melting Point. Thursday, Oct. 10. $15.

TORO Y MOI, CLASSIXX

40 Watt Club. Thursday, Oct. 17. $20.

THEY MIGHT BE GIANTS

Georgia Theatre. Thursday, Oct. 17. $17.

NEUTRAL MILK HOTEL

40 Watt Club. Tuesday, Oct. 22–Thursday, Oct. 24. SOLD OUT.

FATHER JOHN MISTY, KATE BERLANT

Georgia Theatre. Saturday, Oct. 26. $15.

KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS, BEACH FOSSILS

40 Watt Club. Tuesday, Oct. 29. $15.

DEERHUNTER, ELF POWER

40 Watt Club. Saturday, Nov. 16. $16.

Keep up with these and all the shows happening all the time by bookmarking our Calendar page.