From meditative music to American rock tributes, every music lover can find an event to enjoy in town this week. Check out a roundup of some of the concerts and music events happening in Gainesville.
Tuesday, Nov. 11
The Wooly: Narrow Head with Day By Day at 7 p.m.
Dallas alt-metal act Narrow Head is joined by South Florida hardcore band Day By Day.
The Gee: Sound Meditation with Mike Tamburo at 7 p.m.
Mike Tamburo, known for his work with the gong, leads a meditative music and healing session.
Heartwood Soundstage: Kevn Kinney at 7 p.m.
Drivin ‘n’ Crying frontman and Georgia Music Hall of Fame inductee Kevn Kinney comes to Gainesville as a solo act.
Wednesday, Nov. 12
Heartwood Soundstage: Pearl with bedsweater at 7 p.m.
Michigan singer-songwriter Pearl is joined by Boston surf-rock indie band bedsweater on her Let Girls Be Hot Tour.
Thursday, Nov. 13
The Atlantic: Kenmujo, Facets, The Afghan Hounds and Sunshaver at 8 p.m.
Psych and noise rock will be played at this downtown venue.
Friday, Nov. 14
The Wooly: Winona Fighter, Reckless Giants and Jupiter Bloom at 8 p.m.
Nashville band Winona Fighter continues on its tour promoting its debut album, “MY APOLOGIES TO THE CHEF,” joined by pop punk band Reckless Giants and indie rock band Jupiter Bloom.
Heartwood Soundstage: Buboy, Five Door Sedan and The Salt Lamps at 8 p.m.
Fresh from a visit to New York, Gainesville-based Buboy comes home, joined by indie rock bands Five Door Sedan and The Salt Lamps.
The Ox: Drosera, Thrull, The Afghan Hounds and Orca at 8 p.m.
Gainesville hardcorde band Drosera kicks off its tour alongside other local bands.
Nightjar Gallery: Tiny Desk Club at 7 p.m.
Presented by Gainesville Women’s Jam, this event provides a women-centered acoustic jam session open to all.
The Atlantic: The Pine Drape, Immateria and Gun Died Laughing at 9 p.m.
Gainesville metal bands gather downtown for an energetic show.
The Bull: Indie Harvest at 8 p.m.
Gainesville indie bands Dogs Can Wear Hats and Paul’s Ribs unite for this live event.
Heartwood Soundstage: Mariee Siou at 6:30 p.m.
Neo-folk artist Mariee Siou comes to Gainesville to deliver her intimate brand of songwriting.
Saturday, Nov. 15
Lynx Bookstore: Horse Feathers with Ricky Kendall at 7 p.m.
Portland indie folk band Horse Feathers is joined by UF Health Artist in Residence Ricky Kendall.
Cypress & Grove Brewery: Burn Survivor Benefit Concert at 5 p.m.
This benefit concert open to all ages features Southern Soul band The Savants and folk artist Brian Ernst. Proceeds benefit the Gainesville Burn Unit.
Heartwood Soundstage: The Droptines with Brandon Bing at 7 p.m.
Texas alternative country band The Droptines are joined by Florida country artist Brandon Bing.
The Ox: Cloud Storage, Thrush, Mouthfeel and Cherry Stardust at 8 p.m.
Emo dream pop bands gather at this downtown venue for a night of live performance.
Civic Media Center: Dude, Chill; Jade Troy; Derit; Jeremy Sousa and Andy Warhead at 8 p.m.
Art for Mutual Aid presents this night of live music accompanied by a local artist market.
Bo Diddley Plaza: Downtown Festival and Art Show at 10 a.m.
Downtown Gainesville is transformed into an open art gallery, accompanied by live music from various artists.
Signal: Barely Dead at 8 p.m.
Grateful Dead tribute band Barely Dead comes to Gainesville on their High Time Tour.
Sunday, Nov. 16
Bo Diddley Plaza: Downtown Festival and Art Show at 10 a.m.
Downtown Gainesville is transformed into an open art gallery, accompanied by live music from various artists.
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