From swampy blues bands to a batcave dance punk group, Gainesville is hosting a wide variety of musicians and music events for all types of listeners this week. Check out what’s going on beginning Monday, Jan. 12.
Monday, Jan. 12
Salvation the Punk Rock Show - Civic Media Center | 5:30 p.m.
Hosted by Leigh from WGOT 100.1 FM, the CMC hosts its weekly live show.
Chuck Ragan, Tim Barry and Cory Branan - Loosey’s Downtown | 6 p.m.
American singer Chuck Ragan is joined by Tim Barry, known by most as frontman of punk band Avail, and Cory Branan, who has been dubbed “a country boy with a punk-rock heart.”
Open Mic Night - The Bull | 7 p.m.
Sign ups start at 6:30 p.m. for the event held every Monday.
Goth Night with Academy Order, Last Grasp and DJ Ordo Amoris - The Ox | 8 p.m.
Academy Order, a batcave dance punk band from Nashville, headline Goth Night with two openers at the Respite Events show.
Tuesday, Jan. 13
Urban Creaks - Lightnin’ Salvage Enterprises | 6 p.m.
The alternative country and Americana band perform near Satchel’s Pizza.
Jazzology - The Bull | 9 p.m.
Gainesville’s longest standing weekly jazz night is free to the public.
Wednesday, Jan. 14
Terraplane Blues Band - One Love Café | 6 p.m.
The group dubs themselves Gainesville’s longest running rhythm and blues band.
A Drop of the Hard Stuff - The Bull | 6:30 p.m.
The Irish sing-along occurs every second Wednesday of the month.
Jonatha Brooke - Heartwood Soundstage | 7 p.m.
The folk-rock singer with poetic and innovative music has collaborated with artists like Katy Perry and Woody Guthrie.
Thursday, Jan. 15
Live from the Lawn - Reitz Lawn | 5 p.m.
UF Student Government Productions and Swamp Records kick off the Spring semester with another Live from the Lawn concert, with Sam Cone, Paul’s Ribs, Vané Light, Buboy and The Nancys on the bill.
Moondog - One Love Café | 6 p.m.
The acoustic duo plays a mix of classic rock, blues, folk and country.
Dim Lights - Lightnin’ Salvage Enterprises | 6 p.m.
The acoustic Americana three-piece will play at Lightnin’ Salvage Enterprises.
Southern Culture on the Skids and Bli & the Miles - The Wooly | 7 p.m.
The North Carolina band dabbles in rockabilly, surf rock, country, swamp pop, R&B and more genres, and has been touring since 1983. It is accompanied by indie alternative band Bli & the Miles.
Jazz on Main Street - Gainesville Fine Arts Association | 7 p.m.
Seasoned jazz artists and college students come together to jam at the local art gallery, an
event held every third Thursday of the month.
Lucy Clearwater, Hannah Stokes and Maggie Clifford - House of Waking Life | 7 p.m.
Female folk artists perform at the local tea house for a night of intimate music and conversations.
The Florida Underground - Civic Media Center | 7:30 p.m.
Brianna from WGOT 100.1 FM hosts the weekly show, with a performance by folk punk artist Average Joey.
Officer Down, Drosera, Xsanguin8 and Orca - The Ox | 8 p.m.
Respite Events present Nashville’s Officer Down, accompanied by Gainesville hardcore bands.
Indie Demolition Night - Loosey’s Downtown | 8 p.m.
For fans of punk, this week’s rendition of the free weekly show will host Wes Hoffman and Friends, Knives and Ugly Neighbor.
Friday, Jan. 16
Downtown Winter Market Series Music Showcase - The Streatery | 4 p.m.
Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area, How Bazar and Big: Culture & Arts Festival collaborate to turn Southwest First Avenue into a winter market featuring live music.
Mr. Aullie - Lightnin’ Salvage Enterprises | 6 p.m.
The swampy blues artist has been playing music professionally since the ‘70s.
Jazz Bandits - Cypress & Grove Brewing Company | 6 p.m.
The jazz group will perform at the live music event held the third Friday of each month.
Barstool Prophets - One Love Café | 6 p.m.
The group will perform their set of classic rock cover songs and more.
Ocean Voyage - Immersive Concert III - First Presbyterian Church | 7 p.m.
Professional musicians join Dance Alive National Ballet, a festival chorus and the Gainesville Youth Chorus for an immersive journey under the sea.
1000 Voices of Florida - St. Patrick Catholic Church | 7 p.m.
The 3rd Friday Concert is preceded by evening prayer.
Train Bug Tour Pt. 2 Birthday Bash - Civic Media Center | 7 p.m.
Gainesville folk punk band Dumpster Meds celebrates its birthday and the end of its tour, accompanied by Paul Petrol, Dude, Chill, Joe Briety and King Apple Juice.
Ecstasy - Jackson N. Sasser Fine Arts Hall | 7:30 p.m.
The Gainesville Orchestra with Evans Haile perform Ravel’s “Bolero” and Scriabin’s “Poem of Ecstasy”.
DOGSMILES, Hey! TV Boy!, jackie + the mosquito bites, Robbie Pawns and Jade Troy - The Midnight Underground | 8 p.m.
Dance punk group DOGSMILES and emo power pop band Hey! TV Boy! perform at the bar with several others.
Powerplay, Uphold, Reviler, Anti-Sapien and Opener - The Ox | 8 p.m.
Hardcore and death grind bands perform at the Respite Events concert.
Dan Stepp - The Bull | 8 p.m.
Roots and country artist Dan Stepp takes The Bull stage Friday evening.
House Party Rave - Signal | 9 p.m.
Glory Days Presents hosts the high-energy dance party with a soundtrack of 2010s anthems.
Hairitage - Vivid Music Hall | 9 p.m.
Aaron LeClair, known as Hairitage, is a bass and dubstep music producer and will perform an energetic live set at Vivid Music Hall.
Malibu Nights - The Backyard at Boca Fiesta and Palomino | 9 p.m.
The weekly 21+ dance night includes Latin, hip hop and Afrobeats music.
Bedlam in the Belfry - The Atlantic | 10 p.m.
DJ Blonde Ambition spins dark tunes at the 21+ goth night.
Saturday, Jan. 17
The Killer B’s Band - One Love Café | 12 p.m.
The classic rock duo has been performing in the Gainesville area for over 30 years.
Downtown Winter Market Series Music Showcase - The Streatery | 4 p.m.
The sixth weekend of the winter market will showcase musicians on Southwest First Avenue. The event is presented by Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area, How Bazar and Big: Culture & Arts Festival.
The Remedy - One Love Café | 6 p.m.
The local alternative band covers Stone Temple Pilots, Foo Fighters, Incubus and more.
Dana Cooper - Lightnin’ Salvage Enterprises | 6 p.m.
The folk and country artist with over 30 albums to his name will perform at Lightnin’ Salvage Enterprises.
Florida Carillon Festival Recital #1 - Century Tower | 6:15 p.m.
UF students play Century Tower’s bells at an event presented by the UF School of Music.
Sparrow Smith & the Resonant Rogues with Brennan Page & Pechoa - Heartwood Soundstage | 7 p.m.
Sparrow Smith & the Resonant Rogues, an old-time country group, are accompanied by Appalachian artist Brennan Page and Gainesville singer and multi-instrumentalist Pechoa.
Carmichael Musiclover - Kairos | 7 p.m.
Smooth Flava Dance and Kairos Events present the R&B soul artist Carmichael Musiclover; the event also features dance workshops.
Petty Theft, Noise Next Door and Alcove - Corthouse, 213 NW 20th Terrace | 7 p.m.
Gainesville bands Petty Theft, Noise Next Door and Alcove (formerly Sigs Inside) play a house show this Saturday night.
Billifer and the Fearless Pals - Theatre of Memory Museum | 7:30 p.m.
Join the museum’s house band Billifer and the Fearless Pals for a “light-hearted romp through musical legerdemain,” accompanied by jazz bassist Ryotaro Ohtake.
Sunday, Jan. 18
The Great Gaspy - Reitz Union Rion Ballroom | 10 a.m.
Gender and Sexuality Protection, a UF Student Government equality agency, presents a free brunch with live performances by The Nancys, Paul’s Ribs and Alex Willow.
Moondog - One Love Café | 11:30 a.m.
The acoustic duo plays at the café for a second time this week.
Downtown Winter Market Series Music Showcase - The Streatery | 12 p.m.
Gainesville Community Reinvestment Area, How Bazar and Big: Culture & Arts Festival present the last day of the market’s music showcase, held on Southwest First Avenue.
DeLaRuSa - Theatre of Memory Museum | 2 p.m.
Flute and string quartet DeLaRuSa perform at the free event. RSVP encouraged.
The Palm Trio - UF School of Music | 5:10 p.m.
The UF School of Music presents the faculty and guest artist concert.
The Steel Wheels with Nolia Joy & The Ramblers - Heartwood Soundstage | 7 p.m.
The Americana roots and folk-rock Virginia band The Steel Wheels perform at Heartwood with Americana-rock opener Nolia Joy & The Ramblers.
Festergore, Grave Filth, Velocity Splatter and Embittered - The Ox | 7 p.m.
New York-based Festergore is joined by other just as deadly death metal groups.
Listening Room: Matt Pond PA with Bathtub Cig - The Bull | 7 p.m.
New York-based indie rock band performs their poetic and evocative tunes in an intimate setting, accompanied by Bathtub Cig.
Contact Isabel Kraby at ikraby@alligator.org. Follow her on X @isabelgkraby.
Isabel is a general assignment reporter for The Avenue and is starting her first semester with The Alligator. She is a junior journalism student and transferred to UF from Daytona State College after her freshman year. When she's not writing for Ave, she loves going to concerts, crocheting and designing spreads for Rowdy Magazine.
