Samuel Adams
Spanish-flavored guitar tunes (both originals and covers) with vocals. Fri., 8 pm, Tango (Tybee).
The Christy Alan Band
Beach, dance, rock and funk hits from this Island stalwart, whose group features Ragman (formerly of local metalheads Rehab), and keyboardist Ramona Jeffries. Fri. - Sat., Fannies on The Beach (Tybee).
Joey Allcorns Hillbilly Band
Retro country artist playing up the outlaw image with lazy drawls, baritone vocals, sleepy rhythms, undertaker duds and an obvious fixation on Luke The Drifter. Sat., The Jinx.
André & The No Limit Souljahs
Local horn player leading an uptempo jazz band. Sat., 9 pm, Jazzd Tapas Bar.
Argyle
A volatile mixture of ska, punk, reggae and groove music. Mon., Fiddlers Crab House.
Arts Unleashed Music & Art Fest
Free outdoor event featuring arts & crafts vendors, plus live worldbeat, blues, gospel and folk artists such as Zan, Sons of God, Simply Amazing, Jason Bible, Slim Fatz and Jan Spillane. Sat. 10 am - 6 pm, Tybee Island Pier.
The Back River Ramblers
Acoustic trio of local songwriters Darryl Wise and Kyle Shiver, plus Dobie Simmons on standup bass. Wed. - Thurs., 8 pm, Fannies on The Beach (Tybee).
John Banks
Solo jazz guitar from a key member of local R & B band The Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love. Fri., 6 pm, Go Fish.
Beautiful Mess
Hooky Orlando rock band whose influences include funk, punk, roots country and hip-hop. They say their live show resembles a cross between Barenaked Ladies, Blink 182 and Better Than Ezra. Wow. Jacksonville indie-rockers The Vinyl open. Fri., The Jinx.
Justin Beckler
See Connect Recommends. Thurs., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean.
The Beer Parlor Ramblers
House band at this landmark eatery playing Dixieland-style jazz. No cover. Fri., 8 pm, Crystal Beer Parlor.
Belle's Wake
Local alternative rock keyboard duo. Tues., 7 pm, Bits Bytes & Coffee.
Bluesonics
Long-running blues unit (offering Texas swing, Chicago shuffles and swampy rockers). Thurs., 9:30 pm, Malones.
Carroll Brown
South Carolina acoustic guitarist who plays a mixture of Celtic, shag and original tunes he calls Coastal Country. Wed. - Sun., Kevin Barrys.
Chris Cook's Dark World Cabaret
See Connect Recommends. Fri., Velouria.
Courtenay & Burke
Acoustic guitar duo playing popular rock and country tunes with sweet vocal harmonies. Wed., 8 pm, The Oyster Bar (Wilmington Island).
Eric Culberson Blues Band
Savannahs best-known electric blues guitarist (think Albert King). Tues. (hosts Open Mic) - Wed., Mercury Lounge + Thurs., JJ Cagneys.
Dennis & The Menace
High-energy cover band from Brunswick, playing everything from Mr. Questionable Judgement Michael Jackson to matchbox 20. Fri. - Sat., The Oyster Bar (Wilmington Island).
Bernard Dillard
R & B, soul and pop covers from a local singing keyboardist. Thurs., Fusion/The Monkey Bar.
The Robbie Ducey Band
See Connect Recommends. Sat., Savannah Blues.
The 8-Tracks
Eclectic local roadhouse band playing their own renditions of both popular and obscure rock, country and soul tunes from Lucinda Williams to The Cure. Featuring members of Superhorse, Splitfinger and GAM. Sat., 10 pm, OConnells Irish Pub.
Gitlo
Hard-hitting regional blues and R & B band from Southern Georgia, featuring soulful organ and stinging lead guitar. Fri., midnight, Malones.
Trae Gurley's Sinatra Tribute
Meticulous and reverential interpretation of Ol Blue Eyes big band period. Thurs., 7:30 pm, Jazzd Tapas Bar + Sat., 7: pm, Go Fish.
David Harbuck
Local singer/songwriter (whos released a few indie CDs) mixing popular covers with original material. Thurs., 9 pm, B & D Burgers (Southside).
Hazel Virtue
One of the best alternative rock bands in our immediate region, this Charleston/Savannah hybrid act has earned a devoted following in our area for their well-crafted, radio-friendly crunch-pop (with a touch of psychedelia). If you dig Sparklehorse, you may dig these guys. Thurs., 10 pm, Deja Groove.
Hitman & The Blues Boys
Local electric blues act featuring former members of The EROK Trio. Tues. (hosts Open Mic) - Thurs., Savannah Blues + Fri. - Sat., Mercury Lounge.
The Billy Hoffman Trio
Tight, swinging jazz led by one of the best trapkit drummers in our area. Fri., 9 pm, Jazzd Tapas Bar.
Mama Trish
Deftly-played popular acoustic covers (Beatles, etc...) from a striking female vocalist. Wed., 7 pm, Tango (Tybee) + Thurs., B & D Burgers (Southside).
Park Bench Trio
High-octane, jam-leaning blues band from Athens. Think Govt Mule meets Burning Tree. Sat., Savannah Blues.
Perception
Hard-edged modern and Southern rock covers and originals. Fri. - Sat., 9 pm, Daiquiri Depot (Pooler).
Permanent Tourists
Tight, polished party and dance band playing covers from Barry White to The Rolling Stones. Fri., Fusion/The Monkey Bar.
Pretty Shady Chicken
Nuanced local psychedelic jam band fronted by songwriter and guitarist Nate Saraceno. One of the most underrated acts in town.Sat., Loggerheads (Tybee).
The Rosebuds
See Connect Recommends. Thurs., The Jinx.
Roy & The Circuit Breakers
Popular covers with sequenced backing for a full band simulation. Wed. - Sun., Docs Bar (Tybee).
The Bobby Ryder Quartet
Big band standards. Thurs., The Jazz Corner (Hilton Head).
Yonrico Scott & Friends
See Connect Recommends. Sat., JJ Cagneys.
Spitfire's Kids Poetry Slam
Spoken word competition for area youth sponsored by one of the best-known poetry groups in town. Sat., 5 pm, The Sentient Bean.
Abi Tapia
Young, self-described wanderlusty songwriter whos recently rediscovered her southern roots through the simplicity and directness of country music. Now based in Austin, Texas, her upcoming album features bassist Glen Fukunaga (Mason Ruffner, Dylan, Dixie Chicks). Tues., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean.
Two Blue
Trio of electric guitar, blues harp and bass, playing stripped-down standards in the vein of Little Walter and Howlin Wolf. Fri., OConnells Irish Pub + Sat., midnight, Malones.
Two Path Road
Jam band with country leanings known for crowd-pleasing setlists and expressive vocals. Sat., 10:30 pm, Locos Deli & Pub.
Unclennis & The Debutante Balls
New local trio fronted by guitarist Lennis Hyett, playing original tunes hes written over the last 20 years that combine jazz, country, blues and a sense of tongue-in-cheek misogyny (also featuring multi-instrumentalist Joe Nelson and bassist Seb Crafty Edwards). Fri., 8 pm, The Sentient Bean.
The Jimmy Wolling Band
Excellent local bluegrass (both traditional and hell-raising), led by Wolling, a banjo player formerly with the Double Diamond and Lonesome Whistle bands. Fri., The North Beach Grill (Tybee).
Zan
See Music Interview. Fri., 7:30 pm, Skidaway Island Park Group Shelter + Sat., Tybee Island Pier (CD release parties).