Gig Guide

Alex Guthrie describes his music as the “the lovechild of Marvin Gaye, Ray LaMontagne, the Allman Brothers and John Mayer.” That sounds like more fun than a Yeezy video. His lyrics tell a story, and his songs are reminiscent of classic Southern, soulful blues. Macon favorites Back City Woods will be opening, bringing their particular blend of high-energy bluegrass/rock ‘n’ roll/Americana to get you lubed up. 10 p.m. $5.

While the thought of Dirty Uncle Bob at the Fish N’ Pig may elicit a troubling image at first, have no fear, this isn’t THAT Dirty Uncle Bob. This event features Dirty Uncle Bob the band. A band that has performed at the Norris Town Throw Down; GABBAFest 2015; Hinesville Blues, Brews, & BBQ; and Jodie Jam at the Big House. The group describes their sound as a “blues/rock band with a heavy edge” and says two of the group’s primary influences are Cream and the Allman Brothers Band. Get your grub on while Uncle Bob makes some down and dirty blues rock for your ear holes. 7 p.m. Free.

One of Macon’s most-loved bands meets one of Macon’s best-known traditions. Robert Lee Coleman famously played with James Brown and Percy Sledge. The Night Owls are a band of (relatively) young ‘uns who grew up playing together in Macon and idolizing Coleman. The rules for Second Sunday are the same as always: no grills or tents, all pets must be leashed, and please be mindful of your neighbors if you’re going to smoke. Picnics, blankets and chairs are encouraged, but there’s food onsite from The Brick if you want to get it there. 6 p.m. Free.

According to their Facebook page, the Rhythm N’ Jazz on the Dock is the longest running concert series of its kind in Middle Georgia. This installment features Ed Dunbar, a talented vocalist who has performed with the Drifters. Better yet, this show, like all of the Rhythm N’ Jazz shows, is absolutely free. 6 pm. Free.

You know things just got serious when a band describes themselves as an “art project/band/movement/revolution” and says that “music is the weapon of choice.” Heavy. Heavy metal, that is. This show is packed to the gills for all you headbangers out there. Otep was first discovered by Sharon Osborne in Los Angeles, and even though they weren’t yet signed to a label, she put them onstage for Ozzfest. Since then, they’ve gone on to record six well-received records. They’ll be joined by a host of other bands from around the country who will surely try to shake the walls off the historic Capitol Theatre. Doors: 6 p.m./Show 7 p.m. $20-$25.

Band spotlights by Fieldnote Stenographers Chris Nylund and Jared Wright/Special to The Telegraph

This story was originally published August 11, 2016 at 9:00 PM with the headline "Gig Guide."