Jessica Martins, the lead singer of New York’s Via Audio (playing at Tasty World tonight), knows when to speak up. At one of indie rock band Spoon’s concerts, she spotted the band’s drummer, Jim Eno. After striking up a conversation, she mentioned her band and handed him a demo. Eno gave the CD a few listens on his own and then contacted the band, offering to produce their debut album. Released last September, “Say Something” has received critical acclaim from “Spin” and “Entertainment Weekly,” among others, and a glowing review from the influential music Web site, Pitchfork. Read the full story…

Listen to “Developing Active People” from Via Audio’s new album, “Say Something”:

Listen to “We Can Be Good” from Via Audio’s new album, “Say Something”:

THIS WEEKEND IN THE CLUBS: Who’s playing where this weekend in Athens, featuring a song from Band of Annuals.

Little Francis, Nick Light, Band of Annuals
9 p.m., 40 Watt
Local act Little Francis plays bluesy roots music inspired by ’50s rock ‘n’ roll and church music. Local musician Light plays indie folk inspired by Neutral Milk Hotel, Elliott Smith and David Dondero. At the age of 19, Light already has released two albums, 2005’s “The Absent Parade” and 2007’s “The World Forgetting by the World Forgot.” Band of Annuals is a six-piece alt-country band from Salt Lake City with a warm sound supplied by a wurlitzer and pedal steel guitar. Tickets are $5-$7. - Trisha Klein

Eli Carlan Band
9 p.m., Alibi Lounge
This classic rock trio from Commerce has been playing throughout North Georgia for 12 years. Consisting of Eli Carlan on lead and slide guitar, Steve Murray on bass and Mike Traynor on drums, the band’s sound incorporates elements of blues and jam band rock. - Trisha Klein

Gro-Conscious
9 p.m., Georgia Theatre
Socially conscious, local reggae ensemble Dubconscious will collaborate live with Grogus, a local Latin Jazz ensemble. Atlanta’s dub act King Rat will open. Tickets are $10. - Trisha Klein

Friday:
• 40 Watt: Band of Annuals, Little Francis, Nick Light.
• Alibi: Eli Carlan Band.
• Allen’s: The Ribs.
• Caledonia: We Versus the Shark, American Cheeseburger, Chrissakes.
• Georgia Theatre: Gro-Conscious (Grogus and Dubconscious), Kingrat.
• Go Bar: Folklore, The Dreadful Yawns.
• Melting Point: Del McCoury Band.
• Tasty World: Jukebox the Ghost, Kite to the Moon, Via Audio.
• Tasty World (upstairs): Honor Roll.
• Wild Wing Cafe: Mike Reed.

Saturday:
• 40 Watt: Dusty Lightswitch, Especially the Children, Cortex Garza, Single White Herpe, Stygian Apothegm.
• Alibi: James Hunter and Southern Pride.
• Allen’s: Timber.
• Ashford Manor: Strawberry Flats.
• Caledonia: Don Chambers, Brave New Citizen, Killick, Craig Lieske.
• Cine: Incatepec Jam Band, Would-Be Farmers.
• Farm 255: Idiot Slowdown, Vertigo Jones.
• Flicker: Famous Darnell, Jonie Musselman, Nuclear Spring, Who the Hell Es Rogerio Gutierrez?
• Georgia Theatre: Brantley Gilbert, Colt Ford.
• Melting Point: Tommy Talton.
• Rye Bar: Tunabunny.
• Tasty World: The Help, Hola Halo, Nero Paradise.
• Wild Wing Cafe: Mellow Motion.