BY MELISSA RUGGIERI
FRIDAY
Willie Nelson
It’s probably a safe bet that Nelson will keep performing until it’s impossible to strum a chord or eke out a lyric. He turns 82 in April, but he is still churning out records and hitting the dusty road. December marked the release of “December Day” with his sister Bobbie, the first release from a set of archival recordings curated by Nelson called “Willie’s Stash.” Yes, go ahead and chuckle.
8 p.m. Feb. 27. Sold out. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, livenation.com.
Avery Sunshine
The native of Chester, Pa., who has lived here for two decades since graduating from Spelman College, last year released her sophomore album, "The SunRoom," a buttery slice of soul recorded mostly in Atlanta. Her powerful pipes and soulful vibe have caught the attention of music fans worldwide, as she spends plenty of time performing overseas. Sunshine also has accumulated an impressive resume, having worked with Michael Buble, David Foster and Anthony Hamilton.
9 p.m. Feb. 27. $23 (advance), $26 (day of show). Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
The Chieftains
One can never have too much Paddy Moloney, so two nights of the Chieftains with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra seems like a gift from the music gods. For more than 50 years, the six-time Grammy winners have traveled the world with their uilleann pipes, tin whistles and bodhráns to share their traditional Irish sounds. Their collaborations with contemporary artists are legendary — everyone from the Decemberists to Mick Jagger to Tom Jones has shared space with them — and, even though Moloney is 76, he isn’t touching the brakes.
8 p.m. Feb. 27-28. $25-$65. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
SATURDAY
Billy Joel
When the veteran piano-pop maestro takes the stage Feb. 28, it will end a seven-year drought since he last played solo in Atlanta. As someone who has traveled the country to attend Joel’s concerts — I’ve seen him with and without Elton John at least 50 times since the late ’80s — I will admit that there is nothing like seeing him perform at New York City’s Madison Square Garden. But, even outside his home state, Joel delivers a show stocked with nostalgia (he pulled out a ton of much-missed album tracks during his past year of concerts) and hearty sing-alongs. And he’s sounding better than ever.
8 p.m. Feb. 28. $29-$128.50. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
MONDAY
Chris Brown and Trey Songz
Let’s try this again. Brown and Songz originally were slated to play Atlanta last month, but a postponement occurred after a judge ruled that Brown couldn’t travel until he completed his mandated community service hours. After some date shuffling, the tour kicked off Feb. 12. Early reviews suggest that Brown’s liquid dance moves are his showcase, while Songz relies more on his soulful voice. The guys are expected to perform two sets each, as well as one together. Tickets purchased for the original date will be honored.
With Tyga. 7:30 p.m. March 2. $59.75-$125.75. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
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