BY MELISSA RUGGIERI
FRIDAY
Joe Bonamassa
In the earliest days of his career, the blues-rocker from New York opened for B.B. King and landed Gregg Allman for a guest spot on his debut album. Now, it’s 26 years later and Bonamassa is still among the most respected current guitarists. A musician’s musician, he’s dedicated to his Les Paul guitars, which he’ll showcase, along with his suits and shades, onstage. A prolific songwriter, Bonamassa released his 11th studio album, “Different Shade of Blue,” last fall; just unveiled “Live at Radio City Music Hall” on CD-DVD; and is working on a new album for spring 2016.
8 p.m. Nov. 20-21. $69-$125. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org.
SATURDAY
Kenny G
The most recognizable soprano sax player in recent memory is heading to Atlanta for a show sponsored by the Parents Television Council. The evening also will include food, and proceeds will benefit PTC’s For Every Girl and For Every Boy programs. In case you forgot about Kenny G’s history, he’s the biggest-selling instrumental artist in modern music, with more than 75 million records sold. He was also an early investor in Starbucks. It might be easy to make fun of him, but guess what: He’s a lot richer than you.
8 p.m. Nov. 21. $110-$200. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. cegseats.com.
The Vegabonds
Nashville’s Vegabonds has garnered a following with their swaggering, Southern-tinged rock showcased on three albums. “RCA Studio B” arrived in 2013, but the band has announced their latest, “What We’re Made Of,” coming soon. They’ll share a bill with the Athens-birthed Maradeen and Atlanta rocker Reed Ferguson, whose new album, the five-song EP “Magic Eye,” was funded by fans on Kickstarter.
With Reed Ferguson and Maradeen. 9 p.m. Nov. 21. $8. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 1-877-725-8849, www.smithsoldebar.com/.
TUESDAY
John Oates
As half of one of the most renowned duos in music history, Oates has no shortage of hits or visibility (he and Daryl Hall played Music Midtown and Chastain this year). But, for his solo shows, the singer-guitarist can color outside the lines. Along with a percussionist and guitarist, Oates might play a handful of H&O classics, but will focus on his solo work (his latest, “Good Road to Follow,” arrived last year) and whatever else moves him. “I like old standards from the ’20s and ’30s,” Oates told the AJC last week. “Sometimes, I’ll play songs from my childhood. I’ll go back to my blues roots, things I was playing as a kid before I met Daryl, and show how that music informed what I’m doing today.”
7:30 (sold out) and 9:30 p.m. Nov. 24. $45. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, ticketalternative.com.
WEDNESDAY
Glen Hansard
The rugged Irishman was thrown into the spotlight in 2007 when “Falling Slowly,” his song with the Swell Season from the lovely movie “Once,” nabbed an Oscar. A couple of years ago, he ventured into solo territory with “Rhythm and Repose,” and earlier this year released “Didn’t He Ramble,” which showcases his warm voice and tendency for pensiveness.
With Aoife O'Donovan. 8 p.m. Nov. 25. $31-$39. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
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