BY MELISSA RUGGIERI
FRIDAY
Of Monsters and Men
The Icelandic indie folk-rockers broke through in the U.S. in 2013 when they landed a “Saturday Night Live” slot to perform “Little Talks” and “Mountain Sound.” Their second album, “Beneath the Skin,” arrived in June and debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 Album chart, while “Crystals” has done some damage to Billboard’s rock charts.
With Amason. 8 p.m. Oct. 9. $22.50-$38.50 (non-table setup; no coolers or carry-ins allowed). Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
SATURDAY
Jackson Browne
When your career is esteemed enough to earn a tribute album with contributions from Bruce Springsteen, Lyle Lovett and Bonnie Raitt, clearly you’ve done something right. The folk-rock troubadour released his 14th studio album, “Standing in the Breach,” last fall and Browne said in a recent interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that he and his band will play many selections from the release. But don’t fret — classics such as “The Pretender,” “Doctor My Eyes” and “Running on Empty” will be in there as well.
With Larry Campbell and Teresa Williams. 8 p.m. Oct. 10. $36-$56. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Warren Haynes
With the Allman Brothers Band officially in the history books, Haynes mentioned in a recent interview with Ultimate Classic Rock that he wishes the band had made a bigger deal of their final year together, a la the Grateful Dead (like perhaps played a Georgia show?). Nonetheless, the guitarist will continue his other noteworthy musical output; he's planning a new Gov't Mule album soon and wants to record an instrumental jazz-influenced album.
With Justin Townes Earle. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10. $27.50-$32.50. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.livenation.com.
THURSDAY
Joe Jackson
The wildly talented and ambitious musician is touring behind his new “Fast Forward” album, his first release since a Duke Ellington tribute in 2012. Jackson took a novel approach to the album — he split the recording of the 16 songs equally among four cities (New York, Amsterdam, Berlin and New Orleans) and employed musicians from each location. Expect plenty of new tunes live, but also the hits “Steppin’ Out,” “Is She Really Going Out With Him?” and “Sunday Papers.” Jackson is expected to be his own opening act and will perform a short piano set to launch the concert.
8 p.m. Oct. 15. Sold out. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Aaron Neville
This concert will find the molasses-voiced singer sharing the stage with his quintet (as opposed to his duo shows) and, if he sticks to the playbook of recent shows, delving into several covers along with his best-known songs. Bob Marley, Bill Withers and Sam Cooke will all get the Neville treatment, as will "Tell It Like It Is" (he recorded it originally and was followed by Otis Redding, Percy Sledge and, uh, Don Johnson) and his version of the Main Ingredient's "Everybody Plays the Fool," Neville's biggest pop chart hit.
8 p.m. Oct. 15. $26-$76. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Patty Griffin
The flame-haired Griffin has never been a radio darling (her only chart presence was as a guest on Jack Griffin’s 2009 country song, “Seeing Stars”), but her alt-country-rock has touched millions throughout her two-decade career. Her ninth studio album, “Servant of Love,” arrived last month as an independent release. As if she would have it any other way.
8 p.m. Oct. 15. $33.50. With Darlingside. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
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