Gregg Allman, Isley Brothers among New Year's Eve options

Still thinking about what to do on New Year’s Eve? Here are some suggestions.

Gregg Allman

With the Allman Brothers now a treasured memory, it’s advised to catch Allman solo whenever possible.

9 p.m. $35.50-$149.50. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

Affordable Old School Music Fest

The Isley Brothers, Morris Day, Mint Condition, Jeffrey Osborne and Dru Hill will inspire enough booty-shaking to rattle the rafters. Comedian Griff will participate in the show, which aims to “promote social consciousness, positive entertainment and personal fulfillment.”

8 p.m. $29-$129. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000,www.ticketmaster.com.

Billy Dean

The country journeyman will perform during an evening of family-friendly events. Stick around after the show for the dessert and coffee bar, a dance party with classic songs from the ’60s-‘80s and a viewing of Atlanta’s Peach Drop on a big screen.

8 p.m. $35-$40. Mill Town Music Hall, 1031 Alabama Ave., Bremen. 1-877-725-8849,www.ticketalternative.com.

Umphrey’s McGee

The beloved jam band is rounding out 2014 with a five-night residency at the Tabernacle. They’ll be there Dec. 30-Jan. 3, so plan accordingly if you can’t make the New Year’s Eve gig.

8 p.m. $70. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.livenation.com.

Michelle Malone

One of Atlanta’s musical treasures brings her soulful Americana-blues to Eddie’s Attic for a pair of shows. She’s also back in the studio working on an album that she wants “to sound like we do live.”

7 p.m. and 9:45 p.m. (second show with Hannah Thomas). $30 (advance general admission), $35 (at the door general admission) and $150 (reserved table for four). General admission to both shows is $50. Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849,www.ticketalternative.com.

Railroad Earth

The New Jersey roots-newgrass band will wrap its three-night residency at the Variety with a jam-rocking set.

9 p.m. $50. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000,www.ticketmaster.com.

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