BY MELISSA RUGGIERI/AJC Music Scene

In this week leading up to Music Midtown , we'll spotlight a handful of artists worth catching at the festival on Sept. 16-17 at Piedmont Park.

Up first, New York's indie-pop trio, AJR, who will perform at 4:30 p.m. Saturda y on the Cotton Club stage.

To keep up with everything Music Midtown this weekend, follow me on Twitter @MRuggieriAJC and return to The Music Scene blog for recaps, photos and video.