FRIDAY
The Black Lips
The Atlanta rockers are known for their provocative live performances and last fall spent two months bringing their memorable show to the Middle East. Much of the tour was filmed by Bill Cody for the movie “Kids Like You and Me.” The Lips’ new record, “Underneath the Rainbow,” due March 18, was recorded in New York and Nashville, where the band worked with the Black Keys’ Patrick Carney.
With Deerhunter. 8:30 p.m. March 7. $20. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-524-7354.
SATURDAY
Audra McDonald with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
The Broadway legend — recently seen on the live TV version of “The Sound of Music” — is this year’s star of the annual ASO fundraiser to benefit education and community engagement programs. In a recent interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, McDonald tagged “When Did I Fall in Love” from “Fiorello” and “Stars and the Moon” as two of her favorites to perform. “You will always hear those in my concerts,” she said. McDonald also just announced that she will return to Broadway as Billie Holiday in Lanie Robertson’s “Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill.”
7:30 p.m. March 8. $37.50-$147.50. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-5000.
St. Vincent
The pop-art singer born Annie Erin Clark — known for her work with the Polyphonic Spree, Sufjan Stevens and, most recently, touring with David Byrne — plays guitar, bass, piano and organ. She’s been known as St. Vincent since 2006, and last week released her self-titled fourth studio album. Clark wrote all of the songs on the album, which includes a guest shot from Sharon Jones.
With Noveller. 8 p.m. March 8. $27. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.
SUNDAY
Sharon Corr
The Corrs, an Irish sibling group, achieved international fame beginning in the late ’90s with the crossover radio hits “Runaway” and “Breathless.” Sharon Corr has continued their Celtic pop-rock tradition with two solo albums — the most recent, “The Same Sun,” released last year.
7:30 p.m. March 9. $25-$27.50. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-524-7354.
TUESDAY
Broken Bells
The collaboration between Danger Mouse (UGA grad Brian Burton) and James Mercer, lead vocalist and guitarist for the Shins, recently yielded its second album, “After the Disco.” The release has been praised for its combination of sleekness and melody.
8 p.m. March 11. $29.50. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.
George Thorogood & the Destroyers
Thorogood has been tearing up stages with his Destroyers for 40 years, and they’ll break out the beer-hoisting hits on this anniversary tour. Expect to hear “Bad to the Bone,” “I Drink Alone,” “Who Do You Love?” and “One Bourbon, One Scotch, One Beer” during the show — plus a lot of expert guitar shredding.
8 p.m. March 11. $30-$32. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-885-1365.
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