FRIDAY
Alan Jackson
The Georgia native released his second gospel album, “Precious Memories Volume II,” in March. It’s a collection of traditional hymns that Jackson said was “an honest effort to do something sweet for our mothers.” But surely he’ll break out the country hits on tour as well when he launches his summer outing Friday — the first show at Chastain this year.
With Tate Stevens. 7:30 p.m. April 26. $35.50-$75. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.
Yacht Rock
For their Spring Spectacular Atlanta’s always-classy soft-rock kingpins will perform a set of U2 songs and then get their Ron Burgundy on with a run through the “Anchorman” soundtrack.
With Yacht Rock Schooner. 8:30 p.m. April 26. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-524-7354.
Widespread Panic
The Georgia jam legends (Athens, to be exact) played only a handful of shows in 2012, and most of those were completely acoustic. After branching out the rest of the year with various solo interests, Panic is ready to plug in and scorch through set lists of 20-plus songs (and they’ll do it for two nights in Alpharetta). As always, fans can visit www.livewidespreadpanic.com for high-quality downloads of each show.
7:30 p.m. April 26 and 27. $47 ($89 for two-day pass). Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. 1-800-745-3000.
SATURDAY
Victor Wooten
The ace of bass, known as one of Bela Fleck’s Flecktones, is also a novelist and is working on the follow-up to 2008’s “The Music Lesson.” But right now he’s touring behind his dual releases from last year — “Words and Tones” (which includes the work of female vocalists) and “Sword and Stone” (all instrumental). Also, at 1 p.m. on the day of his Atlanta show Wooten will conduct a free bass clinic at Sam Ash Music on Cobb Parkway.
8:30 p.m. April 27. $22.50 in advance, $25 at the door. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-524-7354.
TUESDAY
Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band
There is absolutely nothing new about Buffett in concert, and that is exactly the way the Parrotheads want it. They drink, wear gaudy shirts, mesh their hands on top of their heads during “Fins” and drunkenly sway to “Margaritaville.” Then they’ll return next summer to do it again.
8 p.m. April 30. $36-$136. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.
Celtic Woman
Though the group’s Lisa Kelly recently departed to open a voice academy in Peachtree City, the quartet of Chloë Agnew, Lisa Lambe, Susan McFadden and Máiréad Nesbitt will bring their angelic voices and plucky spirits back to the Fox.
7:30 p.m. April 30. $37-$72. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-855-285-9499.
THURSDAY
The Black Keys
The duo of Patrick Carney and Dan Auerbach might have gotten a little more mainstream exposure than they wanted after their five Grammy wins this year. But the garage rockers no doubt have retained their lo-fi charm. Fans can see when their tour kicks off April 28 in Kansas City, Mo.
With the Flaming Lips. 8 p.m. May 2. $38-$61. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.
