FRIDAY
Al Jarreau
Jarreau is a celebrated jazz singer, but he is also the only vocalist in music history to claim Grammy Awards in the categories of jazz, pop and R&B. Some know him best from singing the creamy theme to “Moonlighting” and his ’80s pop hit “We’re in This Love Together” while others know him for his renowned jazz scat singing. Coming June 17 is “My Old Friend: Celebrating George Duke,” a tribute album from Jarreau. But first he’ll team with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and jazz bassist Marcus Miller for a night of classics.
With Marcus Miller. 8 p.m. June 6. $29-$79. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
World Party
The British alt-rock project was formed in the mid-’80s by Karl Wallinger, formerly of the Waterboys. While World Party never achieved massive mainstream success, the band did have an international hit with “Ship of Fools” in 1986. After a few hiatuses, including recovering from an aneurysm in 2001, Wallinger returned in the mid-’00s and has toured steadily since. In 2012, World Party released the 70-song collection “Arkeology,” and word is that Wallinger has some new material in the pipeline.
With Gabriel Kelley. 8 p.m. June 6. $22.50. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
SATURDAY
Zac Brown Band
The superstar Atlanta country band launched its Great American Road Trip Tour last month with new bassist Matt Mangano on board (no worries, John Driskell Hopkins will now handle guitar, baritone guitar, ukulele, upright bass and banjo). Their summer jaunt will take them to Fenway Park for two sold-out shows without any support acts later this month – a feat accomplished by the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Buffett, the Police and the Rolling Stones. Though it's been two years since the band's "Uncaged" album, ZBB recently released the single "All Alright" from last year's "The Grohl Sessions, Vol. 1" EP with Dave Grohl.
7 p.m. June 7. $33.75-$79.25. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.livenation.com.
WEDNESDAY
Atlanta Fest
The four-day event has gained a reputation as the Christian music festival, drawing thousands from churches throughout the Southeast. This year's musical lineup includes former "American Idol" country star Scotty McCreery, Switchfoot, Red, Matthew West and Rush of Fools. A huge part of the Atlanta Fest programming focuses on speakers, and, to that end, Trip Lee, Acton Bowen, Alan Greene and Scott Dawson also will appear.
6:30 p.m. June 11; 10 a.m. June 12-14. $20-$60. Stone Mountain, 1000 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Stone Mountain. 770-498-5690, www.itickets.com.
Tamar Braxton
Last year, Braxton was opening for John Legend. A few months later, the youngest sister of Toni Braxton — and fellow star of the reality shows “Braxton Family Values” and “Tamar & Vince” — was nominated for a trio of Grammys stemming from her latest album, “Love and War.” Now, she’s headlining a well-received club tour (the Atlanta date and several others are sold out) before heading to Essence Festival in July.
7:30 p.m. June 11. Sold out. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.livenation.com.
THURSDAY
Jake Bugg
For more than a year, buzz has surrounded the young English singer-guitarist, with comparisons drawn to Bob Dylan and Neil Young. While his self-titled debut album, released in 2012, received significant critical love in the U.K., it was last year’s ballyhooed “Shangri La,” produced by Rick Rubin, that bumped up Bugg’s profile in the U.S. Songs “Slumville Sunrise” and “What Doesn’t Kill You” showcase Bugg’s notable guitar playing and unique voice. Bugg mentioned in a recent interview that he’s already working on songs for a new release.
With the Silver Palms. 8 p.m. June 12. $25. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
