FRIDAY
Joe Bonamassa
At only 36, the blues-rock guitarist already has garnered a reputation worthy of collaborations with Eric Clapton and B.B. King. He’s also an expressive singer-songwriter who brings that passion to the stage. His latest release, “An Acoustic Evening at the Vienna Opera House,” is still notched in the Top 10 on the Billboard blues chart after 33 weeks (it peaked at No. 1). Just as impressive is that right behind it sits “Driving Towards the Daylight,” his pre-“Vienna” album released more than a year ago.
8 p.m. Nov. 22 and 23. $97.25-$145.50. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499.
Michael W. Smith
One of the mainstays of contemporary Christian music, Smith, who rode the Amy Grant wave of mainstream success in the early ’90s with his own hits (“Place in This World,” “For You”), has concentrated on worship songs and sweeping instrumentals in recent years (his three Christmas albums are tremendous). Smith will put his notable arrangement skills to work in a show backed by the ASO.
With the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. 8 p.m. Nov. 22. $29.50-$75.50. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-5000.
Third Eye Blind
In the late-’90s, it was impossible to escape 3EB on the radio. Hits such as “Semi-Charmed Life,” “Graduate,” “How’s It Going to Be” and “Jumper” were ubiquitous and indicative of the era’s penchant for inoffensive, catchy pop-rock (well, hello, Matchbox Twenty!). Third Eye Blind’s most recent album, “Ursa Major,” arrived in 2009, but the group — frontman Stephan Jenkins and drummer Brad Hargreaves remain from the glory years — has remained intact enough to celebrate its 20th anniversary with a busy fall tour.
With Hydra Melody. 8 p.m. Nov. 22. $30.50-$36.50. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.
SATURDAY
Johnny Marr
Since the demise of the Smiths, the band’s revered guitarist has worked with a parade of notables, including the Pretenders, Pet Shop Boys and Talking Heads. There was even a brief foray with New Order’s Bernard Sumner in the band Electronic. But finally, in February, came “The Messenger,” Marr’s solo debut. Onstage, he’s been performing the majority of that release, but also returning to his roots. “How Soon Is Now?,” “Panic” and “Bigmouth Strikes Again” are among the Smiths classics making the cut live.
With Meredith Sheldon. 9 p.m. Nov. 23. $24 (in advance), $29 (day of show). The Loft at Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-885-1365.
SUNDAY
MGMT
The psychedelic indie rock crafted by Andrew Van Wyngarden (lead vocals, guitar) and Benjamin Goldwasser (vocals, guitar) has taken an idiosyncratic turn — even more so than usual — on the band’s third album, released in September. The eponymous release will take center stage at their live show, where they will be backed by other MGMT members Will Berman (drums), Matt Asti (bass) and James Richardson (guitar, keyboards).
With Kuroma. 8 p.m. Nov. 24. $35. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.
TUESDAY
Janelle Monae
If you’ve never seen Monae live, it’s time to change that. The Atlanta-based soul-funk princess will wrap her tour at home. Fans will be treated to her black-and-white motif, James Brown-influenced dancing, a lot of spunk and some insanely catchy songs from her new album, “The Electric Lady.”
With Roman Gianarthur. 8 p.m. Nov. 26. $25. The Tabernacle. 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.
The Stuffing
The fourth annual Thanksgiving celebration headed by Manchester Orchestra runs two nights — one acoustic, one electric. Check out the extensive lineups for each.
5:30 p.m. Nov. 26. Acoustic show with Manchester Orchestra, Justin Townes Earle, Kevin Devine, Robert Ellis, O’Brother, the Front Bottoms, the Wild and Harrison Hudson. 5:30 p.m. Nov. 27. Electric show with Manchester Orchestra, Grouplove, O’Brother, the Front Bottoms, Roadkill Ghost Choir, the Wild, All Get Out and the Gills. $21 Nov. 26. $26.50 Nov. 27. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 404-885-1365.
WEDNESDAY
Paramore
The reconfigured Paramore — Hayley Williams, Taylor York and Jeremy Davis — has been welcomed fervently. The band’s fourth album, a self-titled release to showcase its rebirth, debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart and spawned the hit “Still Into You,” adding to a resume that includes pop-rock anthems “Misery Business” and “Decode.” The trio also recently celebrated a career milestone — playing a headlining show at Madison Square Garden.
With Metric and Hellogoodbye. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 27. $25-$45. Gwinnett Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 1-888-929-7849.
