FRIDAY
Mastodon
This summer, the Atlanta metal-rockers released their sixth album, "Once More 'Round the Sun," and embarked on a tour that will end in their hometown. Said bassist-singer Troy Sanders, "We like to end our tours at home, as we can play the show, high-five, and go to our own beds." In case you missed it, the guys performed "The Motherload" on David Letterman's late-night show last week.
With Gojira and Kvelertak. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7. $26.50. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, livenation.com.
SATURDAY
Aretha Franklin
If there was ever any doubt as to Franklin's standing as the Queen of Soul, she solidified the point with the Oct. 17 release of "Aretha Franklin Sings the Great Diva Classics," her 38th studio album and first for a major label in 11 years. While she tackles obvious lung-busters "Midnight Train to Georgia," "I Will Survive" and "I'm Every Woman," she also dusts some Franklin magic over Adele's "Rolling in the Deep" (mingled with "Ain't No Mountain High Enough") and Prince's "Nothing Compares 2 U," which was produced by OutKast's Andre 3000. While Franklin has a tendency to cancel shows — which increased during her recent battles with an undisclosed illness — fingers are crossed that the queen will preside at the Fox as planned.
8 p.m. Nov. 8. $62-$147. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org.
SUNDAY
Rufus Wainwright
In February, Wainwright released “Vibrate: The Best of Rufus Wainwright,” a collection of his engaging, affecting baroque-indie-pop. Suffice it to say, Wainwright is an original, a singer who coats everything in his unique style, whether it’s the umpteenth cover of Jeff Buckley’s “Hallelujah” or the cheeky new “Me and Liza.” This greatest hits tour has been rolling since March.
7:30 p.m. Nov. 9. $29.50-$69.50. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-5000, ticketmaster.com.
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