FRIDAY
Tedeschi Trucks Band
The 11-member band fronted by Susan Tedeschi and husband Derek Trucks is playing its first headlining show in Atlanta in a few years (they visited last summer with the Black Crowes and in 2012 with B.B. King). Their live shows draw primarily from their original output, but TTB has been known to throw in some soulfully swampy covers. This is also Trucks’ last year with the Allman Brothers Band.
With John Hiatt. 7 p.m. Sept. 12. $39.50-$79.50. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
Ed Sheeran
Not too long ago, the ginger-haired Brit with the colorful tattoos, disarming smile and sweet voice was selling out clubs. Then came an opening stint with Taylor Swift on her mega Red Tour. And now Sheeran, who has graduated from the pensive folkie-pop of “The A Team” and “Lego House” to a Pharrell Williams-produced groove on “Sing,” is headlining arenas. His second album, “X,” debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart in June.
With Rudimental. 7:30 p.m. Sept. 12. $59.50. Gwinnett Arena, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 1-888-929-7849, gwinnettcenter.com.
SATURDAY
One MusicFest
After a successful event last year at Masquerade Music Park — and headlining sets from Goodie Mob and Snoop Dogg — the fest moves to Lakewood. On deck this year: Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Jhene Aiko, Method Man and Redman, Amel Larrieux, Bilal, Daley, Alice Smith, Isaiah Rashad and Cody Chesnutt.
Noon Sept. 13. $56-$85. Aaron's Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
Charlie Wilson
“Uncle” Charlie Wilson is 61 but usually brings the party harder than performers half his age. From his time in the Gap Band to recent collaborations with Kanye West and Lupe Fiasco (he can be heard on Fiasco’s cancer survivor song “Mission”), Wilson has remained relevant. Since being diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2008, Wilson also has been a visible advocate for cancer testing. He’s been nominated for seven Grammys, including best gospel song earlier this year for “If I Believe,” from his 2013 album, “Love, Charlie.”
8 p.m. Sept. 13. $35-$79. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
WEDNESDAY
Lily Allen
Eight years ago, the tart-tongued Brit landed on U.S. radio with the bouncy-yet-snarky “Smile.” And then she disappeared from American view. But in May she returned with her third studio album, “Sheezus,” a direct jab at Kanye West’s absurdly titled “Yeezus,” and proceeded to remind us how much we missed her sarcasm and frankness.
With MR Little Jeans. 8 p.m. Sept. 17. $35. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
Erasure
The synth-pop duo of Vince Clarke and Andy Bell formed nearly 30 years ago and have kept dance floors full with their anthems “A Little Respect,” “Breathe” and “Chains of Love.” The guys will release their 16th studio album, “The Violet Flame,” Sept. 23.
8 p.m. Sept. 17. $55.50-$95.50. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
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