FRIDAY
Celtic Thunder
Since their formation in 2007, the Irish singing group has released 11 albums. Their latest, “Holiday Symphony,” arrived last month and is the anchor for their current show, which will be performed with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The group, a staple on PBS, has sold more than 2 million albums, but is well-regarded for its electrifying live show. Earlier this year, original member George Donaldson died of a heart attack; Irish-American baritone Emmett O’Hanlon joined Celtic Thunder after that loss.
8 p.m. Nov. 21. Sold out. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-5000, ticketmaster.com.
Lecrae
In just a couple of years, Lecrae has proved himself a star transplant to Atlanta. The Texas native released his seventh studio album, "Anomaly," Sept. 9, and watched it debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 album chart with 88,000 copies sold. Lecrae's hip-hop with a Christian slant truly has made him an anomaly in music, as the album became the first title to debut at No. 1 on both the mainstream album chart and the gospel albums chart. Expect to hear the Grammy-winner's name called next month when the 2015 nominations are announced.
With Andy Mineo. 7 p.m. Nov. 21. Sold out. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, livenation.com.
SATURDAY
Stevie Wonder
On Nov. 6, Stevie Wonder started his road trip for the “Songs in the Key of Life” tour. The legendary singer-songwriter-musician is playing 11 cities for a run that features a live adaptation of his landmark 1976 album, which is played in two sets. Wonder, who last performed in Atlanta in 2007, is adding in a few non-“Songs” tunes during his encores, including “I Just Called to Say I Love You” and “Superstition.” In his illustrious career, Wonder has amassed 49 Top 40 singles, 32 No. 1 singles and worldwide album sales of more than 100 million.
8 p.m. Nov. 22. $39.50-$129.50. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
Mannheim Steamroller
At least it was beginning to feel a bit like Christmas this week in Atlanta — perfect timing for Chip Davis’ classical-meets-rock group’s holiday outing. This year saw the release of “30/40,” so named because it’s the 30th year of Christmas tours and 40th year of “Fresh Aire” recordings from the Davis-created group. The album features 16 remastered Mannheim Steamroller favorites, as well as a new recording of “Greensleeves” featuring Davis’ daughter, Elyse, on vocals.
2 and 8 p.m. Nov. 22. $37-$97. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, foxtheatre.org.
SUNDAY
Karla Bonoff
The ace songwriter is known for her work with Bonnie Raitt, Wynonna Judd and Linda Ronstadt, but she had her own handful of hits in the ’80s and released her first live album in 2007. Bonoff also appeared on the recent Jackson Browne tribute album, where she contributed “Something Fine.” Bonoff’s current run of shows ends Monday in Springfield, near Savannah, but she’ll return to the road in February.
With Nina Gerber. 7 p.m. Nov. 23. Sold out. Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. 404-478-2749, eddieowenpresents.com/tickets.
WEDNESDAY
Melissa Etheridge
For her This is M.E. tour, named after her 12th studio album, released in September, Etheridge is tearing through her Grammy Award-winning catalog with renewed energy (and a little help from bandleader Jerry “Wonda” Duplessis, bassist and producer for the Fugees). While Etheridge never regained her chart momentum of the mid-’90s, when songs such as “Come to My Window” and “I’m the Only One” pushed her into the mainstream, she continues to produce vibrant, muscular rock deeply rooted in themes of social awareness.
8 p.m. Nov. 26. With Xander Cardinale. $39.50-$109.50. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 404-733-5000, ticketmaster.com.
The Stuffing
The fifth annual pre-Thanksgiving throwdown at the Center Stage complex spearheaded by Atlanta indie rockers Manchester Orchestra features a lineup of Dustin Kensrue (Thrice), O’Brother, All Get Out, Big Jesus, Residual Kid and others. Manchester Orchestra recently unveiled “Hope,” an acoustic re-imagining of “Cope,” their album released earlier this year.
5 p.m. Nov. 26. $23 (advance) and $29 (day of show). Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
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