After a sweaty summer of amphitheater concerts, it's time to head indoors for a new round of high-profile performances. This season welcomes a few pop female titans, as well as some stalwarts known for their engaging stage presence. Here are some shows we're looking forward to. to consider. Unless otherwise noted, tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster at 1-800-745-3000 or www.ticketmaster.com.
Steven Tyler
"We're All Somebody From Somewhere," the Aerosmith frontman crows as the title of his solo debut. On this intimate solo tour, dubbed "Out on a Limb," Tyler is backed by the country band Loving Mary, which guides him through new songs such as "Red, White & You" and "Love is Your Name," along with recalibrated Aerosmith hits including "Cryin'" and "Janie's Got a Gun." The loquacious Tyler will also spend time telling stories about his musical ancestors in Calabria, Italy, and his experiences in Nashville. "There's something so magical about this town," Tyler told the Atlanta Journal-Constitution this summer. "Country is the new rock 'n' roll." Sept. 1. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta.
Kanye West
When not embroiled in Snapchat controversies with Taylor Swift or bragging about his wife’s physical assets, West is a rapper who loves being provocative almost as much as he loves himself. His first tour in three years will visit almost 40 cities and support his seventh studio album, “The Life of Pablo,” released in February. In his typical understated fashion, the Atlanta-born West recently told Steve Harvey about his vision for the tour. “I’m trying to literally inspire these kids the way Disney inspired me, the way, you know, when I saw the original ‘Star Wars.’ It’s that conversation.” Some fans would be happy if he still performs “Heartless” and “Gold Digger.” Sept. 12. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta.
Beyonce
It's extremely rare for any solo artist – particularly those not involved in country music – to sell out stadiums nationwide. It's an absolute anomaly for that same solo artist to return for another stadium performance four months after the first. But we all know that Beyonce isn't any mere mortal. She's one of those untouchable superstars who creates her own rules and fans willingly conform. Her May appearance at the Georgia Dome featured a set list heavy on her ponderous "Lemonade" album but dotted with enough classics ("Bootylicious," "Halo," "Ring the Alarm") to keep the bleachers vibrating with ecstatic dancers. Sept. 26. Georgia Dome, 1 Georgia Dome Drive N.W., Atlanta.
Sia
Though she's navigated a massive breakthrough the past few years with a combination of kookiness (she usually refrains from showing her face in public and hides under Andy Warhol-ish wigs) and booming pop songs such as "Chandelier," for more than a decade the Australian singer maintained a vital career as a songwriter for artists ranging from Christiana Aguilera to Katy Perry to Beyonce to, perhaps most famously, Rihanna ("Diamonds"). This "Nostalgic for the Present" tour is her first road show in five years. With Miguel and AlunaGeorge. Nov. 1. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta.
Pentatonix
It's been quite a rise for the Texas a cappella group since their 2011 win on "The Sing-Off." The five vocalists have gone from playing clubs to amphitheaters to arenas with their winsome medleys of pop hits. They've amassed nearly 1.5 billion views on their YouTube channel and their latest self-titled release – the first to feature almost all original material — debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard Top 200 album chart. With Us the Duo. Nov. 16. Infinite Energy Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 770-626-2464, www.infiniteenergycenter.com.
