Live music picks this week

After the success of her springtime concert at the Fred, it seemed a no-brainer that the lovely Kelly, formerly of Celtic Woman, would return. She’ll meld her Irish roots with traditional Christmas songs at the show, which will also feature fellow former Celtic Woman Chloe Agnew and Paul Byrom, formerly of Celtic Thunder. Scott Porter and Aaron Tolson, former stars of Riverdance, will add some tap dance magic, and the students of the Lisa Kelly Voice Academy and Kelly Porter Dance Academy will perform as well, accompanied by a five-piece band.

4 p.m. Dec. 13. $35-$65. Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City. 1-877-725-8849, www.ticketalternative.com.

SUNDAY

Rich Robinson

As a founding member of the Black Crowes with brother Chris, Robinson has seen his share of massive venues and crazily amplified guitars. But the Atlanta native is going a more intimate route with an acoustic show at Eddie’s Attic to focus on his third solo album, “The Ceaseless Sight,” released earlier this year. The multi-talented Robinson also has an exhibit of his abstract paintings on display at the Movement Gallery of Art in Atlanta through Jan. 10.

With Guthrie Brown. 8:30 p.m. Dec. 14. $22 (advance), $28 (at the door) and $110 (reserved table for four). Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www.ticketalternative.com.

MONDAY

Michael W. Smith and Amy Grant Christmas

When Michael W. Smith got the call from his manager that Dallas, Minneapolis and Atlanta were interested in a joint Christmas show with Smith and his longtime friend and musical partner Amy Grant, it was "a no-brainer." "We have so much history together," Smith said of Grant, whom he's worked with since playing keyboards and co-writing songs on her 1982 album, "Age to Age." At their Fox date, the pair will be backed by the Georgia Symphony Orchestra. Smith wasn't certain about the setup, but knows that the duo will sing plenty of songs together from their respective Christmas albums (three for Grant, four for Smith, including his recently released "The Spirit of Christmas," which features collaborations with Lady Antebellum, Carrie Underwood, Bono and Grant, among others).

7:30 p.m. Dec. 15. $52.20-$269.85. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-855-285-8499, www.foxtheatre.org.

TUESDAY

Ed Roland and Friends

In between fronting Collective Soul, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an album and tour next year, and his Sweet Tea Project, Roland still finds time for his (mostly) annual holiday concerts at Eddie’s. The lineup of guests is kept quiet until just before showtime. Proceeds from the show on Dec. 17 will help Sunshine Diaz in her recovery from recent brain surgery.

In between fronting Collective Soul, which will celebrate its 20th anniversary with an album and tour next year, and his Sweet Tea Project, Roland still finds time for his (mostly) annual holiday concerts at Eddie’s. The lineup of guests is kept quiet until just before showtime. Proceeds from the Dec. 16 show will go toward the Benefit for Lindsey Brown. (Brown was recently in a car wreck, and this benefit is to help the family.) Proceeds from the Dec. 17 show will help Sunshine Diaz in her recovery from recent brain surgery.

8 p.m. Dec. 16-17. $25 (advance), $30 (at the door) and $125 (reserved table for four). Eddie’s Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, www.ticketalternative.com.

WEDNESDAY

Fleetwood Mac

The homecoming of Christine McVie after a 16-year absence has allowed Fleetwood Mac to inject its set lists with even more nuggets from the band’s legendary catalog, including “You Make Loving Fun,” “Say You Love Me” and “Everywhere.” “Having opened up Chris’ Pandora’s box has been fun,” Mick Fleetwood said in a recent interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. “(She’s) put a rocket under our whole psyche of what we do out here.” No surprise, then, that the band recently added more than 35 additional dates for a 2015 North American leg of “On With the Show,” including a March 25 encore at Philips Arena.

8 p.m. Dec. 17. Sold out. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

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Trace Adkins

Frankly, if Adkins stood on stage and read “ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” it would be worth the ticket price. But instead, he’ll use that chest-rattling voice to bring “The King’s Gift,” his Christmas album released last year, to life. His family-friendly show includes humorous and historical narration as well as Celtic carols that he performs with his 12-piece “Sarepta Symphony.” Scottish singer Alyth McCormack is also part of the production.

8 p.m. Dec. 17. $39.50-$99.50. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.

THURSDAY

Star 94 Jingle Jam

Last year’s Jam went a bit retro and spotlighted the Backstreet Boys and the Goo Goo Dolls. This year’s lineup teeters between sorta-veterans (believe it or not, the Script is now in its 13th year as a band and released its fourth album, “No Sound Without Silence,” in September) and newer kids, with classical crossover Lindsey Stirling (you’ve likely heard her “Shatter Me” with rock singer Lzzy Hale) and Echosmith (those “Cool Kids” who are bringing back moody ’80s synth-pop) on the bill.

7:30 p.m. Dec. 18. $35-$75. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.