FRIDAY
Shawn Mendes
Before he begins his plum role as an opening act on Taylor Swift’s fall tour, teen-dream Mendes is embarking on a headlining tour (it’s already largely sold out). He’s landed in the No. 1 slot on the iTunes chart four times with songs such as “Life of the Party” and “Something Big,” but on April 14 the 16-year-old will release his first full-length album, “Handwritten.” Squeal.
With Jacquie Lee. 8 p.m. April 10. Sold out. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
The Decemberists
The intellectual indie rockers from Oregon saddened fans when they took a hiatus for a couple of years. But by the end of November spirits lifted with the arrival of “Make You Better,” the first single from their seventh studio album, “What a Terrible World, What a Beautiful World.” The rest of the release arrived in January. On this tour, the band has been presenting set lists in the 18-to-20-song range, showcased with their usual array of artsy visuals.
8 p.m. April 10-11. April 10, $33; April 11, sold out. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, livenation.com.
James McMurtry
The son of novelist Larry McMurtry has been unspooling crusty folk-rock-Americana tales with his guitar for more than two decades. You won’t find him on the charts — 1989’s “Painting By Numbers” is the only song that ever cracked the mainstream — but his blue-collar roots rock makes him a timeless live favorite. McMurtry released his 12th album, “Complicated Game,” in February.
8 p.m. April 10. $20 (advance), $22.50 (day of the show). Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
SATURDAY
The Bangles
With their combination of sunny harmonies (“Manic Monday”), new wave inflections (“Going Down to Liverpool”) and dusky dabblings (their cover of Simon & Garfunkel’s “Hazy Shade of Winter” is superbly moody), the Bangles offered much to love in their ’80s heyday. A trio since bassist Michael Steele departed in 2005, the band is anchored by the mellifluous vocals of Susanna Hoffs, combined with the guitar and drums, respectively, of sisters Vicki and Debbi Peterson.
With A Fragile Tomorrow. 8:30 p.m. April 11. $35. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
SUNDAY
Edwin McCain
The South Carolina native always will be attached to his late ’90s bloom and the romantic sway-a-thons “I’ll Be” and “I Could Not Ask for More.” And, while he hasn’t released an album since 2011’s “Mercy Bound,” don’t put McCain in the “whatever happened to?” bin just yet. Along with his ability to perform heartfelt songs, McCain is also now a TV star — or, at least, he will be April 24 when Animal Planet debuts his new show, “Flipping Ships.” The six-episode series will find the singer-songwriter restoring old boats. His buddy Darius Rucker guests in the first episode.
6 p.m. (sold out) and 8:30 p.m. April 12. $35 (general admission advance), $42 (general admission at the door) and $175 (reserved table for four). Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. 1-877-725-8849, ticketalternative.com.
TUESDAY
OK Go
Of course, there will be confetti. And colorful lighting. And nods to vintage films. And, yes, music. But how could it not be a proper OK Go concert without the other fun-loving ingredients? Since the band captured the hearts of pop culture dweebs with their 2006 treadmill-loving video for “Here it Goes Again,” they’re always expected to be quirky and funny. Good thing they — and their engaging power pop — rarely disappoint. The Chicago band released its fourth studio album, “Hungry Ghosts,” last fall with the support of a PledgeMusic campaign.
8:30 p.m. April 14. $19. Buckhead Theatre, 3110 Roswell Road, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, ticketmaster.com.
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