FRIDAY
Chris Cauley
With James David Carter and Riley Biederer. Fans of “The Voice” will remember the Georgia-based singer who was part of Team Adam (Levine) in 2012 and worked with mentor Robin Thicke on an arrangement of U2’s “Beautiful Day.” Cauley is also a worship leader at Buckhead Church and now has his own release, “My Way,” which arrived this week (he’s recouped his investment from a successful Kickstarter campaign).
8 p.m. Sept. 6. Sold out. Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. 404-478-2749.
SATURDAY
Diana Ross
Ross concerts are known for being brisk affairs with plenty of costume changes and hits. Her latest string of dates doesn’t stray from the formula that has kept followers enraptured for years. Whether you’re a fan of her solo hits (“I’m Coming Out,” “Upside Down”) or classic Supremes, you’re going to hear them all. And if recent set lists remain true, there might even be a nod to Gloria Gaynor.
8 p.m. Sept. 7. $46-$76. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.
SUNDAY
Hanson
In a recent interview, Taylor Hanson mentioned that Atlanta is special to him because he met his wife here 13 years ago. The band — Taylor and brothers Zac and Isaac — also loves the sound of the Variety, which keeps them coming back to the venue. They're still breaking out the "MMMBop" (how could they not?) but also providing fans with a stroll through their 21-year-career (!!) of meaty R&B-soaked blues. Their latest album, "Anthem," proves that they've learned well from the classic rock and blues artists they admire.
8 p.m. Sept. 8. $27.50. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-524-7354.
MONDAY
The National
The Cincinnati alt-rockers have a reputation for being melancholy and dark, but their latest album, “Trouble Will Find Me,” contains a few glimmers of light. The critically revered album, the band’s sixth since 2001, includes appearances from St. Vincent and Sufjan Stevens. The National received celluloid acclaim as well when its documentary, “Mistaken for Strangers,” opened the Tribeca Film Festival complete with introduction from fest co-founder Robert DeNiro.
8 p.m. Sept. 9. $22-$34.50. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.
TUESDAY
Mumford & Sons
With the Vaccines and Bear Den. What a year it’s been for the British folkies. As if commanding radio for seemingly two years with hits “Little Lion Man” and “I Will Wait” wasn’t enough, the band in February claimed the grand prize at the Grammy Awards, album of the year for its second studio release, “Babel.” The multi-instrumentalists — whose name still sounds like a family of shoemakers or a law firm — have steadily grown from playing the Buckhead Theatre in 2010 to the Fox in 2011 to now holding court in Centennial Olympic Park.
7:30 p.m. Sept. 10. Sold out. Centennial Olympic Park, 265 Park Ave. W. N.W., Atlanta. 404-223-4412.
THURSDAY
Depeche Mode
With Bat for Lashes. After a successful run of dates in Europe, Depeche Mode mainstays David Gahan, Martin Gore and Andy Fletcher are bringing their tour behind new album “Delta Machine” to the U.S. Fletcher said in a recent interview with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution that the production is “clever,” but the focus is “down to us performing.” Also look for an acoustic segment from Gore, which, Fletcher jokes, “is when everyone goes to the bathroom.” That likely won’t happen when the New Wave kings burst into “Personal Jesus” or “Just Can’t Get Enough.”
7:30 p.m. Sept. 12. $27.75-$103.75. Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.
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