FRIDAY
Rock Chastain
Atlanta rocker Michelle Malone and Georgia mainstay Chuck Leavell, the legendary keyboardist who has shared stages and studios with everyone from Eric Clapton to the Rolling Stones to the Allman Brothers Band, will headline this year’s Rock Chastain concert. The event will benefit the Chastain Park Conservancy, which celebrates volunteerism and community activism involving the welfare and sustainability of Chastain Park and its resources.
7 p.m. Oct. 16. $50-$200. Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
SATURDAY
Don Henley
The insightful Eagles frontman is back on the road to support “Cass County,” his fifth solo album and his first in 15 years, which bowed Sept. 25. It’s named for the northeastern Texas county where Henley was raised and was recorded primarily in Nashville, Tenn., and Dallas. Among Henley’s musical pals making appearances on the record are Mick Jagger, Merle Haggard, Miranda Lambert, Vince Gill and Dolly Parton.
With Shawn Colvin. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17. $62.50-$152.50. Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
Chris Tomlin
Since moving from Texas to Atlanta seven years ago, the Christian singer’s career has hit a series of pinnacles. His award shelf is getting full with Grammys (he scored for Best Contemporary Christian Music Album for “And If Our God Is for Us …” in 2012), Dove Awards and Billboard Music Awards. In January 2013, Tomlin made a bit of history with his “Burning Lights” album as only the fourth-ever Christian artist to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. His 10th studio album, “Love Ran Red,” arrived last fall.
With Rend Collective. 7 p.m. Oct. 17. $10.47-$43. Infinite Energy Center (formerly the Arena at Gwinnett Center), 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. 1-888-929-7849, www.infiniteenergycenter.com.
SUNDAY
Parklife
The goal for Parklife music festival in its second year was simple: Go big. Or, at least bigger, as the event moves from its initial home at Atlantic Station to the Promenade at Piedmont Park. The Americana-heavy lineup topped by Jason Isbell also features bluegrass-country darling Chris Stapleton, Strand of Oaks and Natalie Prass. “Moving to a legitimate green space like Piedmont is huge and associating it with an event called Parklife makes the most sense,” said Andrew Hingley, the talent buyer at Eddie’s Attic who created the event last year with regional concert promoter Bowe O’Brien.
2 p.m. Oct. 18. $45. Promenade at Piedmont Park, Atlanta. www.parklifefest.com.
MONDAY
Hanson
Brothers Taylor, Isaac and Zac have prepared something special for fans on their “Roots & Rock ‘N’ Roll” tour — a two-night event in 10 cities nationwide. The first night will spotlight cover songs that have inspired the trio (Zac Hanson recently told us to expect everything from Aretha Franklin to Billy Joel), and the second show will be dedicated to rare tunes and fan favorites. The guys are also using their tour to promote their craft beer, Mmmhops Pale Ale; each tour stop will also include an after-party (entry requires an add-on to the ticket package) featuring a DJ set from Taylor Hanson and the presence of the Hanson brothers’ beer.
7 p.m. Oct. 19-20. $79 (for both shows). Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
THURSDAY
Ricky Martin
A hit machine since the early ‘90s (or mid-‘80s if you want to go back to the Menudo days), the Puerto Rican heartthrob continues to prove why he’s a must-see live act. Between his gyrating hips and playful song delivery and production that rivals any major Top 40 act, Martin is a dynamo. His 10th studio album, “A Quien Quiera Escuchar” (“To Those Who Want to Listen”), bowed earlier this year.
With Wisin. 7:30 p.m. Oct. 22. $26-$126. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000, www.ticketmaster.com.
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