Madonna returns to Atlanta to play Philips Arena on Jan. 20. Go here for a more in-depth look at some of this week's best bets.
X_X, Obnox. 8:30 p.m. Jan. 13. $10. The Earl, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-522-3950, badearl.com.
Rob Garza (of Thievery Corporation). 9 p.m. Jan. 13. $15-$20. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-876-5566, www.terminalwestatl.com.
Bowie in Sweats, Jeffrey Butzer and the Bicycle Eaters. 8:30 p.m. Jan. 14. $6. The Earl, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. 404-522-3950, badearl.com.
Killing Joke. 8:30 p.m. Jan. 14. $25-$100. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-876-5566, www.terminalwestatl.com.
The ATL Collective presents Joni Mitchell's "Blue." 7 and 9:30 p.m. Jan. 14. $15-$20. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. eddiesattic.com.
Railroad Earth. 8 p.m. Jan. 14 and Jan. 15. $25-$30. Limited two-day pass $45. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.
Sarah Michaud with Tall Bear. Jan. 15. $10 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Torche. 7 p.m. Jan. 15. $15. The Masquerade, 695 North Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.masqueradeatlanta.com.
Chris Knight. 9 p.m. Jan. 15. $15-$18. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-876-5566, www.terminalwestatl.com.
Back In The Saddle with Gwen Hughes and Matthew Kaminski: "The Other Side of Johnny Mercer." 8 p.m. Jan. 16. Red Clay Theatre, 3116 Main St., Duluth. www.eddieowenpresents.com.
Those Darlins. 9 p.m. Jan. 16. $12; $10 in advance. The EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. www.badearl.com.
Waka Flocka Flame. 9 p.m. Jan. 16. $23.50-$26. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 16. $30-$35. Mill Town Music Hall, 1031 Alabama Ave., Bremen. www.milltownmusichall.com.
Grace Potter. 8 p.m. Jan. 16. $30-$35. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. tabernacleatl.com.
The Grapes with the Jeff Mosier Band. 8 p.m. Jan. 16. $25-$30. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.
Passionate Mayhem, Between Lines and Forje. Jan. 16. $10 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Melodime with Amy Gerhartz. Jan. 19. $12 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Lamb of God, Anthrax, Deafheaven. 7 p.m. Jan. 19. $35. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. tabernacleatl.com.
Madonna. 8 p.m. Jan. 20. $44-$359. Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. www.philipsarena.com.
