This week, you can see performances by an "American Idol," a Go-G0 and some guys who've been through the desert on a horse with no name. Kris Allen takes the stage at Eddie's Attic, Belinda Carlisle headlines Center Stage and America rides into Atlanta Symphony Hall. Atlanta hosts some guitar greats over the coming week, too, with six-string wizardry from Robin Trower, Ry Cooder and Ace Frehley.
500 Songs For Kids. Through May 7. Pay what you want. Most shows take place at Smith's Olde Bar. See www.songsforkids.org/500SongsForKids for details.
No Genre Unplugged featuring Scotty ATL. March 30. $8 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Phil Barnes and Friends with Wes Harllee and Kylie Odetta. March 30. $10 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Maya Neiada with Alexandrea Lushington. March 31. $8 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Thomas Søndergård conducts Debussy, Ravel and Berlioz. Pianist Alexandre Tharaud joins the orchestra for a performance of Ravel's Concerto for the Left Hand. 8 p.m. March 31 and April 2. $32-$89. Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.atlantasymphony.org.
Vega String Quartet. Performing Bartók's Piano Quintet with Spanish pianist Leopoldo Erice. Noon April 1. Free. Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 South Kilgo Circle N.E., Atlanta. arts.emory.edu.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra: Thomas Søndergård conducts Debussy, Ravel and Berlioz. Pianist Alexandre Tharaud joins the orchestra for a performance of Ravel's Concerto for the Left Hand. 8 p.m. April 1. $23-$55. Kennesaw State University's Bailey Performance Center, 488 Prillaman Way N.W., Kennesaw. arts.kennesaw.edu.
Kris Allen. 7 p.m. April 1. $16-$20. Eddie's Attic, 515-B N. McDonough St., Decatur. eddiesattic.com.
Daughter. 8:30 p.m. April 1. $20-$24. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. www.terminalwestatl.com.
The Rainmen. 9 p.m. April 1. $10-$12. Steve's Live Music, 234 Hilderbrand Drive, Sandy Springs. www.steveslivemusic.com.
G. Love & Special Sauce. 8:30 p.m. April 1. $27.50-$30/$87 VIP tickets (includes meet-and-greet and early admittance). Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.
America. 7:30 p.m. April 1. $35.50-$85.50. Atlanta Symphony Hall, 1280 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. www.atlantasymphony.org.
Station 7 CD Release with the Rovers. April 1. $8 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Belinda Carlisle with Gabe Lopez. 9 p.m. April 2. $38-$98. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
Andrew Bird. 8 p.m. April 2. $36-$41. Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. www.tabernacleatl.com.
Fighting Sides (CD release) with World's Greatest Dad. Late Show. April 2. $8 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
40th Annual WRFG Peachblossom Bluegrass Festival. Noon-8 p.m. April 2. $15; $12 in advance; $10 Senior citizens; children ages 6 and older $6; under age 6 free. Sutton Hall, 5971 Sutton Drive, Douglasville. www.wrfg.org.
Uncle Green, the Preakness, Paul Melançon. 8:30 p.m. Apr. 2. $15-$18. The EARL, 488 Flat Shoals Ave. S.E., Atlanta. www.badearl.com.
Mickey Gilley. 7 p.m. April 2. $25-$30. Cedartown Civic Auditorium, 205 East Avenue, Cedartown. www.cedartownshows.com.
New Trinity Baroque: "Baroque Virtuosos." 8 p.m. April 3. $9-$49. St. Bartholomew's Episcopal Church, 1790 LaVista Road N.E., Atlanta. www.newtrinitybaroque.org.
Stick Figure. 8:30 p.m. April 3. $14-$16. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. www.terminalwestatl.com.
Ry Cooder, Sharon White and Ricky Skaggs. 8 p.m. April 3. $44-$57. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
The Black Lips, Young Dro, The Difference Machine. 9 p.m. April 4. $22. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. www.terminalwestatl.com.
Ace Frehley. 8 p.m. April 5. $35-$40. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.
Shawty Fatt. April 5. $8 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Author with Infinite Me, Flower and Many Rooms. April 6. $7 in advance. Smith's Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Road N.E., Atlanta. 404-875-1522, www.smithsoldebar.com.
Tech N9ne with Krizz Kaliko and Rittz. 8 p.m. April 6. $30. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St., Atlanta. www.centerstage-atlanta.com.
Robin Trower. 8 p.m. April 6. $40-$42.50. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. www.variety-playhouse.com.
Beirut. 8 p.m. April 6. $31-$35. 3110 Roswell Road N.E., Atlanta. www.thebuckheadtheatre.com.
Sunn O))). 8 p.m. April 6. $25-$28. Terminal West, 887 W. Marietta St. N.W., Atlanta. www.terminalwestatl.com.
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