Atlanta Events - Atlanta Concerts/Live Music

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Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, Scott Stewart, director
Mon, Mar 15 - Free. The Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony welcomes composer Steve Bryant with his new electro-acoustic masterpiece for wind band "Ecstatic Waters." Also Hindemith's brilliant "Symphony in B-flat" and Fucik's "Thunder and Blazes." The Atlanta Youth Symphony (AYWS) was established in 1988 as the premiere youth wind ensemble in the Atlanta metropolitan arts community.

Ri Ra Celebrates St. Patrick's Day
Wed, Mar 17 - This St. Patrick's Day, Atlantans can celebrate the luck of the Irish at Atlanta's authentic Dublin-style destination, R� R� Irish Pub. Midtown's latest hotspot will host the inaugural St. Patrick's Day Festival, Atlanta's premier Paddy's Day street party filled with feasts and merriment.

Atlanta's St. Patrick's Day Fest at Tavern 99
Wed, Mar 17 - Tired of the same old St. Patty's Party? Then Buckhead's the place to be on St. Patty's with live tribute bands, Yuengling beer, Redhead contest, Irish food and much more! We're blocking off the parking lot for Buckhead's new standard on St. Patty's Day. Tavern 99, from Scott McCray's creator of Cosmo/Lava & McCray's Tavern.

Tango Concert with Kristin Wendland, piano, and Osvaldo Barrios, bandone�n
Wed, Mar 17 - Wed., March 17, 2010, 8 p.m., Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, 30322, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu, free. Kristin Wendland, piano, and Osvaldo Barrios, bandone�n, will present an evening of traditional and new Argentine tango music and dance with the Emory Tango Ensemble and special invited guests.

Olde Dog at Ribs Etc
Thu, Mar 18 - The excellent acoustic alt-country band Olde Dog will be playing a free! show at Ribs Etc. Ribs Etc is a great room for music - cozy, warm, and homey with a nice high ceiling.

Frederic Chopin/Robert Schumann Bicentennial Celebration Series: David Deveau, piano, Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Noontime Series
Fri, Mar 19 - Fri., March 19, 2010, 12 p.m., Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 Kilgo Cir., Atlanta, GA 30322, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu, free. Pianist David Deveau performs Schumann's "Carnaval" and Chopin's "Sonata No. 3 in B Minor."

Stage Play - XOXO: Play Your Position
Fri, Mar 19 - What do men really want? Come find out in this stage play "XOXO Play Your Position" infused with drama, laughs and all that jazz. 2 shows nightly, March 19th & 20th - 8pm and 10pm.

4th Annual A-Town Day
Sat, Mar 20 - Welcome to A-Town Day - A Health Care Festival, Concert, and Day of Awareness! This Years A-Town Day will benefit the Diabetes Association of Atlanta and the B-AWARE Foundation. We are proud to announce that the upcoming A-Town Day is moving to Atlanta's Historic Auburn Avenue.

Union City Twilight Music Fest
Sat, Mar 20 - Looking for free entertainment? Join us for multiple professional & amateur bike races, live music, and family fun activities�kids zone! The Twilight Musical Festival will be an added component to this year's bike race.

Georgia Wine Highway weekend Celebration with Live Music
Sat, Mar 20 - The Winegrowers Association of Georgia is sponsoring its forth annual Wine Highway Weekend on Saturday and Sunday March 20 and 21. Wineries and affiliate members will each have their own unique open-house, with many offering food and wine pairings, music, barrel and library wine tastings, discounts, drawings and other special attractions.

TaTaPalooza 2010
Sat, Mar 20 - 3rd annual benefit concert featuring Adam Hood, Brian Wiltsey, Jessica Dunnagan, Lindsey Hinkle, and 3rd Wheel. All proceeds benefit the Atlanta 2-Day Walk for Breast Cancer.

Salsa Fest Atlanta
Sun, Mar 21 - Atlanta's largest Salsa outdoor celebration, Salsa Fest, will take place Sunday, March 21, 2010 at Turner Field "Home of the Braves". Over 10,000 people are expected to attend the first of what will become Atlanta's annual Salsa celebration.

"Happy Birthday, Mr. Chopin and Mr. Schumann!," Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Family Series
Sun, Mar 21 - . Tickets: $4 (Museum Family-level and above members receive 4 free tickets). The composers will be in attendance to comment on performances of their works. Chamber Music concerts at the Carlos Museum are sponsored in part by a grant from the Christian Human Foundation.

Candy Coburn at Smith's Olde Bar
Thu, Mar 25 - Candy Coburn is a rock/country artist that is taking the country by storm and she's bringing her show to Atlanta! Come out and enjoy a great night and a high-energy, rockin' show!

Doo Nanny 2010
Fri, Mar 26 - Doo-Nanny--an annual art, music, food, low-fi movie festival, and more--will be held on noted folk artist Butch Anthony's family farm at 41 Poorhouse Road in Seale, Alabama. Enjoy the Possum Trot Auction Friday night (come in costume!) and stay the weekend for the Outsider and Folk Art show and live music and bonfire on Saturday night. Art show continues through Sunday.

Oyster Crawfish with Cowboy Mouth
Sat, Mar 27 - Oysters, Crawfish, Cowboy Mouth, & More! Doors open at noon and music begins at 3pm.The Park Tavern & Rock100.5 bring Atlanta the 7th Annual Oyster Crawfish festival presented by Abita Beer and Bacardi Rums.

BaconFest '10
Sat, Mar 27 - BaconFest is Dad's Garage's big annual fundraiser featuring bodacious bands, greasy games, porky prizes, a succulent silent auction, and of course - an awesome improv show!

Cool Cat A Go-Go: A Swinging Night at the Variety Playhouse to benefit Furkids
Sat, Mar 27 - Cool Cat A Go-Go will feature a 7-piece band, the Retro Jazz Kate with Gwen Hughes and Garrison Elliot. The event will be a night of live music, dancing, drinking, and bidding. A silent auction with wonderful items will be present. All the money raised will benefit Furkids Animal Shelter.

Tongo Hiti plays Jungleland Exotica
Sat, Mar 27 - Trader Vic's presents Jungleland Exotica!! Big Mike Geier's Tongo Hiti with special guests Dames Aflame A Go Go and Monkeyzuma! Prizes, Costume Contest - March 27th 8pm - Midnight

Jeff Timmons Performs at Primal Nightclub
Sat, Mar 27 - Jeff Timmons, founding member of the Grammy-nominated pop group 98 Degrees, will perform on March 27, 2010 at the Primal Night Club.

Pamoja Penda
Sun, Mar 28 - Pamoja Penda is a music festival to benefit the Ugandan American Partnership Organization's (UAPO) work in Uganda and to raise awareness for grassroots organizations in Africa and Atlanta.

Alicia Keys at Phillips Arena
Tue, Mar 30 - Alicia Keys, named one of Billboard's Artists of the Decade, is bringing her Freedom Tour on the road with Melanie Fiona. Robin Thicke will also open on select dates.

Emory Jazz Combos, Gary Motley, director
Wed, Mar 31 - Free. The Emory Jazz Program has four jazz chamber groups and an eighteen-piece big band. The Emory Jazz Combos and the Emory Big Band give students the opportunity to develop their performance skills as improvisers in a variety of settings.

"W.A. Mozart: Sonatas for piano and violin"
Fri, Apr 02 - 7 p.m. - Lecture; 8 p.m. - Concert; Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, 30322, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu. Tickets: $20; Discount Category Members $15; Emory faculty, staff, all students free. Robert Spano, piano and Justin Bruns, violin. Followed by a reception.

And the Monkey Goes to...
Fri, Apr 02 - All the awards have been passed out, but there's still time to look at what makes Hollywood worth celebrating. The Monkeys take a look from the golden-age of movie making all the way up through the modern day. This month's Vaudeville Variety show has live music, singers, comedy, and special 'April Fool' Rob Hadaway.

Peachblossom Bluegrass Festival
Sat, Apr 03 - Fundraiser for Community Radio, WRFG 89.3FM. National, local and regional bands, food/craft vendors, parking lot picking ! Indoor event, plenty of parking. Fun for all ages !

And the Monkey Goes to...
Sat, Apr 03 - All the awards have been passed out, but there's still time to look at what makes Hollywood worth celebrating. The Monkeys take a look from the golden-age of movie making all the way up through the modern day. This month's Vaudeville Variety show has live music, singers, comedy, and special 'April Fool' Rob Hadaway.

And the Monkey Goes to...
Sun, Apr 04 - All the awards have been passed out, but there's still time to look at what makes Hollywood worth celebrating. The Monkeys take a look from the golden-age of movie making all the way up through the modern day. This month's Vaudeville Variety show has live music, singers, comedy, and special 'April Fool' Rob Hadaway.

Jessie Davis Quartet Live at Churchill Grounds
Sun, Apr 04 - The Jessie Davis Quartet will perform original jazz from her debut album, Halfway Between Here and the Middle of Nowhere. Featuring Louis Herivoux on piano, Kevin Smith on upright bass, and Marlon Patton on drums. Don't miss out! This will be a night filled with great original music and exciting arrangements of jazz standards.

Emory Chamber Ensembles

Tue, Apr 06 - Free. The Emory Chamber Music Program provides many rich opportunities for students to perform music in small, intimate settings such as trios, quartets and other instrumental combinations. The program supports an average of 10 groups per semester that generally include string quartets, piano trios, woodwind and brass quintets, a tango group and a variety of eclectic instrumental mixes.

"Ludwig van Beethoven: Sonatas for cello and piano"
Wed, Apr 07 - Wed., April 7, 2010, 12 p.m., Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, 30322, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu, free. Robert Spano, piano and Daniel Laufer, cello.

"Barenaked Voices: Seventh Annual Emory Student A Cappella Celebration"
Fri, Apr 09 - Free. A showcase of student- and faculty-led a cappella groups. Proceeds benefit Helpline, a student run telephone counseling and referral service and Active Minds, a peer-to-peer organization dedicated to raising awareness about mental health among college students.

Frederic Chopin/Robert Schumann Bicentennial Celebration Series: Robert Spano, piano, Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Emerson Series
Sat, Apr 10 - Tickets: $20; Discount Category Members $15; Emory faculty, staff, all students free. Pianist Robert Spano plays Chopin's "Cello Sonata" with Christopher Rex; Schumann's "Pictures from Fairyland" with violist Yinzi Kong; and the Vega String Quartet plays Schumann's "A Minor String Quartet."

Emory Percussion Ensemble, Michael Cebulski, director
Sun, Apr 11 - Sun., April 11, 2010, 2 p.m., Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, 30322, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu, free. Performs an eclectic mix of advanced contemporary repertoire for traditional and world percussion.

Emory Chamber Ensembles

Tue, Apr 13 - Free. The Emory Chamber Music Program provides many rich opportunities for students to perform music in small, intimate settings such as trios, quartets and other instrumental combinations. The program supports an average of 10 groups per semester that generally include string quartets, piano trios, woodwind and brass quintets, a tango group and a variety of eclectic instrumental mixes.

Frederic Chopin at Noon, Emory
Fri, Apr 16 - Fri., April 16, 2010, 12 p.m., Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 Kilgo Cir. Atlanta, 30322, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu, free. Some of the Department of Music's finest undergraduate talents are hosted by Robert Spano.

Gorilla Zoe Concert
Fri, Apr 16 - Featuring Hit Songs: Echo; I'm Dumb; Coffee Shop; Lost; Bottlin Poppin & Hood Figga Atlanta Center Stage. Ages 16+, only 1,000 tickets available. Open Bar for 21+.

Mozart's Immortal "Requiem", Emory
Fri, Apr 16 - Free. The University Symphony joins forces with the University Chorus in two performances of Mozart's immortal "Requiem." Conductor's Richard Prior and Eric Nelson will share the podium in a collaboration that will assemble more than 250 Emory students and chorus members in one of the most enduring choral-orchestral masterworks.

"Johannes Brahms: Sonatas for violin and piano"
Sun, Apr 18 - Sun., April 18, 2010, 3 p.m. - Lecture 4 p.m. - Concert; Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, 30322, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu. Tickets: $20; Discount Category Members $15; Emory faculty, staff, all students free. Robert Spano, piano and William Pu, violin. Followed by a reception.

Emory Jazz Ensemble, Gary Motley, director
Tue, Apr 20 - Free. The Emory Jazz Program has four jazz chamber groups and an eighteen-piece big band. The Emory Jazz Combos and the Emory Big Band give students the opportunity to develop their performance skills as improvisers in a variety of settings.

"Catch Us If You Can!" Emory Wind Ensemble, Scott Stewart, director

Wed, Apr 21 - Free. Steve Temme, saxophone, and Mike Metzger, vibes, appear as soloists in "Escapades" �a concertino based on themes from John Williams's film score to "Catch Me If You Can." Euphonium virtuoso Adam Frey gives the premiere of Libby Larsen's "Concerto for Euphonium and Wind Ensemble." The Emory Wind Ensemble is a select ensemble dedicated to the study and performance of literature for wind bands.

"Journeys," Emory Concert Choir, Eric Nelson, director
Fri, Apr 23 - Free. The Emory University Concert Choir is considered to be one of the finest collegiate choirs in the country. The group has been selected to sing at both the Southern and National conventions of the American Choral Directors Association.

A Blast From The Past
Sat, Apr 24 - Song of Atlanta, 6th place Sweet Adelines International a cappella chorus in the world, is gearing up for their annual show, featuring Moxie Ladies (2009 SAI Quartet Champions), Julie Gribble (singer, song-writer & performer), Georgia Regional Girls Choir and, of course, Song of Atlanta Show Chorus.

Emory Guitar Ensemble, Brian Luckett, director,

Sat, Apr 24 - Sat., April 24, 2010, 8 p.m., Performing Arts Studio, 1804 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, 30322, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu, free. The Emory Guitar Ensemble is a classical guitar ensemble that studies and performs music for guitar duos, trios and quartets. The repertoire includes music from the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, Romantic and 20th- and 21st-centuries.

Feria Latina 2010
Sun, Apr 25 - Feria Latina is a celebration of the diversity of Latin American culture that takes place in a historic venue. Thousands of people from all over the state of Georgia attend our event to enjoy a day of performances by some of the best Latin artists, contests, giveaways, company exhibitions, arts and crafts, international food and Stone Mountain's famous "Laser Show Spectacular".

"Atlanta's Young Artists," Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Family Series
Sun, Apr 25 - Tickets: $4 (Museum Family-level and above members receive 4 free tickets). An annual showcase of some of Atlanta's most talented pre-college musicians. Chamber Music concerts at the Carlos Museum are sponsored in part by a grant from the Christian Human Foundation.

Emory World Music Ensemble, Tong Soon Lee, director,
Sun, Apr 25 - Free. The Emory World Music Ensembles was formed in Fall 2007 as a part of the world music and ethnomusicology curriculum in the Music Department. Taught by Emory faculty and artist affiliates from the Atlanta community. This concert features all five of our ensembles performing a range of genres from the North Indian, South Indian, Javanese, Korean, and Chinese musical traditions.

"Blues in the Night" A Musical Revue conceived and originally directed by Sheldon Epps
Wed, Apr 28 - Tony-nominated, this scorching compilation of full-out blues songs interweaves stories of life and love through the unrivalled tunes and lyrics of Bessie Smith, Duke Ellington, Johnny Mercer, Harold Arlen and more. Recommended for ages 16 and up, for adult themes and language. Weds. - Sats. at 7:30 pm; Suns. at 2:30 pm; Sat. Matinees on May 8 & 22 at 2:30 pm. $35. Call 678.528.1500.

Conga Kings
Sun, May 02 - The Conga Kings, a 9-piece Rumba group featuring three of the master conga drummers of Afro-Cuban music, bring their spontaneous celebration of modern rhythm and melody to the Rialto stage.

Emory Youth Symphony Orchestra, Richard Prior, director

Wed, May 05 - Free. The orchestra presents Johan DeMeij's "Gandalf" from "Symphony No. 1 Lord of the Rings" and the great American orchestral masterwork, Howard Hanson's "Symphony No. 2, Romantic." Also featured: the winner of the 2009-2010 EYSO concerto competition. The 90-member youth orchestra is comprised of exceptionally talented young musicians from more than 40 high schools in the metro-Atlanta area.

Frederic Chopin/Robert Schumann Bicentennial Celebration Series: Philip Thomson, piano, Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta Noontime Series
Fri, May 07 - Fri., May 7, 2010, 12 p.m., Michael C. Carlos Museum, 571 Kilgo Cir., Atlanta, 30322, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu, free. Canadian pianist Philip Thomson performs works of Chopin and Schumann.

"Cherry Emerson Memorial Alumni Concert," Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta
Sun, May 09 - Sun., May 9, 2010, 2 p.m., Miller-Ward Alumni House, 815 Houston Mill Rd., Atlanta, 30329, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu, free. Outstanding Emory musical alumni perform in this annual free program of the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta.

"Commencement Weekend Organ Recital," University Organist Recital Series
Sun, May 09 - Sun., May 9, 2010, 3 p.m., Schwartz Center for Performing Arts, Emerson Concert Hall, 1700 N. Decatur Rd., Atlanta, 30322, 404-727-5050, boxoffice@emory.edu, www.arts.emory.edu, free. Timothy Albrecht performs a fifty-minute program of light classics and accessible organ toccatas (including the famous "Widor Toccata") that feature the Jaeckel Op. 45.

Atlanta Youth Wind Symphony, Scott Stewart, director
Mon, May 17 - Bruce Broughton's "American Hero" and David Maslanka's "Short Symphony: Give Us This Day." AYWS alumni join for the annual playing of Howard Hanson's "Chorale and Alleluia." The Atlanta Youth Symphony (AYWS) was established in 1988 as the premiere youth wind ensemble in the Atlanta metropolitan arts community.

Atlanta Sacred Chorale : "Season Finale - Come Rejoice!" Eric Nelson, director
Sat, May 22 - Tickets: $20; Discount Category Members $15; Emory students free. Atlanta Sacred Chorale, directed by Eric Nelson, brings its 25th Anniversary season to a rousing close with its trademark mix of a cappella and accompanied works. Renowned for their exquisite artistry and transcendent sound, this outstanding community chorus brings together professional musicians and gifted amateurs.

ASO: SuperPOPS Bravo Broadway Rocks!
Thu, Sep 09 - On Friday, October 9 and Saturday, October 10 at 8 p.m., the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra presents SuperPOPS Bravo Broadway Rocks!his lively performance will feature selections from modern favorite Broadway blockbusters including Mamma Mia, Hairspray, Rent, The Lion King, Phantom of the Opera, Dreamgirls and more.

2010 Atlanta Smooth Music Festival
Fri, Sep 17 - A two day smooth jazz concert event. Smooth Jazz Concert featuring Paul Taylor, Pieces Of A Dream, Jessy J, Gregg Karukas, Althea Rene and Sekou Bunch. Come out one more and spend a day with some of the top names in the smooth jazz genre. Additionally, in our festival atmosphere, there will be plenty of vendors on hand with many products to offer.

Historic College Park Arts Festival 2010 & 5K Fun Run
Sat, Sep 25 - Arts Festival with Music, 5k Sun Run at 8am, Festival begins at 10am on corner of E. Main & Rugby Avenue in Historic College Park in front of Woodward Academy.

1st Annual Hotlanta Salsa Congress
Fri, Oct 01 - This exciting event will feature a full weekend of Latin dance workshops and performance showcases given by some of mosmost talented local and world renowned instructors, dance groups and couples. Not to mention live music and DJ's playing the hottest Salsa music around where you can dance each night away until early morning

Spelman- Morehouse Christmas Carol Concert
Fri, Nov 05 - It's a holiday tradition you don't want to miss! The annual Spelman-Morehouse Christmas Carol concert will, again, kick-off the Christmas season for metro-Atlanta residents. Mark your calendars and join the Glee Clubs for some Christmas cheer. Each show is free and open to the public!

32nd Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival
Fri, Apr 01 - The 32nd Annual Atlanta Jazz Festival Presented by American Family Insurance takes place the whole month of May, between May 1-31.