Crib Notes

Fri., June 27

Emmylou Harris, Sam Bush, Jimmy Gaudreau and Moondi Klein. $25-$75. 7 p.m. Chastain Park Amphitheater, 4469 Stella Drive. 404-249-6400. — Chart topping new album and recent induction into the Country Music Hall of Fame, Emmylou Harris headlines this impressive lineup, followed by mandolin picker Bush and bluegrass duo Gaudrea and Klein.

Behind the Sun. Free. 10 p.m. Luby’s Live, 1098 Herrington Rd. 678-442-0088. — Since Anthony Kiedis and crew aren’t on tour, the next best thing is Atlanta’s only Red Hot Chili Pepper tribute band, Behind the Sun.

Sat., June 28

Cruis-o-Matic. $5. Eddie’s Attics, 515-B N. McDonough St. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com. — Founded in the 70s but influenced by the 60s, this self-proclaimed ultimate human jukebox will pound out the best tunes from classic faves like Jimi Hendrix, Buddy Holly and The Monkees.

Anthony David. $15. 9 p.m. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St. 404-249-6400. www.centerstage-atlanta.com. — Desert Storm vet and first artist signed to Indie.Arie’s new label, Soulbird, Anthony David is half blues, half soul and totally electrifying, performing for the release of his first major-label album, Acey Ducey.

Sun., June 29

GA to PA Tour with Seven Miles Walking and Uppers Downers Screamers Laughers. $6. The Five Spot, 1123 Euclid Ave. 404-223-1100. www.fivespot-atl.com. — Punk rock quartet Seven Miles Walking and Orlando progressive-rock outfit Uppers Downers Screamers Laughers kick off the six-show tour at The Five Spot that’ll span the East Coast in seven days.

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Fri., June 20

Lizz Wright with Heston. $21. 9 p.m. Center Stage, 1374 W. Peachtree St. 404-249-6400. www.centerstage-atlanta.com. — Saucy and seductive, Lizz Wright mixes jazz with contemporary R&B in her third album, The Orchard. She teams up with singer/songwriter Heston, who seasons soul with an original island flare.

Shawn Colvin with Paul Thorn. $35. 8 p.m. Atlanta Botanical Garden, 1345 Piedmont Ave. 404-876-5859. www.atlantabotanicalgarden.org. — Shawn Colvin spins her original pop-folk sound into songs like Gnarls Barkley’s “Crazy.” Former pro boxer turned blues singer/songwriter Paul Thorn opens as part of SunTrust Concerts in the Garden.

Raheem DeVaughn and Chrisette Michele. $32.50-37.00 8 p.m. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. 404-659-9022. www.tabernacleatl.com. With two smoking vocalists, there’s no need to wonder why its billed the Art of Love tour. DeVaughn delivers ecstatic R&B licks, while Michele puts an exquisite, contemporary twist on classic soul.

Florez, Ben Deignan, Rantings of Eva. $10. 9 p.m. Smith’s Olde Bar, 1578 Piedmont Ave. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com. — Rock duo Florez combines driven chords with catchy lyrics for a classic sound. Heartthrob and soul junky Ben Deignan and indie rockers Rantings of Eva complete the bill at Smith’s.

Sat., June 21

moe. with Keller Williams. $33. 6:30 p.m. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Pkwy. 404-733-5010. www.vzwamp.com — The lineup says it all. Over 19 years and 17 albums, jam band quintet moe. and the quarky, one-man band Keller Williams is sure to spark metro-Atlanta’s newest outdoor venue.

Groove Stain, BPM, Suburban Soul. Free. 10 p.m. Luby’s Bar and Grill, 1098 Herrington Road. 678-442-0088. www.lubys.us. — A two-time part reggae, part rock night with Groove Stain and BPM. Alternative quartet Suburban Soul will kick off the night at Luby’s.

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