WED/20
BRANDI CARLILE Indigo Girls-approved singer/songwriter Carlile returns to Eddie’s for a stripped-down performance. Her rich voice has filled halls and arenas, so hearing her introspective musings in such an intimate setting is a rare treat. Sold out. 10 p.m. Eddie’s Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com. — Hal Horowitz
THURS/21
KRS-ONE The Blastmaster KRS-One anoints Hip Hop Appreciation Week in Atlanta with a host of city all-stars: Killer Mike, Bone Crusher, Nappy Roots, Stacey Epps, A. Leon Craft, Ness Lee, the Beat Gods, Señor Kaos, 4-IZE, Punchlyne, Stahhr, Adrift da Belle, Bobby Creekwater, Stat Quo, Stanza, Dres tha Beatnik, Clan Destined, and the Regime, along with DJs Majestik and Feel X. $20. 9 p.m. The Loft. 404-885-1365. www.theloftatl.com. — Rodney Carmichael
THOMAS FUNCTION, CARNIVORES, PAPER KNIVES Huntsville, Alabama's Thomas Function takes the best parts of soul, garage, rock, gospel and shoegaze and wraps it all into one dirty Southern punk jam. Carnivores play spiraling, art-damaged indie rock. Paper Knives also perform. $7. 9 p.m. 529. 404-228-6769. www.529atl.com. — Chad Radford
FRI/22
BOB LOG III, WILLEM MAKER A near perfect double bill matches the raw, Fat Possum label’s swamp stomp of Maker with Log’s one-man-band banging blues/garage/techno schtick. Prepare for some freaked out, twisted hoodoo. $10-$12. 9 p.m. The Earl. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com. — HH
DANNY BARNES, GEORGIA FIREFLIES The former Bad Liver lead brings a few old pals to town for a night of urban hillbilly music. Atlanta's talented Fireflies light up the room with their old-time sounds. $18-$65. 8 p.m. Eddie's Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com. — JK
PAUL THORN Drawing from the blues, country, R&B and rock roots of his native Mississippi heartland, Thorn writes and sings of the Southern everyman as a forgotten fugitive in the region's rush toward cosmopolitanism. $15 advance. $17.50 door. 8:30 p.m. Variety Playhouse. 404-521-1786. www.variety-playhouse.com. — Mark Gresham
SAT/23
FOURTH ANNUAL CLARKSTON SURF FEST The unlikely borough of Clarkston turns into Malibu Beach for one fun-filled afternoon of gnarly guitar riffs with the Surge, the Penetrators, Daikaiju, the Mystery Men? and others. Free. noon–10 p.m. Clarkston Community Center. 404-508-1050. www.myspace.com/gasurffest. — JK
MULGREW MILLER, MARCUS PRINTUP Virtuoso jazz pianist Miller and Conyers-born jazz trumpeter Printup — backed by a band of Atlanta musicians — play a fundraiser for SOJA (Southeastern Organization for Jazz Arts) in support of its educational and outreach projects. $30. 8:30 p.m. Variety Playhouse. 404-521-1786. www.variety-playhouse.com. — MG
PASTOR TROY Since flirting with pop success several years ago, Atlanta’s crunk pastor has returned to his stylistic roots with recent release Feel Me or Kill Me. Once again, he shines as the redemptive gangsta, clinging to spirituality while struggling against his will to sin. An unplugged set at Apache should provide the perfect backdrop for Troy to raise the roof. 18-and-up. $10 advance. $12 door. 9 p.m. Apache Café. 404-876-5436. www.apachecafe.info. — RC
VIGILANTES OF LOVE, KEN WILL MORTON, CORDUROY ROAD For two decades Bill Mallonee has led the Vigilantes through tuneful, rocking roots. Morton is as capable with jangle, twang or a blast of garage roar. Corduroy Road’s bluegrass bounce is infectious. $15-$18. 7 p.m. Eddie’s Attic. 404-377-4976. www.eddiesattic.com. — Chris Parker
MR. LIF, GRIEVES, WILLIE EVANS JR., LEE HARVEY OSWALD, SOCIAL STUDIES Lif’s gritty flow is passionate and political enough for Fugazi. Sidelined by a tour bus accident, he returns el fuego with I Heard It Today, which worries Obama will barely offer enough change to ride the bus. $10. 9 p.m. The Earl. 404-522-3950. www.badearl.com. — CP
THE ROSEWOOD THIEVES, THE DEEP VIBRATION, ROMAN CANDLE, BEN CHAPMAN & THE ACCENTS New Yorkers the Rosewood thieves tour in support of Heartaches By the Pound — a cool, captivating album of covers penned by the king of rock and soul, Solomon Burke. Deep Vibrations, Roman Candle, and Ben Chapman and the Accents also perform. $8 advance. $10 door. 9 p.m. The Drunken Unicorn. 736 Ponce de Leon Place. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net. — CR
SUN/24
ROBERT HENRY Kennesaw State University artist-in-residence and
classical pianist Henry performs music of Mozart, Bach-Busoni, Faure, Vine, Sakamoto and Liszt. His new CD Nocturnes debuts this spring. $12-$15. 3:00 p.m. Callanwolde Arts Center. 404-872-5338. ww.callanwolde.org. — MG
TUES/26
STANTON MOORE Galactic’s drummer brings his New Orleans jazz fusion to an unlikely venue. Regardless, Moore’s greasy backbeat keeps the motor of his solo band humming. He’ll cherry pick tunes from four stellar solo albums that focus on his taut rhythms and distinctive style. $13. 8 p.m. The Masquerade. 404-577-8178. www.masq.com. — HH
