This week
Concerts at the Depot, Flowery Branch. Bring a picnic, blankets and chairs. 7-9 p.m. second and fourth Saturdays in July and August. Grafted by Grace, Saturday; Jordan Rager, Aug. 14 and Blossom Creek, Aug. 28. Old Train Depot, 5600 Main St., Flowery Branch. Free. 678-698-1387.
Melissa Etheridge, Atlanta. 7:30 p.m. Friday, Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre, 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway, Atlanta. $35-$100.
Chris Isaak with Marc Broussard, Atlanta. 8 p.m. Saturday, Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Stella Drive and Pool Road, Atlanta. $19-$69.
A1A, Demorest. Jimmy Buffett tribute band. 8 p.m. Saturday, The Arrendale Amphitheater, 359 College Drive, Demorest. $10; free for Piedmont students, faculty and staff. No alcohol allowed. You can bring folding chairs or cushions and a cooler. 706-778-3000, ext. 1050.
Vans Warped Tour, Atlanta. Noon Monday, Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. $32.96.
Dave Matthews Band, Atlanta. 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. $40.50-$75.
Rihanna with Ke$ha, Atlanta. 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Philips Arena, 1 Philips Drive, Atlanta. $23.75-$103.
Devo, Atlanta. 8 p.m. Wednesday, Chastain Park Amthitheatre, Stella Drive and Pool Road, Atlanta. $58.50. Ticket includes CD.
Upcoming
Santana with Steve Winwood, Atlanta. 7:30 p.m. July 29, Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Stella Drive and Pool Road, Atlanta. $48.50-$88.50.
Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Gainesville. The Arts Council. 8 p.m. July 30, Smithgall Arts Center lawn, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. $35 adults, $32 seniors, $28 students. $320 for a table of eight. If you purchase a table, bring decorations and drinks. Bring a picnic or purchase food from on-site vendors. 770-534-2787.
Boys II Men and En Vogue, Atlanta. 8 p.m. July 30, Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Stella Drive and Pool Road, Atlanta. $25-$59.
Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton, Alpharetta. 8 p.m. July 30, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $39-$76.
Music in the Park, Gainesville. Urban Soul. Gospel, country, jazz and soul music; food and activities for kids. 2:30-8 p.m. July 31, Laurel Park, 3100 Old Cleveland Highway, Gainesville. Free.
The Drifters featuring Bennie Anderson, Braselton. Dance lessons, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; concert, 8:30-11:30 p.m. July 31, Chateau Elan, 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton. $30. 678-425-0900, ext. 41.
Chestatee River Diving Bell fundraiser, Dahlonega. Featuring Freddie Way. Benefits the display of the Chestatee River diving bell, a Civil War-era maritime artifact, in Dahlonega's Hancock Park. Bring your own meal and drink; tables, chairs, tablecloth, centerpiece and water furnished. July 31, Cottrell Circle C Ranch, 170 Garnet School Road, Dahlonega. $40 per ticket; $320 for a table of eight; $400 for a table of 10. 678-425-0900, ext. 41.
The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Gainesville. The Arts Council. Bring blankets or chairs. 8 p.m. July 30, Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. Rain date Aug. 1. $35; $32 seniors, $28 students and children; $320 for a table of eight. 770-534-2787.
American Idol Live!, Duluth. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 1, The Arena at Gwinnett Center, 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway, Duluth. $40-$70.50.
Barenaked Ladies, Atlanta. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 2, Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Stella Drive and Pool Road, Atlanta. $29.50-$49.50.
Sugarland, Alpharetta. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5, Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. $34-$70.50.
Cyndi Lauper with Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings, Atlanta. 8 p.m. Aug. 6, Chastain Park Amphitheatre, Stella Drive and Pool Road, Atlanta. $19-$55.
First Friday Night Concert Series, Dahlonega. 6:30-8:30 p.m. first Fridays of the month through October. Fools Gold of Dahlonega, Aug. 6; Russo and Noe, Sept. 3 and Kurt Thomas, Oct. 1. Hancock Park, one block off the square, downtown Dahlonega.
The Jesters, Braselton. Dance lessons, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; concert, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 7, Chateau Elan, 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton. $30. 678-425-0900, ext. 41.
Lilith, Atlanta. Sarah McLachlan, Loretta Lynn, Corinne Bailey Rae, Indigo Girls, Court Yard Hounds and others. 3 p.m. Aug. 8, Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta. $33-$107.
The Embers, Braselton. Dance lessons, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; concert, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Aug. 14, Chateau Elan, 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton. $30. 678-425-0900, ext. 41.
Summer MusicFest, Gainesville. The Arts Council. The Swingin' Medallions. Bring blankets or chairs. 8 p.m. Aug. 12, Smithgall Arts Center, 331 Spring St. SW, Gainesville. $25; $240 for a table of eight. 770-534-2787.
The Swinging Medallions, Braselton. Dance lessons, 7:30-8:30 p.m.; concert, 8:30-11:30 p.m. Sept. 5, Chateau Elan, 100 Rue Charlemagne, Braselton. $30. 678-425-0900, ext. 41.
Music at the Vines Mansion, Loganville. 7 p.m. Aug. 20: Chris Cagle; 5 p.m. Sept. 19: Ernie Haase and Signature Sound. The Vines Mansion, 3500 Oak Grove Road, Loganville. Tickets for American Blues Fest: $27.10 general admission; 6-seat VIP tables, $480.25. Call for information about other concert ticket prices. 770-554-2284.
Georgia Bluesfest 2010, Dahlonega. Guitarist Johnny Winter, James Cotton, Men In Blues, Fat Momma Band, Robert Lee Coleman, Reverb-O-Rockets, Sammy Blue Band and WSNB. Gates open at 9:30 a.m.; music, 11 a.m.; Johnny Winter and James Cotton, 9 p.m. Aug. 21, R-Ranch Rodeo Arena, 65 R-Ranch Road, Dahlonega. $40. brian@georgiabluesfest.com.
Ongoing
Appalachian Jam, Dahlonega. Acoustic bluegrass and old-time string music. Musicians and listeners welcome. 2-5 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 9, Dahlonega Gold Museum State Historic Site, downtown Dahlonega square. 706-864-3513 or 706-864-6133.