AMG Weekend Picks: Jordan Knight, Winter Beer Carnival, The Polyphonic Spree and More!

Happy almost-weekend day everyone! We’ve got great gigs and even a kick ass beer festival to keep you chugging along through this brisk ‘n’ sunny weekend. And don’t forget to check out the tickets going on sale below!

Thursday, February 9 – Colour Revolt at Vinyl

Manchester Orchestra’s Andy Hull brings his side project Right Away, Great Captain! to celebrate Colour Revolt’s release of their EP on vinyl.

Thursday, February 9 – Jordan Knight at The Loft

Former New Kid on the Block Jordan Knight is all grown up now, and is taking his smooth tunes to The Loft tonight.

Friday, February 10 – The Explorers Club at Vinyl

With pop harmonies that could rival that of The Beach Boys, South Carolina’s Explorers Club will be wowing audiences at Vinyl on Friday night. Local indie dance lads Sealions open.

Friday, February 10 Soulphonics and Ruby Velle at The EARL

Get your hefty dose of soul and funk with Atlanta’s own brassy Soulphonics.

Friday, February 10 – Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds at Atlanta Civic Center

Legendary songwriter and crooner Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds brings his massive catalog to the stage on Friday night.

Friday, February 10 – The Polyphonic Spree at Center Stage

The huge multi-instrumentalist cult/group comes back to live music after a too-long absence.

Saturday, February 11 – Winter Beer Carnival at Atlantic Station

Back again for a third year, bigger and better than ever with more games, beer AND a ferris wheel, the Winter Beer Carnival will be packed with good times on Saturday.

Saturday, February 11 – The Whiskey Gentry at The EARL

We don’t try to pin down the wonder that is the country/rock/bluegrass/indie experience of The Whiskey Gentry. We just sit back, grab a drink and enjoy the ride. You should too.

Sunday, February 12 – Willie Nelson at The Tabernacle

Country legend Willie Nelson is still kickin’ and croonin’, and we can’t wait to welcome him to Atlanta for a special Sunday show.

On Sales:

Greensky Bluegrass at Smith’s Olde Bar, March 27 – on sale Friday, February 10

An Evening with John Wesley Harding – Rick Moody – Joe Pernice at Eddie’s Attic, March 29 – on sale Friday, February 10

Pink Martini at Symphony Hall Atlanta, April 1 – on sale Friday, February 10

The Trews at Smith’s Olde Bar, May 16 – on sale Friday, February 10

City and Colour at Buckhead Theatre, June 7 – on sale Friday, February 10

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