Matchbox Twenty Is Coming to Alpharetta, Plus 9 Live Music Picks for October 16–18
Matchbox Twenty and The Wallflowers are heading to Alpharetta for a 30th anniversary celebration. Plus, find nine live music picks across Georgia and Nashville for October 16–18, including free concerts, classic rock, jazz and Americana.
37 Main offers an evening of music, food and drinks in downtown Buford.
Admission is free with advance tickets or a table reservation. A cover applies at the door otherwise. This is a 21-and-over show.
Saturday, October 17
Abacab: The Music of Genesis | Woodstock | 7 PM
If you're a fan of Genesis, Phil Collins or Peter Gabriel, this tribute show at MadLife Stage & Studios deserves a look. Abacab performs music spanning the band's progressive-rock and pop eras.
Atlanta Rhythm Section | Gainesville | 7:30 PM
Southern rock returns to the stage at The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, with Atlanta Rhythm Section and The Jesse Williams Band.
See The Hall's concert calendar
DeadCetera | Roswell | 8 PM | FREE
For fans of the Grateful Dead and extended jams, DeadCetera performs at From the Earth Brewing. Expect improvisation, classic-rock favorites and a relaxed evening of live music.
Sunday, October 18
Backbeat Brothers | Jasper | 2 PM
Head to Rocco's Pub for an afternoon of live music in Pickens County.
See the venue's show information
Maya de Vitry | Decatur | 5:30 PM
Atlanta Americana presents Maya de Vitry at Eddie's Attic, a listening-room setting for an intimate Sunday performance.
A Nashville Bonus: The Station Inn
Live Music Spots recently expanded into Nashville, beginning with one of the city's beloved acoustic-music destinations.
Sunday Gospel with Val Storey & Larry Cordle | The Station Inn | Sunday, 3 PM
The Station Inn Gospel Band joins Val Storey and Larry Cordle for an afternoon of gospel music. Doors open at 2 PM.
Important Weekend Traffic Alert: I-285
Before heading out, especially if your plans take you across Cobb County, pay attention to this scheduled closure.
The Georgia Department of Transportation reports that both directions of I-285 between South Atlanta Road (Exit 16) and South Cobb Drive (Exit 15) are scheduled to close beginning Friday, October 16, at 7 PM, continuing through Monday, October 19, at 5 AM.
The closure is weather permitting and subject to change.
Check 511 Georgia's current traffic alerts before leaving.
There's More Music to Discover
These are only a handful of the concerts, performances and live-music gatherings happening across the region.
Explore the full Live Music Spots weekend calendar.
Show schedules can change. Confirm details with the venue before traveling.
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