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On Thursday, Oct. 10, enjoy the soulful sounds of internationally-known jazz artist Jabari Walker during the Vinings Jubilee fall concert.

Music Midtown, which is only a week away, will take over Piedmont Park on Sept. 14-15. The much-anticipated, annual music festival once again boasts a stellar lineup of some of the music industry’s hottest artists, including Travis Scott, Panic! At The Disco, Cardi B, Billie Eilish, and Vampire Weekend.

We’re ready to head into the final days of summer, and what better way to celebrate than at the annual family-friendly Vinings Jubilee Summer Concert.

In Atlanta, it’s clear that we care about the arts, from fashion and movies, to music and more. But sometimes it’s hard to see the true impact of all that’s happening. Recently, Georgia Music Partners announced the launch of a new music study in partnership with Sound Diplomacy and Fulton County.

It’s no secret that movie stars are spotted daily in Georgia, but how often do they also put on a concert in our own backyard? On Saturday, July 27, Michael and Kevin Bacon will head to the Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater in Peachtree City for music and a movie.

For our artsy friends or musically inclined neighbors, the Museum of Design (known as MODA to Atlantans) is currently offering multiple guided tours of its latest exhibition, “Wire & Wood: Designing Iconic Guitars,” through September.

It’s well known that Spotify’s algorithms are state-of-the-art. It’s how they’ve accumulated 217 million active monthly users.

On June 29, Atlanta is in for a treat when hip-hop legend Common joins forces with the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra for one night only.

Our city’s local music scene is arguably one of the best in the country. For those of you unfamiliar with The Drunken Unicorn, this music venue/dance club in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood has been featuring local bands across a variety of genres for 15 years.

There’s a new podcast in town for Atlanta hip-hop fanatics. “Bottom of the Map,” presented by WABE (Atlanta’s source for NPR news, music, the arts and PBS programming), takes a deeper dive into Southern hip-hop and its impact on the greater music community and beyond.

Now in its ninth year, Tunes from the Tombs returns on Saturday, June 8, for a day of incredible music and performances at one of the city’s most unique music venues: historic Oakland Cemetery.

For some people, absolute silence is necessary to focus on tasks and be productive at work. However, for many others, listening to music is an effective way to concentrate while working on an assignment. If you fall into the latter group, choosing which song to listen to can be a daunting task.

This Memorial Day weekend, head to Piedmont Park for two music-filled days (May 25-26) of the Atlanta Jazz Festival, the longest-running jazz festival in the country.

After five decades of touring, the legendary king of funk George Clinton heads to Atlanta this summer for a final bow.

Atlanta’s Shaky Knees Music Festival returns May 3-5 for its seventh year as one of the most anticipated summer kickoff events in the city.

Spring in Atlanta is jam-packed with events, but some events stand out because of a charitable element. One such event, 500 Songs for Kids, kicks off April 26 at Vinyl at Center Stage, in Midtown.

Summer is around the corner and wouldn’t be complete without the perfect soundtrack. Here are some artists to keep on your radar, all with upcoming Atlanta shows.

Now in its 10^th year, and under the new leadership of director Joe Alterman, the Atlanta Jewish Music Festival presents a specially curated lineup of Grammy-winning artists, up-and-coming bands and historian presentations.

I recently had the chance to cross off a personal bucket list item – attending the Grammy Awards.

It’s no secret Georgia has long been home to some of pop culture’s most talented artists. And if this year’s Grammy nominations are an indicator of how local musical talent is currently holding up, it’s obvious they are taking strides to dominate the industry.

December has arrived, and it’s time to decorate and get your holiday playlists going. If you’ve stopped by our office, you know #Team360 is channeling a winter wonderland, with fresh garland and our current playlist.

Multi-artist celebration The Experience Hendrix Tour is headed to the Fox Theatre for the 2019 season. The critically acclaimed show will take guests on a three-hour journey as powerhouse artists collaborate to perform Jimi Hendrix’s legendary hits.

Have you ever wanted to learn about your family tree and the cultures it originates from? How about actually experiencing the culture and not just reading about it?

Harry Potter fans, rejoice! The Harry Potter Film Concert Series is bringing a little piece of Hogwarts to Atlanta this weekend. This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to hear the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra perform John Williams’ Grammy-nominated score from “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets,” while the film plays in high-definition on a 40-foot screen.

Twenty years ago, Athens band Widespread Panic released its first ever live album titled “Light Fuse Get Away.” To promote it, the band announced a free outdoor concert in downtown Athens.

This past weekend I took in two nights of Taylor Swift at Mercedes-Benz Stadium – her first-all stadium tour and the first artist to play two nights at ours.

Prepare to be serenaded by none other than Tony Bennett. On July 24, the 19-time Grammy Award-winning musician will bring his smooth voice to Atlanta Symphony Hall.

Warm nights are here to stay so it’s time to break out your low-rise chairs and kick back under the stars to enjoy a series of great shows. The Atlanta Botanical Garden has launched its Concerts in the Garden series with seven performances from artists including JJ Grey & Mofro, Mary Chapin Carpenter and Guster. The Wood Brothers perform next on June 15.

There is nothing better than sitting outside on a summer night listening to live music. Unfortunately, in true millennial fashion, I’m often discouraged by high ticket prices. So, I was excited to find out Vinings Jubilee is offering a free summer concert series beginning June 16.

Sit back and settle in with Sunset Sips, a relaxed, casual concert series on the grounds of the Chattahoochee Nature Center. Bring a picnic to this family-friendly event showcasing live music from local artists, including Garrett Douglas, Ruby Red’s, Mark Miller Band, Logan Daniels, No Solution, Sainte Jane and Wes Yoakam.