5 must-see concerts in Atlanta this week

After a long weekend of family, fun and food, it’s time to get back into the swing of things! What better way to do it than getting back into your concert groove?! Check out which of your favs will be in Atlanta this week.

Summer Walker

The unique, smooth voice of Summer Walker is ready for a one-of-a-kind show at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. Walker will take the stage with a live orchestra, as she performs her new EP, “CLEAR 2: SOFT LIFE,” for the first time.

Location: Cobb - 2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy; Time: 8 p.m.; Date: Thursday, June 1; Admission: From $178; Website: accessatlanta.com

Kaytranada

When you have a talented DJ and record producer like Kaytranada coming to the Historic Fourth Ward Skatepark, there is no possible reason to miss the show! It will be a show filled with a mix of genres - from Afrobeats to hip-hop, funk, soul and even R&B.

Location: Old Fourth Ward - 830 Willoughby Way NE; Time: 5 p.m.; Date: Friday, June 2; Admission: From $189; Website: accessatlanta.com

Atlanta R and B Music Experience

XSCAPE, Tyrese, Trey Songz, 112, Next, Tweet and El Debarge are ready to bring you the R&B vibes at State Farm Arena. The music experience is bringing together this incredible lineup of acts for a night of smooth sounds you can’t miss.

Location: Downtown – 1 State Farm Drive; Time: 7:30 p.m.; Date: Friday, June 2; Admission: From $65; Website: accessatlanta.com

Ron Pope

Platinum recording independent artist, Ron Pope is headed to Variety Playhouse! Pope made a name for himself in the early days of music streaming with the viral success of his song, “A Drop in the Ocean” - which has now been streamed over 1 billion times going platinum in the U.S. and double platinum in Sweden. Talk about a hitmaker!

Location: Little Five Points - 1099 Euclid Ave NE; Time: 8:30 p.m.; Date: Friday, June 2; Admission: From $39.50; Website: accessatlanta.com

Gringo Star

Atlanta’s own is taking on the stage at The Earl. The indie rock group has released seven albums and their career has led them to tour internationally.

Location: East Atlanta - 488 Flat Shoals Ave SE; Time: 8:30 p.m.; Date: Friday, June 2; Admission: From $15; Website: accessatlanta.com