Jimmy Buffett and the Coral Reefer Band

To the delight of his devoted Parrotheads, Jimmy Buffett brings a taste of Margaritaville to town with his goodtime favorites. Just the second date on his Under the Big Top Tour, Buffett’s tropical island fare is as innocently indulgent as wasting away with a cheeseburger in paradise.

8 p.m. Tuesday, April 27. $36-$136.

Aaron’s Amphitheatre at Lakewood, 2002 Lakewood Way, Atlanta.

404-443-5000, www.livenation.com .

Zac Brown Band with Nick Cowan, Levi Lowrey, Sonia Leigh, Joey + Rory and the Levon Helm Band

After years of headlining local dives with its folky country rock, the Zac Brown Band has had immense success over the past couple of years with chart-topping singles such as “Chicken Fried” and “Toes.” After winning a Grammy for Best New Artist this year, the band quickly sold out its first show and recently added a second.

7 p.m. May 8. 6 p.m. May 9. $25-$49.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta.

404-733-5012, www.vzwamp.com .

The Bamboozle Roadshow

This annual New Jersey music fest took to the road in 2008, bringing numerous punk and alternative rock acts to stages across the country. This year’s festival is being held at Six Flags with marquee acts like All Time Low, Boys Like Girls, Good Charlotte, Hanson and local favorite Cartel.

2:45 p.m. May 23. $15-$200.

Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell.

770-948-9290. www.sixflags.com/overgeorgia .

Cheap Trick

Since the '70s, Cheap Trick’s happy-go-lucky power pop has created such memorable sing-along hits as “I Want you To Want Me,” “Surrender” and “Dream Police.” Now into its fourth decade, the band is still just as energetic and entertaining as ever with its Beatles-like sound.

8 p.m. June 5. $45-$55.

Frederick Brown Jr. Amphitheater, 201 McIntosh Trail, Peachtree City.

770-631-0630. www.amphitheater.org

Collective Soul

This local alternative rock band broke onto the national seen in 1993 with the hit single “Shine.” The band’s uplifting rock remains popular today, earning it an induction into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame last year.

8 p.m. June 23. $49-$59.

Chastain Park Amphitheatre, 4469 Stella Drive N.W., Atlanta.

404-733-5012, www.classicchastain.com .

ATL Summer Jam

Local R&B station Majic 107.5/97.5 brings its annual summer concert party back to Encore Park with a headlining performance by Heads of State, featuring former New Edition members Bobby Brown, Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant. Also on the bill are '90s new jack favorite Tony! Toni! Tone! and Faith Evans.

7:30 p.m. June 26. $19.50-$69.

Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta.

404-733-5012, www.vzwamp.com .