On Tap this Month MAJOR EVENTS COMING TO ATLANTA Wednesday, May 2: Fox Theatre
YANNI
Legendary composer Yanni is celebrating the 25th anniversary of his iconic “Live at the Acropolis” concert with a worldwide tour. e concert went on to become a PBS special and is the second best-selling music video of all time. He’s been awarded more than 40 platinum and gold albums worldwide and has sold over 25 million records. e dazzling show comes to Atlanta at the Fox eatre on May 2. Visit Foxeatre.org.
2018/19 SEASON YOUR WISH IS GRANTED
May 10, 11 & 13: Fox Theatre Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with Anita Baker, multi-Grammy Award-winning singer. Due to popular demand a 3rd show was recently added. Regarded as one of the most popular vocalists of soulful romantic ballads, Anita Baker sings the songs every mother will love to hear live in concert. Anita Baker’s career spans over three decades and includes eight Grammy Awards. Visit Foxeatre.org for tickets.
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ANITA BAKER
Sunday, May 20: Verizon Amphitheatre
WILLIE NELSON W/ ALISON KRAUS Willie Nelson and Alison Krauss have joined forces once again and are touring together this summer. ey stop in at Verizon Amphitheatre on Sunday, May 20. Willie will be playing along with family. As a prolific singer and songwriter Willie Nelson is a American musical icon. Krauss has released 14 albums over the course of her career, and she has earned an astounding 16 Grammy Awards over the decades. vzwamp.com
Tuesday, May 24: Infinite Energy Center
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MUSIC BY SARA BAREILLES “LOVE SONG”, “BRAVE”
KHALID
Everything happens for the first time in high school. It’s the first moment behind the wheel, the first taste of freedom, and the first experience of love. ough not far removed from those days, 19-year-old El Paso, TX singer and songwriter Khalid revisits this seminal time on his full-length debut album, American Teen. Khalid became a Spotify hit with the album’s breakout single “Location.” Tickets at RivalEntertainment.com.
Saturday, May 26: Legends Stage
DIANNE REEVES
Dianne Reeves is the pre-eminent jazz vocalist in the world today. Her arsenal of talents is richly on display in each and every song of her limitless repertoire. As a result of her virtuosity, improvisational prowess and unique jazz and R&B stylings, Dianne has received five Grammy Awards for Best Jazz Vocal Album. She headlines the Atlanta Jazz Festival’s Saturday night in what should be an amazing show. AtlantaFestivals.com
Saturday, May 26: Cellairis Amphitheatre
DAVE MATHEWS BAND
Dave Matthews Band returns in full force this summer as they promote their latest album, Come Tomorrow. It will be released June 8 and is their ninth studio album and the first since 2012’s Away From the World. Fans will also get plenty of chances to hear the new songs live along with hits like “Ants Marching”, “Crush”, “Crash into Me” and “#41” as they visit Lakewood later this month. Tickets at LiveNation.com.
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insiteatlanta.com • May 2018 • PG 5