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Posted: 1:23 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2013

Concerts: Taylor Swift, Rihanna 

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Taylor sees red.

By Melissa Ruggieri

FRIDAY

Taylor Swift

Atlanta is one of the double-stop markets for Swift on her Red tour, which is earning praise for a charmingly elaborate stage setup, well-chosen set list and the young singer’s uncanny ability to identify with fans. She’s also had some special guests pop up — Nelly in St. Louis and Train in Newark — so maybe Atlanta’s B.o.B. will be a surprise guest for their duet, “Both of Us.” Swift’s exhaust-a-thon will keep her on the road through September.

With Ed Sheeran. 7 p.m. April 19. $29.50-$84.50. Philips Arena, One Philips Drive, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.

George Jones -- POSTPONED

The Possum announced last year that this Grand Tour (named after his 1974 song and album) will be his last, so he can spend more time with his friends and family. The 82-year-old country legend will bring his Jones Boys and more than 50 years of hits to the Fox, and will tour throughout the year until his final hurrah in Nashville Nov. 22.

7:30 p.m. April 19. $42.75. Fox Theatre, 660 Peachtree St. N.E., Atlanta. 1-855-285-849.

SATURDAY

Fourplay

The contemporary jazz quartet (duh) has spent more than two decades integrating R&B, pop and jazz and appealing to an audience far more mainstream than typical jazzheads. Bob James, Nathan East, Harvey Mason and Chuck Loeb (who joined in 2010) are touring behind last year’s “Espirit De Four” release.

8:30 p.m. April 20. $35 (advance), $40 (day of show). Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. N.E., Atlanta. 404-524-7354.

MONDAY

Rihanna

Though she’s canceled a few dates because of illness — most recently earlier this week in Houston — Rihanna should be recovered in time to bring her Diamonds World Tour to Philips next week. She comes bearing a 27-song set list on this massive outing, which will see the “We Found Love” singer on the road through July. Fans of ASAP Rocky might want to check out his recent Rolling Stone profile to learn about the New York rapper’s love of fashion.

With ASAP Rocky. 7:30 p.m. April 22. $39.50-$125. Philips Arena, One Philips Drive, Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000

TUESDAY

The Black Crowes

They’re back! The Atlanta blues-rockers burrowed in the rock star cave in 2010 for an “indefinite hiatus,” but announced in December they would embark on a 21-date U.S. tour. The band recently released a cover of Bob Dylan’s “Tonight I’ll Be Staying Here With You.” This Tabernacle show is sold out, but they’ll be back July 20 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre at Encore Park.

8 p.m. April 23. Sold out. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St., Atlanta. 1-800-745-3000.

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