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Medeski, Martin, and Wood

Sometimes funky, sometimes flighty and always cool, these New York jazz eccentrics twist the genre into surprising new shapes. Their most recent release is the ambitious “Radiolarian Series,” which covers three separate discs. It demonstrates that the trio’s stylistic explorations are far from over.

8:30 p.m. Sept. 18. $25. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. 404-524-7354, www.variety-playhouse.com.

SATURDAY

Indigo Girls

Emily Saliers and Amy Ray have spent more than a decade entertaining us — and making us think — with heart-touching songs and gorgeous harmonies. The two musicians first began performing together as students at Decatur’s Shamrock High School (now a middle school). After many years on a major label, earning a Grammy and selling millions of albums, the duo is releasing music independently again.

7:30 p.m. Sept. 19. $33.50-$58.50. Chastain Park Amphitheater, 4469 Stella Drive N.W. 404-233-2227, www.chastainseries.com.

SATURDAY

Journey, Night Ranger

Just when it looks like Journey’s popularity has started to wane, something else brings this inescapable band back into our collective consciousness in a big way. The first episode of the Fox show “Glee” premiered in the spring and took Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” back into heavy rotation via a rousing show choir remake. It’s been a bit longer since Night Ranger experienced something similar, when a memorable scene in “Boogie Nights” forever tied the band’s “Sister Christian” to visions of crazed drug dealers and popping firecrackers.

8 p.m. Sept. 19. $39-$89. Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta. 404-733-5010, www.vzwamp.com.

SATURDAY

Yo La Tengo

These indie pop darlings have had music critics scouring their thesauruses for superlatives since 1986 debut “Ride the Tiger.” The New Jersey-spawned, Velvet Underground-inspired trio continues to release acclaimed albums, including this year’s “Popular Songs,” their 12th.

8:30 p.m. Sept. 19. $20. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave. 404-524-7354, www.variety-playhouse.com.

SUNDAY

Fun.

Bold, brassy pop with a ’70s AM pop vibe and a new millennial wink. “Be Calm,” the stunning lead track from debut album “Aim and Ignite,” is a weird and wonderful cocktail of Queen and Weezer. Despite those obvious influences, this trio sounds fresh and, yes, fun. After all, beautiful melodies, sweet harmonies and lush arrangements never go out of style.

8 p.m. Sept. 20. $12; $10 in advance. The Drunken Unicorn, 736 Ponce de Leon Place. www.thedrunkenunicorn.net.

Sometimes funky, sometimes flighty and always cool, these New York jazz eccentrics twist the genre into surprising new shapes. Their most recent release is the ambitious “Radiolarian Series,” which covers three separate discs. It demonstrates that the trio’s stylistic explorations are far from over.

Emily Saliers and Amy Ray have spent more than a decade entertaining us — and making us think — with heart-touching songs and gorgeous harmonies. The two musicians first began performing together as students at Decatur’s Shamrock High School (now a middle school). After many years on a major label, earning a Grammy and selling millions of albums, the duo is releasing music independently again.

Just when it looks like Journey’s popularity has started to wane, something else brings this inescapable band back into our collective consciousness in a big way. The first episode of the Fox show “Glee” premiered in the spring and took Journey’s “Don’t Stop Believin’” back into heavy rotation via a rousing show choir remake. It’s been a bit longer since Night Ranger experienced something similar, when a memorable scene in “Boogie Nights” forever tied the band’s “Sister Christian” to visions of crazed drug dealers and popping firecrackers.

These indie pop darlings have had music critics scouring their thesauruses for superlatives since 1986 debut “Ride the Tiger.” The New Jersey-spawned, Velvet Underground-inspired trio

continues to release acclaimed albums, including this year’s “Popular Songs,” their 12th.

Bold, brassy pop with a ’70s AM pop vibe and a new millennial wink. “Be Calm,” the stunning lead track from debut album “Aim and Ignite,” is a weird and wonderful cocktail of Queen and Weezer. Despite those obvious influences, this trio sounds fresh and, yes, fun. After all, beautiful melodies, sweet harmonies and lush arrangements never go out of style.