The B-52s will kick off their summer on the road with a performance on NBC’s “Today” show on Memorial Day, May 26. They’ll then join Cyndi Lauper’s True Colors Tour, which will include two performances at Atlanta’s Chastain Park Amphitheatre on June 16 and 17. Today, they’re kicking off a 13-city sold-out club tour that’s taking them from Boston to San Francisco (but, unfortunately, nowhere near here).
Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Duke Spirit
8 p.m., 40 Watt
Opening for tough guy, garage rock band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Duke Spirit is British band fronted by striking lead singer Leila Moss. With her soulful vocals, Moss commands the band through the blues to rock ‘n’ roll and Britpop. The band is touring in support of its recently released sophomore album, “Neptune.” Tickets are $15 in advance. - Trisha Klein
Luke Bryan, Ashley Ray
9 tonight and Thursday, Georgia Theatre
Country music singer-songwriter Luke Bryan released his debut album, “I’ll Stay Me,” on Capitol Records Nashville last year. His first single, “All My Friends Say,” climbed to No. 5 on the Hot Country Songs chart. Ashley Ray, left, is also a country singer on the Capitol Records Nashville label, and she is currently recording her debut album. Tickets are $20, and doors open at 8 p.m. - Trisha Klein
Tin Cup Prophette, Venice Is Sinking
8:30 p.m., Flicker Theatre and Bar
Violinist Amanda Kapousouz earned the moniker “Tin Cup Prophette” by busking in New York City’s subways. Amanda will be joined by her band, which includes local musicians Daniel Rickard and Jeremy Wheatley. Popular local band Venice Is Sinking plays orchestral, indie pop. - Trisha Klein
Music Hates You, Idiot Slowdown, Thunderchief
10 p.m., Tasty World
Catch three local bands. Music Hates You’s brutal onslaught of punk and metal has earned the band a reputation as one of the heaviest acts in town. Idiot Slowdown plays alternative rock inspired by The Smashing Pumpkins, The Rolling Stones and Radiohead, the band whose lyrics inspired their name. Thunderchief is a rock trio that combines grunge, punk and classic rock. - Trisha Klein
• 40 Watt: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, The Duke Spirit.
• Farm 255: Charles Harvey, Paleface.
• Flicker: Tin Cup Prophette, Venice Is Sinking.
• Georgia Theatre: Luke Bryan, Ashley Ray.
• Little Kings: Courtesan, Divided Like A Saint’s,The Egret Girl At Secret Squirrel, Owlbear, Pony Bones, Smokedog, Treyverb.
• Melting Point: Blue Rhythm Band.
• Rye Bar: Jordan Blyden, Keith Jackson Et Amos, Ryan Landford & Cole Brown.
• Tasty World (downstairs): Idiot Slowdown, Music Hates You, Thunderchief.
• Tasty World (upstairs): Single White Herpe, The Transformers, Dusty Lightswitch, Candy Maldonado.
• Washington Street Tavern: Uncle Daddy & the Time Revival.
• Wild Wing Cafe: Napoleon Solo.
• WOW Cafe and Wingery:
