She started her career as a spoken-word artist before going on to collaborate with Erykah Badu, Will Smith, Common and Lupe Fiasco. Recently, she starred in Tyler Perry’s “Why Did I Get Married” and is now touring in support of her latest album. Know who we’re talking about yet?

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Don’t worry—jewelry isn’t required to have a good time at the 25TH ANNUAL OYSTERFEST, hosted by the Steamhouse Lounge.

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There’s nothing quite like the decade best remembered for disco and double-knit polyester. It’s also when GORDON LIGHTFOOT established his reputation as a top-tier singer-songwriter.

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If you’re in the mood for a little jam (band), head over to Smith’s Olde Bar to catch DEVON ALLMAN’S HONEYTRIBE, along with Rick Brantley and the Fly Brothers. And in case you didn’t know, Devon is the son of Gregg Allman. The show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. 404-875-1522. www.smithsoldebar.com.

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Hands on Atlanta is offering a special promotion for its benefit concert this Thursday night, Jan. 31, featuring Patti LaBelle and John Legend. Customers can purchase half-price tickets to the show through 11:50 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30.   (Full article and comments)

The GEORGIA MUSIC CONCERT SERIES continues tonight with Col. Bruce Hampton and the Quark Alliance Tishamingo and the Beggars’ Guild at the Loft,

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You could say the whole world’s gone country—but then, that presupposes an agreed-upon definition of exactly what country music is, and what it means. (Full article and comments)