Upcoming Atlanta pop and hip-hop shows

The AJC's music blog has released a compilation of all the shows coming soon to Atlanta. Here are the upcoming shows which may interest those who enjoy pop or hip-hop music.

Jill Scott. 8 p.m. Aug. 2. Amphitheater. $45-$125. LN.

Counting Crows with Citizen Cope and Hollis Brown. 7 p.m. Aug. 3. Chastain Park. $35-$55. LN.

5 Seconds of Summer. 7:30 p.m. Aug. 5. Aaron's Amphitheatre. $20-$69.50. LN.

Natural Wonder: The Ultimate Stevie Wonder Experience and the Stranger, the Billy Joel tribute featuring Mike Santore. 8:30 p.m. Aug. 7. Variety Playhouse. $15-$18. TM.

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