Live music picks, Feb. 26-March 4

Published Feb. 25, 2010 at 6:41 p.m.

Dark Star Orchestra

FRIDAY-SATURDAYDark Star OrchestraThe Dark Star Orchestra re-creates specific Grateful Dead concerts in their entirety. For this latest tour, Jeff Mattson joins the band on guitar. Mattson has played with Phil Lesh & Friends, Zen Tricksters and the Donna Jean Godchaux Band. The latter opens both of these shows.8:30 p.m. Feb. 26-27. $25. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 404-524-7354.

SATURDAYTrey AnastasioFollowing a full-scale Phish reunion last year, frontman Anastasio is back in solo mode. This time around he has a seven-piece band (including a horn section) and, as usual, will debut some new material that could easily end up in Phish’s repertoire.8 p.m. Feb. 27. $39.50. The Tabernacle, 152 Luckie St. N.W., Atlanta. 404-659-9022.

Jay-Z. Photo: Luca Bruno / AP

SATURDAYJay-ZJay-Z is rap royalty, having created some of hip-hop’s defining documents during the past 15 years. His 1996 debut “Reasonable Doubt” and 2001 album “The Blueprint” …

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