Live music picks, April 2-8

Published April 1, 2010 at 5:07 p.m.

FRIDAY-SATURDAYChristian Music WeekendTwo of Christian music’s biggest pop-rock crossover acts perform in the shadow of the roller coasters this weekend. On Friday, Jars of Clay headlines with support from South Carolina success story Neeedtobreathe. On Saturday, Switchfoot tops the bill with an opening set from Stellar Kart.5 p.m. April 2; 6 p.m. April 3. Free with park admission: $29.99-$44.99 (parking $15-$25). Six Flags Over Georgia, 275 Riverside Parkway, Austell. 770-948-9290.

Midlake. Photo: Bill Zelman

FRIDAYMidlakeTexan Tim Smith draws on influences as diverse as Fleetwood Mac, Sergei Prokofiev and Radiohead to create musically forward-looking and lyrically nostalgic music. The band just released “The Courage of Others,” the much-anticipated follow-up to the critically revered 2006 album “The Trials of Van Occupanther.”8:30 p.m. April 2. $15. Variety Playhouse, 1099 Euclid Ave., Atlanta. 404-524-7354.

SATURDAYThe Big PinkThe big, booming electronic …

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