Jason Aldean comes from Macon, Ga., home of Little Richard, Otis Redding, the Allman Brothers and Young Jeezy. Aldean is the eclectic music town's country star, thanks to the hits "Hicktown," "She's Country" and "Big Green Tractor." Like Travis Tritt, he likes to put a little drive in his country. Eli Young Band opens. (7:30 p.m. today, grandstand, $29.) (J.B.)
Whether or not you know the difference between Cajun and zydeco music, it doesn't really matter in the case of Steve Riley & the Mamou Playboys, who blend Louisiana's two homegrown genres boldly and beautifully -- and are the kind of party band that will entertain those who don't know much about either. Highly recommended. (3:30 & 4:30 p.m. today, Leinie's Lodge Bandshell. Free.) (C.R.)
Pop star Kelly Clarkson's fourth album, "All I Ever Wanted," has turned out to be a charm. The smash singles "My Life Would Suck Without You" and "I Don't Hook Up" have returned the luster to the career of the first "American Idol." Opening is Eric Hutchinson, who is making noise with "Rock and Roll." (7:30 p.m. Sun. grandstand, $35.) (J.B.)
Not to be confused with the omnipresent touring version of the Wailers led by Bob Marley's longtime bassist Aston (Family Man) Barrett, the Original Wailers are another group of former Marley bandmates, including guitarists Junior Marvin and Al Anderson and organist Earl (Wya) Lindo. They play all the classics, with Anderson and Marvin handling most of the vocals. (8:30 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Leinie Lodge Bandshell. Free.) (C.R.)
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