Ed Sheeran

When he’s not touring with pop-country giant Taylor Swift, writing songs for One Direction, or singing with Elton John at the Grammys, Ed Sheeran is building his name as an earnest and sweet singer-songwriter on his own. Of course, it isn’t like all those other things didn’t aid him in selling out one of his MSG solo dates in three minutes, but much credit to Sheeran is due when it comes to the sheer volume of talent he displayed on his debut album + and the single “The A Team,” the one Elton John helped him perform.

Tue., Oct. 29, 8 p.m.; Fri., Nov. 1, 8 p.m.; Thu., Nov. 7, 8 p.m., 2013