Big Gigs for March 27-April 2: Gregg Allman, Chris Tomlin, OK Go, Walk the Moon

Death seems to find Gregg Allman. Whether it was the accidents that killed Allman Brothers bandmates Duane Allman and Berry Oakley in the 1970s or the tragic death of a crew member during the filming last year of Gregg's life story, the Southern rocker has known plenty of hard times. Not to mention his battle with drugs, hepatitis C (leading to a liver transplant) and the 2014 demise of the Allman Brothers. Not to worry, Allman has had an on-and-off-again solo career since 1973. Expect a mixture of Allman Brothers faves and selections from his solo discs. (8 p.m. Fri., Pantages Theatre, $58.50-$104.) Jon Bream

With its infectious sugary dance-pop, Walk the Moon have glided to pop stardom. In concert, the Cincinnati quartet has a hint of U2 pretension and Bowie-esque affectation in the person of lead singer Nicholas Petricca. But it's mostly about the bubbly electro beats, contagious energy and hits like "Shut Up and Dance" that will keep fans, um, dancing. Opening are the Griswolds, indie rockers from Australia. (7 p.m. Fri.-Sat., First Avenue, sold out.) Bream

A cultish following and a little MTV "120 Minutes" airtime wasn't enough to keep the Magnolias going full-time through the mid-'90s, but the Minneapolis pop/punk vets came back to life in the '00s and thankfully never really went away. Give pint-sized, hook-savvy frontman John Freeman big props for playing the anniversary card instead of the reunion card, in this case his crew's 30th. Kevin Bowe & the Okemah Prophets and the Badinovs open. (9 p.m. Fri., 7th Street Entry, $10.) Chris Riemenschneider

New Orleans' torchy twang-rocker Kristin Diable rippled through the South by Southwest Music Conference last week following the release of her second album, "Create Your Own Mythology," produced by Dave Cobb, the guy behind Sturgill Simpson's last record. Diable sounds like a more laid-back Shelby Lynne or breezier Amy Winehouse. She's touring with another Cobb protégé, Anderson East, a gravelly voiced Alabama soul-rocker who also kicked up some dust at the Austin megafest. (9 p.m. Fri., Turf Club, $8-$10.) Riemenschneider

Dubstep heavyweight Excision takes over the Skyway for a Saturday doubleheader. The Canadian bass monster dropped his metallic "Codename X" album last month and is touring his "Executioner" stage setup for the last time, with support from Los Angeles' Protohype and locally reared, California-based producer Minnesota. Ticketholders to the sold-out late show can catch local and regional DJs in Bar Fly from 7-9:30 p.m. when the matinee clears out. (5 & 7 p.m. Sat., Skyway Theatre, $30.) Michael Rietmulder

Chris Tomlin may craft surging, arena-ready rock, but there is no mistaking what he's singing about: Jesus. On "Greater," the first tune on his big-selling 2014 album "Love Ran Red," he must sing "Jesus" a dozen times and mention "God," "Him" or "He" just as often. It's rock 'n' roll as testimony, and it has led to 21 Dove Awards and arena tours for the 42-year-old Texan. Opening are Tenth Avenue North and Rend Collective. (7 p.m. Sat., Target Center, $27-$57.) Bream

At 73, Chicago bluesman Otis Clay is as busy as ever. He is featured in the 2014 documentary "Take Me to the River" about music in Memphis, where he used to record for the Hi label. He teamed up with Johnny Rawls on the album "Soul Brothers," worked with his own band on 2013's "Truth Is" and can be heard on the new Secret Stash Record compilation "One-derful," featuring unreleased soul tracks from 1964-68. No matter what context, Clay fills his blues with a distinctive gospel fervor. (7 & 9 p.m. Sat., Dakota, $20-$35.) Bream

While Grammy-grabbing newcomer Sam Smith garnered all the attention, his opening act George Ezra, a fellow Brit, was more convincing at Roy Wilkins Auditorium in January. Ezra, 21, has a deep, brawny voice, a charming presence and a collection of original material that mixes vintage rock and blues with artisanal folk. Ezra could pass for Jake Bugg's more mature older brother — and that's a compliment. Ezra's "Wanted on Voyage" reached No. 1 in the U.K., and it has generated a buzz in the States. (8 p.m. Tue., Varsity, sold out) Bream

When M.I.A. connected Google to the U.S. government in the 2010 song "The Message," essentially predicting 2013's NSA surveillance scandal, she was largely dismissed. Now, though, artists regularly warn of the noxious effects of technology — from a recent "Broad City" episode to Charli XCX's "Famous" video. Via his appropriately named project Big Data, Brooklyn producer Alan Wilkis is the latest to attack Internet culture. BD's debut album, "2.0," released last week, features a range of talented vocalists — such as soul-pop goddess Kimbra and Weezer's Rivers Cuomo — singing about their distrust of society's codependent relationship with technology. Chappo and semi-local trio On an On open. (8 p.m. Tue., Fine Line, $15-$30.) Alex Nelson

Candid Kid is one of those earnest rock bands that sounds ready for mainstream radio play right out of the gate. The Minneapolis quartet's debut "Turtleneck EP" echoes the likes of Muse and Modest Mouse, with moody but polished guitars and classic themes pretty well explained in the one-word song titles such as "Whiskey," "Young" and "Summer." The latter tune's hook, "We grow worthless in the summer," explains why they're hosting the release party now. Carbon Handshake and Farewell Circuit's Danny O'Brien open. (8:30 p.m. Wed., Turf Club, $6-$8.) Riemenschneider

Riding the wave of yet another hit, the sweet synth-pop throwback "The Writing's on the Wall," OK Go had no trouble selling out First Ave quickly this time and will probably be back for a summer gig to match their sunny aesthetic. The choreography-loving, Chicago-reared pop/rock band broke big in 2007 with the video for its choppy hit "Here It Goes Again" — aka "that treadmill video" — and continues to find clever ways to stay popular, including the old-school method of writing catchy tunes. Los Angeles' groovy melody makers White Arrows open. (8 p.m. Thu., First Avenue, sold out.) Riemenschneider

A winter storm in Nashville derailed BUZN's Half Duzn show in February. And the makeup date has a different lineup, with buzzed-about Sam Hunt and Maddie & Tae no longer in the mix. Too bad. They were the big attractions, and the new lineup is devoid of women. Here are the seven acts the folks at BUZN 102.9 FM have landed: Cole Swindell, who landed at No. 1 with "Chillin' It"; Jon Pardi, known for "Up All Night"; 21-year-old Chase Bryant, who scored with "Take It on Back," and newcomers Old Dominion, Michael Ray, John King and Mo Pitney. (7:30 p.m. Mon., Mystic Lake, tickets honored from the previously scheduled show and given away on BUZN 102.9 FM) Bream