The 30 best concerts coming to Orlando this spring

Saturday, March 24

Alice Cooper The original Motor City shock rocker breaks out the guillotine one more time., 8 p.m. at Hard Rock Live; $45.50 ; 407-351-7625.

Photo via Alice Cooper’s website

Saturday, March 24

Chrome Sparks, Machinedrum Neu young synthesist Chrome Sparks teams with the acclaimed, hip-hop-steeped Machinedrum, 7 p.m. at the Social; $22-$25; 407-246-1419

Photo via The Social

Friday, March 30

Broken Social Scene Redoubtable Toronto indie rock collective big on hooks and heartbreak., 7 p.m. at House of Blues; $26-$48.75, 407-934-2583

Photo via Norman Wong/Broken Social Science/Facebook

Wednesday, April 4

Ho99o9 A truly seismic night with rap demons Ho999o9 joined by 3Teeth and the terrifying Street Sects.; 8 p.m. at Blackstar; $18.80; 407-934-2583

Photo via H09909/Facebook

Friday, April 6

Buddy Guy Beyond-legendary Chicago blues guitarist is responsible for influencing a good deal of the rock music in your record collection., 7 p.m. at House of Blues; $39.50 ; 407-934-2583

Photo via Buddy Guy's website

Friday, April 13

Dr. Dog Good-time rockers Dr. Dog come bearing songs from critically lauded new album Critical Equation. (Hey!),; 9 p.m. at Plaza Live; $23-$34.50; 407-228-1220

Photo via Dr. Dog's website

Friday, April 20

Minus the Bear Seattle indie-rock heroes continue to expand their musical boundaries ever outward., 6 p.m. at the Beacham; $29.50; 407-648-8363

Photo via Sher Vinlainez/Orlando Weekly

Sunday, April 29

Alan Parsons Live Project Legendary prog-rock behemoths reunite for a night of technical wizardry., 8 p.m. at the Plaza Live; $57-$77; 407-228-1220

Photo via Simon Lowery/Alan Parsons/Facebook

Sunday, April 29

Bad Bunny The Puerto Rican rapper-producer is rising fast – he was recently named an Apple Music “Up Next” artist., 7 p.m. at Amway Center; $80.50-$140.50; 407-228-1220

Photo via Bad Bunny/Orlando Weekly

Thursday, May 3

Brian Jonestown Massacre Against all odds, the relentlessly creative and constantly changing psych-rock ensemble led by Anton Newcombe survives and thrives., 7 p.m. at the Social; $30-$35; 407-246-1419

Photo via Brian Jonestown/Facebook

Tuesday, May 8

Black Rebel Motorcycle Club Makeup gig for the American shoegaze-sleaze merchants and feedback enthusiasts., 7 p.m. at the Beacham; $26; $30-$35; 407-648-8363

Photo via Black Rebel Motorcycle Club's Website

Friday, May 11

Patti LaBelle Iconic diva and foodie entrepreneur LaBelle restakes her claim as one of the great voices of R&B., 8 p.m. at the Dr. Phillips Center; $39.50
Photo via Patti LaBelle/Facebook

Wednesday, May 16

Oh Wonder U.K. indie-pop duo have hit the big time, but keep their focus squarely on their sweet, catchy music.; 7 p.m. at House of Blues; $25-$29
Photo via Oh Wonder/Facebook

Thursday, May 17

New Found Glory Pop-punk stalwarts return, bringing Bayside, Movielife and former Yellowcard singer Ryan Key along for the ride.; 6:30 p.m. at House of Blues; $28.50
Photo via New Found Glory/Facebook

Thursday, May 17

American Pleasure Club Once known as Teen Suicide, the former solo songwriting vehicle for singer/guitarist Sam Ray is now a fully formed band.; 7 p.m. at Soundbar; $13-$15
Photo via American Pleasure Club/Facebook

Friday, May 18

Hammerfall Beyond-epic Swedish metal gods are like several live action role-playing games come to life all at once.; 6:30 p.m. at the Haven Lounge; $27-$70
Photo via Hammerfall/Facebook

Sunday, March 25

Dashboard Confessional Emo-punk godfather Chris Carrabba and crew are hitting Orlando as part of their "We Fight 2018" tour, playing out songs from their first album in eight years, Crooked Shadows.;6:30 p.m. at House of Blues; $33.10.
Photo via Dashboard Confessional/Facebook

Friday, April 6

WPRK: Frequencies Formerly an event to mark the return of WPRK to the FM airwaves (but sadly delayed again), Blackstar hosts the first in a series of WPRK-curated events featuring bands, DJs and guest speakers. Confirmed to perform are Cabo Boing, Acoqui, the Palmettes, Tele & the Ghost of Our Lord and a DJ set from Sales.; 8 p.m. at Blackstar; free.
Photo via WPRK: Frequencies/Facebook

Thursday, April 12

OMD British synth-pop legends Orchestral Manouevres in the Dark will be winding down their U.S. tour in Florida, promoting new album The Punishment of Luxury. Expect the big hits ("If You Leave") and the deep cuts ("Electricity," "Enola Gay").; 7 p.m. at the Beacham; $30-$35.;
Photo via OMD/Facebook

Friday, April 13

Rock Fight At long last, Rock Fight returns! It's an underground institution and musical punchout put on by Total Punk wherein ad hoc "all-star" bands form for the night and play a cover song drawn out of a hat, then are judged mercilessly by local rock experts. Expect colorful costumes and wrestling-level gimmicks.; 9 p.m. at Will's Pub; free.
Photo via Rock Fight/Flickr