March saw a tight race at the top of the acoustic charts, with Forbici Modern Italian and Union New American anchoring most of the month's busiest performers. Meanwhile, Welcome to The Farm - St. Pete dominated the band scene with its steady rotation of country and rock acts. Top Acoustic Artists Daniel B. Marshall tied for the top spot with 18 performances, splitting his time evenly between Forbici Modern Italian and Union New American. His consistency across both upscale Italian and contemporary American venues shows the kind of versatility that keeps calendars full. Joe Hite matched that 18-gig pace with the exact same venue split, making March a dead heat between two of the market's most reliable acoustic draws. Ken Apperson logged 7 shows, all at Forbici Modern Italian, establishing himself as a house favorite there. LeMay O'James played 6 times exclusively at The Living Room on Main, carving out his own regular slot. Kimi Tortuga took a different approach with 5 gigs spread across 4 venues, from Keel and Curley Winery to Highland House, proving range pays off in bookings. Top Bands Emmet Stevens Jr led the band category with 2 shows at Welcome to The Farm - St. Pete, though the entire top tier clustered around that same venue and gig count. Ian Davis matched those 2 performances at Welcome to The Farm as well. Second Rodeo and Tailgate Revival both played twice at the same venue, showing how Welcome to The Farm has become central to the area's live band circuit. Hot Club SRQ broke the pattern with a single show at Boulon Brasserie, bringing their jazz sound to a different room entirely. Top DJs DJ Xae claimed the DJ crown with 5 gigs split between Sonder Social Club and Casa Cami, working both the social club scene and intimate dinner crowds. Slex Allen matched that 5-show total across Union New American and Boulon Brasserie, proving equally comfortable with upscale dining atmospheres. Geecee focused all 5 performances at Predalina, becoming that venue's go-to sound. sutton played 4 times between Sonder Social Club and Predalina, while Quinn Blalock kept busy with 4 shows exclusively at Predalina. March numbers reflect the artists and venues currently tracked in the system. Not seeing all your shows? If you're performing at a venue that isn't listed on the platform yet, those gigs won't count toward your ranking. Let us know which venues you play at and we'll work on getting them added so your full schedule is reflected.
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