May saw the acoustic circuit heat up at fine dining spots like Forbici Modern Italian and Boulon Brasserie. Meanwhile, Welcome to The Farm - St. Pete became the go-to for bands looking to connect with crowds. Top Acoustic Artists Daniel B. Marshall claimed the top spot with 15 gigs split between Forbici Modern Italian and Boulon Brasserie. His hold on the upscale dining circuit shows how acoustic sets can elevate dinner service without overwhelming conversation. The split between these two venues suggests he's found his lane in sophisticated spaces that understand the value of live music done right. Joe Hite matched that 15-gig count but spread his sets between Forbici Modern Italian and Union New American. LeMay O'James took a different approach with 8 gigs across three venues, including The Living Room on Main and Sonder Social Club. Eric Yoder logged 7 shows at three spots, hitting Mad Dogs and Englishmen alongside the usual suspects. Evan Koteles rounded out the top five with 6 gigs between Forbici Modern Italian and Highland House. Top Bands Elizabeth Jo led the band category with 2 gigs at Welcome to The Farm - St. Pete. The venue clearly found its rhythm with full bands in May, as four other acts tied for second place with the same count at the same spot. Keegan Jacko, Matt Whataguy, Second Rodeo, and The Derek Lersch Band each claimed 2 shows there. Hot Club SRQ broke the pattern with a single gig at Boulon Brasserie, proving that jazz can work in unexpected places. Top DJs Slex Allen dominated the DJ rankings with 8 gigs between Union New American and Boulon Brasserie. His ability to work both the dinner crowd and late-night sessions shows real range in reading rooms and adjusting accordingly. DJ Xae secured second place with 5 shows at Sonder Social Club, establishing a solid residency. DJ YOBI played 4 gigs across Sonder Social Club and Casa Cami. Three DJs tied for fourth place with 3 gigs each: Geecee, LAYNE, and Quinn Blalock all held down Predalina while Xplicid worked Union New American. These numbers tell the story of May's live music circuit, but they only count venues currently on the platform. 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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