April saw steady activity across Charleston's dining rooms and late-night spots. Tommy Condon's Irish Pub kept its acoustic calendar full while Uptown Social maintained its position as the city's DJ hub. Top Acoustic Artists Of The Heart claimed the top spot with 11 gigs split between High Cotton Charleston Restaurant and Slightly North of Broad Restaurant. The trio's ability to anchor both upscale dining rooms speaks to their range and reliability in the city's restaurant scene. Kevin Church locked down 10 shows exclusively at Tommy Condon's Irish Pub, establishing himself as a go-to for the King Street staple. Christian Carroll followed close behind with 9 gigs at the same venue, making Tommy Condon's the clear winner for consistent acoustic programming. Derek Cribb spread his 5 shows between Rita's Seaside Grille and The Dinghy, covering both waterfront spots. Ben Somerville rounded out the top five with 5 performances at Slightly North of Broad Restaurant. Top Bands Medium Rare led the pack with 9 shows across High Cotton Charleston Restaurant and Halls Chophouse Nexton (Summerville). Their dual-venue presence shows they've mastered both downtown fine dining and Summerville's growing scene. JJZ trio matched their venue spread with 8 gigs between Rita's Seaside Grille and the Nexton location. Nexton Jazz Quartet also hit 8 shows but stayed loyal to Halls Chophouse Nexton (Summerville). Reverse Cowgirl brought 6 performances to Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge and Frontier lounge. Soul Fish closed out the top five with 6 shows at High Cotton Charleston Restaurant. Top DJs Hi Ed dominated April with 13 gigs across three key venues: Uptown Social, Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge, and Share House. That venue spread positions them at the center of the city's nightlife circuit. JMBX matched the gig count with 13 shows but stayed planted at Uptown Social, proving the venue's appetite for regular programming. whöever pulled 12 gigs between Uptown Social and Ritual Rooftop Restaurant & Lounge, working the rooftop circuit. Dj Boogi secured 11 shows split between Uptown Social and Share House. ANTO finished the top five with 9 gigs at the same venue pair. April's numbers show the city's live music calendar staying busy across genres and neighborhoods. The mix of restaurant residencies and club rotations keeps the scene moving. 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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