I'm aware that we're through the first week of August, but I decided to take a look back at shows I've seen this year and try to put an order to the seasons that have passed. I released my #WinterConcertSeason Final Standings back in April, and this is the 'Spring Edition.' (I consider the spring concert season to begin with Gasparilla Music Fest and run through the end of May)
As expected, Shaky Knees Music Fest dominated the list. That was an epic weekend highlighting an overall great season.
Final Standings:
21. Young the Giant - Live at USF
One line summary: Although I love the band, Young the Giant fall a bit short and play an all too predictable setlist at the USF student spring concert.
20. Trampled By Turtles set at Gasparilla Music Fest
One line summary: The folk rockers from Minnesota play an enjoyable Sunday afternoon set in the hot Florida sun.
19. Dale Earnhart Jr. Jr. set at Gasparilla Music Fest
One line summary: Impressive electro-rock duo put together a dance party, most resembling a Cherub set.
18. New Politics - Live at Florida Southern College
One line summary: The winners of 2014's Next Big Thing return to Florida for a free entertaining show at Florida Southern College.
17. Cherub - Live at State Theatre
One line summary: A year after playing Ybor for free, the Nashville duo return and make it a dance party in St Pete.
16. Modest Mouse set at Gasparilla Music Fest
One line summary: The indie veterans mix old and new while headlining GMF for a sold out Curtis Hixon Park.
15. Dr. Dog set at Shaky Knees
One line summary: The winner of The Only Music Blogs Winter Concert Season Rankings comes back with a fun festival performance.
14. Gogol Bordello set at Gasparilla Music Fest
One line summary: The surprise of the weekend came with Gogol Bordello and his active and entertaining backing band as they closed out GMF 2015.
13. Avett Brothers - Round 1 in Orlando
One line summary: The Avett's pack HOB Orlando and deliver a striped down performance, including multiple duets from just brothers Seth and Scott.
12. Portugal the Man - Live in heaven
One line summary: Playing a late night show in a venue much too small for their popularity, the Lords of Portland remain cloaked in darkness and deliver another solid set.
11. The Kooks set at Shaky Knees
One line summary: Luke Pritchard and the Kooks start off what would be an excellent weekend of music at Shaky Knees Music Fest.
10. Flogging Molly set at Shaky Knees
One line summary: Despite the midday time slot, Flogging Molly turns the crowd into a huge party with moshpits, crowd surfing and wild running around in circles.
9. Old Crow Medicine Show set at Shaky Knees
One line summary: The Sunday sub headliner at Shaky Knees shows off their talent and wins over the crowd.
8. Frank Turner - Live in Hell
One line summary: After an epic Saturday at Shaky Knees, the ultimate nightcap was seeing a pumped up Frank Turner do what he does best in Atlanta.
7. Old Crow Medicine Show - Live at Jannus
One line summary: Coming off a strong performance at Shaky Knees, Old Crow turns it up a level and proves they're one of the best folk bands around.
6. Avett Brothers - Round 2 in Orlando
One line summary: The second night of selling out HOB Orlando proves to be the better show, as Avett's put together a great setlist.
5. Frank Turner - Live from the Underbelly
One line summary: A quick there and back trip from Tampa to Jacksonville is completely worth it as the hardest working man in live music puts on the best show of his I've seen to date.
4. Walk the Moon - Live at State Theatre
One line summary: Ohio based alt-pop group Walk the Moon ride the success of their second album to a wild and packed show at State Theatre.
3. Noel Gallagher set at Shaky Knees
One line summary: The legendary Noel Gallagher mixes his solo materials well with the fan favorites of Oasis, ending with a captivating 'Don't Look Back in Anger.'
2. Avett Brothers set at Shaky Knees
One line summary: Avett's prove to be a worthy headliner, delivering a two hour performance jammed with their most sing-a-long friendly tunes.
1. The Strokes set at Shaky Knees
One line Summary: The Strokes top the list on a very impressive Shaky Knees Fest lineup, and get some assistance from the best crowd I've been in all year.
(and probably the best concert video of 2015)
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