Until the place decides to start charging a cover, you might as well give this award to Dunedin Brewery every year. Whether it’s Devin the Dude, a jazz supergroup or even Wu-Tang’s GZA playing chess with fans, no place offers more unique shows for free-99. With the opening of the neighboring Moontower venue, things are looking even better for Pinellas music fans. dunedinbrewery.com

Winner: The Black Honkeys
2. Pusha Preme
3. The Wandering Assassins Crossfire Creek

Winner: The Applebutter Express
2. Have Gun Will Travel
3. Crossfire Creek Band