With the kids back in school, the days getting shorter and the movies getting crappier, it’s obvious to everyone that fall is here. But Summer 2008 was a banger and we’ve got the photos to prove it. From alt-rap to R&B, there were some great shows across the spectrum of music, and memorable performances from both the superstar arena headliners and the up-and-coming club acts. Now that summer is officially over as of yesterday, ro decided to take a look back at some of our favorite performances from the warmer months. – dusty culpepper
No one gives more than Alicia Keys in a stirring performance at Philips Arena in Atlanta back in June.
T-Pain rips up the stage at Summer Fest in Ft. Lauderdale.
Esthero’s candor and personal interaction with the audience made her set at The Loft memorable.
Lil Wayne gets his Eddie Van Halen on at the BMI Showcase in Atlanta. 
Chrisette Michele was better than OK at the Tabernacle in July.
Ne-Yo channeled Cab Calloway at Philips Arena during his summer tour.
Solange heads into the audience for a little song ‘n dance during Tom Joyner’s Family Reunion in Orlando.
Keyshia Cole keeps it hot at Summer Fest.
Raheem DeVaughn revs up the Tabernacle crowd in Atlanta.
Pusha T of the Clipse takes CenterStage at the A3C Hip-Hop Festival in Atlanta.
In New Orleans, Rihanna glows onstage at the Essence Festival.
The Cool Kids rip The Abbey Pub in Chicago with just ‘a little bit of gold and a pager…’
Kanye West graduates to the big stage at the Superdome during the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans.
Jay-Z and Mary J. Blige share the stage at the Toyota Center in Houston during their tour.
