Join us this year as we celebrate Blues Fest, part of the Amplified Series sponsored by the City of Dayton. Blues Amplified Lineup: 5:30 p.m. Primetime Blues Band 7 p.m. Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder 8 p.m. Shemekia Copeland   LOS ANGELES, CA— MARCH 18, 2022RECORDING ARTIST, BLUES SINGER, SHEMEKIA COPELAND FOR ALLIGATOR RECORDS.Photos by Victoria SmithMake Up by KATE KATS Shemekia Copeland - Shemekia Copeland is one of the most powerful and compelling voices in contemporary blues. A multi-GRAMMY-nominated artist, she has built a global reputation for music that is fearless, soulful, and deeply human. Blending blues, ...

Ernie Johnson From Detroit is a Cincinnati based band that blends afrobeat, funk, and jazz with 70s psychedelia and hard rock to create a hypnotic, danceable sound that is both accessible and boundary pushing. Their stage show is a high-energy, infectious dance party that centers on intense, spontaneous improvisation combined with tight, sophisticated compositions that live inside the groove. The band’s horn-heavy arrangements and relentless rhythm section allow for a variety of styles and a layering of dynamics in their improvised jams that make people want to move. Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: MELINAMARIE

When Covid sidelined his touring this past year, Black Joe Lewis started laying concrete to help support his baby mama and his kid. When Joe and his band, the Honeybears, popped onto the national stage over a decade ago, many critics embraced him but still, there were some that maintained that they hadn’t paid their dues. Joe’s still here. Still going. Still cashing checks and snapping necks. The dues of hard work; the delirious heights of the industry as well as the disappointments and low hanging fruit. Through this all, Joe’s only honed his mastery over gut bucket blues guitar ...

Steep Canyon Rangers arrive at a moment of renewal and reaffirmation with Next Act, their 15th studio album set to be released May 22, 2026. The record represents a conscious tightening of focus: a return to the bluegrass foundations that first bound the band together, approached with the confidence and emotional range earned through years of collective evolution. It is an affirmation that bluegrass still contains endless expressive possibility. Next Act finds the Rangers sounding deeply at home in their own musical language, drawing strength from tradition while continuing to write new chapters within it. Formed in North Carolina and ...

Angie K has taken the summer by storm hitting the main stage at some of the biggest festivals of the summer including Country Thunder and Tortuga providing support for Jelly Roll, Jake Owen, Carin Leon, Bailey Zimmerman and more. With over 35 million streams and half a million followers as an indie artist, she was named to Apple Music's ‘Trailblazers’ Class of 2025. Her new record ‘Whiskey and Hemingway’ landed on more than 15 editorial playlists and landed her a spot on the Brooks and Dunn tour in October 2026. She is a 3x Opry performer and recently debuted an ...

Larry McCray is a powerhouse bluesman with a soul-soaked voice, blistering guitar chops, and a story embodying the spirit of his music. With his new album Heartbreak City (out June 13 on Journeyman Records), McCray turns the page on a new chapter—raw, joyful, and deeply personal. Produced by blues-rock champions and Grammy Nominated duo Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, Heartbreak City finds the legendary singer and guitarist firing on all cylinders, reconnecting with his roots while stepping boldly forward. From the first notes of the title track, McCray reminds listeners why he’s long been hailed as one of the most ...

J2B2 is an all-star bluegrass supergroup featuring four legendary, award-winning musicians: John Jorgensonon acoustic guitar, mandolin and vocals; Herb Pedersen on banjo, acoustic guitar and vocals; Patrick Sauber on acoustic guitar and vocals; and Mark Fain on bass – delivering bluegrass like no one has ever heard it before. The combination of forces by Jorgenson, Pedersen, Sauber, and Fain form a spot-on union of impeccable musicianship, incomparable songwriting, incredible harmony vocals (a fresh twist combining bluegrass with elements of West Coast folk rock) and seasoned showmanship. This is the “high lonesome sound” of American roots music at its finest. John ...

Shakespeare is one of the ultimate writers, storytellers and poets. Since divinely meeting seven years ago, Los Angeles natives Tradessa Willis and Trevon Trapper, who comprise the singing/songwriting duo SHAKESPEARE, have been honing their skills to be recognized as one of the prolific and versatile musical duos in music history. Combining skills as performers, songwriters and producers, SHAKESPEARE is generating a strong buzz and excitement in the music industry. Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Signature Levitt Music & Creative Arts Summer Day Camp Showcase The openers for this evening will be the students from the week-long Signature Levitt Music & ...

Join us this year as we celebrate Rock Fest, part of the Amplified Series sponsored by the City of Dayton. Rock Amplified Lineup: 5:30 p.m. The Boxcar Suite 6:45 p.m. Spoils 8 p.m. Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys - Since forming in 1988 in Southern California, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have become one of the world’s most beloved Americana/Roots acts, drawing from the deep musical waters that flow just beneath the surface of Rock & Roll’s fertile soil. A childhood passion for Country, Doo-Wop, and Rhythm & Blues 45s led Sandy (born ...

Hailing from Haleiwa, HI. One of thirteen children. This award-winning artist brings a unique soulful-honest-songwriting style to the stage. Performing all original music and energizing audiences all across the globe. You’ll be sure to leave the experience feeling loved, electrified and pondering the lyrics. Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: KELLEN WILLIAMS

Named after Ukrainian nomads, Scythian (sith-ee-yin) plays roots music from Celtic, Eastern European and Appalachian traditions with thunderous energy, technical prowess, and storytelling songwriting, beckoning crowds into a barn-dance, rock concert experience. Nashville’s Music City Roots says Scythian is ‘what happens when rock star charisma meets Celtic dervish fiddling’, and the Washington Post claims “Scythian’s enthusiasm is contagious, and shows seem to end with everyone dancing, jumping around or hoisting glasses.” The foursome made up of Alexander Fedoryka (Vocals, Fiddle, Mandolin, Harmonica), Danylo Fedoryka (Vocals, Guitar, Accordion), Ethan Dean (Vocals, Upright and Electric Bass, Percussion, Guitar) and Johnny Rees (Vocals, ...

Levitt Pavilion Dayton invites the community to an evening of music and cultural celebration as Supaman takes the stage on Saturday, August 8 at 7:00 PM. This free, family-friendly event is a celebration of our Native American friends and the power of music to connect and elevate our community’s well-being! As a member of the “Apsaalooke Nation”, Supaman makes his home on Apsáalooke lands in Montana. “Supaman” Is Christian Takes Gun Parrish, a Native American dancer and innovative hip hop artist who has dedicated his life to empowering and spreading a message of hope, pride and resilience through his original ...