Ernie Johnson From Detroit is a Cincinnati based big band that blends funk, afrobeat, and jazz with 70s psychedelia and hard rock to create a hypnotic, danceable sound that is both accessible and boundary pushing at the same time. Their stage show is known to be a high-energy, infectious dance party that centers on intense, spontaneous improvisation combined with tight, sophisticated compositions that live inside the groove. The band released their self-titled debut album in 2018 to critical acclaim, garnering praise from both critics and musicians alike, in a city known more for indie rock, folk, and bluegrass. EJFD released ...

Tab Benoit is a Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way, as well as 5 Blues Music Awards, including BB King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.  He has recorded and/or performed with Junior Wells, George Porter Jr, Dr. John, Willie Nelson, Big Chief Monk Boudreaux, Billy Joe Shaver, Maria Muldaur, James Cotton, Cyril Neville, Kenny Aronoff, Allen Toussaint, Kim Wilson, Jimmy Thackery, Charlie ...

Formed in Adelaide South Australia in 2014 the band first made waves across Australia and New Zealand being nominated in every category of the 2018 Australian Blues Music Awards on the back of their 2nd album Tales of A Rich Girl, and ultimately picked up 3 gongs. Tales was tracked in LA by 7 x Grammy winner Jim Scott and mixed in Nashville by 4 X Grammy winner Vance Powell. It received some incredible reviews and had a stellar run on the charts hitting no.1 on the Australian Blues Music Charts, and no.15 on the International Roots Review. Huff Post’s ...

The Vindys are passionate about representing their hometown of Youngstown, OH as a place where the music scene is thriving. Their name pays homage to their roots by drawing influence from Youngstown’s daily newspaper, The Vindicator.  The band features some of the best and most versatile players in the Northeast Ohio area.  The 9 piece band which includes a horn section is led by powerhouse singer songwriter Jackie Popovec with sweet and sultry vocals reminiscent of Amy Winehouse.  The Vindys have performed at various festivals including WonderRoad, Three Rivers Arts Fest, and Summerfest where the band won the vote as ...

Beginning his career in 1980, Dean Osborne has had a hand in just about every area of the bluegrass music business. As an artist and bandleader, he and the Eastbound Band were nominated in 2001 for IBMA emerging artist of the year as well as being featured as a showcase act for the IBMA Tradeshow and Fanfest.  He has been featured with Richard Bennett on releases for Rebel Records including their first live video release as well as recording as a solo artist for Pinecastle Records. His DVD release, ”The Dean Osborne Band; Live” includes liner notes from Eddie Adcock calling Osborne “..one of ...

Jordan Occasionally (they/them) is a non-binary, Dance-Pop and R&B artist who received critical acclaim after the independent release of their album “Indigo”. Following that successful release, Jordan Occasionally’s Single “Lie Lie Lie” went viral on TikTok, leading to JD’s first ever awards nomination by the Black Boy Bulletin Magazine as “Tik Tok’s Hit Song”.  It was added to four Spotify editorial playlists, and played in H&M retail stores all around the US. Jordan Occasionally’s platform is bigger than music. Their passion for social activism has always been the catalyst for their creativity, from the second they released their first EP ...

Dayton Metro Library has joined as a partner to offer additional elements to the World Music Series. Signature Levitt Music & Arts Camp Student Showcase: Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener Join us at 7PM to see what the students who have been participating in the week-long Signature Levitt Music & Arts Summer Day Camp have been working on. They will open the show with a showcase of their work. With a voice rich in emotional vulnerability, and nimble power, Nomfusi conquers every stage and every heart. She tackles complex and culturally urgent topics, from domestic violence to female desire, in ...

The Classic Jazz Stompers have been serving up early jazz, blues, and hot dance music since the early 1980s. That old music remains young, and so do the members of this band. All are masters of the craft. If you haven’t as yet fallen in love with their brand of music, you will do so when you hear them play. About the venue: All concerts in the 2023 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton are free and open to the public, no ticket or RSVP necessary. All concerts begin at 7PM. You can bring in lawn chairs or ...

Angie K is shaking up Nashville with her fresh blend of hard-hitting country with a nod to her Latin roots. Her first bilingual single ‘Real Talk’ catapulted her onto the country scene by making her a ‘Highway Find’ on Sirius XM the Highway. Since then, she has accumulated over 20 million+ streams, 500k+ followers, and was the only independent artist to play on the Nissan Stadium stage during the 2022 CMA Fest. She was recently named to the 2023 class of CMT’s ‘Next Women of Country’ after scoring 3 back-to-back #1 music videos on the channel’s 12 pack countdown. Angie ...

Hannah Wicklund has been traveling fast and far, performing in big cities and small towns her whole life. With her new album, Produced by Sam Kiszka, due out this Fall, she is now arriving somewhere completely unexpected. Ethereal texturing, smokey falsetto vocals, string section surprises and guitar solos that carry equal parts pain and joy are woven tastefully into what Wicklund says is , “A record that just sounds like ME”. Much like Hannah’s paintings she has become known for, each song is intricately entrancing and honored with two things seemingly lost in today’s world….patience and time. With Sam Kiszka ...

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. After nearly 35 years on the road, and more than two dozen releases to their credit, they remain key figures on the ever-changing Americana circuit, both on record and in live appearances. Crazy Joe and the Mad River Outlaws: Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener   About the venue: All concerts in the 2023 Eichelberger Concert Season at the Levitt ...

Featuring six Grammy-nominated musicians, The Rumble is more than just a band—it's an opportunity to be immersed in a wholly unique facet of New Orleans culture. Composed of Second Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. of the Golden Eagles, trumpeter Aurélien Barnes, trombonist José Maize Jr., bassist TJ Norris, guitarist Ari Teitel, keyboardist Andriu Yanovski, and drummer Trenton O’Neal, the group fuses iconic New Orleans funk in the vein of The Meters and The Neville Brothers—but updated, modern and vibrant befitting the next generation—with electrifying brass and the singular visual splendor of the Black Masking carnival tradition. About the venue: All concerts ...