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SUMMARY:Funk Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us this year as we celebrate Funk Fest\, part of the Amplified Series sponsored by the City of Dayton. \nFunk Amplified Lineup: \n\n5:45 p.m. Freakquency\n6:45 p.m. Plazmatic\n8 p.m. The Bar-Kays\n\nThe Bar-Kays – Despite unimaginable obstacles\, the Bar-Kays have endured as one of the longest-running funk and soul groups of all time. They began in Memphis\, Tennessee\, as a studio session group\, backing major artists at Stax Records like Otis Redding and Isaac Hayes. \nThe bands would go on to have dozens of charting singles from the 1960s to the 19080s\, including “Soul Finger: (US Billboard Hot 100 number 17\, R&B number 3) in 1967\, “Son of Shaft” (R&B number 10) in 1972\, and “Boogie Body Land” (R&B number 7) in 1980.) \nThe Bar-Kays were inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame in 2015; and have endured as one of the longest-running funk and soul groups ever. \n  \nPlazmatic – Plazmatic is a Cincinnati-based band specializing in captivating live performances with high production value. The band is currently booking regional festivals\, shows\, and private events while establishing themselves as a first-call group in the regional jam scene. \nThe group has performed at some of Cincinnati’s premier venues including Madison Live\, Radio Artifact\, and the Woodward Theater\, while also performing in the broader region. The group has also been called on for major regional events (Oktoberfest Zinzinnati\, FC Cincinnati games) and music festivals (Kinda Spoopy\, Rislofest). \nThe band\, whose style draws heavily from golden-era funk\, the modern jam scene\, as well as rock and jazz\, released their EP “Midnight Somewhere” in May 2025. The group’s sound is defined by thick grooves and improvisation over non-traditional song structures. The band’s unforgettable live shows blend original compositions\, funky covers\, improvisational jams\, and a knack for getting audiences to dance. \n \nFreakquency – Freakquency is a “Funk Fusion” band from Dayton\, Ohio that started in 2015. It has existed in various iterations since then\, but the finalized quartet of musicians was set in 2022. Freakquency’s music is as varied as the backgrounds of its musicians; from hip hop and R&B\, to jazz and blues\, to metal and hardcore\, and of course Dayton funk\, all blended to make killer music! Freakquency shows could charitably be described as a “rollercoaster”\, going from smooth\, to heavy\, to dance\, but ALWAYS funky. This combination led Freakquency to win the Dayton Battle Of The Bands in 2024! Call the music whatever you like\, but it is undeniably and always Freakquency.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/funk-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Pride Month Celebration w/ Flamy Grant
DESCRIPTION:Flamy Grant is a trailblazing drag queen and musician from Asheville\, North Carolina with over 1.5 million streams on digital music platforms. Snatching trophies for both songwriting and stage\, this powerhouse performer beautifully blends her Appalachian roots\, drag artistry\, and musical excellence to deliver a fearless and flamboyant show like no other.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/pride-month-celebration-ft-flamy-grant/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:The Vindys
DESCRIPTION:For the past decade\, The Vindys have been captivating audiences with their signature blend of rock\, soul\, and pop. Hailing from Youngstown\, Ohio\, the band has built a devoted following through electrifying live performances and heartfelt songwriting. \nAt the heart of The Vindys is powerhouse vocalist and songwriter Jackie Popovec\, who has earned high praise from none other than Pat Benatar\, who raved\, “She’s amazing. That girl can sing her ass off.” She’s backed by an exceptional lineup\, with John Anthony delivering electrifying lead guitar\, Rick Deak on rhythm guitar\, Owen Davis on drums\, Brendan Burke on bass\, and Nathan Anthony on keys. Together\, this dynamic ensemble crafts a sound that Music Connection Magazine hails as “rock and roll at its finest.” \nThe Vindys have been making waves nationally\, lighting up major festival stages and opening for legends like Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo\, ZZ Top\, Marcus King\, Beth Hart\, and Ann Wilson. \nTheir anthemic track “Are You Ready” was featured in ESPN commercials\, while their music video for Bugs earned an exclusive selection at the 2023 Tribeca Film Festival. \nCritics have taken notice—The Washington Post’s Marc Thiessen raved\, “Jackie Popovec is a revelation… By the end\, they were delivering a raucous standing ovation. See. This. Band.” (The 10 Best Concerts I Saw in 2024). They were also named Cleveland Magazine’s 2023 Editor’s Pick for “Best Indie Rock Band.” \nThe Vindys are gearing up for an electrifying year as they prepare to release new music that showcases their evolving sound and boundless creativity. They aim to push boundaries all while staying true to their rock\, soul\, and pop roots.  Their passion for crafting songs fuels their excitement\, making this upcoming release not just another milestone but a bold step forward in their journey.  The next chapter of The Vindys’ story is about to unfold\, and it promises to be their most thrilling yet. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: CHERRY YUM YUM
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/the-vindys-2026/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:For Dayton By Dayton
DESCRIPTION:For Dayton\, By Dayton is a one-day music festival built around one big idea: giving local talent the big stage they deserve. \nStarting at Riverscape MetroPark in 2019\, 4DBD has brought together musicians from across Dayton and the surrounding communities—artists representing every genre\, from hip-hop to rock\, folk to funk. It’s a festival created for our city and by the people who live\, work\, and create here. \nNow in its seventh year\, 4DBD has grown from a grassroots passion project into a signature summer event hosted at The Levitt Pavilion. What started in 2019 with 700 attendees has since welcomed thousands of people throughout the years\, as well as dozens of musicians! \nBut this isn’t just about music. It’s about celebrating Dayton’s community spirit—the strength\, resilience\, and creativity that define our city. With food trucks and family-friendly activities\, 4DBD is a place where neighbors connect\, artists shine\, and the city comes alive. \nThis years lineup is NIGHTBEAST • K.CARTER • COOLEY THE CURATOR • BETTER ANYWAY • TYRANT • BLANCH ROBINSON • J-TOLB • EMPIRE POOL • Hosted by QUEEN SAMANTHA • Featuring DJ CUEST \n \n 
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/for-dayton-by-dayton-2026/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Kofi B
DESCRIPTION:From Akron to accolades\, 26-year-old Kofi B. has quickly become one of the most dynamic young talents in entertainment today. A 3x Emmy®-nominated pianist\, producer\, actor\, and media personality\, Kofi’s innovative blend of music and storytelling has captivated millions across social media and beyond. His rise began with a Silver medal in the NAACP ACT-SO National Competition\, joining an elite list of alumni including Lauryn Hill and Jennifer Hudson. \nIn 2021\, Kofi launched BlaBoak Ventures (pronounced Blah-bowk)\, a media production company behind his Emmy®-nominated content. His collaborations span industry icons like the Ohio Players\, Joe Little III of the Rude Boys\, Montell Jordan\, Marsha Ambrosius\, and J Moss. A major career milestone came in 2022 when he won Amateur Night at The Apollo and made history as the first winner to become the show’s host\, stepping into a role previously held by legends like Steve Harvey and Mo’Nique. \nKofi’s talents also led him to the big screen\, portraying Whitney Houston’s pianist in I Wanna Dance With Somebody and contributing musically alongside Rickey Minor. In 2024\, he was named the official Ambassador of Engagement for the 47th Kennedy Center Honors\, becoming part of a historic celebration honoring the Apollo Theater. \nWith appearances on The Tamron Hall Show and stage moments alongside Charlie Wilson\, Will Downing\, and Musiq Soulchild\, Kofi B. continues to inspire as “The Other Kid From Akron\,” rewriting what it means to be a modern artist. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: HARPOETIC
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/kofi-b/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:The Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band
DESCRIPTION:The Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band has performed in 38 countries and 48 states. They have been featured in Rolling Stone Magazine\, Living Blues\, Elmore\, donned the cover of Vintage Guitar Magazine\, have been #1 on the Billboard\, iTunes and Sirius XM Blues Charts and have been nominated for three Blues Music Awards by the Blues Foundation in Memphis. The Indianapolis Star listed Reverend Peyton as one of the top 25 Hoosier musicians of all time. \nMaybe you found the band because of virtuosic guitar playing? Maybe you came for the tent revival style live show? The reasons that brought you here could be extensive\, but the reasons that keep bringing people back are HEART. Real\, from the heart\, music made by people who love music. The Sacramento Bee said\, “It’s a group with boundless stockpiles of heart to spare — it cascades throughout every slip-n-slide vintage blues/soul ditty they tear through and croon in every show they play\, and they always leave a little behind. The front porch is the church\, the church is the dance hall and the dance hall is the river bank — your knees will fail you by the time you figure it all out.” \nOften called\, “the greatest front-porch blues band in the world” the Big Damn Band is led by Reverend Peyton\, who is considered to be the premier finger picker playing today. Rev has earned a reputation as both a singularly compelling performer and a persuasive evangelist for the rootsy\, country blues styles that captured his imagination early in life and inspired him and his band to make pilgrimages to Clarksdale\, Mississippi to study under such blues masters as T-Model Ford\, Robert Belfour and David “Honeyboy” Edwards. Accompanied by Rev’s wife\, the washboard virtuoso\, Washboard Breezy Peyton\, and kept on time by the deep rhythms of Jacob “The Snakob” Powell\, Reverend Peyton’s Big Damn Band will leave you clapping\, stomping\, and singing along every handmade show across the world. \nTheir new record “Honeysuckle” was produced and recorded by Reverend Peyton and mixed by six time Grammy winner Vance Powell (Chris Stapleton\, Jack White). The record features many special guests including gospel music group The McCrary Sisters on the song “Manger”\, Blues Music Hall of Famer and Grammy nominated harmonica player Billy Branch who plays on the Blind Lemon Jefferson song “Nell (Prison Cell Blues)”\, Grammy award winning and IBMA’s 10-time Fiddle Player of the Year Michael Cleveland plays on “Freeborn Man” and Colton Crawford from The Dead South plays banjo on “The Good Die Young” \n“This record is a bit of a return to my roots\, a very personal mix of old and new songs that shaped me or that I’m currently shaping. It’s the most acoustic record we’ve made in years\, vintage microphones\, vintage guitars\, vintage recording gear\, and alot of me and my national guitar. There is a smattering of Big Damn Band thrown into the mix to spice things up\, and a short list of legends that I’ve always dreamed of collaborating with”\, said Reverend Peyton. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: PAID LEAVE
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/the-reverend-peytons-big-damn-band-2026/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Slapbak
DESCRIPTION:Slapbak is a high-energy Funk band with influences from Hip Hop and Rock/Alternative. Slapbak’s leader Jara Harris started this band in the 90s and has been producing Slapbak’s music as well as working with other amazing artists. The band also includes includes his daughter Jaz Harris on guitar and his wife Alyse Harris on keyboards. As well as TJ Quake on vocals & rap\, Gus Day on guitar\, Jesse Conlee on drums & vocals\, MaryLiz on vocals \nJara Harris is multi instrument prodigy that is the founder of international recording artist Slapbak. He is currently touring with Donavon Frankenreiter and working on the first Slapbak record in 10 years.  But last he had a life detour when he was diagnosed with stage 4 Head and Neck cancer.  He’s also worked with Michael Buble’ on 2 Christmas records. In the past he’s worked with artists like Randy Jackson\, Jose Feliciano\, The Time\, Digital Underground\, Dazz Band\, Snoop Dogg\, Jordin Sparks\, 112\, Koshi Inaba\, Devon Allman. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: THE GROOVE ESSENTIALS
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/slapbak/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Mo Lowda and the Humble
DESCRIPTION:Mo Lowda & the Humble are a self-produced indie rock band hailing from Philadelphia.  The band is set to released their 5th studio album on June 20th\, 2025\, entitled: Tailing the Ghost.  Since releasing their debut album in 2013\, they’ve vastly expanded the sonic exploration of their recorded material whilst developing a dialed-in\, yet energetic live show through persistent touring. In turn\, they’ve built a ravenous and loyal following across the country\, selling out clubs and theaters throughout the US each year. ‘Tailing the Ghost’ was recorded entirely on the road\, with the majority of the songs being cut almost entirely live.  It is Mo Lowda’s most cohesive\, yet explorative album to date.  The band tours year around\, often playing over 90 shows a year.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/mo-lowda-and-the-humble/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Juneteenth: Commemoration\, Celebration\, Community and Concert ft. Brownstone w/Live Band
DESCRIPTION:The 6th Annual Juneteenth Commemoration\, Celebration\, Community and Concert returns to Levitt Pavilion Dayton on Friday\, June 19 from 4:45 PM – 9 PM with this year’s theme: Legacy of Freedom III: The Legacy of Literacy. \nPresented in partnership with Home of Urban Creative Arts\, this free community celebration centers education\, culture\, remembrance\, and joy through an evening of performances\, interactive experiences\, and live music in the heart of downtown Dayton. \nThe evening begins with the pre-show special “Boots on the Ground” from 4:45 PM – 5:45 PM\, featuring a short educational presentation and homage to local and national individuals who have fought and continue to fight for freedom\, followed by community southern soul line dancing. \nThroughout the evening\, guests can experience African drumming and dance by DJAPO Cultural Arts Institute\, poetry\, heritage performances\, live audience participation moments\, a live choir\, food sculptures and culinary demonstrations\, face painting\, sound bowls\, massage chairs\, food trucks\, giveaways\, and more. Families can also explore the Black Worldschoolers Mobile Bookstore\, receive free youth books while supplies last\, connect with local African American authors\, and engage with curated literacy-focused activities celebrating the power of reading\, storytelling\, and cultural preservation. \nThe night concludes with a featured concert performance by legendary Grammy-nominated R&B group Brownstone featuring a live band. Known for defining the sound of ‘90s R&B with rich harmonies and timeless hits including “If You Love Me\,” “Grapevyne\,” and “5 Miles to Empty\,” Brownstone first rose to acclaim as Michael Jackson’s first signing to MJJ Music. Today\, the group continues to bring their signature soulful sound to audiences across the country\, connecting generations of R&B fans through powerful vocals and unforgettable live performances.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/juneteenth-celebration-ft-brownstone/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Los Rakas
DESCRIPTION:Los Rakas is comprised of cousins Raka Rich and Raka Dun\, pioneering Panamanians by way of the Bay Area on the frontier of a new Latin urban sound. Known for their fresh mix of hip-hop\, plena\, reggae\, and dancehall music; the Grammy-nominated duo represents the cutting edge of Pan-American flows.\nTaking their name from the Panamanian word “Rakataka\,” a negative slur used to describe someone from the ghetto\, Los Rakas have set out to inspire fellow “Rakas” by empowering them to become successful despite their circumstances. \nIn 2012\, Los Rakas released their EP\, Raka Love\, touring nationally and internationally. Their debut album on Universal Music Latino\, El Negrito Dun Dun y Ricardo\, released in 2014. In 2016\, Los Rakas released their self-titled\, second album earning them a Grammy nomination for “Best Latin Rock\, Urban or Alternative Album”. Their 2019 album Manes De Negocio is best described by Remezcla as a “socially conscious trap soiree”. Los Rakas has performed with artists like Dave Chappelle\, Snoop Dogg\, Berner\, JBalvin\, Kehlani\, Zion & LennoxCypress Hill\, E40\, Ice Cube\, Kali Uchis\, Shaggy\, and Nina Sky to name a few. They have also collaborated with artists such as Blondie\, Amara La Negra\, Carmack\, Kafu Banton\, Kat Dahlia\, D-Smoke\, Goapele\, P-Lo and in 2022 their hit single Uno2Tres will be featured in the FIFA 22 soundtrack. \nAs KQED states\, Los Rakas are “positioning themselves as the heirs of pioneering Black Panamanian reggaetoneros such as El General and Renato.” Los Rakas are turning the current Latin hip-hop world on its head. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: ISAI MORALES
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/los-rakas/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Gem City Groundlings present "Titus Andronicus"
DESCRIPTION:A brutal revenge tragedy set in a decaying Rome. General Titus becomes locked in a vicious feud with Tamora\, unleashing a spiral of violence\, betrayal\, and madness—culminating in one of Shakespeare’s most infamous acts of vengeance. It’s raw\, relentless\, and steeped in poetic savagery.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/gem-city-groundlings-present-titus-andronicus/
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CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Gem City Groundlings present "As You Like It"
DESCRIPTION:A witty pastoral comedy set in the Forest of Arden\, where exiled characters escape court life and discover love\, identity\, and freedom. Rosalind—disguised as a man—guides the romantic chaos with intelligence and charm. It’s a play of language\, transformation\, and ultimately\, joyful reconciliation.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/gem-city-groundlings-present-as-you-like-it/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Blues Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us this year as we celebrate Blues Fest\, part of the Amplified Series sponsored by the City of Dayton. \nBlues Amplified Lineup: \n\n5:30 p.m. Primetime Blues Band\n7 p.m. Nikki D and the Sisters of Thunder\n8 p.m. Shemekia Copeland\n\n  \n\nLOS ANGELES\, CA— MARCH 18\, 2022RECORDING ARTIST\, BLUES SINGER\, SHEMEKIA COPELAND FOR ALLIGATOR RECORDS.Photos by Victoria SmithMake Up by KATE KATS \nShemekia 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\, rock\, gospel\, soul\, and Americana\, her sound reaches across genres while staying rooted in truth and storytelling. \nBorn and raised in Harlem\, Shemekia grew up surrounded by music and stepped onto the stage at just eight years old alongside her father\, blues legend Johnny Copeland. Since then\, she has carried that legacy forward while carving out a voice all her own—one that is bold\, commanding\, and impossible to ignore. \nHer latest album\, Blame It On Eve\, showcases both her signature power and her range\, balancing songs that take on real-world issues with moments of joy\, humor\, and celebration. It’s music that makes you think\, makes you feel\, and makes you move—all at once. \nOn stage\, Shemekia brings an energy that fills the space and draws people together. Her performances are more than concerts—they’re shared experiences rooted in connection\, resilience\, and joy. Whether she’s delivering a blues ballad or getting the crowd on their feet\, she creates moments that stay with you long after the music ends. \n  \n \nNikki D and the Sisters of Thunder – Nikki D & The Sisters of Thunder is a multi-generational family-based group from Toledo\, Ohio. Their unique style is Gospel with Blues riffs and grooves\, all punctuated by Nikki D’s wildly soulful and electrifying LapSteel guitar. In fact\, in 2016\, Guitar World magazine described Nikki as “The Jimi Hendrix of Sacred Steel”\, because of her willingness to experiment with vocal-like riffs and runs. She’s also a soulful vocalist that commands the attention of those that hear her raspy\, yet sultry voice. Nikki D is joined by Gloria Brown on Guitar\, Tomika Webb on Bass Guitar\, Christian Brown on Drums\, Gary Black on Keyboard\, and Belinda Brown and Latonja Degraffanreid on Vocals.\nTheir music has allowed them to open for artists like Jack White’s Raconteurs\, Grammy Award winner Ceelo Green and travel internationally to perform on the same stage as Sarah McLachlan. Their mission is to Impact Lives\, Inspire Hope and Ignite Joy. Wherever you see them perform\, you can expect a forecast of hand clapping and foot tapping! \n  \nPrimetime Blues Band – Prime Time Blues Band brings a high-energy blend of blues\, soul\, and classic R&B that gets people on their feet and feeling the music. Known for their tight musicianship and dynamic live shows\, this seasoned group delivers everything from smooth grooves to powerful\, guitar-driven blues. \nRooted in the traditions of the blues while keeping things fresh and fun\, Prime Time Blues Band creates a sound that connects across generations. Their performances are all about shared moments—songs you recognize\, rhythms you can move to\, and an energy that brings the whole crowd together. \nWhether you’re a lifelong blues fan or just discovering the genre\, Prime Time Blues Band invites everyone to settle in\, soak it up\, and enjoy the ride.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/blues-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Ernie Johnson from Detroit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: MELINAMARIE
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/ernie-johnson-from-detroit-2/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Honoring our Veterans ft. Eric Jerardi Band
DESCRIPTION:Join us this July 3rd for a special concert event honoring our veterans. This celebration will pay tribute to the brave people who have served our country. Montgomery County Veterans Services will be present\, offering information about their services. Enjoy an evening of live music\, community spirit\, and heartfelt gratitude as we come together to recognize their sacrifices and dedication. This concert is the perfect way to start your Independence Day celebrations! Don’t miss this opportunity to show your support and appreciation for our veterans on Independence Day. \nEric Jerardi has built his life at the crossroads of soul and storytelling. A Dayton\, Ohio native\, his music blends weathered truth and raw finesse—equal parts grit\, groove\, and grace. Since 1997\, he has released ten nationally distributed recordings\, each one a milestone in his evolution as a soul‑soaked blues‑rock artist. \nHis 2019 album Occupied—produced by the legendary David Z (Prince\, Etta James\, Jonny Lang) and recorded with the famed Muscle Shoals rhythm section—was hailed for its depth\, groove\, and emotional resonance. Critics called it a “low-key\, deeply felt masterpiece\,” and audiences across the country echoed that sentiment with standing ovations and lasting loyalty. Yet Eric’s art has never been about virtuosity—it’s about connection. The subtle inflection of a vocal line. The space between notes that speaks louder than any solo. He plays not to impress\, but to connect—and people feel it. \nAnd now\, with his upcoming album The Game\, Jerardi returns with something even more personal. It started with a nudge—or rather\, an ambush. \nA close musical friend\, refused to leave him alone. Relentless texts. Daily reminders. No escape. The challenge was deceptively simple: write 12 songs in 12 weeks. Every Wednesday morning\, a text arrived with a phrase that had to be used verbatim in that week’s song—phrases Eric would never have chosen on his own. Miss the deadline\, and you paid a fine. Miss too many\, and you were out. No polish required. Just honesty and accountability. \nWhat began as a game became a mirror. \nProduced by Michael James (Robben Ford\, Edwin McCain\, New Radicals) and featuring the iconic Muscle Shoals backing vocals of Cindy and Marie\, The Game is raw\, lean\, and unfiltered. It cost Eric twenty dollars\, a little sleep\, and a whole lot of truth. Worth every penny. \nBeyond the music\, Jerardi’s world continues to expand. At Jerardi’s Little Store in Dayton\, fans travel from across the country—and around the world—to meet him\, collect signed merch\, and have Eric personally select wines from his curated collection. That same spirit lives on in his YouTube series Backroom Blues & Bottles\, where stripped-down performances filmed in the store’s back room blend his two passions: music and wine. \nThrough it all\, Eric Jerardi remains guided by the same principle that’s shaped his entire career—connection. Whether through a lyric written under pressure\, a note held just long enough\, or a bottle poured across the counter\, he’s inviting people into something real. \nThe Game may have started as a dare. But Eric Jerardi played it exactly the way he always has—honestly\, fearlessly\, and all in.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/honoring-our-veterans-ft-eric-jerardi-band/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
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SUMMARY:Black Joe Lewis & The Honeybears
DESCRIPTION: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 and his true voice. It’s a vital and distinctly American voice that never anticipated the attention he wound up receiving\, never went looking for it either. It just started happening. The garage\, the blues\, the propulsive and synergistic live performances that inhabit the spaces of James Brown\, Lightnin’ Hopkins\, and the MC5…those things happened naturally from the very beginning and could only be accurately communicated in the live experience\, not a press release or a slick brand campaign. Sharon Jones\, Charles Bradley\, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin Malcolm\, The Dirtbombs\, Detroit Cobras\, the Strange Boys; these are some of the artists that Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears shared countless bills with; almost a roll call of the most influential soul and garage bands of the last twenty five years. Has the soul blues garage explosion from that era been commodified or worked into the overall template of pop rock? Sure. But the ground floor was a vital space for people that like guitars and grease and at this point Black Joe Lewis is one of the last standing that was there. Last of a dying breed. Or maybe a missing link. Does this make him a throwback? A throwback to a throwback? It’d be tempting and easy for Joe to go along with that but nah\, we don’t think so. We know that Joe Lewis is genuinely doing his thing and that he’d do it regardless of what’s coming down the pipe. A stone cold original and a veteran at that. If you like whistling in your music and some floppy hat\, quaky kneed dudes cloyingly singing at you\, then you might not “get it” but whatever…there are enough intrepid\, degenerate weirdos that do. Those are the folks Joe cares about. Not the glad handing set. Not the fair-weather friend set getting down with the flavor of the month. Like the title of his last album says\, “the difference between me and you” is Joe defining for himself that there’s the belabored wannabes and then there’s dudes that actually “HAVE the blues”…whatever the hell THAT is! Joe’s concrete pouring boss is gonna miss him. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: KHRYS BLANK – \nWith a voice that blends raw soul and radiant energy\, Khrys Blank is a singer\, songwriter\, and multi-instrumentalist who’s sound blends the grit of blues\, the groove of funk\, and the edge of rock and R&B. Her music carries stories of depth and authenticity\, drawing listeners into a magnetic energy that’s impossible to ignore. All backed by a band of seasoned players who each bring their own authentic flavor and personal history to the music. \nAt the heart of it all is a deep love for rhythm—every beat\, every note\, and every moment creating a lasting experience.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/black-joe-lewis-the-honeybears/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Steep Canyon Rangers
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFormed in North Carolina and shaped equally by the Appalachian Mountains and the Piedmont\, Steep Canyon Rangers have long occupied a singular space in American roots music. From their earliest recordings\, the band demonstrated an unusual ability to honor traditional bluegrass forms while allowing contemporary songwriting\, literary influence\, and regional storytelling to seep naturally into the music. Over time\, this balance earned them both bluegrass credibility and broader Americana acclaim\, culminating in a Best Bluegrass Album GRAMMY Award for 2013’s Nobody Knows You\, additional nominations for Rare Bird Alert (2012) and North Carolina Songbook (2020)\, and an induction into the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame. \nIn recent years\, as their audience expanded and their songwriting reach grew wider\, the Rangers began to feel a pull back toward the elemental forces that shaped them: acoustic instruments speaking clearly\, songs built for ensemble interplay\, and stories grounded in lived experience and regional memory. Next Act emerges from that impulse. \nSteep Canyon Rangers is made up of Graham Sharp on banjo and vocals\, Mike Guggino on mandolin/mandola and vocals\, Aaron Burdett on guitar and vocals\, Nicky Sanders on fiddle and vocals\, Mike Ashworth on drums\, dobro\, percussion and vocals\, and Barrett Smith on bass\, guitar\, and vocals. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: THE SHADY PINE
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/steep-canyon-rangers/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Angie K
DESCRIPTION: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 original version of Disney’s “You Can Fly” for an international Walt Disney World ad campaign. Follow along @officialangiek on Instagram\, TikTok\, and Facebook. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: ALI AUBURN
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/angie-k-2/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Larry McCray
DESCRIPTION: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. \nFrom the first notes of the title track\, McCray reminds listeners why he’s long been hailed as one of the most expressive blues artists of his generation. Heartbreak City showcases Larry’s gritty vocals and searing guitar work\, evoking the decades he spent grinding it out in clubs\, pouring heartache and redemption into every solo. Elsewhere\, standout single “Bye Bye Blues” draws on McCray’s teenage years in Michigan\, when soul music still ruled the airwaves. Co-written with longtime collaborator Charlie Walmsley\, it nods to giants like Johnnie Taylor and Bobby Bland while delivering a sound all his own—grooving\, head-nodding\, and utterly timeless. “Bright Side\,” another standout\, was originally written for Bobby Bland and unearthed by Josh Smith\, who knew Larry was the one to bring it to life. With call-and-response choruses and sly humor\, the track leans into McCray’s knack for pairing deep emotion with irresistible swagger. \nThe album’s ten original tracks span from soul-infused ballads to roadhouse burners\, bolstered by a dream team of collaborators including Bonamassa\, Smith\, Kirk Fletcher\, Reese Wynans\, and a full horn section. McCray’s longtime partner Peggy Smith co-wrote several tracks\, adding emotional depth and lyrical resonance. Together\, they bring a lived-in perspective to songs like “Everything Falls On Me” and “Stop Your Crying”—testaments to weathering storms and emerging with strength. \nThe release follows 2022’s Blues Without You\, which marked McCray’s long-awaited return after a seven-year hiatus. The album debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Blues chart and was named the #1 Blues Album of 2022 by Blues Rock Review\, solidifying his status as a torchbearer of modern blues. In 2024\, McCray was inducted into the Michigan Rock and Roll Legends Hall of Fame\, a testament to his deep roots in the state and his enduring impact on American music. Now\, Heartbreak City builds on that momentum. It’s a record that reflects Larry McCray at his most self-assured—grounded in tradition\, but more fearless than ever. \nBorn in 1960 in Smackover\, Arkansas\, McCray grew up steeped in gospel\, soul\, and the electric blues of the three Kings—B.B.\, Albert\, and Freddie. He moved to Saginaw\, Michigan at 12\, where he honed his guitar style by blending classic blues with the psychedelic edge of Hendrix and the southern fire of the Allman Brothers. After years of gigging while working a factory job\, he was signed in the late ’80s as the first artist on Virgin Records’ blues imprint Point Blank. His debut Ambition (1990) was followed by acclaimed albums like Delta Hurricane\, Meet Me at the Lake\, and Born to Play the Blues\, solidifying his role in defining modern blues-rock through the ’90s and early 2000s. \nOver the years\, McCray has played alongside a who’s who of music legends—B.B. King\, Buddy Guy\, Albert King\, the Allman Brothers\, Joe Walsh\, Jonny Lang\, Levon Helm\, and of course\, Joe Bonamassa. He was named Orville H. Gibson Male Blues Guitarist of the Year in 2000 and won the Top Guitarist prize in the International Blues Matters writer’s poll in 2014. \nBut accolades aside\, it’s the soul in McCray’s music that keeps fans coming back. “I feel totally reborn\,” he says. “This new album lets me show the full scope of what I do—it’s blues\, it’s soul\, it’s real stories. This is who I am.”
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/larry-mccray/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:J2B2 (John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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\nAmerican roots music at its finest. \nJohn Jorgenson is a co-founder (with Herb Pedersen and Chris Hillman) of the formative country rock group Desert Rose Band. In 1990\, Jorgenson founded the Hellecasters and toured with Sir Elton John’s band for six years\, before later reuniting with John as lead guitarist for many European dates of the record-breaking Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour. An impressively eclectic range of artists including Sting\, Luciano Pavarotti\, Bonnie Raitt\, Billy Joel\, Barbra Streisand\, Bob Seger\, and Earl Scruggs have sought out Jorgenson to be part of their own recordings and/or performances. Music legends and guitar greats such as Tom Petty\, Peter Frampton\, Tommy Emmanuel\, Duane Eddy\, Joe Bonamassa and Brad Paisley have also sung Jorgenson’s praises. Jorgenson portrayed Django Reinhardt in the Hollywood feature film Head in the Clouds. In 2008\, Jorgenson won a GRAMMY® Award for Best Country Instrumental with Brad Paisley and was nominated for Best Bluegrass Album with Earl Scruggs. \nGRAMMY® Award Nominee Herb Pedersen is a former member of the Desert Rose Band\, legendary bluegrass band The Dillards and bluegrass super-group Old and In the Way\, among others. A sought after singer/songwriter\, musician\, and vocal arranger\, he has worked with such music legends as John Fogerty\, Tom Petty\, Mudcrutch\, Chris Hillman\, Linda Ronstadt\, Jackson Browne\, Emmylou Harris\, Gram Parsons\, Earl Scruggs\, Tony Rice\, Dan Fogelberg\, Kris Kristofferson\, John Prine\, Stephen Stills\, and John Denver. \nPatrick Sauber is a talented multi-instrumentalist who has quickly made a name for himself as a young performer in the world of bluegrass\, folk\, western and old-time music. Equally adept on guitar\, mandolin\, banjo and cajun accordion\, Sauber has played with Doc Watson\, Richard Greene\, Peter Rowan\, Tim O’Brien\, John Fogerty\, Laurie Lewis\, and John Reischman\, among others. Sauber played on the 2016 GRAMMY®-nominated album The Hazel and Alice Sessions by Laurie Lewis and appeared in the film A Mighty Wind with Christopher Guest. \nGRAMMY® Award-winning bassist and producer Mark Fain has recorded and performed with Bruce Hornsby\, Dolly Parton\, Loretta Lynn\, Tom Petty\, John Oates\, Alan Jackson\, Ry Cooder\, John Fogerty\, Chris Hillman\, Dwight Yoakam\, Alison Krauss\, Travis Tritt\, Joan Osborne\, The Chicks\, Martina McBride\, Rosanne Cash\, Jack Black\, and Cody Johnson. Fain previously was a longtime member of Ricky Skaggs’ band\, Kentucky Thunder. In addition to touring with J2B2\, Fain is a substitute player with the Grand Ole Opry house band in Nashville. \nJ2B2’s vastly acclaimed debut album\, From The Crow’s Nest\, was recorded at Sheryl Crow’s home barn studio in Nashville\, Tennessee. The album was released as part of a John Jorgenson limited edition\, 3- CD box set calledDIVERTUOSO (Cleopatra Records). DIVERTUOSO includes three new distinct albums by Jorgenson: J2B2 – From The Crow’s Nest; John Jorgenson Quintet – Returning (gypsy jazz); and John Jorgenson – Gifts From The Flood (instrumental electric guitar). \nJ2B2 has toured around the world at famed festivals and theatres. The band has played the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville many times and headlined the star-studded Guitar Town Festival in Copper Mountain\, Colorado frequently. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: BERACHAH VALLEY
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/j2b2-john-jorgenson-bluegrass-band/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Shakespeare! w/ Signature Levitt Summer Camp Showcase
DESCRIPTION: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. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: Signature Levitt Music & Creative Arts Summer Day Camp Showcase\nThe openers for this evening will be the students from the week-long Signature Levitt Music & Creative Arts Summer Day Camp in partnership with Signature Educational Solutions. These students will work hard the week before the concert\, writing songs and honing their creative and production skills in order to develop a performance to dazzle the Levitt Dayton audience.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/shakespeare-w-signature-levitt-summer-camp-showcase/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Rock Fest
DESCRIPTION:Join us this year as we celebrate Rock Fest\, part of the Amplified Series sponsored by the City of Dayton. \nRock Amplified Lineup: \n\n5:30 p.m. The Boxcar Suite\n6:45 p.m. Spoils\n8 p.m. Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys\n\n \nBig 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 Robert Williams) to pursue a singing career as a teenager\, beginning a life in music that continues decades later. And as his personal record collection continues to grow (75\,000 and counting)\, so does the depth of the musical influences that stream through his songwriting and singing style. A critically acclaimed tribute to Tex-Mex hero Freddy Fender\, released at the beginning of the 2020 lockdown\, points the way forward for Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys as they continue on a path of musical growth. 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. \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSpoils – Spoils is a Cincinnati-based indie rock band with a sound that feels raw\, melodic\, and full of movement. Their music blends guitar-driven energy with emotional vocals and a DIY spirit\, creating songs that feel both personal and alive. \nRooted in the independent music scene\, Spoils brings an honest\, no-frills approach to their sound. Their live set invites listeners into something immediate and real\, with the kind of energy that fits perfectly on a summer night of free music in downtown Dayton. \nBring a chair or blanket\, find your spot on the lawn\, and get ready to discover a Cincinnati band bringing fresh indie rock energy to the Levitt stage. \nThe Boxcar Suite – The Boxcar Suite is a Cincinnati-based indie rock project known for melodic guitar work and introspective songwriting. Their music leans atmospheric and reflective\, pairing layered instrumentation with a steady\, understated energy. \nWith a DIY approach and a focus on mood and tone\, The Boxcar Suite creates songs that invite you to listen in and connect—perfect for discovering something new together on a summer night.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/rock-fest-2026/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Ron Artis II
DESCRIPTION:Hailing from Haleiwa\, HI.\nOne of thirteen children.\nThis award-winning artist brings a unique soulful-honest-songwriting style to the stage. Performing all original music and energizing audiences all across the globe.\nYou’ll be sure to leave the experience feeling loved\, electrified and pondering the lyrics. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: KELLEN WILLIAMS
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/ron-artis-ii-2/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:SCYTHIAN
DESCRIPTION: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\, Drums\, Percussion) brings various influences together to create a conglomerate which is technically precise and steeped in various folk traditions: The classically trained Fedoryka brothers grew up on Ukrainian folk music and bluegrass\, while Ethan Dean was raised on the greats of 60’s & 70’s folk-rock. Lafayette LA raised Johnny Rees brings a Cajun backbeat to the Celtic-Americana fusion giving Scythian yet another dimension which keeps audiences entertained and moving. Scythian is coming off its most prolific year in 2020 with over 1\,000 hours of live streams during the Covid Lockdowns\, release of two new albums (Roots & Stones and Quaranstream: The Album) and four new music videos. You have to catch the live show to understand why The Cammel City Dispatch said of their Merlefest performance: “[Scythian gives] no quarter in their quest to entertain and bring a joy to their music that gives it an irony-free\, wide open feel of manic possibility. The playing is technically brilliant\, but it is the energy that carries the day.”
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/scythian-2026/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Celebrating our Native American Community with Supaman
DESCRIPTION: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! \nAs 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 art form. He has been the recipient of the 2017 MTV VMA award for “Best Fight Against the System”! He is also a Nammy “Native American Music Award” winner\, “North American Indigenous Image Award winner\, and  7 “Tunney Award winner. He was awarded  The Aboriginal Peoples Choice Music Award in Canada for best video and was voted MTV’s new Artist of the Week! His nominations brought him home awards for Best Hip Hop Album and Best Producer for the Indigenous Music Awards. His videos have received millions of views on youtube and facebook which has put him in high demand touring extensively throughout the U.S.A and internationally. He has performed for Google at the Google headquarters in San Francisco. He recently was asked to audition for America’s Got Talent and the Broadway play Hamilton. He is currently on tour around the country spreading the good medicine of resiliency\, love\, laughter and inclusion.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/celebrating-our-native-american-community-with-supaman/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Terrance Simien
DESCRIPTION:Grammy-winner Terrance Simien takes his audiences on a multicultural tour of the world inspired the many countries he’s visited on tour which have informed his musical language. He creates a hypnotic blend of New Orleans funk-reggae-flavored-world-blues-American zydeco roots music that beckons you to your feet and into the groove. Leading his Zydeco Experience band\, Simien has become one of the most respected and accomplished artists in American roots music today. He and his band mates have performed over 7000 concerts\, toured millions of miles to over 45 countries during their eventful career.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/terrance-simien/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:American Patchwork Quartet
DESCRIPTION:American Patchwork Quartet (APQ)\, led by multi-GRAMMY® award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross\, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication\, country twang\, West African hypnotics\, and East Asian ornamentation. APQ’s sound is a masterful confluence of tradition and innovation\, transcending culture\, politics\, and ideology. Their debut was recently nominated for “Best Folk Album” at the 67th GRAMMY® Awards. \nA southern-born roots music aficionado\, Ross is also the founder of the world-renowned Gullah group Ranky Tanky. In APQ\, Ross intertwines with other Grammy-winning artists: Falguni Shah\, an eleventh-generation Hindustani classical vocalist\, Moto Fukushima\, an internationally acclaimed Issei jazz bassist\, and Rudy Royston\, a renowned jazz drummer whose fibers were honed by African American church traditions. \nAPQ resonates as a potent symbol of unity in diversity. It stands testament to the notion that\, from a collage of varied backgrounds\, a coherent and beautiful whole can be fashioned. Mirroring America’s cultural mosaic\, APQ stitches together a story that’s both intricate and resilient. The fabric of their music is genuine—it neither feigns tolerance nor presents an overly-embellished image of unity. \nInstead\, each carefully chosen piece dives deep into America’s patchwork soul and shares the joys\, sorrows\, and unwavering hope of a nation crafted by shared dreams and diverse histories. Far from being a haphazard collection of musical scraps\, APQ is a deliberately designed homage to America’s past and a showcase of its dynamic present. It beckons listeners to meditate upon our shared identity and relish in the musical threads that bind us. Just as an intricately designed quilt becomes a cherished family heirloom\, when the distinct patterns of APQ’s music align in perfect harmony\, the result is both a blanket of warmth and a timeless treasure.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/american-patchwork-quartet/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:McGuffey Lane
DESCRIPTION:McGuffey Lane is a country rock band from central Ohio. In 1972 founding members Steve George Reis (bass/ vocals) and Terry Efaw (steel guitar/ gut string guitar/ electric guitar) were a duo called “Scotch and Soda”. When they added Bobby Gene McNelley (vocalist/ guitarist) they renamed themselves McGuffey Lane after the street of Steve’s Athens Ohio home. As their popularity grew they added Dick Smith (drums/ vocals) and Stephen “Tebes” Douglass (keyboards/ harmonica/ vocals). In 1977 McGuffey Lane started playing at Zachariah’s Red Eye Saloon and soon became the house band. At that point they added John Schwab (vocalist/ guitarist) who was opening for them as the sixth and final member of the original McGuffey Lane. \nMcGuffey Lane played at Zachariah’s through 1980. In August of 1980 they released their first self-titled album on Paradise Island Records selling 40\,000 in the first three months. The album reached #1 in Columbus during the fall of 1980 which gained the attention of Atlantic Records. Atlantic released the album nationally on its Atco Label with sales of 175\,000. During the early 1980’s McGuffey Lane was a national act touring with Charlie Daniels\, the Allman Brothers\, The Judds and Marshall Tucker Band. In 1981 they released their second album “Aqua Dreams” followed by their third album “Let the Hard Times Roll” released in 1982. In early 1984 Tebes Douglass was killed in an automobile accident returning home from a show in Dayton. They released their fourth and final album for Atlantic “Day by Day” and dedicated it to Tebes. After the release of “Day by Day”\, Bobby Gene McNelley left the band to pursue a solo song writing career. \nIn 1985 McGuffey Lane went back to their Ohio roots playing clubs\, concert halls\, fairs and festivals. In 1986 they released “A McGuffey Lane Christmas”\, a fundraiser for the Central Ohio Lung Association. In 1990 McGuffey Lane disbanded after a tour through the state and a last night at the Newport Music Hall. In 1993 they did a “one time show” at the Newport and in 1995 they released “Greatest Hits Live and More”. At that point McGuffey Lane regrouped featuring John Schwab\, Terry Efaw and Casey McGowan from the 1980’s line up. They were joined by veteran Columbus area musicians including Molly Pauken (mandolin\, acoustic guitar\, vocals). In 1998 they released “Call Me Lucky” . It was during 1998 that current McGuffey Lane members joined the band. Randy Huff (drums/ vocals) joined in the summer of 1998 and Kevin Reed (harmonica/ vocals) joined at the end of 1998. \nIn 2001 McGuffey Lane organized the First Annual Zachariah’s Red Eye Saloon Reunion featuring themselves and other acts that performed during the Zach’s days. In 2002 they released all acoustic CD “Wood” which included popular concerts songs from the late 1970’s but never previously released. In 2003 the Zachariah’s Red Eye Saloon Reunion moved to Promo West Pavilion and has been held there (now Kemba LIVE!) every year since. Finally in 2006 after years of fighting with Atlantic over the rights to their first four albums recorded in the mid 1980’s\, Rhino Records released them in 2 albums sets. The first self-titled album and “Aqua Dreams” in one set and “Let the Hard Times Roll” and “Day by Day” in the second set. \nIn 2010 McGuffey Lane released their 10th CD “10” on Lick Records which was co-founded by John Schwab. In 2011 “Bartender” from the “10” CD was released as a single. It reached #50 on the national country charts (Music Row Magazine). In June 2017 McGuffey Lane released their 11th and latest CD “Legend of the Red Eye” on Lick Records. In a review of “Legend of the Red Eye” Dave Culbertson writes: “If you like the “country” side of The Lane…you should love this one. It is an interesting mixture of originals and masterfully-done covers of some of the country and country-pop classics from a variety of artists…all well done…many times\, better than the originals.” In November 2017 “Cowboys Like What Cowgirls Do” by Steve George Reis from the new “Legend of the Red Eye” was #1 on the Alternative Country Music chart. The 2023 Zachariah’s Red Eye Reunion was held on Saturday January 21st at Kemba LIVE in downtown Columbus Ohio to another capacity crowd.  \nMcGuffey Lane’s history mirrors one of the songs from their 2002 “Wood” album. “I’ve been up and down and all around my head in the clouds and my feet on the ground. Don’t you worry baby don’t you worry about me. Cause I’ve survived everything that comes and goes. I still know which way that old north wind blows. After all these years I’m “Runnin’ Wild and Free”. McGuffey Lane is still going strong with the three original surviving members (Steve George Reis\, Terry Efaw and John Schwab) in the band. McGuffey Lane still performs about 20 concerts annually. The Journey Continues and “It’s A Good Day”. \nProjects Unlimited Gem Series Opener: THE NEW OLD-FASHIONED
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/mcguffey-lane-2026/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:The Levert Experience
DESCRIPTION:We are thrilled to present Levert Experience\, an electrifying R&B ensemble ready to dazzle audiences with their soulful performances and undeniable talent. Comprising Marc Gordon\, the original founding member of Levert\, along with Joe Little\, lead singer of The Rude Boys\, and Dave Tolliver from the R&B duo Men At Large\, this group brings a wealth of experience and passion to every stage they grace. \nLevert Experience promises an unforgettable musical journey through the timeless hits of Levert\, delivering dynamic and engaging performances each time they step into the spotlight. With each member infusing their own unique flair and energy into every performance\, audiences are guaranteed an evening filled with excitement and nostalgia. \nEach member brings excitement to the stage as they take you through a journey musical journey of the song book of the classic Levert hits such as “Baby I’m Ready “ which reach number 1# on the R&B charts in 1991. Who could forget the number one hit ABC-123  \nLevert had hits songs throughout the late 80’s and early 90’s. You can’t forget the top five Billboard pop smash “ Casanova . Not only will they will be performing hits from Levert\, but also hit songs that came out of Trevel Productions from the group the Rude Boys such as “Written All Over Your Face” Which became 1990 Billboard song of the year. Also from the 1# song from “Men At Large catalogue “So Alone”  \nThey will be performing some of most popular songs by Levert including their first number one Pop Pop Goes My Mind We are confident that Levert Experience is the perfect addition to your lineup\, offering a fresh take on classic R&B hits that will leave audiences craving more.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/the-levert-experience/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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SUMMARY:Bywater Call
DESCRIPTION:Often transcending genres\, Bywater Call is known for their dynamic\, emotional live shows\, featuring powerful vocals and exciting interplay between all band members. A powerhouse seven-piece Southern soul\, roots rock outfit from Toronto\, Canada; the band is comprised of Meghan Parnell (vocals)\, Dave Barnes (guitar)\, Bruce McCarthy (drums)\, Mike Meusel (bass)\, newest member\, Andrew Moljgun (keys)\, Stephen Dyte (trumpet) and Julian Nalli (tenor sax).\nBywater Call is steadily building a reputation as one of best up-and-coming bands in the market today. Their live performances paired with an ever-growing catalog of recorded music\, is establishing their fanbase globally. With praises from other artists\, media\, and music fans alike\, Bywater Call is quickly becoming a fan favorite. \nRecently\, Bywater Call played their second Joe Bonamassa “Keeping the Blues Alive” (KTBA) cruise\, featuring headliners Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Larkin Poe. In 2025\, they played the Netherland’s BOSPOP festival alongside the likes of the Black Keys\, Warren Haynes Band\, Marcus King and Blackberry Smoke\, and others. \nBywater Call’s music is an exploration of life’s highs and lows. From intimate ballads that lay bare the complexities of human emotion to electrifying anthems that demand to be played at full volume\, their catalogue is a journey through human experience\, featuring influences from the likes of The Band\, The Wood Brothers\, Tedeschi Trucks Band\, Otis Redding\, Little Feat\, Sly and the Family Stone\, and many more.
URL:https://levittdayton.org/event/bywater-call/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion\, 134 South Main St.\, Dayton\, OH\, 45402\, United States
CATEGORIES:Free Admission
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