Levitt Pavilion Dayton

Son of Slave June 10 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: TRICOMB2B FUNK SERIES GENRE: FUNK The Son of SLAVE is the rebirth of funk representing Ohio music. The Son of SLAVE is Mark L. Akridge, bass guitarist, singer, songwriter, and the oldest son of the late great Mark Adams of the Funk group “SLAVE”.

John Doe Folk Trio w/ Harold Hensley Opening June 15 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: TIM TYE'S MIDNIGHT SKY COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS SERIES GENRE: COUNTRY/FOLK The John Doe Folk Trio is the latest project from the X frontman. Formed in his home of Austin, TX, the trio recorded Doe’s latest album “Fables In a Foreign Land” and consists of Doe, bassist Kevin Smith and drum Conrad Choucron.

Phillip-Michael Scales June 16 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: HENNY PENNY BLUES SERIES GENRE: BLUES Phillip-Michael was born in Michigan, forged in Chicago, and now lives in Nashville, TN. He grew up with B.B. King calling him “nephew” and calls his music “Dive Bar Soul,” a blend of Indie Rock storytelling and the passion of the blues. In 2022, he caught the attention of Ellen DeGeneres who invited him to perform on her final season.

The Grammy Award-Winning Rebirth Brass Band June 17 @ 5:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / GENRE: JAZZ/NOLA BRASS This event begins at 5PM with community curated opening ceremonies commemorating Juneteenth with Rebirth Brass Band continuing the celebration, hitting the stage at 7PM. For almost 4 decades, the Grammy winning Rebirth Brass Band has been stunning fans with a fiery live show and a rich musical catalog. Their trademark sound pays homage to the New Orleans brass band tradition while weaving a…

Scythian June 22 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: WORLD MUSIC SERIES GENRE: WORLD/CELTIC Dayton Metro Library has joined as a partner to offer additional elements to the World Music Series. Rousing and raucous, 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 says “Scythian’s enthusiasm is contagious,…

Levitt National Tour presents this exciting Grammy-winning band, whose passionate, high-energy performances blend cumbia, rock, bolero and bossa nova into a unique fusion of sounds, captivating audiences across the globe.

La Santa Cecilia June 23 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: THE EICHELBERGER CONCERT SERIES GENRE: WORLD Levitt National Tour presents this exciting Grammy-winning band, whose passionate, high-energy performances blend cumbia, rock, bolero and bossa nova into a unique fusion of sounds, captivating audiences across the globe.

MarMonroe & CeeofDreams June 24 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / GENRE: R&B/HIP-HOP MarMonroe: Ohio native MarMonroe is a rnb singer that caught attention going viral for her stories on popular instrumental beats and her bold and loving personality. She’s an artist by nature that writes and sings the spirit and soul of what she sees. Her most famous mixtapes are Beautiful Nightmares and Love Chronicles. She is well on her way to greatness by healing hearts through her music and…

Salvadore Ross/Nightbeast June 29 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: ALTAFIBER ROCK/POP SERIES GENRE: ROCK Salvadore Ross: Salvadore Ross is a fuzz-inspired psychedelic rock and roll band from Dayton, OH, featuring equal parts space rock, heavy greasy riffs, and 1960s style songwriting. The band consists of founder K.R. Byrum on guitar and vocals,  Kyle Sweney on drums and vocals, and Matt “Friz” Szafranski on bass. The band’s name is derived from a 1964 episode of the television series “The…

Dave Alvin & the Guilty Ones w/ The Mulchmen Opening June 30 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: TIM TYE'S MIDNIGHT SKY COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS SERIES GENRE: COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS Dave Alvin, a Grammy Award winning songwriter, singer and self described barroom guitarist, is considered by many to be one of the pivotal pioneers of Americana. A fourth generation Californian, Alvin grew up in the small town of Downey and got his musical education by listening to the late night border radio stations,…

Ernie Johnson From Detroit July 1 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: BRYTUS-WILKINSON FAMILY JAZZ SERIES GENRE: JAZZ/AFROBEAT/FUNK 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…

Tab Benoit w/ Anthony Rosano & the Conqueroos Opening July 6 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: HENNY PENNY BLUES SERIES GENRE: BLUES 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…

King and Associates July 7 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / GENRE: R&B/NEO-SOUL 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…

The Vindys July 8 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: ALTAFIBER ROCK/POP SERIES GENRE: ROCK/POP 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…

Dean Osborne w/ Stringus Khan Opening July 13 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: TIM TYE'S MIDNIGHT SKY COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS SERIES GENRE: BLUEGRASS 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…

Jordan Occasionally July 14 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / GENRE: R&B/SOUL 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…

Nomfusi July 15 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: WORLD MUSIC SERIES GENRE: WORLD/AFRICAN/SOUL 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…

Dave Greer's Classic Jazz Stompers July 20 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: BRYTUS-WILKINSON FAMILY JAZZ SERIES GENRE: JAZZ 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.

Angie K July 21 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: TIM TYE'S MIDNIGHT SKY COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS SERIES GENRE: COUNTRY/POP 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…

Hannah Wicklund w/ The Price Brothers Opening July 22 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: ALTAFIBER ROCK/POP SERIES GENRE: ROCK 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…

Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys w/ Crazy Joe and the Mad River Outlaws opening August 3 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: ALTAFIBER ROCK/POP SERIES GENRE: ROCK/ROCKABILLY 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…

The Rumble featuring Chief Joseph Boudreaux Jr. August 4 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: TRICOMB2B FUNK SERIES GENRE: FUNK/NEW ORLEANS 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…

Eman, Tino, and K. Carter w/ Trey Posey Opening August 5 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / GENRE: HIP-HOP Eman Jones is a hip/hop artist from Dayton, OH.  Music for Eman started out as therapy, but then grew into him pursuing it as a career to be able to help others.  Over the years he has toured and worked with Talib Kweli, Roscoe Dash, Young Money, Mike Jones, Dj Toomp, Skyzoo, etc. Achieving success in his own right Eman has…

Marcella Simien w/ Solistic Opening August 10 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / GENRE: SOUL/ROOTS Marcella Simien was born into one of the first Creole families to settle St. Landry Parish. Daughter of two-time GRAMMY™ award winning Zydeco luminary Terrance Simien, Marcella was practically born onstage and grew up immersed in sound and performance. Visits to the family home from legends such as David Hidalgo of Los Lobos or Taj Mahal, who once sang her “Happy Birthday,” were not uncommon.

Black Opry Revue August 11 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: TIM TYE'S MIDNIGHT SKY COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS SERIES GENRE: COUNTRY The lineup for the evening includes Larysa Jaye, Carmen Dianne, Whitney Mongé, and two of CMT’s “Next Women of Country”, Julie Williams and Roberta Lea. Black Opry is a home for Black artists and Black fans of country, blues, folk, and Americana music. Country music has been made by and loved by Black people since it’s conception. For just as…

Larry Lee & The Back in the Day Band August 12 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: TRICOMB2B FUNK SERIES GENRE: FUNK The “Back In the Day Band” was formed by Larry Lee who played Professional Football with The Detroit Lions, The Miami Dolphins and Super Bowl Champion Denver Broncos. The “Back In The Day Band” that Larry assembled is comprised of some of the finest musicians around. They feature former members of The Temptations, The Four Tops, The…

Deron Bell's Smooth Jazz Band w/ Special Guest DCDC August 17 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: BRYTUS-WILKINSON FAMILY JAZZ SERIES GENRE: JAZZ Deron Bell is a Music Director, Keyboardist, Bass Player, Producer, Composer and Recording Artist with an amazing band that has shared the stage with many national recording artists opening for: Ledisi, Wyclef Jean, Boney James, Rachelle Ferrell, Mint Condition, The Stylistics, Kirk Franklin, Alex Bugnon, Marion Meadows, Peabo Bryson, Bootsy Collins, Marvin Sapp, Howard Hewitt, Phil…

North to Nashville w/ Ludlow Creek Opening August 18 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: TIM TYE'S MIDNIGHT SKY COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS SERIES GENRE: COUNTRY/POP North to Nashville consists of Evan Blankenship as the lead vocalist, Brian Turnbull on lead guitar, Ryan Tuhy on bass guitar, and Ben Anderson on drums. While each of the band’s members comes from their own different musical backgrounds, one thing is clear – their passion for playing great country music. Formed in March of 2018,…

Noah Wotherspoon/Eric Jerardi August 19 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: HENNY PENNY BLUES SERIES GENRE: BLUES Noah Wotherspoon is an absolutely phenomenal and captivating musician, who found his calling at a young age, and made a name for himself as one of the leading musicians, and blues guitarists, to rein from Dayton, Ohio. Eric Jerardi is a talented musician, singer, and songwriter who has been making waves in the music industry for many years. With his unique blend…

Falu: Indie Hindi August 24 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: WORLD MUSIC SERIES GENRE: WORLD/INDIAN Dayton Metro Library has joined as a partner to offer additional elements to the World Music Series. Grammy award-winning Indian vocalist Falu, known for her “Indie Hindi” sound, blends traditions of Indian classical and folk music with western pop, rock and electronic styles to create songs that explore themes of womanhood, romance, longing, love, and loss. Seamlessly able to vacillate between 5 different…

Danielle Nicole August 25 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: HENNY PENNY BLUES SERIES GENRE: BLUES Founding member, lead singer, and bass player of internationally acclaimed Blues/Rock band Trampled Under Foot, Danielle Nicole Schnebelen stepped out on her own in 2015 with her debut album “Wolf Den.” In 2018, Nicole returned with a follow-up release via Concord Records entitled “Cry No More” garnering a 2019 Grammy Nomination for Contemporary Blues Album and 2 Blues Music Awards for Bassist and…

Bohemian Funk w/ Visitor Opening August 26 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: ALTAFIBER ROCK/POP SERIES GENRE: ROCK/SOUTHERN Formed in late 2019, Bohemian Funk is a four-piece band from Dayton, OH. Best described as ‘rock n soul’, their music is a modern take on classic rock blended with elements of southern rock, country, gospel, funk, reggae and blues. Their first single ‘Detroit Cowboy’ was released in January of 2021, which was featured on HBO’s TV show, ‘NFL’s Hard Knocks:…

Dave Hause and the Mermaid w/ Novena Opening August 31 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / GENRE: ROCK/BLUES This concert is in honor of Overdose Awareness Day sponsored by Public Health Dayton-Montgomery County and The Community Overdose Action Team (COAT). Dave Hause is a singer-songwriter currently performing both solo and with his band The Mermaid. His music draws from heartland rock, folk rock, and punk rock. He has also played in multiple Philadelphia-area punk and hardcore bands, including The Loved…

Erica Falls and Vintage Soul w/ Crabswithoutlegs opening September 1 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: TRICOMB2B FUNK SERIES GENRE: FUNK/SOUL Soul singer and songwriter Erica Falls credits her unique vintage sound to her childhood growing up in New Orleans’ 9th Ward, where her parents introduced her to Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Nina Simone, Sarah Vaughn, and Whitney Houston.  Whether on stage or in the studio, she channels a sassy, soulful tone that recalls an earlier era.…

McGuffey Lane September 2 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: TIM TYE'S MIDNIGHT SKY COUNTRY/BLUEGRASS SERIES GENRE: COUNTRY/ROCK McGuffey Lane is a country rock band from central Ohio. 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.

Tuba Skinny September 7 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: BRYTUS-WILKINSON FAMILY JAZZ SERIES GENRE: JAZZ/NEW ORLEANS Right off the streets of New Orleans, Tuba Skinny is dedicated to bringing the best in traditional early jazz swing to audiences around the world. For over a decade Tuba Skinny has grown steadily in popularity, releasing twelve albums and touring all over the world. They’ve attracted a wide variety of fans- young and old, neophytes and niche-enthusiasts- with the strength of…

PLAY VIDEO Village Lights September 8 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / GENRE: CHRISTIAN/ROCK Based out of Nashville, TN and Arizona, the band unites around the pursuit of fostering a community of worshippers centered around God’s inviting love. Village Lights’ heartbeat is one of unity, inclusivity and reconciliation wrapped in worshipful devotion. More than a band, Village Lights is the beginning of a movement of worship and rally cry for those who seek justice in our world and in our…

Dayton Funk All-Stars September 9 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: TRICOMB2B FUNK SERIES GENRE: FUNK Dayton Funk All-Stars, sometimes called Dfunk, offers the best of the iconic sound of Funk: soulful with horns, sparkling vocals, and plenty of flash! They have hit the stage opening for Ledisi, After 7, Mark Woods of Lakeside, The Ohio Players, Zapp, and more. This musical group specializes in the Dayton sound, however, performing DFunk originals infused with R&B grooves and Funk energy,…

Cherry Poppin' Daddies September 14 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: BRYTUS-WILKINSON FAMILY JAZZ SERIES GENRE: JAZZ/SWING/SKA In the past few years Cherry Poppin’ Daddies have become the kind of band that you would want to book if you were throwing a soiree at the Gatsby mansion. Penning elegant, lush, pitch perfect arrangements of much of the great American songbook, from Cole Porter to Frank Sinatra, the Daddies have surprised many- likely familiar with them from the early 90’s-…

Elsten Torres September 15 @ 7:00 PM FREE ADMISSION / SERIES: WORLD MUSIC SERIES GENRE: WORLD/HISPANIC Dayton Metro Library has joined as a partner to offer additional elements to the World Music Series. A musical pioneer, having been credited as one of the prominent creators of the Latin Alternative Rock sound of the late 90’s in the USA, this eclectic and unconventional musician has cemented his artistic fingerprints in the music industry for over 3 decades now. Elsten is a…