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Free Funk Fest Sunday

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Sunday, August 13th, from 1p-9p at the Levitt Pavilion, the City of Dayton’s Recreation Department proudly presents the 4th Annual Dayton Funk Festival.

Live entertainment!  Multiple food and merchandise vendors. Cold beverages!

The lineup features local funk performers DAY 10, Skin Tight Nation, The Swagg Band, Top Secret and The Deron Bell Band. The festival will  will be emceed by Stan “The Man” Brooks.

*This is a free event but please no coolers or outside food/beverages.  Local food vendors will be on site.  Also, please no dogs or no tents….

A Summer Full of Free Music

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The Miami Valley is full of free music this summer.  Here’s a run down of some of the places you can catch a free concert:

Levitt Pavilion Dayton
134 S. Main Street, Dayton

With free concerts from June to mid- September,  bring a lawn chairs (or rent one for $5) and blankets, pack a picnic, BYOB (no glass bottles). If weather requires a show cancellation, updates also a posted on the Levitt Pavilion Dayton’s website,  Facebook page and Twitter.

There are two VIP patios to either side of the Levitt lawn that are available for private receptions. This is a great area to utilize for parties, company outings, and clients. It is $1000 to rent the larger patio and $500 for the smaller for the night. They provide tables, chairs, and linens. You are welcome to bring in catering for your group.

 

The Pavilion at RiverScape MetroPark
111 E Monument Ave, Dayton

The Five Rivers MetroParks RiverScape Summer Music series kicks off and is divided into 3 series:

Pickin’ in the Park is a free, all-ages event that features live, progressive bluegrass music and food trucks from 6 to 10 pm on select Friday nights. This year’s lineup is:

R&B Hot Summer Music:  These free concerts are held on select Fridays from 7:30 to 9:30 pm and presented by Buckeye Health Plan.

Big Band Nights: These free concerts are held select Thursdays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m.

All RiverScape Summer Music series concerts are free. Check out the Five Rivers MetroParks website for a full schedule and concert updates.

Centerville Community Amphitheater at Stubbs Park
255 W Spring Valley Pike, Centerville

Stubbs Park provides a great setting for theses free community concerts.  Bring your own chairs or blankets and plan on arriving early- these shows bring out big crowds.

All concerts are free and organized by the Centerville Arts Commission.

The City of Beavercreek Summer Concert Series
Dominick Lofino Park- 640 Grange Hall Rd Beavercreek

The concert series runs throughout June and July on Sundays from 7-8 pm

The Heights Summer Music Series
8625 Brandt Pike. Huber Heights, OH 45424

Free Concerts on select Saturdays June – September at the Eichelberger Amphitheater in Huber Heights from 6-9pm.

  • June 3 – Victorious KayBirds – Mixed Genre
  • June 10 – Retrobution – 80’s Tribute
  • June 15 – Ebony Burks – R&B/Soul
  • July 29 – Pandora Project – Mixed Genre
  • August 5 – Dayton Salsa Project – Salsa
  • August 12 – Ludlow Creek – Classic Rock
  • August 26 – Mar Monroe – Hip-Hop
  • September 23 – Ric Sexton – Jazz
  • September 30 – Premium Blend – R&B

All events are free to the public.  Schedule subject to change. Please bring blankets, chairs, food and beverages. Food/beverage sales during event subject to availability.

Springboro’s Summer Concert Series
North Park at 195 Tamarack Trail

Bring your own seating. We’ll have concessions and a variety of food trucks. Friday and Saturday, July 1 shows include beer sales.

A Summer of Free Concerts at Levitt Pavillion Kicks Off Saturday

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Live music returns to the Levitt Dayton stage this summer with a diverse array of genres including bluegrass, hip hop, jazz, blues, funk, R&B, gospel, Christian, Celtic, classical, rock, country, Latin, reggae, ska, and psychobilly.

The season kicks off Saturday June 12th with Shamarr Allen. Hailing from the Lower 9th Ward of New Orleans, Shamarr Allen has influences in jazz, hip-hop, rock, funk rhythms, blues, and country. He is the lead vocalist and trumpeter of his band “Shamarr Allen & The Underdawgs.” In addition to displaying his skills on the front-line as a lead performer, Allen is also a music composer, writer, and producer. With a scintillating and unique sound, look, and exemplary talents, Shamarr Allen transcends musical boundaries.

All concerts begin at 7PM*. All concerts are free, and guests are invited to bring picnic blankets, chairs, food, and beverages.

The Rest of the 2021 CONCERT SEASON LINEUP

 

  • The Lao Tizer Band feat Eric Marienthal – Thursday, June 17
  • Keith Leak & New Mercies – Friday, June 18
  • Juneteenth Concert with Tank and the Bangas – Saturday, June 19 – Opening Ceremonies 5-7 PM – Concert 7 PM
  • Vanessa Collier – Thursday, June 24
  • Scotty Bratcher Band – Friday, June 25
  • Farewell Angelina – Saturday, June 26
  • Making Movies – Thursday, July 8
  • Kyshona Armstrong – Friday, July 9
  • Nasty Bingo / Amber Hargett & The Who’s Who – Saturday, July 10
  • Seefari – Thursday, July 15
  • Sarob / Honey and Blue – Friday, July 16
  • Jamie Suttle – Saturday, July 17
  • An Evening with Sinclair – Thursday, July 22
  • LowDown Brass Band – Friday, July 23
  • Tommy McGuffey & True Worship – Saturday, July 24
  • The Drowsy Lads – Thursday, July 29
  • Reverend Horton Heat with the Hackensaw Boys & Kyle Eldridge – Friday, July 30
  • Big Sam’s Funky Nation – Saturday, July 31
  • Adam Ezra Group – Thursday, August 5
  • Bassel & The Supernaturals – Friday, August 6
  • Air Force Band of Flight: Flight One – Saturday, August 7
  • The Pietasters – Thursday, August 12
  • The Katawicks / Neo-American Pioneers – Friday, August 13
  • Dayton Funk All-Stars – Saturday, August 14
  • Alvin Youngblood Hart – Thursday, August 19
  • Shayna Steele – Friday, August 20
  • Sponsored by The Hale Group at Morgan Stanley and Front Street
  • C Baccus & Co – Saturday, August 21
  • John King – Thursday, August 26
  • Nicky Kay’s Trio / Cherry Lee & The Hot Rod Hounds – Friday, August 27
  • Southern Avenue – Saturday, August 28
  • John McEuen and the String Wizards Present: Will the Circle be Unbroken? – Thursday, September 2
  • TBA – Friday, September 3
  • Dayton Salsa Project – Saturday, September 4
  • K Carter / Mariah J – Thursday, September 9
  • The Repeating Arms – Friday, September 10
  • Dave Greer’s Classic Jazz Stompers – Saturday, September 11
  • Wright State Arts Live!  A Celebration of Fine and Performing Arts – Thursday, September 16
  • Puzzle of Light / The Elements – Friday, September 17
  • Ohio Players – Saturday, September 18
  • Matt Maher – Sunday, September 26