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2024 Levitt AMP Springfield lineup announced

A Levitt AMP Springfield concert evening in front of the Governor's mansion.
Levitt AMP Springfield
A Levitt AMP Springfield concert evening in front of the Governor's mansion.

Christi Walden, coordinating chair, <b>Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series</b>, joined NPR Illinois to share the announcement of the 2024 headliner lineup.

Free, family-friendly concerts in Downtown Springfield every Thursday night near the Governor's Mansion. The Levitt AMP series goal is to experience the power of music bringing communities together. 

Thursdays
6 p.m. Activities
6:30 p.m. Local opening acts
8 p.m. Headliners

May 30 - <b>Paul Beaubrun</b> (Roots & Blues) / <b>Devin Williams</b> (Blues)
June 06 - <b>Empire Strikes Brass</b> (Brass) / <b>Tulo+Eads</b> (Rock & Roll)
June 13 -<b> Curley Taylor and the Zydeco Trouble</b> (Zydeco) / <b>Zuh-Cari</b> (Hip Hip & Soul)
June 20 - <b>Armchair Boogie</b> (Bluegrass) / <b>Wolf Crick Boys</b> (Punktry)
June 27 - <b>Kyshona</b> (Soul, Folk, R&B) / <b>JJ Bradley</b> (R&B/Soul)
July 04 - <b>Tyler Bryant & The Shakedown</b> (Rock) / <b>Colin Helton Band</b> (Rock)
July 11 - <b>OKAN</b> (Afro Cuban Jazz) / <b>Go! Tsunami</b> (Surf Rock)
July 18 - <b>The People Brothers Band</b> (Rhythm & Soul) / <b>Positively 4th Street</b> (Rock/Country/Blues)
July 25 -<b> The Cactus Blossoms</b> (Alt Country) / <b>Dogs at Large</b> (Indie Country)
Aug. 01 - <b>Radio Free Hounduras</b> (Latin ) / <b>Jose Gobbo Trio</b> (Jazz)

The shows are at the Y-block near the Governor's Mansion between 4th and 5th streets and Capitol Avenue.

The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series is supported in part by the <b>Mortimer &amp; Mimi Levitt Foundation</b>, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming and inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together, fosters belonging, and invigorates community life.

Randy Eccles enjoys talking with community members and joining them in becoming informed citizenry. Please reach out at randy.eccles@nprillinois.org.
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