July 24
Casuarina
One of the most respected samba bands of Brazil – and celebrating their 13th anniversary – this fresh-faced quintet sways its way through the sexy, upbeat best of classic sambas. With ties to some of Brazil’s hippest pop figures, Casuarina’s sophisticated and virtuosic original arrangements have taken Rio by storm, reinvigorating a beloved repertory for the younger generation.
July 25
Black 47
They played more gigs at Shea Stadium than The Beatles, shut down the city of Hoboken, appeared multiple times on Leno, Letterman & O’Brien, starred in a movie with their fans Matt Dillon and Danny Glover, and saved an Irish immigrant church from the wrecking ball. They plan to disband on Nov. 8, exactly 25 years after their first gig in The Bronx. .
July 26
DJ Rekha
Since establishing herself on the club scene with her inaugural event, Basement Bhangra at SOBs nightclub in 1997, Rekha has produced some of the longest running and most successful parties in New York including Bollywood Disco, and Mutiny.
July 27
The Hot Sardines
Take a blustery brass lineup, layer it over a rhythm section led by a stride-piano virtuoso in the Fats Waller vein, and tie the whole thing together with a one-of-the-boys frontwoman with a voice from another era, and you have the Hot Sardines. (We haven’t even told you about the tap dancer yet.)*
July 29
Emil Zrihan
Respectfully known as "the voice of the mocking bird" and "the Moroccan nightingale," Emil Zrihan has brought the musical traditions of Morocco to Israel.
July 31
Incendio
Incendio in both Italian and Spanish means “fire” – a fitting name for this L.A.-based Latin Guitar-Jazz-World Fusion group whose sound is all about energy, exploration, and passion.
August 1
Desert Highway
A Tribute to The Eagles
This passionate group of six talented studio and concert tour veterans with major recording artists perform the inspired rich vocal harmonies and intricate guitar styles made famous by the legendary group. From “Take it Easy” to “Hotel California” – it’s all here!
August 2
Otis & the Hurricanes & The Mill River Band
A double-treat for discriminating music fans! Experience Mill River’s unique blend of acoustic rock, country blues and western swing as well as the Hurricanes party mix of Delta blues, New Orleans funk, and some good-time rock & roll.
August 3
DIVALICIOUS
A soaring evening of cabaret & jazz, Broadway, and classical favorites starring three of the most acclaimed and distinctive vocalists: Terry Eldh, Jodi Keogan,and Leslie Orofino, teamed with with the multi-talented Musical Director David Wolfson.*
August 9
Early Clover
The Coasters’ lead singer pays tribute to Marvin Gaye, Sam Cooke, Nat King Cole and Otis Redding.
August 10
Heartbeat Dance Band
Named by NBC News as one of “America’s Top Wedding Bands,” Heartbeat is just as wonderful on the concert stage. Their song list is huge and encompasses everyone from Sinatra to Journey to Black Eyed Peas and Katy Perry.*
August 17
Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
With a fresh Grammy and soundtracks for Boardwalk Empire and Woody Allen’s Sweet and Lowdown to his credit, Grammy Winner Vince Giordano’s music evokes the height of ballroom perfection, combining jazz elegance and swingin’ (or rumba-in’ or cha-cha-cha-in’) style, and gorgeous renditions of ’20s and ’30s chestnuts.*
August 21
Sultans of String
The 2014 SiriusXM Indie Award Winner for “WORLD ARTIST GROUP of the YEAR” and JUNO Award nominees perform a thrilling tapestry of Flamenco, Arabic folk, Cuban rhythms, and Gypsy jazz. An exuberant and infectious sound, powerful and moving, the Sultans are simply an awesome musical group!
August 22
The Sweet Remains
THE SWEET REMAINS is an unusual band on today's music scene, headed by 3-gifted and charismatic singer-songwriters, each of whom contribute to the writing and 3-part harmonies that define the band's sound.
August 23
Vent Du Nord
Back by popular demand, this band is now one of the most-loved Quebec folk outfits throughout the world, featuring progressive folk, with a hard-driving soulful and Celtic edge.
August 24
Cynthia Sayer & Her Joyride Band
Celebrated as the top 4-string banjoist in the world today, instrumentalist and vocalist Cynthis Sayer is praised for her “drive and virtuosity” by the NY Times, and is a founding member of Woody Allen’s New Orleans Jazz Band.*
August 28
Wilson Savoy & The Pine Leaf Boys
A Cajun and Creole band from South Louisiana. Members include Grammy Award Winner Wilson Savoy together with Courtney Granger, Drew Simon, Jon Bertrand, and Thomas David
*The Hot Sardines, Divalicious, Heartbeat Dance Band, Vinco Giordano & The Nighthawks, and Cynthia Sayer and Her Joyride Band are presented as part of Celebration Sundays graciously sponsored by Jewish Senior Services®.
Also Coming Up:
The Melissa & Doug ® Children’s Series: Every Wednesday evening is all about children! Program announcements including free shows and a special ticketed fundraiser coming soon! Sponsored by Melissa & Doug®
The River Swing Series: A series of evenings sprinkled throughout the summer festival on which a free pre-concert dance lesson is offered in the style of music about to be performed.
The Blues, Views & BBQ Festival! (August 30-31)
SHOWTIMES: In general, when free shows are presented Sundays – Wednesdays, the shows start at 7PM, and the Lawn opens at 6PM. On Thursdays – Saturdays, free shows start at 8PM and the Lawn opens at 7PM. Be advised, programs and schedules are subject to change. Please check the website for updates.
Shows are “shower or shine”. Our standard Rain Location is the Saugatuck Auditorium, located at 170 Riverside Ave in Westport. Check the website or call the concert hotline (203-221-2153) at or after 4PM the day of the show for location status. An on-site concession will be open for all shows. Picnics are welcome. The Levitt Pavilion and its perimeter is a non-smoking area. Pets are not allowed.
More shows will be announced. Sign up for our enews to stay up to date with all the excitement to come – including more free shows and our ticketed Stars-on-Tour benefit fundraisers that help underwrite our free programming! Find out more about our ongoing Campaign for a New Levitt Pavilion here. We were able to guarantee completion of construction from the moment we broke ground – we still need your help to complete the final phase of our campaign fundraising that builds for our future in our new home.
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The Levitt Pavilion For The Performing Arts
40 Jesup Rd, Westport; 203-226-7600