Starting next Thursday, and continuing for ten Thursdays in a row, the Levitt AMP concert series returns to the Y Block.
There’s an effort to make the grassy block north of the Governor’s Mansion more of a year-round venue. “We’ve invited the Illinois Department of Ag to have their products expo during Christmastime,” said Kayla Graven (pictured), executive director of Downtown Springfield Inc. “We’re looking to expand on that event and partner with the First Lady to maybe have a light display.”
The goals of the music program are to have a diverse line-up of family-friendly bands. The shows begin at 7 p.m.
June 2–Soul Message Band (Jazz and Senior Jazzy Night)
June 9–The Heavy Hours (Rock)
June 16–Natu Camara (Afro-Rock and part of the Juneteenth celebration)
June 23–Davina and the Vagabonds (Jazz Swing)
June 30–Charanga Tropical (Latin and fireworks)
July 7–Terrance Simien and the Zydeco Experience (Zydeco)
July 14–Orchestra Saregama (Indian)
July 21–Sheryl Youngblood Blues Band (Blues)
July 28–Arlo McKinley (Country)
August 4–Harlem Gospel Travelers (Gospel)