Skip to main content

Levitt AMP [Cleveland] announces lineup

By July 23, 2015Community, Students

Delta State University and the Cleveland community are gearing up for an exciting lineup of free public concerts thanks to the Levitt AMP [Cleveland] grant awarded by Levitt Pavilions.

The series lineup was recently announced, with the first show kicking off Aug. 20 at 7:30 p.m. featuring country artist Adam Craig. Craig will rock out on the Green Space of the Crosstie Walking Trail at College Street in downtown Cleveland.

For the full lineup of shows, ranging from August until late October for 10 consecutive weeks, visit http://concerts.levittamp.org/cleveland. Follow all series updates on social media at Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/pages/Levitt-AMP-Cleveland-Music-Series/498395706985461?fref=ts), Instagram (LevittCleveland) and Twitter (@LevittCleveland).

Amber Foster, Levitt Amp Cleveland coordinator and a student at the Delta Music Institute, is looking forward to bringing a diverse group of musicians to town.

“I’m so excited about the lineup and to see the crowds that come out,” said Foster. “This is a really cool opportunity for Delta State and Cleveland. We’re in an area surrounded by music history, so I think it’s extremely important for us to show that through weekly concerts, museums and community involvement.

“People always say the Delta is a very unique and special place — and it is — but continuing to think of bigger and newer things for these small towns can truly widen opportunities for everyone, especially with music.”

As a DMI student, Foster is serving in this leadership role to fulfill her senior project. Expecting to graduate in December of 2015, Foster understands the valuable experience she will gain through this concert series.

“When taking this on as my senior project, I knew it would be a huge responsibility as a student here at Delta State,” said Foster. “But it couldn’t have been more perfect. My favorite part thus far has been booking the bands.”

The concert series will also require community support through volunteers, who can register at this link: http://concerts.levittamp.org/volunteer_cleveland.

The Levitt AMP Cleveland Music Series is supported in part by Levitt Pavilions, the national nonprofit behind the largest free outdoor concert series in America. Dedicated to strengthening the social fabric of our communities, Levitt partners with cities to transform neglected public spaces into thriving destinations through the power of free, live music.

In 2015, free Levitt concerts will take place in 16 cities across 14 states, all featuring a rich array of music genres and high caliber talent. In addition to Levitt AMP, Levitt forms the only national network of nonprofit outdoor music venues, each presenting 50+ free concerts every year. Within this region is the Levitt Shell (http://www.levitshell.org) in Memphis, Tenn. with concerts taking place this May, June, July, September and October. Learn more about locations and impact: http://www.levittpavilions.org.

For more information, contact Foster at levittamp@deltastate.edu or 662-846-4579.