The season of more than 50 free concerts begins May 30

The New Respects mesh pop, soul and R&B with overlays of acoustic tones. Comprised of twins Zandy and Lexi Fitzgerald brother Darius and their cousin Jasmine Mullen, the Nashville-based groups is a true family affair. They are scheduled to perform May 30. (Contributed photo)

The New Respects mesh pop, soul and R&B with overlays of acoustic tones. Comprised of twins Zandy and Lexi Fitzgerald brother Darius and their cousin Jasmine Mullen, the Nashville-based groups is a true family affair. They are scheduled to perform May 30. (Contributed photo)
2019 EICHELBERGER CONCERT SEASON LAUNCH AT LEVITT DAYTON
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May 23, 2019
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The first full season at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton launches with lively R&B group, The New Respects at 7 p.m. on May 30, sponsored by Dayton International Airport. This concert begins with a special performance by the Trotwood-Madison marching band at 6:45 p.m. Apollo LTD will open for The New Respects at 7 p.m.

The opening weekend will continue with the kick-off of Dayton PRIDE weekend on May 31 at 7 p.m. The Dayton Gay Men’s Chorus and the Rubi Girls will open at 6:30 p.m. for the headliner of the night, pop duo REYNA sponsored by PNC.

The first of 16 weekends will wrap up with Cincinnati salsa sensation, Son Del Caribe on June 1 at 7 p.m., sponsored by Cox Media Group. Audiences can enjoy a free salsa lesson with DaytON1 Salsa at 6 p.m. to get ready to move during the concert.

“Building on the success of our first season, we look forward to more than 50 free concerts this summer and seeing new and familiar faces on the lawn,” Lisa Wagner said.

Last year, in its inaugural season, the Levitt Pavilion Dayton saw almost 26,000 people from more than 67 zip codes attend 33 concerts in 59 days. This year marks the first full season of more than 50 free concerts and runs from May 30 to Sept. 21. Concerts occur every Thursday, Friday and Saturday and the third Sunday of every month.

Audiences can look forward to more than 10 different genres including R&B, funk, country, blues, classical, hip-hop and jazz as well as a free movie night as part of the PNC family series. The entire lineup of 53 events can be found at levittdayton.org.

After the season is complete, on Sept. 26, the Levitt Pavilion Dayton will hold a ticketed benefit concert as a fundraiser to help support the annual free concert season. The benefit concert features Ambrosia with John Ford Coley and Peter Beckett, “The Voice of Player.” Ticket prices begin at $45 and go on sale to the public on May 30.

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