The Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series, presented by PNC Bank, returns to the Y Block in downtown Springfield for its seventh season with a recently announced lineup that features folk Americana, jazz and delta blues, among other genres.
There are also music series in Jacksonville at Central Park Plaza and in Sherman at the Village Park Amphitheater.
The Springfield Municipal Band kicks off its 90th season this spring with regular concerts at Duncan Park, Edwards Place Historic Home and the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum.
Here’s what to know.
Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series
What: The 10-week free music series features a variety of musical genres, free kids’ activities, an SMTD cooling bus, merch tables and food trucks. Concert-goers should bring their own chairs and/or blankets.
When: Thursdays, May 28 through July 30. All shows begin at 6:15 p.m.
Where: Y Block (between Fourth and Fifth streets and Capitol Avenue and Jackson Street)
Lineup: May 28, Chloe Kimes, with Chaos in Red (folk/Americana); June 4, Anita Michelle Jackson, with Butter (jazz); June 11, The Matchsellers, with The Whiskey Killers (country/rock); June 18, The Psycodelics, with Paul Bill Jr. (neo-soul); June 25, Ruben Moreno & the Zydeco Re-evolution, with The Smokestacks (Zydeco); July 2, Shawn Holt & the Teardrops, with Devin C. Williams (Delta blues); July 9, Lowdown Brass Band, with Unchained (rock/funk); July 16, Esso Funk, with Taqsem and the Candy Jams (Reggae and R&B); July 23, Carver Commodore, with Attic Salt (indie pop punk); July 30, Doc Robinson, with Gold Maps (alt indie).
Springfield Municipal Band
What: The Springfield Municipal Band strikes up its 90th season. Tom Philbrick is the director.
Where: Various, but Duncan Park is its home bandshell.
Schedule: May 16, Old Capitol Art, 10 a.m., PrideFest, Y Block, 12:30 p.m.; May 21, International Carillon Festival, Thomas Rees Carillon, Washington Park, 6 p.m.; May 25, Camp Butler National Cemetery, 1:30 p.m.; June 2, Duncan Park Band Shell, 7:30 p.m.; June 6, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, 10 a.m.; June 9, Duncan Park Band Shell, 7:30 p.m.; June 10, Edwards Place Historic Home, 3 p.m.; June 13, Juneteenth Celebration, Comer Cox Park, TBD; June 16, Duncan Park Band Shell, 7:30 p.m.; June 17, Edwards Place, 3 p.m.; June 20, ALPLM, 10 a.m.; June 23, Duncan Park Band Shell, 7:30 p.m.; June 24, Edwards Place, 3 p.m.; June 27, ALPLM, 10 a.m.; June 30, Duncan Park Band Shell, 7:30 p.m.; July 1, Edwards Place, 3 p.m.; July 7, Duncan Park Band Shell, 7:30 p.m.; July 8, Edwards Place, 3 p.m.; July 11, ALPLM, 10 a.m.; July 14, Duncan Park Band Shell, 7:30 p.m.; July 15, Edwards Place, 3 p.m.; July 18, ALPLM, 10 a.m.; July 21, Duncan Park Band Shell, 7:30 p.m.; July 22, Edwards Place, 3 p.m.; July 25, ALPLM, 10 a.m.; July 28, Duncan Park Band Shell, 7:30 p.m.; July 29, Edwards Place, 3 p.m.; Aug. 4, Duncan Park Band Shell, 7:30 p.m.; Aug. 5, Edwards Place, 3 p.m.; Aug. 15, Illinois State Fair, Village of Cultures Band Stand, noon.
Sherman Live at the Amp Xfinity Concert Series
What: The nine-act lineup at the amphitheater in Sherman Village Park includes tribute bands and local favorites. Most concerts are $11 up to one week before the show.
When: Most Saturdays June 6 to Sept. 19. Shows start at 7 p.m. with headliner at 9 p.m.
Where: Sherman Village Park Amphitheater, 1200 Rail Fence Road, Sherman
Lineup: June 6, Cody Parks & the Dirty South (country metal), with Phantom Lordz (Metallica tribute band); June 20, Resurrection (Journey tribute band), with Bryan Adams, Def Leppard and Bon Jovi tributes; June 27, Too Hype Crew (90s and 2000s hip hop/pop), with Pop Quiz, Hot Shot (90s music); July 11, Hells Bells (AC/DC tribute band), with Use Your Illusion (Guns ‘n Roses tribute band); July 17, Somebody’s Problem (Morgan Wallen tribute act), with Eric Church, Miranda Lambert and Kenny Chesney tributes, 6 p.m.; July 25, Lick Creek, $5; Aug. 8, Power of Love (Huey Lewis tribute act), with Decade of Decadence (the ultimate 80s rock party); Sept. 12, Captain Geech and the Shrimp Shack Shooters, $5; Sept. 19, NIL8 (punk/alternative), with Dysfunctional Family (hard rock/heavy metal).
Jacksonville Main Street Downtown Concert Series
What: Produced by Jacksonville Main Street, the eight-act series has the look and vibe of a Levitt AMP series, and, in fact, Jacksonville played host to Levitt AMP in 2016-17.
When: May 29-July 31
Where: Jacksonville Central Park Plaza, at the intersection of North Central Park Street and West Central Park Street
Lineup: May 29, Almost Elton John (Elton John tribute band); June 5, HuDost (electric folk); June 12, 90’s Kids Superfly (90’s tribute band); June 19, Maurice John Vaughn (boogie blues); June 26, Tege Holt & the Lonesome Pines (country); July 17 Champ Jaxon Band (rockin’ blues); July 24, Shagadelics (disco); July 31, Clay Clear Band (country).
Contact Steven Spearie: 217-622-1788; sspearie@sj-r.com; X, twitter.com/@StevenSpearie.
This article originally appeared on State Journal-Register: Check out these music series in and around the Springfield area
Reporting by Steven Spearie, Springfield State Journal-Register / State Journal-Register
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