Hailing from Valparaiso, Chile, singer-songwriter Pascuala Ilabaca is a unique and treasured voice in both the Latin American and world music scenes. In little over a decade, she has released […]

Stillhouse Junkies is a one-of-a-kind creative project born out of the collective passions of three individuals with very different musical backgrounds. With chops and stylistic leanings ranging from classical to West African, blues, bluegrass, and swing, Fred Kosak, Alissa Wolf, and Cody Tinnin came together around a shared goal of bringing sounds and grooves to […]

GRAMMY-nominated mother-and-son Nnenna and Pierce Freelon join forces for an electrifying live performance combining jazz, hip-hop, and family. The Freelons will be performing selections from their upcoming family music album AnceSTARS, as well as reimagining classics from the Black American songbook. Join The Freelons for a Juneteenth jam that will have the audience up and […]

GRAMMY-nominated music artist Pierce Freelon takes kids and families on a fun-filled Father’s Day adventure with a special guest: his mother Nnenna Freelon. They will “Braid My Hair” at his grandmother’s beauty salon, learn to count to ten in an African language, celebrate everyone’s unique individuality, and read and dance-along to his children’s picture book/song: […]

Mato Wayuhi is an artist originally from South Dakota. He works in film/TV both as a producer and musical composer, as well as writing his own music. Most notably, Mato is the composer for the award-winning FX/Hulu series Reservation Dogs and the feature-length film War Pony, which won the Caméra d’Or prize at the 2022 […]

This iconic band is led by world-renowned guitarist Randy Jacobs of Was (Not Was). The Boneshakers and members have toured and recorded with Bonnie Raitt, BB King, Seal, Keb Mo, Aretha Franklin, Elton John, Mindi Abair, Bootsy Collins, Tears 4 Fears, Bob Dylan, Stevie Wonder, Iggy Pop, and more. A stirring blend of Detroit soul […]

The Shindellas are a female band formed under the belief that when women come together, powerful things can happen. Kasi Jones, Stacy Johnson, and Tamara Chauniece were introduced by songwriting and production duo Chuck Harmony and Claude Kelly. The Shindellas explore jazz, soul, and true R&B to create a unique genre of music for their […]

The Levitt Foundation is proud to present La Santa Cecilia as the headlining artist for the 2023 Levitt National Tour. A Los Angeles institution, the GRAMMY-winning band combines elements of cumbia, rock, bolero, bossa nova, jazz, tango, and ranchera into an electrifying and unmistakable signature style. Named after the patron saint of music, La Santa […]

One of the Black Hills’ brightest rising stars, Rowan Grace skyrocketed into the spotlight last year when she was selected to participate in Season 22 of NBC’s The Voice. Her authentic talent and indisputable drive carried her all the way to the final rounds of the show and earned her countless fans across the country. […]

Annie Mack is a soulful singer and unflinching songwriter who writes from the gut and demands your attention. Working her way through the Midwest bar scene, Mack built a reputation as a powerhouse blues singer. With the release of her new recording “Testify,” she solidifies her position as a top-tier singer, songwriter and producer who […]

From that first Steeler album to recent releases like “Keeled” and “Fight Like A Band,” Ron Keel’s career in entertainment has taken him from the concrete jungles of arena rock to the dirt roads of country music. Along the way, he has sold millions of albums and toured the world as both a heavy metal […]

Six-String Soldiers will perform a free concert at Levitt at the Falls on Tuesday, July 4, 2023. Six-String Soldiers is a five-member country music group performing Americana and patriotic music in order to connect America to its Army. Formed in 2015 by active-duty soldiers who were looking to fulfill the Army’s commitment to its soldiers […]

Fiddles and Friends bring Kenny Putnam, Tom Schaefer, and Owen Dejong together with some long-time friends from the local music scene including Boyd Bristow, Mike Conner, Al Remund, Larry Rohrer, and Kaija Bonde on vocals. Friends in college, the fiddlers have taken different performance and professional paths through life. They reunite annually to blend their […]

Frank Waln is a Sicangu Lakota public speaker and a multi-genre music artist and curator from the Rosebud Reservation in South Dakota. He received a BA in Audio Arts & Acoustics from Columbia College Chicago where he was given the Mayor’s Award for Civic Engagement upon graduating. Frank has won several awards for his work. […]

Woven throughout Jackie’s performance are the intricacies and belief of her Native American culture. Through the aid of her puppet Wild Flower, Jackie is able to tell stories and sing songs from her culture. Jackie’s performance is a gift shared by a spirited people who have mastered the skills necessary to preserve their culture. Her […]

Born and raised on the Yankton Sioux Reservation in South Dakota, Indigenous front man Mato Nanji dedicates his latest album release Time Is Coming to the Indigenous youth and all young people on the Indigenous reservations. Besides being influenced by the music his father and uncles were making, Mato was exposed to artists such as […]

Angie and Shawn Blomberg of Ultra Violet Fever are a power duo. Angie’s guitar, ripping harmonica, and belting, smoky, soul-inspired vocals combine with Shawn’s smooth guitar stylings and groovy bass lines. Bringing honey sweet harmonies, these Midwest musicians know how to tie it all together in a song and leave you wanting more. This power […]

Led by husband and wife duo, singer and lyricist Anjii and songwriter and bassist Steve Portolesi, this award winning group from Australia threads blues, soul, funk, R&B, and gospel together in an eight-track vinyl patchwork stitched tight by live virtuosity and vulnerability. Since coming together in 2014, the band has released three albums, including Red […]

Tom Buckmiller and Brian Schwager were introduced by a mutual friend before forming The Buckmiller Schwager Band in 2019. Today they’ve grown in popularity by consistently delivering their electrifying originals and authentic blues classics in a wide range of venues throughout the Midwest. Performing as both a high-energy duo and with a full band, they […]

Ax and the Hatchetmen is a 7-piece Chicago-based indie rock band. Their innovative music gives a wall of sound created by 3-guitar harmonies, the depth of the bass, and the floating melodies of the horn and sax. Lyrics that tell a story, coupled with the energy of their vocals, make them an invigorating live experience. […]

Five-time GRAMMY-nominated children’s musician Justin Roberts has been creating the soundtrack to families’ lives for 25 years. Now, with his 16th full length album, Space Cadet, Justin’s rock journey goes interstellar with feel-good songs rooted in themes of inclusion, acceptance, and self-discovery. Inspired by his life as a new dad, Justin’s music offers feel-good fun […]

Rising artist Tiera Kennedy is emerging as one of the most exciting voices in country. Lighting a fire last year with her independently released self-titled EP, Nashville Scene cited the Alabama native as “the total package” and “a writer who has learned how to write for their own voice at a young age,” while American […]

The Arcadian Wild is a 4-piece indie folk/pop group from Nashville, TN. Led by songwriters Isaac Horn and Lincoln Mick with Bailey Warren on fiddle, the band confidently inhabits and explores an intersection of genre, blending the traditional with the contemporary. Combining elements of progressive bluegrass, folk, and formal vocal music, The Arcadian Wild offer […]

Gulf Coast Records’ Blues Music award winners Mike Zito and Albert Castiglia bond as Blood Brothers, joining forces in a collaborative effort of songwriting and performance to create a total listening experience. Added to that process are the talents of producers Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, who brought fresh ideas to the Blood Brothers sound, […]

When it comes to the troubadour lifestyle, Ian is no novice. For the last decade Ian has toured his whiskey-soaked voice and evocative lyrics across America, with a country sound reminiscent of Joe Cocker and Chris Stapleton. His rubber-meets-the-road approach to his 10 year career in music is reflected in the way his singing, songwriting, […]

Weaving together modern and traditional styles of bluegrass and Americana, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon based 5-piece band composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Brian Alley (banjo), Kaden Hurst (mandolin), and Ben Ticknor (bass). Their dedication to thoughtful songwriting and dynamic arrangements highlight polished technical skills and a commitment to listening […]

Radio Free Honduras is a cross-cultural, multigenerational collective of Chicago musicians that supports the artistry of Honduran folk music legend Charlie Baran. Prior to immigrating to the USA, Charlie was a renowned singer, songwriter, and burning guitar slinger in the mostly undocumented music scene of Honduras in the 70s and 80s. This band mostly plays […]

Experience traditional African drumming and dance heritage with COMPAS teaching artist Christian Adeti and his group Titambe West African Dance Ensemble. This performance group has an impressive repertoire of authentic drumming, dances, music, storytelling, and cultural teachings. Composed of artists originating from all over the world, including Ghana, Liberia, Kenya, Trinidad, and America, each Titambe […]

Since his youth, Ugandan musician and educator Chinobay has captivated audiences with African rhythms and melodies that emanate both from the diversity of his customized traditional instruments and from his travels throughout the continent. With soothing, pulsing, meditative, and at times invigorating textures, his music deftly mixes the original and the traditional. With Chinobay at […]