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SUMMARY:MIHALI * Full Band Show * w/ Mr Mota + Additional Support TBA!
DESCRIPTION:FRIDAY\, Sept 4 | Doors: 4PM | Show: 4.30PM\nw/ TBA and w/ Mr.Mota! \nMember pre-sale active now. Take advantage of Early Bird pricing while supplies last!\nPublic on sale Friday\, July 10 at 10AM ET. \nFor Mihali\, music behaves much like a living being. It grows\, it matures\, and it changes with a sentient consciousness and with whims of its own. And just like music\, the Vermont-based singer\, songwriter\, guitarist\, and co-founder of rock outfit Twiddle continues to evolve\, using his gift as one of the strongest modern-day songwriters\, guitarists and performers to bring healing vibes and unforgettable songs to the world. \nHis 2022 record\, Effection [released via Ineffable Records]\, was a ten-track body of work that intertwines reggae spirit\, fluid soundscape architecture\, and invigorating mantras meant to be chanted aloud in a packed venue. With support from reggae and roots rock mainstays like Iration\, Chadwick Stokes (of Dispatch)\, The Movement\, The Elovaters\, Jacob Hemphill (of SOJA)\, and Iya Terra\, Effection effectively brought Mihali into the reggae spotlight\, landing him on tour with SOJA and G. Love & Special Sauce in 2024. \nContinually growing and transforming with his music\, Mihali recently released his 3rd studio record\, Before The Dream [2025 via Ineffable Records]\, a 14-track journey that delves into his personal psyche and delivers messages about life and vibes meant for a day on the beach or a smoke sesh with friends. Before The Dream once again features numerous huge names in the worlds of reggae\, rock and pop music including Little Stranger\, Tropidelic\, Lily Fangz\, G. Love\, Brett Dennen\, Andy Frasco\, Seven Suns\, Satsang\, and Moon Taxi\, who’s guitarist/producer Spencer Thomson also produced the record (alongside contributions from DENM and Aurorawave’s Nathan Feinstein). \nWith a constant touring schedule and new music rolling out on a monthly basis – with more sure to come even after his new record – Mihali continues to expand his reach\, touching the hearts and souls of anyone who takes the time to listen. \nA $4 Facility Fee is added to all non-member tickets.\n*Member discount available in advance only\, and based on limited supplies. Member discounts cannot be applied at the door. FF waived on member tickets only\, advance only. For help with membership and ticket purchases\, please email us at boxofficelevittpavilion@gmail.com. \nGeneral admission\, within each section. SRO zones at front of each section. No chairs/blankets allowed in designated standing areas. Rain or Shine. All Sales Final. No outside food or drink is permitted at this event. No coolers. An onsite refreshment bar will be open. Bring photo ID to verify 21+ for any alcohol purchase.  Food trucks will be on site. *Member discount available in advance only\, and based on limited supplies. \nProceeds from our Stars-on-Tour events help underwrite our free programming. The Levitt Pavilion is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization. Our Season will include over 50 shows presented free-of-charge. Sign up for our enewsletter to receive updates about our Season and added shows. \n*All member discounts and privileges based on limited supplies and event-specific terms. \n* ALL SCHEDULES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. \nSeptember 04\, 2026 | 4:30pm
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/mihali-full-band-show-w-mr-mota-additional-support-tba/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:DNR: The (Almost) All-Physician Rock Band! - FREE CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:DNR: The (Almost) All-Physician Rock Band! Annual Tribute to First Responders & Westport EMS\nFREE TICKET SHOW | Thursday\, SEP 10 | 6:30PM DOORS / 7:30PM Show\nSponsor: Westport Parks & Recreation \nSeason Member access to free tickets online is active now.\nPublic access to free tickets begins on Friday\, July 24 at 10AM ET \nReminders: Free tickets are also issued via the Box Office which opens 2-hours before show time on show days (based on available supplies\, first-come basis). \nSupport free access to the arts! Get your Season Membership today! Members enjoy access to a member reserve of free tickets (based on limited supplies) to select free shows throughout the Season *plus* enjoy exclusive member discounts on paid-ticket shows throughout the Season!* \nTickets are free — Donations are welcome: Whether or not you are able to claim a free ticket to this event\, please make a donation to the Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS) here if you can.\nFairfield County’s (Almost) All Physician Rock Band plays an infectious mix of rock\, Motown\, oldies\, and contemporary hits. D.N.R. delivers danceable vintage tunes from the ‘60s and ’70’s\, including hits by Bruce Springsteen\, the Rolling Stones\, Van Morrison and the Beatles\, plus favorites from the 80’s and 90’s!\nDNR MEMBERS: Lynn Padell\, Fred Ury\, Dr. Bob Altbaum\, Dr. Andrew Parker\, Kevin J. Fox\, Dr. Rich Frank\, and Gnorm. \nThe Levitt Pavilion presents this Annual Tribute starring DNR in honor of First Responders everywhere and in support of Westport Volunteer EMS.\nTickets are free — Donations are welcome: All proceeds from this special evening are directed to the Westport Volunteer Emergency Medical Service (WVEMS). Whether or not you are able to claim a free ticket to this event\, please make a donation to Westport EMS here if you can.\nAn insightful article regarding how Westport VEMS works – please read: “EMS is here for us. Are we here for them?” \nThe Levitt Pavilion Season includes over 50 shows presented free-of-charge (free-ticket shows) – as well as our Stars on Tour paid-ticket series and Gala – to fill your spring\, summer and fall with music\, performing arts and more. SIGN UP FOR OUR ENEWS \nTERMS: Claiming a ticket or being a guest at the venue is an agreement to comply with all of the venue’s discretionary rules and safety protocols which are subject to change at any time. Please read all info at Levittpavilion.com before claiming ticket(s). Note: Policies vary from show to show; please read guidelines specific to the show you are planning to attend. \nSeptember 10\, 2026 | 7:30 pm
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/dnr-the-almost-all-physician-rock-band-free-concert/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:The Sweet Remains – FREE CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:FREE TICKET SHOW | SATURDAY\, SEPTEMBER 12 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS \nFree tickets may be reserved in advance via Website link below! Free tickets are also issued day of show at the Box Office which opens 2-hours before show time on show days (based on available supplies). \nThe Sweet Remains draw comparisons to Crosby\, Stills & Nash\, Simon & Garfunkel\, and The Eagles\, while connecting with fans of John Mayer\, Ray LaMontagne\, and Jason Mraz. Their rare blend of lush three-part harmonies\, folk-pop warmth\, and easygoing humor creates a live experience that feels both timeless and refreshingly current. \nThe trio — Rich Price\, Greg Naughton\, and Brian Chartrand — are each accomplished singer-songwriters\, with credits spanning solo albums\, international tours\, film\, and television. Their award-winning feature film The Independents\, inspired by the band’s journey\, was praised by The Hollywood Reporter and LA Times and is now streaming on Amazon Prime\, Tubi\, and more. \nReturning to the road with Embers\, their fifth studio album produced by Grammy-winner Andy Zulla\, The Sweet Remains showcase the luminous songwriting and signature harmonies that have earned them more than 65 million Spotify streams and a devoted worldwide following. Featuring standout tracks like When The World Slowed Down\, Don’t Count Me Out\, and the introspective title track Ember\, the album affirms their place as one of today’s most engaging folk-rock acts. \nSeptember 12\, 2026 | 7:30 pm
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/the-sweet-remains-free-concert/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
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SUMMARY:Brian López Electric Trio - FREE CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:FREE TICKET SHOW | SUNDAY\, SEPTEMBER 13 | 7:00PM SHOW / 6:00PM DOORS \nFree tickets may be reserved in advance via Event Website link! Free tickets are also issued day of show at the Box Office which opens 2-hours before show time on show days (based on available supplies). \nShining bright under the Arizona sun\, singer-songwriter and producer Brian López has been influential in defining the American Southwest sound over the past two decades. A classically-trained musician with indie-rock roots\, López\, bridges genres from indie and art rock to Americana\, psychedelia\, folk\, cumbia and chamber pop \nHis critically acclaimed fourth studio album\, TIDAL\, exudes the famed desert romantic’s sweet magnetism and characteristic Southwestern psychedelic tendencies. It was named “Album of the Month” on FIP national radio in France and was featured in major music outlets worldwide\, including NPR\, Americana UK\, and Rolling Stone France. Recorded at his own Dust and Stone Studios in Tucson\, Arizona\, TIDAL has been described as “the mature\, baroque\, sunlight-and-shade album that a few lucky artists get to make in their careers… A psychedelic masterpiece.” \nSince TIDAL’s 2023 release López has captivated live audiences across North America and Europe\, headlining at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.\, and opening for acclaimed bands like Calexico and DeVotchKa. \nIn addition to his solo repertoire\, López has been an active member in the band Calexico since 2018\, an influence that runs deeply in his craft. He also has toured with Gaby Moreno\, Nouvelle Vague\, KT Tunstall\, Giant Sand\, Mexican Institute of Sound\, and is a founding member and frontman of the psych/cumbia rock outfit\, XIXA. \nHe’s been a featured artist on many recordings\, including Amos Lee’s “Windows Are Rolled Down”\, Calexico‘s “California Dreamin”\, and KT Tunstall‘s album “Invisible Empire // Crescent Moon”\, amongst others. His music has recently been featured in CBS’ “Coyote”\, Netflix‘s “October Faction”\, and Amazon Prime’s “Night Sky”. \nHighlights: \n“TIDAL is the mature\, baroque\, sunlight-and-shade album that a few lucky artists get to make in their careers… A psychedelic masterpiece.” – Hollywood.com \n“A vibrant journey into the imagination… Songs that blend the sound and feel of cosmic psychedelia with the mystery of the Arizona desert” – Americana UK \n“A perfect introduction to your new favorite troubadour” – KCRW \n“With his new album TIDAL\, the guitarist of XIXA and Calexico shows a true talent as a songwriter\, against a desert rock backdrop” – Rolling Stone France \n“Like any good mushroom trip\, you’ll emerge from TIDAL fueled by a lustrous afterglow\, craving more” – Psychedelic Scene \n“Psychedelic chamber-pop with the surrealist touch of Dalí.” – German Rolling Stone \n“…the missing link between Devendra Banhart and Roy Orbison” – Musikexpress \n“Indie rock and folk this side of Elliott Smith” – PopMatters \nFun fact: López joined Calexico’s 20th “Feast of Wire” Anniversary Tour across Europe and the U.S. in 2023 – which included a tour stop at the Levitt Pavilion. \nPhoto Credit: Antonio Triolo \nPresented in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month and the America250 Series. \nFrom the National Museum of the American Latino – Smithsonian Institute: Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15 to October 15. It began as a week-long celebration in 1968 under President Johnson and was expanded to a month by President Reagan 20 years later in 1988. The month-long celebration provides more time to properly recognize the significant contributions Hispanic/Latino Americans have made in the United States. \nHispanic Heritage Month provides an additional opportunity to explore the incredible impact Latinas and Latinos have had on the United States for generations. The Latino presence in America spans centuries\, predating Spain’s colonization of what is now part of the United States\, and they have been an integral part of shaping our nation since the Revolutionary War. Through the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo and the Treaty of Paris that followed the Mexican-American and Spanish-American wars\, the United States gained territories in the Southwest and Puerto Rico. This incorporated the people of this area into the United States and further expanded the presence of Hispanic Americans. Continue reading. \nThe Levitt Pavilion 2026 Season includes over 50 shows presented free-of-charge (free-ticket shows) – as well as our Stars on Tour paid-ticket series and Gala – to fill your spring\, summer and fall with music\, performing arts and more. SIGN UP FOR OUR ENEWS TO STAY TUNED! \nSupport free access to the arts and become a member. Members also enjoy access to a member reserve of free tickets (based on limited supplies) to free shows throughout the Season *plus* enjoy exclusive member discounts on paid-ticket shows throughout the season!* \nReminders: Free tickets are also issued via the Box Office which opens 2-hours before show time on show days (based on available supplies). If all available public-facing free tickets are distributed in advance\, season members receive priority access to a limited supply of free tickets (this “member reserve” of free tickets is based on limited supplies\, while supplies last). \nTERMS: Claiming a ticket or being a guest at the venue is an agreement to comply with all of the venue’s discretionary rules and safety protocols which are subject to change at any time. Please read all info at Levittpavilion.com before claiming ticket(s). Note: Policies vary from show to show; please read guidelines specific to the show you are planning to attend. \nSeptember 13\, 2026 | 7:00 pm
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/brian-lopez-electric-trio-free-concert/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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SUMMARY:Westport Community Band – FREE CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:FREE TICKET SHOW | WEDNESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 16 | 7.00PM SHOW / DOORS 6:00PM \n*Rescheduled from 7/7* \nFree tickets may be reserved in advance via Levittpavilion.com. \nReminders: Free tickets are also issued via the Box Office which opens 2-hours before show time on show days (based on available supplies). If all available public-facing free tickets are distributed in advance\, season members receive priority access to a limited supply of free tickets (this “member reserve” of free tickets is based on limited supplies\, while supplies last). \nThe Westport Community Band\, founded in 1977\, is composed of adult musicians from Fairfield and Westchester Counties\, who represent a wide variety of professional backgrounds and bring diverse musical experiences to the group. All share an interest in exploring challenging concert band literature\, improving individual technique\, and creating music as an ensemble\, while bringing excellent entertainment to our audiences and enjoyment to ourselves. \nUnder the direction of Sal LaRusso\, former director of bands for Weston High School\, the sixty piece group performs a wide variety of music including concert band compositions\, show tunes\, marches\, pop\, and classical. \nThe Levitt Pavilion Season includes over 50 shows presented free-of-charge (free-ticket shows) – as well as our Stars on Tour paid-ticket series and Gala – to fill your spring\, summer and fall with music\, performing arts and more. SIGN UP FOR OUR ENEWS TO STAY TUNED! \nTERMS: Claiming a ticket or being a guest at the venue is an agreement to comply with all of the venue’s discretionary rules and safety protocols which are subject to change at any time. Please read all info at Levittpavilion.com before claiming ticket(s). Note: Policies vary from show to show; please read guidelines specific to the show you are planning to attend. \nlevittpavilion.com\nSEPTEMBER 16\, 2026 | 7.00PM
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/westport-community-band-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T190000
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SUMMARY:MoCACT Sessions: Heida Hermanns International Piano Competition 2025 Winners Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening showcasing the winners of the 2025 Heida Hermanns International Music Competition. Since taking top honors last fall at MoCACT\, these already exceptional pianists have gone on to impressive achievements\, performing on major stages and earning recognition at worldwide competitions. \nYe-Eun Hyun\, a native of South Korea\, began her musical journey at the piano at just five years old. Her early promise was confirmed when she won top prize at the TBC Broadcasting Piano Competition and made her orchestral debut with the Daegu Philharmonic while still in high school. She went on to earn her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees at the Korea National University of Arts under Minsoo Sohn\, supported by a full Samsung Foundation scholarship\, before relocating to the United States in 2021 to complete her Master of Music at New England Conservatory with Academic Honors under Wha Kyung Byun. Her achievements include the Korean Honor Award from the Embassy of the Republic of Korea\, top honors at the Vienna International Piano Competition\, and the special contemporary music prize at the Knoxville International Piano Competition. She will soon make her Carnegie Hall debut in Weill Recital Hall\, and is currently pursuing her doctorate with Deborah Moriarty at Michigan State University on full scholarship. \nZhu Wang has been celebrated by the New York Times’ Anthony Tommasini\, who praised his performances for pairing lyrical warmth with crisp clarity. A First Prize winner of the 2020 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions and Gold Medalist at the 2024 New Orleans International Piano Competition\, Zhu was also a finalist at the Clara Haskil International Piano Competition and a prizewinner at the 2024 Cleveland International Piano Competition. Legendary pianist Fou Ts’ong once described him as an “excellent pianist with a natural sense of harmony and imagination.” Recent seasons have brought appearances with the Orchestra of St. Luke’s\, the New York Youth Symphony at Carnegie Hall’s Stern Auditorium\, and orchestras in Columbus\, Kansas City\, Spokane\, Memphis\, and Richmond. The upcoming season includes Grieg’s Piano Concerto with the Louisiana Philharmonic\, recitals at the Kaufman Music Center and Broman Concert Series\, chamber performances at Big Arts and Chesapeake Music Festival\, and a North American and European tour with violinist Randall Goosby. Born in Hunan Province\, China\, Zhu began playing at age five\, inspired by his grandfather’s love of music. A graduate of the Curtis Institute of Music and The Juilliard School\, he studied with Emanuel Ax\, Robert McDonald\, and Zhe Tang\, and now lives in New York City with his wife\, Chloe\, and their two cats\, Chaz and Tùzi.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/mocact-sessions-heida-hermanns-international-piano-competition-2025-winners-concert/
LOCATION:MoCA CT\, 19 Newtown Turnpike\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fine Art (not for sale),Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T193000
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SUMMARY:King Stingray - FREE CONCERT
DESCRIPTION:FREE TICKET SHOW | WEDNESDAY\, SEPTEMBER 23 | 7:30PM SHOW / 6:30PM DOORS \nFree tickets may be reserved in advance via Event Website linked below! Free tickets are also issued day of show at the Box Office which opens 2-hours before show time on show days (based on available supplies). \nKing Stingray is a story of lifelong friendship. Growing up together in Yirrkala North-East Arnhem Land (a very remote Aboriginal community on in the northern tip of Australia) founding members Theo Dimathaya Burarrwanga(frontman) and Roy Kellaway (guitar) have been playing and making music together for as long as they can remember. Read more about their unique story here. The band blend ancient indigenous melodies (Yolŋu Manikay) with surf\, indie and funk influences to create their unique “Yolŋu surf-rock” sound which has captivated the nation. \nHailed as “one of the most exciting acts in the country today” (NME)\, King Stingray took out triple j’s ‘Unearthed Artist of the Year’ J Award for 2021\, NME Australia’s ‘Best New Act From Australia’ and Rolling Stone Australia’s ‘Best New Artist’ award all before an album was released. Their much-anticipated debut LP ‘King Stingray’ dropped in August 2022\, supported by a typically cheeky campaign encouraging fans to take #kingstingday off to celebrate the album’s release. The band was nominated for a whopping five ARIA Awards (including a win for the ‘Michael Gudinski Breakthrough Artist’). In 2023 the band won the ‘Australian Music Prize. A total of five singles from the album made itinto triple j’s Hottest 100 making it the second most successful Aussie debuts in the history of the countdown. \nWith 2 albums under their belt now on the live front\, the band hasn’t missed a beat. They’ve toured all around the country playing all the major festivals such as Splendour in the Grass\, Falls and Spilt Milk to name a few. They supported Midnight Oil on their national stadium tour and performed before more than 100\,000 people at the MCG stadium during the AFL ‘Dreamtime at the G’ match. Every one of their headline tours has sold out entirely. 2024 ended with a 15 date support tour of the US with their mates King Gizzard and the Wizard Lizard with and as 2025 is kicking off they are about to perform a massive theatre headline tour right across the country again with their sophomore album ‘For The Dreams’. \nWith fans in every corner of the country\, King Sting have had the opportunity to work on some serious collaborations including one with retail giant Cotton On where a range of eco-friendly King Stingray apparel and accessories were designed and sold in over 280 stores across the country. The band is doing another collab with Cotton On in 2023 that will be launched in the US and parts of Europe and Asia too. In addition to this the band has partnered with surf brand Billabong to launch a massive King Stingray + Billabong clothing range (mens and womens) that was launched in 2024 in the US\, Europe/UK and Japan. They also recorded an epic version of Down Under by Men At Work for Tourism Australia’s Come and Say G’day campaign\, which served as a conduit to their first international trip as a band and anofficial introduction to the rest of the world. Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has even championed the band on multiple occasions\, selecting Get Me Out as his favourite song of 2022\, and wearing his King Stingray t-shirt on Aus Music T Shirt Day! \nNME AUSTRALIA – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐- “Both a heartfelt tribute to their roots and a bold manifesto for a sprawling future” \nROLLING STONE – ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – “Destined to be an instant classic.” \nTHE GUARDIAN: “Most bands would be proud to have a collection like this on a greatest hits album.” \nDAILY TELEGRAPH: “One of the country’s most exciting new acts.” \nTRIPLE J: “feels like an instant Australian classic” \nTHE FADER: “profoundly charismatic” \nThe Levitt Pavilion 2026 Season includes over 50 shows presented free-of-charge (free-ticket shows) – as well as our Stars on Tour paid-ticket series and Gala – to fill your spring\, summer and fall with music\, performing arts and more. SIGN UP FOR OUR ENEWS TO STAY TUNED! \nSupport free access to the arts! Get your 2026 Membership now! Members also enjoy access to a member reserve of free tickets (based on limited supplies) to free shows throughout the Season *plus* enjoy exclusive member discounts on paid-ticket shows throughout the season!* \nReminders: Free tickets are also issued via the Box Office which opens 2-hours before show time on show days (based on available supplies). If all available public-facing free tickets are distributed in advance\, season members receive priority access to a limited supply of free tickets (this “member reserve” of free tickets is based on limited supplies\, while supplies last). \nTERMS: Claiming a ticket or being a guest at the venue is an agreement to comply with all of the venue’s discretionary rules and safety protocols which are subject to change at any time. Please read all info below before claiming ticket(s). Note: Policies vary from show to show; please read guidelines specific to the show you are planning to attend. \nSeptember 23\, 2026 | 7:30 pm
URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/king-stingray-free-concert/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dance,Music
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