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SUMMARY:EGGY
DESCRIPTION:Eggy is redefining the modern jam band experience with a blend of rich songwriting\, exploratory improvisation\, and magnetic live energy. The Connecticut-based quartet—Jake Brownstein (guitar\, vocals)\, Dani Battat (keys\, vocals)\, Mike Goodman (bass\, vocals)\, and Alex Bailey (drums\, vocals)—has built a reputation for emotionally resonant songs and live performances that turn every set into an unpredictable\, communal experience. \n2024 marked a breakout moment for the band with the release of their sophomore album Waiting Game\, a refined studio statement co-produced by White Denim’s James Petralli. The album propelled Eggy into their largest headline touring year to date\, while earning standout performances at major festivals including Austin City Limits\, Electric Forest\, and Suwannee Hulaween. \nThat momentum only accelerated through 2025. Eggy continued expanding their footprint with extensive headline touring\, a growing list of festival appearances\, and a reputation as one of the most consistently compelling live acts in the jam and rock space. Around Halloween\, the band sold out back-to-back nights at Cervantes in Denver\, transforming the city into a pilgrimage site for fans with their themed run celebrating The Ballad of Blucifer. The shows underscored the band’s ability to create moments that feel both playful and deeply meaningful\, while proving their staying power in key markets. \nAs they look ahead to 2026\, Eggy enters a new chapter defined by confidence\, creative ambition\, and sustained growth. With continued headline touring on the horizon and plans to begin creating new music in early 2026\, the band is focused on pushing their sound forward without losing the emotional core that has defined them. From intimate rooms to sold-out club runs and marquee festival stages\, Eggy continues to convert first-time listeners into lifelong fans. Wherever they play next\, one thing remains constant: no two shows are ever the same\, and the journey is just getting started.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/eggy/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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SUMMARY:Elena Moon Park: Children’s Series - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:ELENA MOON PARK CELEBRATES THE MAGIC OF EVERYDAY LIFE ON NOTHING IS ORDINARY – A GLOBALLY INSPIRED ALL AGES ALBUM OUT MAY 29\, 2026 \nMusician and cultural producer Elena Moon Park returns with Nothing Is Ordinary\, a luminous new collection of songs that invites listeners of all ages to rediscover the wonder woven into everyday life. \nBuilt around the idea that the world surrounding us is both ordinary and extraordinary at once\, the album encourages a deeper kind of listening\, one that embraces birdsong in the morning\, the quiet glow of the moon in daylight\, and the countless small stories unfolding around us at any given moment. \n“When I sit with this idea\, I find myself noticing more of both the grand and the mundane\,” says Park. “I’m reminded that so much of my joy comes from listening closely\, from paying attention to the world and the people around me. This collection of songs is dedicated to the idea that everything around us is magical\, while also being oh-so common. And I realize that my greatest joy is in hearing and noticing everyone and everything\, and listening for all the stories\, large and small. Everyone has a story to share. Find yours and sing it loud.” \nNothing Is Ordinary is Park’s third all ages album\, and continues her singular approach to family music\, one rooted in respect\, curiosity\, and artistic depth. The collection brings together reimagined folk and children’s songs from East and Southeast Asia alongside original compositions inspired in part by the artwork of longtime collaborator Kristiana Pärn.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/elena-moon-park-childrens-series-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260717T180000
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SUMMARY:DOGS IN A PILE
DESCRIPTION:Something organic has been blooming from Asbury Park\, New Jersey\, and is now making its way around the world. Dogs In A Pile\, a band of five twenty somethings with old souls and limitless chops\, is waking people up to the timeless and ineffable joys of psychedelic-tinged jazz-funk rock n’ roll. \nThis is one of the busiest touring bands of today\, averaging 130 live shows per year since 2022. The road has become their creative engine\, generating a rapidly growing catalog of original tunes. Distroid\, the band’s newest album\, is a 10-song collection featuring long-awaited studio versions of some of the Dogs’ most beloved repertoire. \nDogs In A Pile is guitarist Jimmy Law\, guitarist Brian Murray\, keyboardist Jeremy Kaplan\, bassist Sam Lucid\, and drummer Joe Babick. In addition\, the Dogs In A Pile community includes the Dog Pound\, the group’s extended family of fans across the country. \nBesides being a lyric from the Grateful Dead song\, “He’s Gone\,” the name “Dogs In A Pile” is an apt description of the five-piece band’s stylistic breadth. The sonic image it conjures is a heap of storyteller Americana\, bluegrass\, jazz improvisation\, eccentric instrumental excursions\, pop-rock sophistication\, and deep-pocket grooves\, ranging from funk to Latin to reggae and beyond. \nDistroid features material that has already become staples of the band’s live show. These studio renditions have afforded the group a chance to present the compositions just how they envision them. Distroid offers a cross-section of the Dogs In A Pile essence\, tight and tuneful four-minute funk and jazz informed psych-rock songs\, and then sprawling 15-minute compositions with intricate unison lines\, agile genre-jumping\, and dazzling improvisation.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/dogs-in-a-pile/
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:20260719T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260719T210000
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SUMMARY:MT Jones - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Gathering inspiration from ’60s and ’70s soul greats across the Atlantic to modern R&B and jazz\, MT Jones evokes a sound that is both contemporary and timeless. His deeply soulful vocals transport you straight back to a smoke-filled speakeasy that somehow still feels fresh and innovative. \nBetween stints working on music regularly in Liverpool & London\, Jones has travelled the world as a musician & penned songs for other artists\, making a name for himself as a gifted and prolific songwriter. But lockdown gave him the time and space to put his talent under his own name. His debut single\, “I Won’t Ever Say Goodbye\,” was a soulful\, heart-on-sleeve ballad that marked the start of big things and he has followed it with a series of singles that have grabbed widespread attention and half a million monthly listeners on Spotify\, especially after BBC introducing multiple spins on 1xtra\, where MT was a ‘Step up’ artist. \nNow he releases “Joy\,” his debut album\, in March of 2026\, using it as a launchpad for an extended time on the road\, where audiences will get a chance to vibe with his substantial talents in a live setting.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/mt-jones-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260722T203000
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SUMMARY:Mega Ran: Children’s Series - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Mega Ran is proof that Hip Hop can go anywhere! A former middle school teacher turned Grammy-nominated rapper for Best Children’s Album\, Mega Ran’s educational and empowering Hip Hop tracks like “You’re Enough” and “Get Your Wiggle On” will have you giggling and bobbing your head to the beat. Besides being a Billboard chart-topping children’s artist and foster father\, gamers may recognize Mega Ran’s music from major video games like Mortal Kombat 11 and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/mega-ran-childrens-series-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260723T210000
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SUMMARY:Surfing for Daisy - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Surfing for Daisy started on a porch in Asbury Park\, NJ between new and old friends. Their sound is rooted in Alternative Folk Rock with hints of Psychedelia\, but truly holds no bounds. The band has quickly caught fire\, Playing the Sea. Hear. Now festival in September of 2025 in front of thousands. The momentum continued when they sold out The Stone Pony in November for the release of their brand new single “Psychic\,” the first glimpse of their much anticipated sophomore album.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/surfing-for-daisy-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:20260724T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260724T210000
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SUMMARY:LaMP ft. Russ Lawton\, Scott Metzger & Ray Paczkowski - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:On a magical night at Nectar’s in Burlington\, Vermont in December of 2018\, three musical masters—Russ Lawton\, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski—came together with alchemical synthesis\, and created a fresh\, so-tight-it’s-free sound\, permeated with technical prowess and a deep-pocket punch. The packed house fortunate enough to be in attendance that night witnessed the birth of something very special. The following spring\, the trio took the name LaMP by combining the first letters of each members’ surname\, and reconvened back in Vermont at Sugarhouse Soundworks for an intense recording session with sound engineer Roger Stauss laying down tracks that would become their eponymous debut EP. \nMetzger\, described by The Village Voice as “…an ace guitarist of a thousand styles\,” and a full-time member of the beloved Joe Russo’s Almost Dead\, tested the decades-strong synergy between Lawton and Paczkowski forged from their time playing with Trey Anastasio Band and their duo project Soule Monde. It resulted in seven tracks crackling with energy and soul. The melodic and harmonic interplay between Paczkowski’s swirling organ and clavinet dancing with Metzger’s acrobatic melodies on telecaster\, driven by Lawton’s unflappable backbeat\, produced a record that will stand the test of time. Ever since—as the three members busy schedules have allowed—LaMP has prioritized bringing the music to the people with shows across the East Coast. As word has spread and the crowds have grown with each subsequent tour\, it’s become clear that LaMP will be a musical force to be reckoned with for the foreseeable future.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/lamp-ft-russ-lawton-scott-metzger-ray-paczkowski-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:20260728T190000
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SUMMARY:Amelia Day - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:It took a world-shaking breakup for Amelia Day to find her true sound — and herself. She embraces the full range of her influences with “EGO TRIP\,” a genre-bending EP stacked high with alt-rock guitars\, pop hooks\, swooning keyboards\, and the sharp songwriting of a lifelong storyteller. Inspired by the sudden collapse of a college romance\, “EGO TRIP” finds room for anger\, liberation\, and healing\, with Amelia nodding not only to the folk music she discovered as a child in the Pacific Northwest\, but also the electrifying empowerment of her favorite 1990s frontwomen. The result is a collection of melody-driven songs that breathe new life into classic sounds\, largely written in her adopted hometown of Nashville and recorded at Bear Creek Studio in her home state of Washington. With “EGO TRIP\,” Amelia Day creates her own geography. \n“It’s at once precisely curated\, each note and lyric accounted for\, and eagerly committed to the maximalist extremes of whatever genre’s playground she’s found herself in.” – Washington Post \n“Gracing Spotify playlists with titles like ‘Narnia vibes for reading\,’ ‘goblin core’ and ‘sapphic songs for your talking stages\,’ Day’s music is upfront about what it is: honest and relatable storytelling.” – Inlander \n“Her lyricism has done some shifting\, too. Although Day still writes about love\, heartbreak and the many variables of a romantic relationship\, she has found herself writing about journeying into adulthood\, climate change\, omniscient perspectives and more. Day has also acquired a story-telling style featuring wordplay\, double-meanings and rhythmic variations.” – Spokesman-Review \n“Embracing honesty and staying true to herself throughout these challenges has given her songs a rawness that resonates strongly with listeners — both lyrically and musically.” — Northwest Noise Magazine \n“Day’s set was energetic\, emotional and full of fun\, just like all of her music. Wherever Amelia Day’s musical journey takes her next\, I’m excited to be a fan along for the ride.” – Vanderbilt Hustler
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/amelia-day-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260729T203000
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SUMMARY:Flor Bromley: Children’s Series - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Flor Bromley is 2026 GRAMMY® and 2023 Latin GRAMMY® nominated singer/songwriter for families. \nOriginally from Peru\, she dedicates her life to creating music for kids that elevates our Latin culture making it her mission to share her bilingual experience with a new generation. She is a professionally trained musical theater actress who uses global rhythms\, the power of storytelling\, and puppetry to engage audiences of all backgrounds and ages. \nShe has released 4 bilingual family albums and songs have been featured and played on the top 13 of Sirius XM’s Kids Place Live and PBS WNET Thirteen TV program “Let’s Learn.” Her album “Fiesta Global” was named an official selection of notable works for children by the American Library Association. “Pachamama” her album tribute to Mother Earth and her origin roots was awarded a National Parenting Product Award (NAPPA)\, and her song “The Ocean”\, a collaboration with Laurie Berkner\, was a USA songwriting competition finalist. \nHer latest album “Aventuras” earned a nomination as Best Latin Music Album For Children by The Latin Recording Academy. Her song “Dreamland” is a 2024 Award Finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and a semi-finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. She was awarded a 2023 Arts Alive Individual Artist Grant for her work in the bilingual community. \nShe has performed venues such as Wolftrap (VA)\, Miami Children’s Museum (FL)\, Please touch Museum (PA)\, Strand Theatre (ME)\, Children’s Museum of Manhattan (NYC)\, Museo del Barrio\, NYC KidsFest\, among others.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/flor-bromley-childrens-series-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260730T213000
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SUMMARY:Jessie Altman - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Jessie Altman is a rising force in music\, named one of SPIN’s “Top Emerging Artists.” With over 1 million streams\, she’s known for soulful vocals and a cinematic sound. Her debut album Aftermath sparked major tours and growing buzz\, with live performances that continue to set her apart. \nJessica’s artistry has caught the attention of People Magazine\, Entertainment Tonight\, Forbes\, Numero Netherlands\, Parade\, Page Six\, Galore\, Flaunt\, and more\, all naming her one to watch. Her live performances\, from The Tamron Hall Show to iHeart’s Dunkin’ Music Lounge in NYC reinforces her reputation as an authentic storyteller and rising powerhouse in contemporary pop.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/jessie-altman-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:20260731T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260731T213000
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SUMMARY:Residual Groove - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Residual Groove is a five-piece indie-jam band from Southern Connecticut that has quickly carved out a rising presence on the modern jam landscape through fearless creativity and locked-in musical chemistry. Blending psychedelic funk rock and thoughtful indie-reminiscent songwriting\, the band thrives at the intersection of structure and spontaneity\, where carefully crafted songs open into expansive\, playful jams and seamless\, improv-driven segues. Formed just four years ago\, Residual Groove is anchored by brothers Previn Edwards (guitar\, vocals) and Kiran Edwards (keyboards\, vocals)\, whose collaborative chemistry shapes the band’s melodic and harmonic identity\, and is rounded out by Ryan Berry (bass\, backing vocals)\, Adam Finkelstein (drums\, backing vocals)\, and Garrett Halstead (percussion)\, who together lay down a rhythm section that is both precise and exploratory\, equally capable of deep\, entrancing grooves and sudden lift-offs. \nWhile the live show experience is a central pillar of the band’s identity\, Residual Groove places equal emphasis on studio work and intentional songwriting. Their songs are meticulously shaped\, lyrically resonant\, and designed to reward repeat listening without sacrificing the immediacy of their live experience.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/residual-groove-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T203000
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SUMMARY:Wild Child for Kids: Children’s Series - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Wild Child has spent nearly sixteen years making music together\, growing up side by side through life’s highs and lows. After five albums and countless miles on the road\, they’ve turned a long-running dream into their newest adventure – a playful\, joy-filled children’s album for the fans who’ve been with them from the start and the little ones they’re now raising. Packed with silly\, dance-worthy songs and heartfelt harmonies\, it’s a love letter to friends big and small. \nThe album\, Wild Child for Kids\, bursts with playful\, heartfelt tracks: Feelings — gentle guide to naming and embracing emotions; Animals — jungle-to-ocean romp through real and imagined worlds; Dinosaur Jetpack — joyous\, giggle-inducing adventure born from a studio jam; Plus: Fabulous\, Things We Love\, Memory Lane\, Rain or Sunshine\, fresh takes on ABCs (feat. Sir Woman’s Kelsey\, Spice\, Uncle Roy) and Twinkle Twinkle\, closing with Lullaby. \nWild Child is the Austin-born songwriting partnership of Kelsey Wilson and Alexander Beggins\, a duo whose chemistry has powered more than a decade of acclaimed indie-folk releases and spirited live shows. What began as a spontaneous creative spark in the back of a tour van evolved into one of Austin’s most beloved bands\, known for warm harmonies\, candid storytelling\, and an ever-evolving blend of folk\, pop\, and soulful brass-driven arrangements. After years of near-constant touring and the launch of their individual projects – Wilson’s Motown-leaning Sir Woman and Beggins’ dream-pop alter ego CoCo Zandi – the pair stepped back to explore new sounds and space\, unsure when or how Wild Child might return. \nThat return arrived in an unexpected moment of stillness. When the world shut down and stages went dark\, Wilson and Beggins found themselves back in a room together\, preparing for online performances\, rediscovering the spark that shaped their earliest songs. Within minutes\, new material poured out – an organic reminder of the ease and honesty that has always defined their collaboration. The band reunited with longtime musical family and stepped into the studio with the same sense of openness and urgency that fueled their earliest recordings\, capturing raw\, unvarnished performances that leaned into emotion over perfection. \nWild Child’s creative community has always been central to their story – whether weathering a Texas ice storm together\, writing by candlelight when power went out\, or inviting new voices into their creative circle. Over the years\, the band has continued to expand its sonic world while staying grounded in heartfelt songwriting and the distinct vocal interplay that first drew fans in. Their music reflects resilience\, connection\, and the messy joy of making something together when it matters most. \nToday\, Wild Child is following their curiosity wherever it leads: building out their label imprint Reba’s Ranch Records and diving into Wild Child for Kids\, a project that lets them explore the same heart and imagination of their music through a family-friendly lens. With an ever-growing family of collaborators and a renewed commitment to making music on their own terms\, the band remains a defining voice in the vibrant indie-folk musical landscape\, continually finding new ways to surprise themselves and the listeners who have followed them from the beginning
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/wild-child-for-kids-childrens-series-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Music
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SUMMARY:Wild Child - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Album Review: Wild Child – End Of The World — Caroline Birmingham (THE WAVE) : From start to finish\, the album is dramatic and captivating\, radiates warmth like the Texas sun and overflows with authenticity\, intimacy\, and soul. \n“‘End Of The World’ is…one of the band’s finest moments.” — John Moore (Glide Magazine)\nThe frenetic title track off of Wild Child’s fifth LP has some pretty dark origins. “End Of the World” was written towards the end of the massive 2021 ice storm that paralyzed Texas ultimately killing hundreds as a result of hypothermia and carbon monoxide poisoning. But Wild Child were able to channel that uncertainty and helplessness into an addictively catchy anthem for the current world we are living in\, in the process creating one of the best songs the band has ever recorded. \nWild Child is the Austin-born songwriting partnership of Kelsey Wilson and Alexander Beggins\, a duo whose chemistry has powered more than a decade of acclaimed indie-folk releases and spirited live shows. What began as a spontaneous creative spark in the back of a tour van evolved into one of Austin’s most beloved bands\, known for warm harmonies\, candid storytelling\, and an ever-evolving blend of folk\, pop\, and soulful brass-driven arrangements. After years of near-constant touring and the launch of their individual projects – Wilson’s Motown-leaning Sir Woman and Beggins’ dream-pop alter ego CoCo Zandi – the pair stepped back to explore new sounds and space\, unsure when or how Wild Child might return. \nThat return arrived in an unexpected moment of stillness. When the world shut down and stages went dark\, Wilson and Beggins found themselves back in a room together\, preparing for online performances\, rediscovering the spark that shaped their earliest songs. Within minutes\, new material poured out – an organic reminder of the ease and honesty that has always defined their collaboration. The band reunited with longtime musical family and stepped into the studio with the same sense of openness and urgency that fueled their earliest recordings\, capturing raw\, unvarnished performances that leaned into emotion over perfection. \nWild Child’s creative community has always been central to their story – whether weathering a Texas ice storm together\, writing by candlelight when power went out\, or inviting new voices into their creative circle. Over the years\, the band has continued to expand its sonic world while staying grounded in heartfelt songwriting and the distinct vocal interplay that first drew fans in. Their music reflects resilience\, connection\, and the messy joy of making something together when it matters most. \nToday\, Wild Child is following their curiosity wherever it leads: building out their label imprint Reba’s Ranch Records and diving into Wild Child for Kids\, a project that lets them explore the same heart and imagination of their music through a family-friendly lens. With an ever-growing family of collaborators and a renewed commitment to making music on their own terms\, the band remains a defining voice in the vibrant indie-folk musical landscape\, continually finding new ways to surprise themselves and the listeners who have followed them from the beginning.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/wild-child-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:20260807T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083446
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T200353Z
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SUMMARY:Devon Gilfillian: Time Will Tell Tour - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Forged through the extreme highs and lows that come with living\, Time Will Tell is the album that Devon Gilfillian has been preparing to make his entire life. His third studio album was recorded in Nashville’s legendary RCA Studio A\, live to tape on varispeed\, with mostly single vocal takes.​ \nGilfillian wrote and produced with a mighty team including longtime drummer and friend Jonathan Smalt and Neal H Pogue (Tyler the Creator\, OutKast) as executive producer. Gilfillian carries soul track to track through a sonic journey of rock\, funk\, and country elements\, magnetically vulnerable about his own failure and frailty.​ \nNo end is ever easy\, and what else is there in life than to go through? To get to where we’re going\, we’ve got to suffer a little. Time Will Tell is the sound of Gilfillian doing just that while realizing what a blessing it is to be here at all.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/devon-gilfillian-time-will-tell-tour-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:TheLevittPavilion@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260811T220000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083446
CREATED:20260607T200720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T200720Z
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SUMMARY:THE REVIVALISTS w/ Olivia Barnes
DESCRIPTION:The Revivalists bring their dynamic\, genre-blending sound back to the Levitt Pavilion this August! The New Orleans-based\, multi-platinum band has earned a national following with their fusion of indie rock\, soul\, and folk\, delivered through a powerful and high-energy live performance. \nTheir highly anticipated new album\, Get It Honest (out July 24)\, marks their first full-length release in over three years. Led by the anthemic single “Heart Stop\,” the album explores perseverance and facing the future with clarity and conviction\, showcasing the band’s signature intensity and evolution.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/the-revivalists-w-olivia-barnes/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:TheLevittPavilion@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T210000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083446
CREATED:20260607T200937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T200937Z
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SUMMARY:Joanie Leeds: Children’s Series - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:GRAMMY Award Winner Joanie has won 1st place in the USA Songwriting Competition\, an Independent Music Award\, a GOLD Parents’ Choice Award\, NAPPA GOLD Award\, Family Choice Award and is a John Lennon Songwriting Competition Finalist and International Songwriting Competition Finalist. She has performed at venues nationwide including Lollapalooza\, Clearwater Festival\, The Kennedy Center\, Lincoln Center\, Wolftrap and Levitt Pavilion. Her music has been featured in the New York Times\, People Magazine\, Parents Magazine\, Billboard and The Washington Post and played on radio stations and risen to #1 on Sirius XM’s Kids Place Live. \nJoanie released her 9th Children’s album\, GRAMMY®️ AWARD WINNING (All the Ladies) in April 2020 and in 2023\, Joanie’s newest album\, FREADOM: Songs Inspired by Banned Children’s Picture Books was released. Her favorite job is mama to her 8 year old daughter Joya. \nJoanie and Joya’s collaboration was nominated for The GRAMMYs 2026 Best Children’s Music Album: “Ageless: 100 Years Young” is a heartfelt love letter to Joanie’s grandmother Sylvia (“Bubby”)\, who turned 100 in 2025!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/joanie-leeds-childrens-series-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:TheLevittPavilion@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T203000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083446
CREATED:20260607T201412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T201412Z
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SUMMARY:Fyütch & Aura V: Children’s Series - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:This dynamic Father-Daughter team just won Best Children’s Album at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. Fyutch is a previous GRAMMY Award Winner\, and Aura V is now the youngest child ever to win a GRAMMY Award! We were very proud to present this special duo ahead of the game as part of our 2025 Season and are so excited to welcome them back! \nUsing everything from high energy pop\, reggae\, and rap beats to gospel and R&B-inspired ballads\, Fyutch and Aura V help children explore feelings of gratitude\, excitement\, and uncertainty\, encouraging them to leave with a renewed sense of confidence and self-love. \nA new tradition established in 2021\, this edition of the Children’s Series is presented by Westport’s very own “Nate & Eve Presents”\, and is a celebration for and in honor of our special needs community. As always\, everyone of all ages and abilities is invited to the Levitt Pavilion for singing\, dancing\, and fun!
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/fyutch-aura-v-childrens-series-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Childrens,Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:TheLevittPavilion@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260823T220000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083446
CREATED:20260607T201617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T201617Z
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SUMMARY:ANDY FRASCO & THE U.N. and KITCHEN DWELLERS w/s/g MAGOO
DESCRIPTION:Andy Frasco & The U.N. have long been the high-flying DIY renegades of the touring scene known and loved for their one-of-a-kind onstage audacity and kaleidoscopic musical fusion – a wildly eclectic approach navigating funk\, jazz\, surf rock\, blues\, swing\, gospel\, reggae\, exotica\, and more with horn-blasted positivity and soulful power. With curly tufts peeking out from his omnipresent knit cap\, Andy Frasco is a band-fronting\, songwriting party animal who turns into a swirling rock ‘n’ roll Tasmanian Devil onstage leading his U.N.\, not unlike Bruce Springsteen and the E-Street Band. From switching instruments mid-song to Frasco stage-diving into the crowd or kibitzing with them\, an Andy Frasco & The U.N. show is a celebration of inclusivity and tolerance where “You do You” and “let us do us.” \nThe band has grown from playing bars to touring more than 250 days a year all over the country\, with Frasco describing that 15-year journey on Growing Pains\, the group’s landmark 10th studio album and first full-length effort since 2023’s L’Optimist\, showcasing Andy’s growth as a tunesmith in his own right. The Growing Pains (Deluxe) album by Andy Frasco & The U.N. (released Jan 2026) adds six tracks to the original 2025 release \nKitchen Dwellers continue to carve out their own lane in the world of progressive roots music\, blending bluegrass\, folk\, and rock through psychedelic hues into a sound as expansive as their Montana home. The Bozeman-born quartet of Shawn Swain (mandolin)\, Torrin Daniels (banjo)\, Joe Funk (upright bass)\, and Max Davies (acoustic guitar) has grown from regional upstarts into one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking bands in modern string music. \nKitchen Dwellers have captivated audiences at hallowed venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and performed alongside acts such as Billy Strings and Goose in addition to playing festivals such as Telluride Bluegrass\, Under The Big Sky\, WinterWonderGrass\, and more. They’ve released three critically acclaimed albums—Ghost In The Bottle [2017]\, Muir Maid [2019]\, and Wise River [2022]. After amassing 15 million-plus streams\, selling out shows\, and receiving acclaim from Huffington Post\, Relix\, American Songwriter\, and more\, the group released their latest record ‘Seven Devils’ in March 2024. Their catalog pairs instrumental virtuosity with emotional storytelling\, an exploratory spirit\, and a deep connection to the American West. \nMagoo is one of the most exciting new acts in the progressive bluegrass scene. The innovative quartet from Denver\, Colorado is redefining the boundaries of modern bluegrass with fearless creativity and world-class musicianship. Known for their dynamic live performances\, the band delivers a powerful blend of intricate arrangements\, tight three-part harmonies\, and extended improvisations that bring new life to the genre. Each member brings a distinctive voice and musical strength to the project. Dobroist Dylan Flynn\, winner of the 2024 RockyGrass Dobro Competition; guitarist Erik Hill\, runner-up in the RockyGrass Flatpicking Contest; mandolinist Courtlyn Bills; and bassist Denton Turner. Magoo stands poised for a breakout year following first place at UllrGrass Band Competition and Clash of the Strings\, second at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Competition\, and with their February 2026 debut album release What a Life capturing the group’s adventurous spirit\, heartfelt songwriting\, and soaring instrumental work.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/andy-frasco-the-u-n-and-kitchen-dwellers-w-s-g-magoo/
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:20260824T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260824T220000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083446
CREATED:20260607T201852Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T201852Z
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SUMMARY:CHARLIE HALL’S GET UP WITH IT – A MILES DAVIS CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Miles Davis’ 100th birthday\, we welcome GET UP WITH IT\, the longstanding project of The War On Drugs drummer and Wilton native Charlie Hall. With its roots going back to San Francisco in the late ‘90s\, GET UP WITH IT came together as a means to explore the groundbreaking and iconic 1969-1975 era of Miles Davis’ electric music. \nNow in its third decade\, the adventurous ensemble will focus on three of Miles’ most revered and influential albums for this show – 1969’s visionary and transcendental In a Silent Way\, the 1970 magnum opus Bitches Brew\, and 1971’s Jack Johnson. \nDense\, thorny and uncompromising\, the Miles’ “electric period” of 1969-75 was initially controversial with his longtime fans\, who felt the trumpeter was shrugging off the well-worn trappings of Birth of the Cool and his classic quintets in favor of a musical stew that was equal parts James Brown and Sly Stone\, Stockhausen and Jimi Hendrix. Listening to these albums more than 50 years later though\, it’s hard not to be struck by how astonishingly ahead of their time they all were – it’s no wonder that Pitchfork\, in a typically effusive retrospective of Jack Johnson\, called it “a beacon of uncanny originality and visionary foresight.” \nGET UP WITH IT IS: Ross Bellenoit — guitar; DMHotep — guitar; Nazir Ebo — drums; Yesseh Furaha-Ali — woodwinds; Ezra Gale — bass; Charlie Hall — drums\, percussion; Mitch Marcus — saxophone\, Fender Rhodes; Luke O’Reilly — organ; Bobby Spellman — trumpet; Daniel Villarreal — percussion \nCharlie Hall is a drummer\, multi-instrumentalist\, songwriter\, and producer based in Philadelphia\, PA. In addition to playing drums in Grammy Award winning rock band The War On Drugs\, Charlie releases music of his own\, including 2023’s Invisible Ink\, and produces records for others\, including 2022\, 2023\, and 2024’s A Philly Special Christmas LPs with members of the Philadelphia Eagles\, Patti LaBelle\, Stevie Nicks and many others. Music has always been the connective tissue running through his life\, defining his relationships with others and how he lives in his own head. “Drumming is our first language”\, says Hall. “And music itself is a language that we use to communicate with one another. When we make music\, we take rhythm and harmony and create something new. In that way\, it is an analog to life itself – a process of organizing our experiences and learnings into something that feels authentic and true.” And it’s about collaboration. \n“More than any other instrument\, drums expose the personality of the player”\, says Dave Hartley\, bass player of The War On Drugs. “Ultra-busy drummers are usually motormouths\, light hitters are usually quiet or passive and bashers are usually alpha dogs. As both a human and a drummer\, Charlie is a master conversationalist. Lots of drummers will tell you that listening is as important as playing\, and that what you don’t play is more important than what you do – but few can implement it as well as Charlie Hall has in his career with The War On Drugs\, Tommy Guerrero\, Jet Black Crayon\, Jens Lekman\, Feist\, Windsor for the Derby\, Marshall Allen’s Ghost Horizons\, Get Up With It\, and countless others.”
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/charlie-halls-get-up-with-it-a-miles-davis-centennial-celebration/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260829T213000
DTSTAMP:20260614T083446
CREATED:20260607T202049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T202049Z
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SUMMARY:Billy & the Showmen - FREE SHOW
DESCRIPTION:Established more than fifty years ago by band leader Billy Frenz\, Billy and the Showmen has earned their reputation as one of Connecticut’s most enduring club bands specializing in hard-driving Rhythm & Blues\, Soul\, and Funk from the ’60’s and ’70’s. The band’s repertoire includes the best of James Brown\, Rick James\, Percy Sledge\, the Ohio Players\, Blood\, Sweat & Tears\, Marvin Gaye\, Wilson Pickett\, Junior Welles\, King Floyd\, Average White Band\, Tower of Power\, Buddy Miles\, Kool & the Gang\, Otis Redding and classic Motown artists such as the Temptations and Sam & Dave.
URL:https://westportjournal.com/events/billy-the-showmen-free-show/
LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:TheLevittPavilion@gmail.com
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