BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Westport Journal - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Westport Journal X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://westportjournal.com X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Westport Journal REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260612T220000 DTSTAMP:20260607T143820Z CREATED:20260607T143820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260607T143820Z UID:10003258-1781289000-1781301600@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:THE DISCO BISCUITS DESCRIPTION:The Disco Biscuits are a band of transformation and invention. Now 3 decades after their first launch\, the Philadelphia-based group remains the pioneers of “Trance-Fusion” – bridging the gap between electronic dance music and jam rock – while consistently looking for new sonic boundaries to break and avenues to tell stories within.\n\n\nWith two rock operas (1998’s Hot Air Balloon / 2000’s Chemical Warfare Brigade) and a space opera (2024’s Revolution In Motion) amongst the 9 full-length studio albums under their belt\, The Biscuits are musical force of nature\, having played thousands of shows and not showing signs of slowing down any time soon with even more new music on the horizon.\n\n\nWith a constant touring schedule and ever-transforming live shows\, The Disco Biscuits’ soul belongs as much to marathon dance parties as it does to live improvisational journeys. They employ emerging technologies to help them create music that is 100% human although\, perhaps\, not entirely of this planet. URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/the-disco-biscuits/ LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Untitled-design-27.png ORGANIZER;CN="Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:TheLevittPavilion@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260611T220000 DTSTAMP:20260606T201104Z CREATED:20260606T201104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T201104Z UID:10003257-1781204400-1781215200@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:GREENSKY BLUEGRASS DESCRIPTION:For two decades now\, Greensky Bluegrass have been building an empire\, brick by brick. They are widely known for their dazzling live performances and relentless touring schedule\, but that is only the tip of the complex tale of the five musicians that make up Greensky Bluegrass: Anders Beck [dobro]\, Michael Arlen Bont [banjo]\, Dave Bruzza [guitar]\, Mike Devol [upright bass]\, and Paul Hoffman [Mandolin]. The five are connected through a deep bond\, just as they are seasoned road warriors\, they’re a band of brothers who have seen each other through decades of ups and downs\, personal and collective highlights\, and the moments when life turns it all upside down. These are real people having real experiences. As with traditional bluegrass\, they write about their own contemporary day-to-day happenings\, emotions\, and experiences in the modern world.\n\n\nThe band’s underground die-hard fans pack out venues across the country. They travel in droves and sell out multiple-night show runs at iconic venues like Red Rocks and The Ryman.\n\n\n“As songwriters and musicians\, we have a need for people to be on board\, we’re not just regurgitating the same shit\,” explains Bruzza. Hoffman adds\, “we aren’t a band all for money. We did it for romantic reasons such as love\, catharsis\, and because it mattered to us and the listeners. It would be easy to make decisions based on our needs to eat or the desires of others\, but that’s not doing it for love. We love what we do\, and we’re grateful for the love we receive in return from the people listening.”\n\n\nBruzza continues\, “I hope they know we’re doing this for us and them.” URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/greensky-bluegrass/ LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/greensky-bluegrass-1185-2026-press-portrait.png ORGANIZER;CN="Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:TheLevittPavilion@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T200616Z CREATED:20260606T200616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T200616Z UID:10003256-1781031600-1781038800@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:West Point Concert Band: Celebrating America's 250th - FREE SHOW DESCRIPTION:Join the West Point Band for an evening of patriotic music celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial. Featuring everything from Broadway classics and bluegrass to energetic marches and soaring American melodies\, this concert promises a memorable evening celebrating the American spirit.\n\n\nComprised of graduates from America’s finest music schools\, the West Point Concert Band is a versatile ensemble that continues to entertain and inspire audiences through innovative programming and world-class performance in concert and ceremonial settings. The ensemble can be heard around the Greater Hudson Valley\, New York City\, and throughout the United States. Its storied history features performances for U.S. Presidents\, heads of state\, and foreign dignitaries. The band is regularly invited to participate in high-profile events in the New York metropolitan area at locations such as Yankee Stadium\, MetLife Stadium\, and the Statue of Liberty.\n\n\nThe Concert Band performs concerts\, military ceremonies\, and at athletic events for the United States Corps of Cadets. The band regularly supports cadet activities at the United States Military Academy\, including Graduation Week\, Reception Day\, Cadet Summer Training\, and coaching the Cadet Spirit Band. Additionally\, the band collaborates with the English\, Geography\, History\, and Philosophy departments as useful teaching resources at West Point.\n\n\nThe Concert Band has performed at major venues including David Geffen Hall\, Carnegie Hall\, Lincoln Center\, Tanglewood\, and the Meyerson Symphony Center. The band has been showcased with the New York Philharmonic\, continuing a long-standing collaboration between the United States Army’s oldest band and America’s oldest orchestra. It also maintains a close association with the New York Yankees\, utilizing the full performing ensemble and chamber groups for high-profile games. Members of the Concert Band have also been featured on the History Channel\, Fox News\, CNN\, ESPN\, and the NBC Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks. As performers and educators\, the musicians of the West Point Band continue to present provocative performances while providing the Corps of Cadets with a piece of living history.\n\n \n\n\nThe Levitt Pavilion proudly presents the West Point Concert Band in 2026 as part of our programming celebrating the United States Semiquincentennial. URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/west-point-concert-band-celebrating-americas-250th-free-show/ LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/west-point-band-1185.png ORGANIZER;CN="Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:TheLevittPavilion@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T210000 DTSTAMP:20260606T200208Z CREATED:20260606T200208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260606T200208Z UID:10003255-1780858800-1780866000@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Jumaane Smith Quartet - FREE SHOW DESCRIPTION:JUMAANE SMITH’s widely critically-acclaimed 2024 album\, “Come on Home\,” remained in the top 50 on the Jazz Week chart for 9 straight weeks. He has performed on 5 GRAMMY Award-winning records (selling more than 60 million copies)\, 2 Emmy Award-nominated TV performances\, the GRAMMY Awards with Stevie Wonder\, in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story (trumpet solo)\, and more.\n\n\nJumaane has spent the last several years touring and recording with Michael Bublé as lead trumpeter/vocalist and featured soloist and tours with his own band to such world-class venues as Jazz At Lincoln Center\, Birdland Jazz Club\, Tanglewood\, Vail Jazz Festival\, The Blue Note\, Java Jazz Festival\, Rochester International Jazz Festival\, Catalina Island Jazz Festival\, and many more.\n\n\nJumaane Smith’s critically-acclaimed debut album\, “I Only Have Eyes For You\,” featured special guests Michael Bublé\, Jackie Evancho\, and Naturally 7. His sophomore album\, “When You’re Smiling\,” was released to much praise in January 2020. “Come on Home” featured Smith’s highly lauded soul-jazz and blues originals backed by his stellar organ band and received resounding praise\, including a 4 Star review from DownBeat Magazine.\n\n\nAs a composer\, Smith has scored music for films such as “Handsome Harry” (starring Steve Buscemi and Jamey Sheridan) and the documentary “Being in the World\,” as well as for his own recordings and the interactive sheet music company Tomplay.\n\n \n\n\nSmith has worked with musical legends such as Quincy Jones\, Herbie Hancock\, Christian McBride\, Aretha Franklin\, Barbra Streisand\, Alicia Keys\, Jon Batiste\, Kamasi Washington\, Theo Croker\, Etienne Charles\, and Michael Bublé (as featured trumpet/vocals soloist). As a full scholarship recipient at the Juilliard School of Music’s Jazz Studies program (2001-2005)\, Wynton Marsalis was Smith’s primary trumpet teacher. URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/jumaane-smith-quartet-free-show/ LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States CATEGORIES:Jazz,Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Jumaane-Smith-1185.png ORGANIZER;CN="Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:TheLevittPavilion@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251005T190000 DTSTAMP:20250930T191607Z CREATED:20250930T191607Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T191607Z UID:10001980-1759685400-1759690800@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Cosmic Jibaros - Free Concert DESCRIPTION:Levitt Pavilion presents Cosmic Jibaros :: Free of charge\n\n\nLegendary for their high energy shows\, Cosmic Jibaros mix Rock with Puerto Rican Roots and Caribbean Rhythms for a fabulous dance party and magnetic global sound. The songs are infused with the pulse of congas\, timbales\, and effects-laden guitar work and layered with vocals by Rick Reyes.\n\n\nThe Cosmic Jibaros’ name reflects the blending flavors of the music they make. In Puerto Rico\, ‘los jibaros’ would be something akin to the American ‘hillbillies’ or ‘mountain men’ – historically known for a more simple and honest connection to the earth and the hard work of living\, and with a musical tradition to reflect that. The ‘cosmic’ part puts a modern twist on the old traditions\, taking cues from a cross-section of world music and creating an original\, Latin progressive sound.\n\n\nAs their bandleader Rick Reyes points out\, “Latinos today cross all cultural boundaries. They carry with them the history and the culture of where their parents came from but at the same time have an open mind to what is happening now\,” he says. “You can’t be a part of this world without being influenced by it as you go. Our music is very much a product of the evolution of Latinos in the United States.” The Cosmic Jibaros reflect that and their first album\, Yo Soy Del Mundo (I Am Of The World) tells that story. URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/cosmic-jibaros-free-concert/ LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/cosmic-jibaros-1185.png ORGANIZER;CN="Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:TheLevittPavilion@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T163000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250928T213000 DTSTAMP:20250929T183116Z CREATED:20250929T183116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250929T183116Z UID:10001979-1759077000-1759095000@westportjournal.com SUMMARY:Mihali Live Band w/ Night Zero and Residual Groove DESCRIPTION:Reggae\, roots rock and riverside vibes! Celebrate Mihali’s 10th performance at the Levitt Pavilion with a 3-band festival event!\nTickets on sale at www.levittpavilion.com and at Box Office.\nDoors and food trucks open at 4PM\n430: Residual Groove\n545: Night Zero\n730: Mihali (full band show)\n— URL:https://westportjournal.com/calendar/mihali-live-band-w-night-zero-and-residual-groove/ LOCATION:Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts\, 40 Jesup Road\, Westport\, Connecticut\, 06880\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://westportjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/MIHALI-2025.png ORGANIZER;CN="Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts":MAILTO:TheLevittPavilion@gmail.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR