The Marion Cultural Alliance, in partnership with the City of Ocala, has announced the headlining artists for the upcoming 2022 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series.
The concert series is being held on each Friday beginning on April 22 through July 1 (excluding May 27), from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., at Webb Field (1501 West Silver Springs Boulevard). The following headliners have been confirmed:
- Friday, April 22 – Davina and the Vagabonds (Jazz/Swing).
- Friday, April 29 – LPT (Salsa).
- Friday, May 6 – Indigenous (Blues).
- Friday, May 13 – The Byrne Brothers (Celtic).
- Friday, May 20 – The Drifters featuring Rick Sheppard (R&B/Soul).
- Friday, June 3 – Reggae Force (Reggae).
- Friday, June 10 – Bette Smith (Soul/Rock).
- Friday, June 17 – Natu Camara (Guinean Afro-Rock).
- Friday, June 24 – Melvin Williams (Inspirational).
- Friday, July 1 – Grand Finale with Miles Nielsen and The Rusted Hearts, and a patriotic performance with the Ocala Symphony Orchestra.
In addition to featuring a diverse lineup of artists that span multiple musical genres, the concert series will also celebrate Black Music Month in June with African American and Black musicians and a partnership with Ocala’s Juneteenth Celebration.
Each concert will spotlight a local non-profit organization that will conduct a special activity or performance during the event’s intermission. There will also be plenty of food trucks and an Ocala Recreation Mobile trailer with outdoor games and activities.
Admission to each concert is free, and attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. The music series is a ‘rain or shine’ event, and if a rain call is made, the concert will be moved indoors at the E.D. Croskey Recreation Center (1510 NW 4th Street).
For more information on the upcoming concert series, visit the 2022 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series webpage.