@levittfoundation: Happy #VinylRecordDay!
Happy #VinylRecordDay! Vinyl records have been making its comeback for a number of years, increasing in momentum. The problem? There’s not enough pressing plants to keep up with the demand. @marketplaceapm @davidbrancaccio conducted an interview with Broc Barnes, a plant manager at @thirdmanrecords in Detroit, MI, created by @officialjackwhite to discuss how they’re staying ahead…
@levittfoundation: #levittloveslyrics with @foofighters
Released on the @foofighters 1997 album, The Colour and the Shape, Dave Grohl wrote the popular song, “Everlong,” while he was facing the dissolution of his marriage and entering into a new relationship. “Everlong” features the theme of preserving the moment throughout its lyrics, asking the listener “If everything could ever be this real forever…
@levittfoundation: @JoniMitchell makes music comeback
In 2015, @jonimitchell suffered from a debilitating brain aneurysm, which left her unable to speak and walk. On July 29th, @brandicarlile introduced the iconic singer who wowed audiences at this year’s Newport Folk Festival at Fort Adams State Park, R.I. The nine-time GRAMMY winner sang some of her more popular tunes including, “Big Yellow Taxi,”…
@levittfoundation: #levittloveslyrics Stevie Wonder
#StevieWonder wrote this song as an expression of love for his then wife, Syreeta Wright, whom he met when she was working as a secretary at Motown Records. Wonder’s endearing lyrics and romantic sentiment earned him the 1973 GRAMMY for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance and the 183rd spot on @rollingstone’s list of the “500…
@levittfoundation: @TheNewRespects play at @levittsiouxfalls
@levittfoundation: @TheNewRespects playing @Levittsiouxfalls July 16th!
TOMORROW, @thenewrespects will be playing @levittsiouxfalls on July 16th at 7:00 p.m! Get ready to stomp your feet to their dance-worthy tunes of pop, soul, and rock n’ roll! And don’t forget to post your photos to IG and TW using #LevittTourSiouxFalls and enter to win a free, signed t-shirt from @thenewrespects! #thenewrespects #levitttour #siouxfalls…
Show off your #MusicMoves!
#MusicMoves is back! Starting today, share all the ways that music moves you at Levitt concerts using the hashtag: #MusicMoves. Enter to win a portable Bluetooth speaker or wireless headphones! Learn more about this contest at www.levitt.org/musicmoves! 📸 @levitt.la #musicmoves #freemusic #communitythroughmusic #levittfoundation
@levittfoundation: Levitt AMP Sheboygan Before & After
The Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant makes a big difference in small to mid-size towns and cities across America. Since 2015, the Levitt AMP Sheboygan series is centering communal arts experiences in the city’s downtown development efforts. What started off as an empty plot of land is now a site for music, memories, and community….
@levittfoundation: Levitt AMP Ocala
We hope your Friday is this same level of carefree, whimsical fun! @levittampocala is well on their way tonight at 7:00PM with opener @denisvmusic, an accomplished acoustic guitarist followed by @somoslpt, a high energy 10-piece orchestra who get audience members up and out of their seats with their catchy salsa and Afro-Cuban music. 📸 @levittampocala #levittfoundation #ocala #musicseries #freemusic
@levittfoundation: Selena Quintanilla-Perez
As we mark the end of #WomensHistoryMonth, we remember Selena Quintanilla-Perez, who passed on this day in #MusicHIstory in 1995. Dubbed the “Queen of Tejano Music” and the “Tejano Madonna,” Selena remains one of the most influential Mexican American entertainers of the late 20th century ❤️ What’s your favorite song by Selena? Share in the comments below! Enjoy…