Levitt AMP Finale: Experience the Soulful Fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian Folk with Larry & Joe this Friday!
Free, family-friendly outdoor concerts featuring
an array of musical talents, artists, and genres.
Fort Smith, AR – September 23, 2024 – The Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series wraps up with an unforgettable finale this Friday, September 27, featuring the dynamic duo Larry & Joe! Larry Bellorín, a legend of Venezuelan Llanera music, and Joe Troop, a GRAMMY-nominated bluegrass and old-time musician from North Carolina, come together for a fusion of Venezuelan and Appalachian folk music. Their performance is a powerful blend of harp, banjo, cuatro, fiddle, and more, showcasing their unique talents and the universal language of music. Both versatile multi-instrumentalists and singer-songwriters, Larry & Joe offer a show that transcends borders, merging their distinct musical traditions while sharing stories of resilience and the intersections of music and social movements. Don’t miss this final opportunity to experience live music at the Riverfront Amphitheater and celebrate the Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series! The show starts at 6 PM—bring your friends, family, and neighbors for a night of music and community celebration.
Sponsored in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a social impact funder supporting nonprofits nationwide at the intersection of music, public space, and community building, the Levitt AMP Music Series injects new life into underused public spaces through free, outdoor concerts across the nation.
The Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series presents free, family-friendly concerts to the public for the fall series at the Riverfront Amphitheater, 121 Riverfront Drive, Fort Smith. The series features a diverse lineup of high-caliber talent spanning genres including Soul, Tejano, Country, Rock, and Folk.
The public is invited to bring their own picnics, blankets, and lawn chairs to the concerts. There will be food/drink vendors, a KidsZone, and a vendor Marketplace. Pets are welcome. Admission is free.
This music series is made possible through the generosity of the Mortimer and Mimi Levitt Foundation as well as sponsors, the City of Fort Smith and Dream Alliance Foundation. Main Street Fort Smith hopes to embody the spirit of the Levitt Foundation by “creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life”.
Visit www.mainstreetfs.org/levitt-amp-music-series for a full schedule of concerts, directions and information on parking and wheelchair accessibility.
About Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation
The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. We partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming and inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. Learn more at levitt.org
About Main Street Fort Smith
Main Street Fort Smith is a nonprofit organization committed to creating vibrant spaces in downtown Fort Smith through business development, arts and culture, special events, and the promotion of attractive amenities. We are dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of downtown Fort Smith and fostering a strong, united community. Learn more at mainstreetfs.org
