Seventh Annual Levitt AMP Galva Music Series Lineup Announced

GALVA, Illinois—Free live music, family fun, and summertime vibes return to Wiley Park as the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series kicks off its seventh season! Hosted by the Galva Arts Council and presented by Regional Media, this beloved free Sunday evening concert series is back with ten incredible shows planned for a summer filled with rhythm, community, and connection.Held at Wiley Park (311 NW 4th Ave, Galva, IL 61434), the free concerts run from 6:00 P.M. to approximately 8:30 P.M. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets, friends, and family to enjoy a picnic-style concert experience in a relaxed, welcoming setting. Admission is always free.Food and drinks will be available for purchase from local vendors, and guests are also welcome to bring their own. Well-behaved pets are welcome to join in on the fun. For those with mobility challenges, a shuttle service is available, and street parking can be found around Wiley Park (To keep everyone safe, please do not park within the park grounds).In the case of inclement weather, concerts will be streamed live on the Levitt AMP Galva Music Series Facebook and YouTube pages.“We’re excited to continue the tradition of bringing free, high-quality live music to Galva,” said John Taylor, organizer of the series. “It’s more than just concerts—it’s a community celebration, and everyone is welcome.”

The Levitt AMP Galva Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces through the power of free, live music—bringing people together, fostering belonging, and invigorating community life. Presenting high-caliber talent and a broad array of music genres and cultural programming, Levitt concerts are welcoming and inclusive destinations where people of all ages and backgrounds come together.

The 2025 lineup showcases a rich mix of genres and artists from around the world:

Sat, Jun 7

Quique Escamilla (Mexican)

Charlotte Blu (Folk)National Anthem: Logan Swedeen

Sun, Jun 8

Alysha Brilla (Folk, World, Soul)

Zach Pietrini (Rock, Americana)National Anthem: Noah Sopher

Sun, Jun 15

The Sweet Lillies (Bluegrass, Hip Hop)

Sophie Coyote (Folk, Americana)National Anthem: TBD

Sun, Jun 22

Kiran Ahluwalia (Indian, African, Blues)

Amanda Fish (Blues)National Anthem: Marissa Treimer

Sun, Jun 29

Rye Davis (Country)

Angela Meyer (Country)National Anthem: Tori Finegan

Sun, Jul 6

Coral Moons (Pop, Rock)

Emerson Woolf (Pop, Folk)National Anthem: Olivia Obryant

Sun, Jul 13

Ladama (Latin)

Windborne (Vocal)National Anthem: Kynlee Dwyer

Sun, Jul 20

Brass Queens (Brass)

Blame Not the Bard (Traditional Irish)National Anthem: Shelley Kinzer

Sun, Jul 27

Pat Byrne (Celtic Rock)

Dickie (Indie Rock)National Anthem: Aric Burhorn

Sun, Aug 3

Parker Barrow (Southern Rock, Country)

Zydeco Voodoo (Zydeco)National Anthem: Chloe Finch

If you’d like to volunteer or provide financial support to keep the music playing, please visit GalvaMusic.com to get involved.

Stay up to date and join the conversation by following the series on Facebook: facebook.com/LevittAmpGalvaMusicSeries

About the Galva Arts Council

The mission of the Galva Arts Council is to enrich the quality of life in our town through the advancement and promotion of the arts, the encouragement of the appreciation of the arts through participation and attendance of art events, the provision of membership services, and advocacy for the arts.

About the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation

The Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation is a private foundation that exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. Through its support of creative placemaking, the Levitt Foundation empowers communities to transform underused public spaces into welcoming destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life. The Foundation's primary funding areas include permanent Levitt venues and the Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards, an annual grants competition. During the past decade, the Foundation has awarded more than $20 million in grants to support access to free, high-caliber live music experiences while bringing new life to public spaces.

In 2025, the national Levitt network of music venues and concert sites is presenting 650+ free concerts in 45 towns and cities, with audiences over 750,000. In addition to supporting free concerts, the Levitt Foundation is dedicated to advancing equitable music ecosystems through research and partnerships. www.levitt.org