Levitt at the Falls 2021 Season Revealed

Levitt at the Falls 2021 Season Revealed Our City, Our Music

Levitt at the Falls is pleased to announce the return to live concerts at the Sioux Falls Levitt Shell and the full calendar for the 2021 season. The Levitt team has assembled an exciting season of professional artists to perform for 40 FREE concerts at the Levitt Shell in Falls Park West starting on Friday, June 11 and concluding on Saturday, September 11. The 2021 season, sponsored by Sanford Health, will consist of local, regional and national professional artists offering a variety of genres and musical styles. With 8 different musical series offered (Americana, Women of Song, Country, Garden Fresh, Homegrown, World Music, Rock & Blues and a Family Series), there will be something for everyone. “After a year of tremendous challenges for our community, we are so thrilled to bring news of hope and joy with a return to free, outdoor live music and community building at the Levitt Shell. We are grateful for the support of our many sponsors and donors for investing in the power of live music and our mission,” said Nancy Halverson, Executive Director of Levitt at the Falls.

Levitt concerts will be held each Friday and Saturday night of the summer from June 11 - September 11, with Thursday concerts added into the schedule in the months of July and August. Levitt events will include opening acts featuring local performers, a variety of food vendors, and drinks available through JJ’s Wine & Spirits. The lawn will open at 6pm each night with music beginning at 6:30pm. Additionally, Family Series performances for kids and youth groups will be held on four Friday mornings throughout the summer at 10am.

The anticipation of the return to the Levitt is building in the community. “Music brings people together and builds community, and so it’s only fitting that the Levitt’s 2021 concert series would provide the community the opportunity to get back together and enjoy live music after the challenges of the past year. The City is proud to partner with Levitt at the Falls to bring vibrancy, momentum and activity to Falls Park West and to our downtown,” said Mayor Paul TenHaken.

Opening night on Friday, June 11 for Levitt at the Falls will feature the 2020 GRAMMYwinning quintet Ranky Tanky, who bring a fresh and inspiring jazz take to the traditional Gullah music of South Carolina. Described by NPR as “lively, soulful, honey to the ears”, the award-winning Ranky Tanky will open the Levitt season with a dynamic, notto-be missed performance. Closing night on Saturday, September 11 will feature Chicago’s LowDown Brass Band – an all horn band which leans heavily on dancehall and street beat rhythm, with the energy of conscious hip hop, jazz, reggae, and soul.

2021

LEVITT AT THE FALLS CONCERT SEASON

PRESENTED BY SANFORD HEALTH

Evening Performances:

Lawn Opens at 6pm/Music Starts at 6:30pm Ranky Tanky | June 11 Caleb Johnson & Lucas Hoge | June 12 The Ramblin’ Saints | Aug. 5 Bo DePeña | June 18 Beautiful Kingdom | Aug. 6

Mae Simpson Band | June 19 Superior Siren | Aug. 7 Goodroad | June 25 Alvin Youngblood Hart’s Muscle Theory | Aug. 12

The Two Tracks | June 26 Shayna Steele | Aug. 13 The Reminders | July 2 Britnee Kellogg | Aug. 14

East of Westreville | July 3 The Claudettes | Aug. 19 Diali Cissokho & Kaira Ba | July 8 The Rad Trads | Aug. 20

Rhythm Collective | July 9 Lemon Bucket Orkestra

Chastity Brown | July 10 Aug. 21

Jocelyn & Chris | July 15 Miss Myra & Ring of Kerry | July 16 The Moonshiners | Aug. 26 Nur-D | July 17 Jackie Venson | Aug. 27

Pert Near Sandstone | July 22 Taylor Scott Band | Aug. 28

Southern Avenue | July 23 Tonic Sol-fa | Sept. 3 Wild Earp | July 24 V the Noble One & The Knights Tempo | Sept. 4

The Steel Wheels | July 29 Farewell Angelina | Sept. 10The Foxies | July 30 LowDown Brass Band | Sept. 11

Esencia Latina Band | July 31

Morning Performances for Youth and Families:

10am on select Fridays Dallas Chief Eagle | Friday, June 18 | Family Celtic for Kids | Friday, July 16 | Family The Okee Dokee Brothers | Friday, July 23 | Family 123 Andrés | Friday, Aug. 6 | Family

*For the full concert details and artist bios, visit www.levittsiouxfalls.org*

Rose Ann Hofland, Director of Communications and Community Engagement, Levitt at the Falls

rhofland@levittsiouxfalls.org 605-595-8547 (cell)