10 bands from across the country will perform in Flint May 12 through Sept.15
Featured photo: Phil Denny, who will perform May 12 at Totem Books through the Levitt AMP Flint Music Series
Flint, MI – Communities First, Inc. recently announced the return of the Levitt AMP Flint Music Series, bringing free live music performances to downtown Flint from May through September at Totem Books, 620 W. Court St., Flint, MI 48503.
The series celebrates community, culture and connection through an exciting lineup of nationally and regionally recognized artists representing a wide range of musical genres including jazz, soul, rock, hip hop, brass band, blues, Latin music and Americana.
“This music series is about more than entertainment, it’s about bringing people together, supporting local businesses, connecting residents with valuable resources and celebrating the vibrant culture of Flint,” said Glenn Wilson President & CEO at Communities First, Inc.
Wilson added: “We’re excited to continue creating welcoming community spaces through the power of music.”
All concerts are free to the public, with food trucks and local community resources available at each event.
Here are the concert dates, locations, band, and music style:
- Tuesdays (6:30–8:30 p.m.) at Totem Books’ back lawn, 620 W. Court St., Flint (Parking is available at the Stockton House, 720 Ann Arbor St., and in the overflow parking lot of the White Horse Tavern, 621 W. Court St., Flint.)
2026 Levitt AMP Flint Music Series Lineup
- May 12– Phil Denny (Lansing, MI – Smooth & Contemporary Jazz, R&B)
- May 26 – Sons of Mystro (Fort Lauderdale, FL – Hip Hop with a Classical Twist)
Sons of Mystro
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- June 9 – Luv Locz Experiment (Dayton, OH – Caribbean Funk Soul)
- June 23 – Hot 8 Brass Band (New Orleans, LA – New Orleans Brass Band)
- July 7 – Derrick Dove and the Peacekeepers (Detroit – Retro Soul/R&B)
- July 21 – The Upstart Crows (Brooklyn, NY – Alternative Rock)
- August 4 – Ben Mulwana & The Village (Kenosha, WI – Afro-Soul Rock)
- August 18– Collen Orender (Nashville, TN – Soul, Americana, Pop, Blues)
- September 1- Isis Damil (Flint, MI – R&B Soul)
Isis Damil - September 15- Cabildo (Grand Rapids, MI – Latin, Folk, Cumbia, Ska)
Attendees are being encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of music, community engagement and local flavor in the heart of Flint.
Communities First, Inc’s sponsors and partners are helping to make this free community concert series possible, including:
- Levitt Family Foundation
- Meijer
- Totem Books
Their continued investment helps create accessible arts programming and strengthens community engagement throughout Flint.
About the Levitt AMP Music Series
The Levitt Family Foundation exists to strengthen the social fabric of America. They partner with communities to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming, inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together and invigorates community life.
About Communities First, Inc.
Founded in 2010, Communities First, Inc. is a non-profit organization that builds healthy, vibrant communities through economic development, affordable housing and innovative programming. CFI has preserved over 600 units of quality, affordable housing and serves more than 35,000 residents annually across Michigan and Indiana through arts, education and community engagement. Learn more at communitiesfirstinc.org.
