Levitt AMP Ocala: Larry & Joe w/ Stephen Perry

Ninth concert of the 2025 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series featuring Larry & Joe.

The 2025 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series presents Larry & Joe with opening artist Stephen Perry on Friday, May 9 from 6-8 pm. at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex, 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd. Enjoy a free performance featuring Latingrass (a fusion of Llanera and Bluegrass, blending Folk Appalachian and Venezuelan Joropo music) that’ll have you moving to the beat all night.

Feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets to the concert lawn and relax while enjoying the show! Local non-profits and food trucks will be on site. This week’s food trucks include Michelle’s Hot Dogs, McFoodland, Big Lee’s – Serious About Barbecue, One way coffee and treats, MJ’s Refreshers and Kona Ice. There will also be fun field games and activities with Ocala Recreation and Parks.

Each concert in the series features an intermission performance by a local non-profit organization working in our community; tonight’s featured non-profit is Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA).

Along with the non-profit spotlight, each concert will also have live painting by local artists. The painting will be part of a new community art project—a paint-by-numbers style mural for the awning of the Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) at Brick City Center for the Arts. The public is invited to help the artists paint this awning during the concerts.

More information is available at www.ocalafl.gov/levittamp or contact Ocala Cultural Arts at 352-629-8447 or YXJ0aW5mbyB8IG9jYWxhZmwgISBnb3Y=.

HEADLINING ARTIST: Larry & Joe.

Larry & Joe are a duo united by their shared passion for music, blending the soulful sounds of Venezuelan Llanera and Appalachian bluegrass into a unique style known as “Latingrass.” Larry Bellorín, a revered figure in Venezuela’s Llanera tradition, and Joe Troop, a Grammy-nominated bluegrass musician from North Carolina, fuse their talents to create a vibrant musical experience. With instruments like the cuatro, banjo, fiddle, and harp, they craft a sound that reflects their diverse cultural roots while telling stories of social change and unity. Their performances are a dynamic celebration of the powerful connection’s music can create, transcending borders and connecting audiences through rhythm and melody.

For more about the headliner, visit: https://www.larryandjoe.com/

OPENING ARTIST: Stephen Perry.

Stephen Perry brings a captivating blend of melodies and vocals to the stage. With his unique sound and engaging performance, he delivers an unforgettable experience that resonates with audiences. Get ready for an exciting and memorable show that showcases his talent and musical passion.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation
City of Ocala
Marion Cultural Alliance
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission of Marion County
Ocala Juneteenth Celebration Commission
Ocala Electric Utility
Downtown Billiards
Angie Lewis State Farm
Paddock Mall
Kona Ice Ocala
TJM Promotions
KTK 98.5
Production by ONIRAM PRODUCTIONS

The Levitt AMP Ocala 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, creating welcoming and inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together, fosters belonging, and invigorates community life. www.levitt.org.

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