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Randy Eccles/nprillinois.orgReggie Britton is the lead vocalist, drummer, and harmonica player for central Illinois blues band Black Magic Johnson.Reggie discussed the path of his musical journey including playing with Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor, Lonnie Brooks and others. He also shares his challenge with cancer. -
Randy Eccles/nprillinois.orgKate Schwartz (formerly known as Mark Schwartz) is a central Illinois musician who has recorded over 40 albums under her own name and with bands End Times Trio, Forest Saints, Tin Ghost, Demons on Wheels, and collaborations like Petulant Clark. Kate shares how she recently transitoned and how she facillitates a trans support group at the Phoenix Center.
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Zacari Moore, known professionally as Zuh-Cari, opens the third 2024 Levitt AMP Springfield concert June 13. Although at the beginning of her career, she's collaborating with artists around the country and entered the NPR Tiny Desk Contest. Her music reflects recovering from two family tragedies and advocates for equity. -
Cathy Doyle and her daughter Addelyn Shawver, Legacy of Giving Music Festival volunteer coordinators, visit Community Voices to discuss the concert event and how net proceeds benefit nonprofits. -
Shelly Tulo is a partner in the local band Tulo+Eads with Mike Eads. They open the June 6, 2024 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series. Tulo also works at the Springfield Sangamon Growth Alliance where she serves as the director of marketing and communications. She talks about how Levitt AMP is one of the projects that helps us 'Thrive in SPI.' -
Lenny Pettinelli of the Asheville, North Carolina band Empire Strikes Brass previews the show and talks about the group before headlining the second Levitt AMP concert June 6. -
Girard's Devin Williams travels making a living as a bluesman. He started with a love of metal then found his expression in the Delta blues. Along the way he advanced as a contestant in American Idol. He opens for Paul Beaubrun at the kickoff the the 2024 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series May 30. -
Paul Beaubrun is a Haitian musician carrying forward his family's artistic tradition. He opens the 2024 Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series May 30. He joins Community Voices to preview the free concert and discuss his art and Haiti. -
Owen and Dooley join Community Voices to share their new release, South Pound Sessions and discuss their approach to the 'Present' concept. -
Christi Walden, coordinating chair, Levitt AMP Springfield Music Series, joined NPR Illinois to share the announcement of the 2024 headliner lineup. -
Lance Tawzer is the Director of Exhibits and Shows at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. His love of music led to his start in Material Issue then The Lupins, to museums, and now to Petersburg and the ALPLM where he brought it all together for the highly attended State of Sound exhibit. -
Daniel Donato relates how he started in Nashville and interprets music into Cosmic Country. He currently is on the national Americana charts and plays Danenberger Family Vineyards March 23, 2024.
