Levitt AMP Flint Music Series brings global sounds to Totem Books’ back lawn

FLINT, Michigan — Communities First, Inc. (CFI) is bringing music, food, and fun to Flint with the 2025 Levitt AMP Flint Music Series, now underway through Sept. 30. The free concert series features 10 live performances by artists from around the globe, ranging from jazz and zydeco to Latin fusion and indie-pop.

Events take place every other Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Totem Books’ back lawn (620 W. Court St). Parking is available nearby, and each event includes food trucks, games, and local community resources. 

A special concert on Friday, Aug. 1, will be held on the Flint City Hall back lawn, starting at 6:00 p.m., and followed by ‘Movies Under the Stars,’ which is a beloved CFI tradition.

“This is more than music — it’s about creating a space where people feel seen and welcome,” said Glenn Wilson, President and CEO of CFI. “The energy so far has been incredible, and we’re excited to keep building that momentum throughout the summer.”

Here’s a list of upcoming show dates, bands, their locations, and music styles:

• June 10 – Radio Free Honduras (Chicago – Latin Americana)
• June 24 – JJ Sansaverino w/ Vivian Sessoms & Jason Jackson (NYC – Contemporary Jazz)
• July 8 – Coral Moons (Boston – Indie-Pop)
• July 22 – The Claudettes (Chicago – Blues/R&B with Punk Spirit)
• August 1 (Friday @ City Hall Lawn) – Chambers DesLauriers ft. Annika Chambers & Paul DesLauriers (Ft. Lauderdale – Blues Rock/Soul) + Movies Under the Stars
• August 19 – Kommuna Lux (Odesa, Ukraine – Odesa Urban Folk)
• September 2 – Laura Rain & The Caesars (Detroit – Retro Soul/R&B)
• September 16 – Mexicuba (Grand Rapids – Latin Fusion)
• September 30 – Curley Taylor & Zydeco Trouble (Louisiana – Louisiana Zydeco)

The 2025 Levitt AMP Flint Music Series is supported by a $30,000 Levitt AMP grant from the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, and contributions from sponsors, including Totem Books, ELGA Credit Union, Square, Jazz on Wheels, and Kettering University.

To learn more about Communities First, Inc., visit: communitiesfirstinc.org