Levitt AMP Flint Music Series - Chambers/DesLauriers

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Soul-shaking vocals. Smoldering guitar. Southern blues fire.

Join us for a very special Friday night edition of the Levitt AMP Flint Music Series featuring Chambers DesLauriers—a powerhouse duo led by Annika Chambers, the dynamic Grammy-nominated soul vocalist, and Paul DesLauriers, a master guitarist and blues-rock icon.

This is more than a concert—it’s an experience. Expect fiery solos, deep grooves, and the kind of raw musical magic you can only get from two world-class performers sharing the stage.

The duo is among groups from around the world that will hit the stage in Flint this spring, summer and fall for the 2025 Levitt AMP Flint Music Series. This concert in the Levitt AMP Flint Music Series will take place from 6-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1 at the back lawn of Flint City Hall, 1101 S. Saginaw St., Flint, prior to the Movies Under the Stars screening. All other concerts in the series are 6:30-8:30 p.m. every other Tuesday at the back lot of Totem Books, 620 E. Court St., Flint, 48503.

Communities First, Inc. (CFI) is thrilled to announce that it will serve as the official host and organizer of this year’s music series, bringing 10 free, family-friendly concerts to wonderful public spaces in Flint from May 27 through September 30.

With generous support from the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, CFI was awarded a $30,000 Levitt AMP grant, matched by community contributions, to celebrate the joy and unity that free live music fosters in public spaces.

“This is more than a music series—it’s about creating a place where people from all walks of life can come together and feel a sense of belonging,” said Glenn Wilson, President and CEO of Communities First, Inc. “We’re proud to be the new organizers of this amazing series and excited to continue its legacy while expanding its impact across Flint. Music is something that brings us all together!”

The Levitt AMP Flint Music Series builds on the successful foundation laid by Jazz on Wheels, the presenter of this series in 2023 and 2024, and will feature 10 diverse music acts from across the globe, including groups from Ukraine, Boston, Grand Rapids, Louisiana, Florida, New York City, Detroit, and Chicago. The series transforms everyday spaces into vibrant gathering places.

All concerts are free to the public, with a food truck, games, 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.)
  • May 27 – LowDown Brass Band (Chicago – Dance Hall & Street Beat)
  • June 10 – Radio Free Honduras (Chicago – Latin Americana)
  • June 24 – JJ Sansaverino with Special Guests 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 19 – Kommuna Lux (Odesa, Ukraine – Odesa Urban Folk)
  • September 2 – Laura Rain & The Caesars (Detroit – Retro Soul and R&B)
  • September 16 – Mexicuba (Grand Rapids – Latin Fusion)
  • September 30 – Curley Taylor and Zydeco Trouble (Sunset, LA – Louisiana Zydeco)
• Special Event:
  • Friday, August 1 (6:00–8:00 p.m.) at Flint City Hall back lawn, 1101 S. Saginaw St., Flint
    • Chambers DesLauriers featuring Annika Chambers & Paul DesLauriers (Ft. Lauderdale, Florida – Blues Rock & Soul)
    • Followed by Movies Under the Stars (a Communities First signature event)

Thank you to our generous sponsors for the Levitt AMP Flint Music Series – Communities First, Inc., Levitt Foundation, ELGA Credit Union, Square, Totem Books, Jazz on Wheels, Kettering University, I.B.E.W. Local 948, Serra Foundation, Hurley Foundation, Great Escape Gaming, Meridian Land Surveying, KaDrew Print & Mailing LLC. Their generosity makes this series and so many other impactful CFI events possible. To learn more or become a sponsor, visit: Levitt AMP Flint Music Series | ClickBid Mobile Bidding.

Go here for more details: Levitt AMP Flint Music Series – Chambers/Deslauriers – Flint City Hall back lawn – Communities First

About the Levitt AMP Music Series

The Levitt AMP Music Series is a national program funded by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with nonprofits to activate underused outdoor spaces through free live music. The series brings people together, fosters local pride, and supports cultural and economic vibrancy.

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.