Last Sunday, John Legend and Common’s collaborative work “Glory,” the soulful gospel-rap blend from the Martin Luther King Jr. biopic Selma, won the Golden Globe for “Best Original Song.” Yesterday, it also picked up an Academy Award nomination in the same category—and coincidentally, it happened to be the day that would have been King’s 86th birthday.
Legend and Common are among many artists whose music has been inspired by King’s activism, such as Stevie Wonder, Queen and U2. Continue reading
Happy holidays from Levitt Pavilions! To all the Levitteers out there, here’s to a warm and joyous season.
It should come as no surprise that the staff here at Levitt Pavilions loves music! There’s always something playing in the office, and just like concerts at Levitt venues, there’s a wide range of artists and genres represented. Here are some of our favorite songs of 2014—just a small selection of what we love! Continue reading
It’s officially holiday season! Whether you’re cooking, working, throwing a party or dancing around your house, we’ve got the perfect playlist to get you in a festive mood, featuring some of our favorite artists who have performed at Levitt venues across the country. Continue reading
It’s #GivingTuesday, a global day of charitable giving and a chance to be #UNselfie!
ARE YOU READY TO GET YOUR GIVE ON? Continue reading
‘Tis the season for friends and feasts! Wishing you a week filled with delicious food, festive music, excellent company and a heaping side of gratitude!
Looking for an alternative Black Friday experience? Try your local record store!
Record Store Day (RSD) was April 19 this year, but the next phase of the movement to support independent record stores begins next week. On November 28, participating shops across the country will release a number of limited special editions of books, picture discs, and 7″ and 12″ vinyl “to celebrate both the pieces themselves and the special indie record stores who carry them.” Continue reading
We’re grateful this day and EVERY day for all of the veterans and men and women currently in uniform who have bravely served our country. Thank you for protecting and preserving the basic freedoms that we all too often take for granted—like the simple yet profound freedom to gather in public spaces and exchange ideas and music.
Sometimes music gives us chills… in the best possible way. In honor of this spookiest of days, here are some of our favorite very scary songs here at Levitt Pavilions!
Record Store Day just seems to be getting bigger and bigger.
Started in April 2007, Record Store Day (RSD) encourages music fans everywhere to support their friendly, local, independent record stores. On the third Saturday of April (that’s tomorrow, April 19!), record stores around the world hold special events like concerts and listening parties, and labels and artists release short-run vinyl and cassettes to commemorate the occasion. Continue reading