Levitt AMP series returns to Fort Smith, to include pop-up show

The Levitt AMP Fort Smith will return in April with a spring line up and a pop-up concert at The Bakery District to help celebrate the fifth anniversary of the concert series.

Main Street Fort Smith announced the spring 2025 lineup of the music series Thursday (Feb. 27). The series will kick off five weeks of free live music with Brother Maven, an American rock and soul band from Nashville, performing April 3 at the Riverfront Amphitheater.

This season’s performances will feature artists traveling from Texas, Oklahoma, Nashville, Memphis, and Los Angeles, adding a mix of rock, blues, soul, and indie pop to the Riverfront stage. In addition to the headliners, each night will feature local favorites as opening acts, showcasing the talent in the region.

“The Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series has become a staple of our community over the past five years, bringing people together through the power of free, live music,” said Amanda Hager, executive director of Main Street Fort Smith. “This year’s lineup is a perfect blend of nationally recognized artists and homegrown talent, making it a must-attend event for music lovers of all ages.”

The Riverfront Amphitheater lineup includes the following:
• April 3 – Brother Maven
• April 10 – Cecil Gray Native Blues, a Native American blues band from southwest Oklahoma
• April 24 – Dolly Ave, a singer-songwriter from Missouri who blends alternative pop and indie music
• May 1 – Southern Avenue, a soul and roots band from Memphis

A special pop-up concert, featuring blues and folk singer Ruthie Foster, will be held April 17 at The Bakery District. All concerts begin at 6 p.m. and are free to attend.

The Levitt AMP Fort Smith Music Series is made possible by a grant from the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation — a nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through free, live music — and support from the City of Fort Smith and the Dream Alliance Foundation.