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Free music. A welcoming park. A community that makes it happen. Learn about the series and explore its coverage over the years.
ABOUT THE SERIES
Free live music
in Wiley Park.
The Levitt AMP Galva Music Series is presented by Galva Arts Council in Galva, Illinois. Its annual ten-week series features two acts per concert and a broad range of musical styles.
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2020 Coverage
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May 22, 2020
In Our Community | Feel Good Friday - Living Local
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January 15, 2020
Many Paths Galesburg Podcast
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June 23, 2020
Virtual Summer Concert Series in Galva - KWQC / Paula Sands Live
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June 22, 2020
Galva kicks off national Levitt AMP music series - WHBF/OurQuadCities.com
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June 22, 2020
Levitt AMP Galva Music Series Goes Virtual for Summer 2020 - 96.1 The Eagle
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June 22, 2020
Galva Part of a New 2020 Virtual Summer Concert Series - QuadCities.com
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June 22, 2020
GALVA ARTS COUNCIL FEATURED IN NATIONAL VIRTUAL CONCERT SERIES - WGIL
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June 22, 2020
In-person concerts move to an online, virtual series - Quad City Times
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June 20, 2020
Spotlight on Levitt AMP Galva - Levitt Foundation
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May 28, 2020
2nd ‘Musician Aid’ concert set for weekend - Geneseo Republic
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May 28, 2020
2nd ‘Musician Aid’ concert set for weekend - Olney Daily Press
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May 28, 2020
2nd ‘Musician Aid’ concert set for weekend - Teutopolis Press
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May 28, 2020
2nd ‘Musician Aid’ concert set for weekend - Galva News
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May 28, 2020
2nd ‘Musician Aid’ concert set for weekend - Canton Daily Ledger
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May 28, 2020
2nd ‘Musician Aid’ concert set for weekend - Spot On Illinois
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May 28, 2020
2nd ‘Musician Aid’ concert set for weekend - McDonough County Voice
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May 28, 2020
2nd ‘Musician Aid’ concert set for weekend - Star Courier
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May 28, 2020
2nd ‘Musician Aid’ concert set for weekend - Pontiac Daily Leader
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May 28, 2020
Play it Forward Concerts Continue This Weekend - IllinoisNewsNow.com
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May 27, 2020
About Town | In Real Time - Quad City Times
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May 20, 2020
Play it Forward lineup announced - The Register Mail
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May 20, 2020
Play it Forward lineup announced - ReviewAtlas.com
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May 19, 2020
Grant Recipient/Lineup announced for Play It Forward - Local Scene Mag
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May 19, 2020
Galva Arts Council Aid Program for Musicians - Local Scene Mag
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May 19, 2020
New Heartland Concert Series Plays Online Next Two Weekends - QuadCities.com
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May 19, 2020
Play it Forward campaign announces lineup for musicians’ benefit and asks community for video submissions - WHBF/OurQuadCities.com
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May 19, 2020
Play it Forward Announces 20 Performer Lineup for Virtual Concerts - IllinoisNewsNow.com
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May 18, 2020
Community Heroes - FM 95
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May 15, 2020
Tom Campbell Talks to WKEI About Play it Forward and Supporting Local Musicians with Virtual Concerts - WKEI
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May 15, 2020
Galva’s Levitt AMP Music Series postponed - Aledo Times Record
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May 14, 2020
Galva Music Series Raising Money for Local Artists - Northern Illinois Navigator
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May 14, 2020
Galva Music Series Raising Money for Local Artists - WHBF/OurQuadCities.com
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May 14, 2020
Galva Arts to Play It Forward - Star Courier
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May 14, 2020
Galva Arts to Play It Forward - Canton Daily Ledger
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May 14, 2020
Galva Music Series raising money for local artists - WHBF/OurQuadCities.com
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May 13, 2020
Galva Arts Council launches Play It Forward, a campaign to aid musicians - 105.3 KFM
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May 13, 2020
Galva Arts Council and Relative Organizations Announce Play it Forward Initiative - Illinois News Now
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May 13, 2020
Galva Arts Council launches Play It Forward, a campaign to aid musicians - Northern Illinois Navigator
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May 13, 2020
Galva Arts Council launches Play It Forward, a campaign to aid musicians - WGIL
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May 13, 2020
Galva’s Summer Music Series Going Online, Other Quad-Cities’ Series May Follow - QuadCities.com
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May 13, 2020
GALVA ARTS COUNCIL LAUNCHES PLAY IT FORWARD, A CAMPAIGN TO AID MUSICIANS - WGIL
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May 7, 2020
Galva Summer Music Series Postponed to 2021 - WHBF/OurQuadCities.com
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January 24, 2020
Galva business owner to donate $100,000 for Wiley Park stage - Quad City Times
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January 4, 2020
From a house to a new home, Galva concert series defies odds and expectations - Peoria Journal Star
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January 2, 2020
Galva again awarded grant for live music - Prairie News
2019 Coverage
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April 5, 2019
Great Day TV with Patty Spitler
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December 25, 2019
Galva grant part of veteran’s service - WHBF/OurQuadCities.com
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May 28, 2019
WHBF "Living Local"
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November 4, 2019
WHBF "Living Local"
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December 30, 2019
John Taylor Turning the Local Music Scene to 11 - Bibster Talks 2 Podcast
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December 30, 2019
Galva Music Series to hold New Year's Eve fundraiser - Quad City Times
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December 23, 2019
Galva wins third $25,000 grant for summer concert series - Dispatch-Argus
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November 26, 2019
Galva a step closer to Levitt AMP Grant - Galva News
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November 25, 2019
The Galva Music Series Needs a Stage - WVIK
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November 21, 2019
Fundraising underway for permanent stage in Galva park - Quad City Times
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November 21, 2019
Galva begins fundraising for stage - McDonough County Voice
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April 12, 2019
2019 Levitt AMP Galva Music Series lineup set - Galva News
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May 24, 2019
Paula Sands Live
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May 23, 2019
Lineup set for Levitt AMP Galva Music Series - Register Mail
2018 Coverage
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August 30, 2018
WHBF Community Spotlight: Galva Arts Council
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May 27, 2018
First Levitt AMP Galva Music Series concert begins this weekend - KWQC
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December 18, 2018
Winners Announced for the 2019 Levitt AMP [Your City] Grant Awards - PR Newswire