Dayton Levitt Pavilion's first concert date

It’s really happening.

The Levitt Pavilion, scheduled for a 2018 opening in downtown Dayton at Dave Hall Plaza, has announced its first concert from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2017, according to a press release.

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The Levitt National Tour will present The Suffers. According to a press release, they "are a critical sensation and rising stars -- an 8-piece powerhouse that will get you dancing to their fiery blend of Gulf Coast Soul meets rock meets funk!"

I mean, check out this video of them -- they look SUPER FUN.

SAVE THE DATE | Thursday, August 17
Levitt National Tour with local sponsor @PNC Bank presents critical sensation and rising stars The Suffers This 8-piece powerhouse of Gulf Coast Soul meets rock meets funk will be performing live at Dave Hall Plaza, the future home of the @LevittPavilionDayton, Thursday, August 17th at 7:00 p.m.! Grab your lawn chair, blanket, dancing shoes and join us on the future @LevittPavilionDayton lawn for this FREE concert! #LevittTour #musicmoves #LevittPavilionDayton2018 #LevittFdn
Posted by Levitt Pavilion Dayton on Monday, July 31, 2017

Attendees are expected to bring their own lawn chairs, blankets and coolers.

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Hungry? Hunger Paynes food truck will be on hand to help.

Hunger Paynes will be on site tonight serving up their gourmet croquettes, homemade pretzel bites, and hand-cut potato chips tomorrow night!!! #937Delicious #LevittPavilionDayton #RainorShine
Posted by Levitt Pavilion Dayton on Thursday, August 17, 2017