Levitt AMP Ocala: Larry McCray w/ The Mudds

Sixth concert of the 2025 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series featuring Larry McCray.

The 2025 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series presents Larry McCray with opening band The Mudds on Friday, April 18 from 6-8 pm. at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex, 1501 W Silver Springs Blvd. Enjoy a free performance featuring Blues music that’ll have you swaying all night.

Feel free to bring your own chairs or blankets to the concert lawn and relax while enjoying the show! Local non-profits and food trucks will be on site. This week’s food trucks include Mcfoodland, This Fruta Grill&Healthy Colombian Food Truck, Casa de Campo, One way coffee and treats, MJ’s Refreshers and Kona Ice. There will also be fun field games and activities with Ocala Recreation and Parks.

Each concert in the series features an intermission performance by a local non-profit organization working in our community; tonight’s featured non-profit is Ocala Civic Theatre.

Along with the non-profit spotlight, each concert will also have live painting by local artists. The painting will be part of a new community art project—a paint-by-numbers style mural for the awning of the Marion Cultural Alliance (MCA) at Brick City Center for the Arts. The public is invited to help the artists paint this awning during the concerts.

More information is available at www.ocalafl.gov/levittamp or contact Ocala Cultural Arts at 352-629-8447 or [email protected].

HEADLINING ARTIST: Larry McCray.

Larry McCray brings the powerful sounds of Rust Belt blues to life with his soulful guitar playing and commanding vocals. Known for his raw energy and masterful blend of blues, rock, and soul, Larry captivates audiences with every performance. Having shared the stage with blues legends like B.B. King, Buddy Guy, and Albert King, his music celebrates the tradition of the blues while pushing it into new, dynamic territory. With a career spanning decade, Larry’s passion for the genre shines through, making each show an unforgettable experience.

For more about the headliner, visit: https://larrymccraylive.com/

OPENING ARTIST: The Mudds.

The Mudds bring a dynamic blend of jazz and blues to the stage with smooth melodies and soulful grooves. Their captivating performance blends improvisation and emotion, delivering an unforgettable experience that brings together the best of both genres. Get ready for a night of rich rhythms, powerful solos, and an electrifying atmosphere.

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation
City of Ocala
Marion Cultural Alliance
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission of Marion County
Ocala Juneteenth Celebration Commission
Ocala Electric Utility
Downtown Billiards
Angie Lewis State Farm
Paddock Mall
Kona Ice Ocala
TJM Promotions
KTK 98.5
Production by ONIRAM PRODUCTIONS

The Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming and inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together, fosters belonging, and invigorates community life. www.levitt.org.

Host or Publisher Ocala Cultural Arts