Levitt AMP Ocala: Thomas McClary's Commodores with Solomon Jaye & Fareeza

SPECIAL EXTENDED FINALE!

The 2021 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series presents Thomas McClary's Commodore Experience with opening artist Fareeza and a special performance by Solomon Jaye, sponsored by the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission on Friday, June 25 from 6 – 9 p.m. at Webb Field at the Martin Luther King Jr. Recreation Complex.

The performance is free. Please bring your chairs and blankets. Food is available from Big Lee's - Serious About Barbecue, a community food truck and Kona Ice Ocala. Fun field games and activities with the Ocala Recreation and Parks recreation vehicle.

Each concert in the series features a local non-profit organization working to create art accessibility in our community; tonight’s featured non-profit is the Appleton Museum and the /College of Central Florida.

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

HEADLINING ARTIST: Thomas McClary's Commodore Experience

Simply put, Thomas McClary is an icon. As the founder of the legendary band, The Commodores, McClary is an unmatched trailblazer in creating one of the signature sounds that define the Golden Age of modern music — a sound that has brought millions of people classic hits like “Brickhouse”, “Three Times A Lady”, and one of the most world-renowned guitar solos on “Easy”. And now, McClary is reintroducing himself, his sound, and his soul to the millions.

For full artist bio, visit: https://www.thomasmcclary.com/

Special performance sponsored by the Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Commission of Marion County: Solomon Jaye

ABOUT SOLOMON JAYE

Solomon Jaye taps into “high energy soul” with his unique fusion of original and classic R&B / Soul music, astonishing acrobatics, and his trademarked ElektroTap dancing which brings the classic art of tap dance into the 21st century. Jaye is an accomplished singer, songwriter, guitarist, dancer and acrobat. He delivers vocals reminiscent of Marvin Gaye and Bruno Mars with movement that hints of James Brown and Micheal Jackson. Jaye was also a founding member of the international vocal group, 'The Edge Effect'. He is a featured songwriter and performer on the Grammy considered album, 'Alphabet Radio’. Learn more at https://www.solomonjaye.com.

OPENING ARTIST: Fareeza

Hailing from Ocala Florida, Fareeza plays a great mix of crowd favorites and originals!

For full artist bio, visit: https://www.facebook.com/FareezaMusic

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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Levitt Foundation, Marion Cultural Alliance, Ocala Recreation and Parks, Ocala Electric Utility, 98.5 KTK, TriEagle Sales, Advent Health Ocala, Fun 4 Ocala Kids, Downtown Billiards, and Kona Ice Ocala.

Artist catering provided by Miller's Ale House

Production by Oniram Productions, Inc.

The Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, a private foundation that empowers towns and cities across America to transform underused public spaces into thriving destinations through the power of free, live music. Learn more at levitt.org.

Host or Publisher Ocala Cultural Arts