1380 West Florida Avenue For skeptics, the term free concert might conjure up the image of a snoozy evening of nearly unbearable music.but, hey, at least it s outside. But when those naysayers finally get themselves to Denver s Ruby Hill Park to check out one of the fifty free shows offered every summer at the nonprofit Levitt Pavilion, they ll realize they had it all wrong. A Levitt show offers full production: high-quality sound, lighting design and massive projections to bring the audience up close to the action. In addition, the artists showcased by the venue are a who s who of up-and-coming local and touring bands. Chances are they ll soon be among your favorites.
Around 2005, Justin Johnson at the time a football player for Temple University in Philadelphia was looking for an outlet while recovering from a broken fibula and dislocated ankle. Fortunately, the school had a tech center with a music room and a recording studio, and Johnson turned to producing music.
“I started going there when I was going through rehab for football,” he recalls. “I learned how to make beats on different software and would get coached by some students. Making melodies at Temple was the starting point that made me realize how much I truly love music, sounds and the vibes.