Levitt AMP Ocala: Joslyn and the Sweet Compression w/ The Savants

First concert of the 2025 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series featuring Joslyn and the Sweet Compression.

The 2025 Levitt AMP Ocala Music Series presents Joslyn and the Sweet Compression with opening band The Savants on Friday, March 14 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 Neo Funk, Soul/R&B music that’ll have you grooving 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 Lucky’s Kitchen, Armored Dogs, LLC, The Dancing Empanada, Sour Mouth Fresh Squeezed Lemonade, Tammy’s Cup of Sunshine, 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 Boys and Girls Club.

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 artinfo@ocalafl.gov.

HEADLINING ARTIST: Joslyn & The Sweet Compression

Joslyn & The Sweet Compression deliver a dynamic blend of funk and soul. Joslyn Hampton, after refining her voice in backup roles and stage plays, teamed up with her stepfather, Marty Charters—a seasoned guitarist who’s shared the stage with legends like Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, and Van Morrison. Together, they created a captivating sound, backed by a talented band: Carter Scofield (guitar), Tyler Papierniak (bass), Rashawn Fleming (drums), Jacob O’Donnell (saxophone), and Will Doty (keyboard). Their 2019 self-titled debut album captures their hook-filled style, and with a growing fanbase, they’re set to bring their high-energy performance to fans nationwide.

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

OPENING ARTIST: The Savants

The Savants hail from Gainesville, Florida, and bring a captivating soul performance that blends rich melodies with heartfelt energy. Known for their unique sound and dynamic stage presence, they are sure to get the crowd moving. Get ready for an unforgettable soulful experience that will leave you wanting more.

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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.