Honoring our Veterans: War Hippies, Scooter Brown & Donnie Reis w/ Guitars4Heroes Opening Concert

Honoring our Veterans: War Hippies, Scooter Brown & Donnie Reis w/ Guitars4Heroes Opening Concert

Join us for the final concert of our 2024 Eichelberger concert season of 44 FREE concerts at the Levitt Pavilion Dayton and honor our veterans!

• All concerts begin at 7PM* with exception of select dates.
• You can bring in lawn chairs or blankets as well as outside food and beverage – including alcohol (glass prohibited).
• Lawn chair rental available for a $5 donation.
• Food and beverage vendors on are onsite.

War Hippies, Scooter Brown & Donnie Reis

In 2022, War Hippies, the country music duo and lifestyle brand co-founded by Scooter Brown and Donnie Reis, burst onto the music scene. Their authentic songwriting and electrifying live performances quickly garnered widespread critical acclaim.Before teaming up, Scooter Brown had already earned numerous industry accolades including a No. One cut “Sent Me You” performed by Josh Ward, he won Male Vocalist of the Year at the 3rd Annual Rocky Mountain Country Music Awards and extensively toured with iconic artists such as Charlie Daniels, Travis Tritt, the Marshall Tucker Band and Whiskey Myers. Meanwhile, world-renowned violinist, writer, and producer, Donnie Reis, has contributed to over 14 Billboard Top 10’s, including two #1 songs on three #1 records. He also has an extensive touring history both stateside and overseas including four MWR tours entertaining our troops.On October 14 of that year War Hippies unleashed their self-titled debut album during The Can't Miss Tour, where they provided support for Chris Janson and Travis Tritt. The album made an immediate impact, debuting at No. 8 on the iTunes Country Chart and reaching No. 30 across all genres in its first week. To date, it has amassed over 2 million streams. Their track "Make It Out Alive" from the album earned a coveted spot on American Songwriter's prestigious Top 24 Songs of 2022 list. Another album cut, "The Hangman," gained significant traction and its official music video received a Silver Telly Award for Craft Video & Cinematography.In addition to their musical pursuits, Brown and Reis are U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Army combat veterans, respectively and the duo remains committed to supporting fellow veterans and military families through advocacy work, fundraising, and helping children secure access to musical instruments. War Hippies are on track to perform 80-120 live concerts by the end of 2023. Their tour schedule includes supporting Travis Tritt, headlining performances, and music festivals across the country. They’ve also recently received a sponsorship endorsement from Harley-Davidson and have been performing at rallies and participating in rides across the US. Furthermore, the duo is currently in the studio producing new music while also creating new video content and working on other highly anticipated projects.

Projects Unlimited Gem Series Opener Guitars4Heroes

The Dayton Guitars 4 Heroes Band was established in January 2019. The G4H Band plays a variety of classic rock, classic country, and patriotic music. The G4H Band is a non-profit, all-veteran band with exception of one person. Al Jones, drummer, and vocals, has volunteered his time from the beginning for all weekly rehearsals and all our shows. He said “This was just the way to give back.” The other band members are Ron Burns, rhythm guitar, vocals, Art Nitsch, bass guitar, vocals, Mike Collins, lead guitar, backup vocals Jerry Greer, rhythm/lead electric guitar, Karen Nitsch, vocalist, and percussion. All these 5 are military veterans who also volunteer their time to give back to raise money to support the Rec4Heroes/Dayton Organization.Sponsored by: Tim Tye's Midnight Sky Country Bluegrass Series, Projects Unlimited, Wright Patt Credit Union, Montgomery County Veterans Service Commission.

Levitt Dayton is a non-profit organization that fosters a sense of community by providing free outdoor concerts. The organization believes music can bridge cultural divides and bring people together. Levitt Dayton offers a unique and enriching experience that is accessible to all. Through their efforts, Levitt Dayton creates a vibrant and inclusive cultural scene in downtown Dayton.

More info and plan your visit at LevittDayton.org

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Honoring our Veterans: War Hippies, Scooter Brown & Donnie Reis w/ Guitars4Heroes Opening Concert is taking place at Levitt Pavilion Dayton, which is located at 134 S. Main Street in Dayton. Levitt Pavilion Dayton - Building community through music, one free concert at a time, Levitt Pavilion is located on Dave Hall Plaza on South Main between Fourth and Fifth Streets in downtown Dayton.