Pete Francis & Friends will perform at 7:30 p.m., Saturday, July 27 in an outdoor concert at the Levitt Pavilion for Performing Arts in downtown Westport.

— an announcement from the Levitt Pavilion

Pete Francis is a songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist. In 1995, he founded the band DISPATCH, who became the first ever independent band to sell out Madison Square Garden.

They went on to tour through other major venues across the country, including Red Rocks, TD Garden, and The Greek Theaters in both San Francisco and LA. Over the course of their career, they have also brought their live show to audiences in Europe and Australia.

In summer 2019, Pete will be releasing a new EP, Belong to the Band. The record was all recorded at Pete’s own studio, Dragoncrest, and made with the help of producer Tim Randolph, a recent collaborator/producer with the band Imagine Dragons.

This will be Pete’s 8th release as a solo artist. The new album branches out from the sounds of Pete’s previous solo work, incorporating elements of electronic and psychedelic music in addition to his roots as a rock songwriter.

With the release of the record, Pete is also launching a lifestyle company, Dragoncrest Collective, based around the community of artists, musicians, and friends who frequent the studio.

Co-founded with his wife Katie, Dragoncrest Collective offers music production services as well as lifestyle products for the creative-minded individual.

About Levitt Pavilion’s Concerts

The Levitt Pavilion offers about 50 outdoor concerts each summer at its outdoor venue along the Saugatuck River in downtown Westport.

Here’s a note from the Levitt describing some of their rules:

—The lawn and the ice cream concession are open to the public one hour before show-time.

—Facility is closed to public during load-in and sound-check.

—Picnics are welcome.

—The Levitt Pavilion and its perimeter is a non-smoking area.

—Pets are not allowed.

In case of inclement weather, check the Levitt website or call our concert hotline (203-221-2153) at or after 4:30 p.m. on the day of the show for a location status update. While we have a nearby rain location for free shows, we always do our best to stay outside shower or shine!

See also: Tips for enjoying your visit to the Levitt Pavilion