Name: Larry McCray
Start: 2026-07-16T19:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-07-16T21:00:00.000Z
Location: Levitt Pavilion Dayton

Levitt parking guide

Best places to park for Levitt Pavilion Dayton

These are the five closest imported downtown parking locations to Levitt Pavilion at 134 S. Main St.. Reibold Garage is first and is also highlighted by Levitt for event parking.

#1 · Garage

Reibold Garage

0.07 mi

131 S. Main St.

Entrance: W. Fifth Street

Closest garage and the official Levitt-highlighted parking option.

#2 · Lot

19 W. Fifth St. Lot

0.10 mi

19 W. Fifth St.

About this event

Larry McCray is a powerhouse bluesman with a soul-soaked voice, blistering guitar chops, and a story embodying the spirit of his music. With his new album Heartbreak City (out June 13 on Journeyman Records), McCray turns the page on a new chapter—raw, joyful, and deeply personal. Produced by blues-rock champions and Grammy Nominated duo Joe Bonamassa and Josh Smith, Heartbreak City finds the legendary singer and guitarist firing on all cylinders, reconnecting with his roots while stepping boldly forward. From the first notes of the title track, McCray reminds listeners why he’s long been hailed as one of the most expressive blues artists of his generation. Heartbreak City showcases Larry’s gritty vocals and searing guitar work, evoking the decades he spent grinding it out in clubs, pouring heartache and redemption into every solo. Elsewhere, standout single “Bye Bye Blues” draws on McCray’s teenage years in Michigan, when soul music still ruled the airwaves. Co-written with longtime collaborator Charlie Walmsley, it nods to giants like Johnnie Taylor and Bobby Bland while delivering a sound all his own—grooving, head-nodding, and utterly timeless. “Bright Side,” another standout, was originally written for Bobby Bland and unearthed by Josh Smith, who knew Larry was the one to bring it to life. With call-and-response choruses and sly humor, the track leans into McCray’s knack for pairing deep emotion with irresistible swagger. The album’s ten original tracks span from soul-infused ballads to roadhouse burners, bolstered by a dream team of collaborators including Bonamassa, Smith, Kirk Fletcher, Reese Wynans, and a full horn section. McCray’s longtime partner Peggy Smith co-wrote several tracks, adding emotional depth and lyrical resonance. Together, they bring a lived-in perspective to songs like “Everything Falls On Me” and “Stop Your Crying”—testaments to weathering storms and emerging with strength. The release follows 2022’s Blues Without You , which marked McCra

DORA drink guide

Best place for a drink before a Levitt show

These five downtown stops are in the DORA district and are ordered by the recommended pre-show plan. Confirm current DORA rules and boundaries before carrying a drink outside.

Downtown Dayton DORA map and rules

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