Blues, Views & BBQ Festival at Levitt Pavilion in Westport, Connecticut (2018)
Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe performing at Blues, Views, & BBQ Festival at Levitt Pavilion in Westport, Connecticut, on September 1, 2018.
Event Details
Festival: Blues, Views & BBQ Festival
Venue: Levitt Pavilion
Location: Westport, Connecticut
Date: September 1-2, 2018
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The Blues, Views & BBQ Festival returned to Levitt Pavilion in Westport, Connecticut, on September 1–2, 2018, bringing together nationally touring artists, local food vendors, and thousands of music fans for a Labor Day weekend celebration along the Saugatuck River. Set against the scenic backdrop of downtown Westport, the annual festival blended live music, award-winning barbecue, and a relaxed outdoor atmosphere that has made it one of Connecticut's signature end-of-summer events.
Unlike many larger music festivals, Blues, Views & BBQ creates an intimate experience where audiences can move easily between performances, enjoy the riverfront setting, and experience artists up close. Throughout the weekend, fans gathered on the lawn, danced near the stage, and explored the festival grounds while enjoying live performances from across the blues, funk, soul, rock, and jam music spectrum.
Fantastic Negrito performing during the Blues, Views & BBQ Festival at Levitt Pavilion in Westport, Connecticut – September 2018.
The 2018 lineup featured standout performances from artists including Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, Fantastic Negrito, Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds, Eric Krasno Band, and many others. Each brought a different style and energy to the festival, creating a diverse weekend of performances that reflected the festival's broad musical focus.
Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds on stage during the Blues, Views & BBQ Festival at Levitt Pavilion in Westport, Connecticut – September 2018.
This concert photography gallery documents both the performances and the atmosphere surrounding the event. Close-up images highlight expressive moments on stage, while wider photographs capture the interaction between performers and audience, the riverside venue, and the vibrant community that gathers each year for the festival. Together, the images preserve the excitement, musicianship, and welcoming atmosphere that define Blues, Views & BBQ.
Eric Krasno Band live during the Blues, Views & BBQ Festival at Levitt Pavilion in Westport, Connecticut – September 2018.
About Blues, Views & BBQ Festival
Founded in 2008, Blues, Views & BBQ Festival was an annual Labor Day weekend event held at Levitt Pavilion in Westport, Connecticut. The festival combined nationally recognized blues, rock, soul, funk, and Americana artists with championship barbecue, local vendors, and family-friendly programming, making it one of Connecticut's premier outdoor music festivals and a longtime tradition for music fans throughout New England.
Photo Gallery
Shot using a Nikon D7000 with low-light concert settings.
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