Get Some Latin Salsa
Beat in Your Feet!
Friday, September 18, 2026 | 6pm–9pm
Skinner Field
15100 NW 142 Terrace
Alachua, FL 32615
Bring your picnic blankets, lawn chairs, and coolers to be ready for lawn activities, community connections, and live music.
Orchestra Fuego brings its Florida-based salsa sound to Skinner Field in Alachua on Friday, September 18, 2026. Based in Land O’ Lakes, the ensemble combines Afro-Cuban rhythms, New York–style salsa traditions and contemporary Latin influences in original music and arrangements of familiar songs. Orchestra Fuego has released multiple albums and performed for audiences throughout the United States and internationally, sharing concert bills with Grupo Niche, Víctor Manuelle, Grupo Galé, Charlie Aponte and Sonora Ponceña. The band has also appeared on Fox News and ABC Action News and performed at venues including the Orlando Amphitheater, Miramar Amphitheater, Magic City Casino and House of Blues Orlando. Its album Candela and related music videos have received recognition from independent music organizations. The Orchestra Fuego lineup includes Betsy Lopez, Frankie Bermudez, Samuel Gervacio, Kharina Rovira, Dario Mercedes, Daniel Maldonado, Bert Lavoy, Marcus Hernandez, Juan Santana, Victor Ocasio and Ramses Araya.
The Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series continues its mission of bringing FREE live music to the community through a diverse and carefully curated lineup of professional artists. As part of the national Levitt AMP program, the series is designed to activate public spaces, encourage community gathering, and provide broad access to high-quality live music without financial barriers.
The 2026 season features a spring and fall schedule, offering a wide range of musical styles that reflect both regional and touring talent. Audiences can experience everything from R&B soul and bluegrass to rock, country, reggae, funk, Latin, and a cappella performances—all presented in a relaxed, outdoor setting at Skinner Field.
FALL SERIES FINAL CONCERT:
September 25 – The Edge Effect (A Cappella)
Organized by local community partners, the Levitt AMP Alachua Music Series is part of a multi-year national initiative supported by the Levitt Foundation, with Alachua selected for continued program funding through the 2026–2028 cycle. The series reflects a collaborative effort to strengthen community identity, support local economic activity, and create consistent opportunities for residents and visitors to gather through shared cultural experiences.
Community support remains an important part of sustaining the series. Stage sponsorship opportunities are currently being sought to help ensure the continuation and growth of this free public program. Email info@levittampalachua.com for more information.
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The Alachua Business League is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting local businesses and strengthening the economic vitality of the Alachua, Florida area. Through community partnerships, events, and business development initiatives, the League works to promote local commerce while fostering connections between residents, entrepreneurs, and civic leaders. As a key organizing force behind community events such as the Levitt AMP Music Series at Skinner Field, the Alachua Business League plays an active role in bringing cultural programming to the region, helping to attract visitors, support small businesses, and enhance the overall quality of life in the community.
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