U.S. Navy Band Country Current to perform in Milton Aug. 17

The United States Navy Band Country Current, the Navy’s only country-bluegrass ensemble, will perform a free concert at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 17, at Milton Memorial Park. All U.S. Navy Band performances are free and open to the public.

The family-friendly event connects members of the community to their Navy. The performance will include fresh takes on classic country songs like John Denver’s “Country Roads” and Patsy Cline’s “I Fall to Pieces,” modern chart toppers like Carrie Underwood’s “All American Girl” and original compositions by its members.

Country Current is nationally renowned for its versatility and musicianship, performing a blend of modern country music and cutting-edge bluegrass. This seven-member ensemble employs musicians from diverse backgrounds with extensive high-profile recording and touring experience in the music scenes of Nashville, New York, New Orleans and more. In the tradition of country music, each member is a skilled performer on multiple instruments.

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