Country Current: Coming Home from Sea
Wed, Nov 11 · 3:00 PM Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library · Downtown DC
Experience the energy of bluegrass and the power of stories from the sea with the U.S. Navy Band’s Country Current. Join the Library, the National Museum of the United States Navy, and Country Current for an afternoon of music for Veterans Day. This engaging program pairs lively, toe-tapping bluegrass with moving letters from sailors and loved ones that capture the anticipation, challenges, and joy of coming home. Join us for an hour of music and reflection celebrating the connections that endure across miles, oceans, and time. About the Country Current: The United States Navy Band Country Current is the Navy's premier country-bluegrass ensemble. They are nationally renowned for their 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.
