Whats Happening
Navy Band New Orleans Jazzes Things Up at Bands on the Beach
and Coast Guard Unveils Pelican
The 2008 Bands on the Beach summer concert series opens in a big way from 7– 9 p.m., Tuesday, May 6 at the Pensacola Beach Gulfside Pavilion with the lively sounds of the United States Navy Band New Orleans. The 16-member ensemble will light up the night with big band, jazz and patriotic music.
The evening begins with the unveiling of the Coast Guard Pelican.
“The Coast Guard considers this community to be a maritime community, and we look forward to adding our unique pelican to this environment,” said Captain Jeffrey Pettitt. “We hope everyone can help us celebrate with a festive kick-off for Military Appreciation Month.”
The United States Navy Band out of New Orleans is one of 13 official Navy Bands located in the continental United States, Europe and Asia. Since its establishment in January 1971, the band performs annually for over 26 million people in support of the Navy. The band’s operating core is made up of dedicated and highly trained musicians. All members are designated Navy musicians and graduates of the Navy School of Music, Norfolk, Va.
Bring your lawn chair and join the celebration of our servicemen and women with a night of spicy song straight from the Big Easy! The free concert is the first in the twenty-two week concert series, featuring artists performing a wide variety of musical styles. All concerts are provided and organized by the Santa Rosa Island Authority (SRIA). No pets are allowed and glass is prohibited.
For more information call the SRIA at (850) 932-2257, surf back frequently or tune to Cat Country 98.7 for the latest updates.