The Sound of America
A Semi-Quincentennial Concert
featuring
The United States Army Field Band
with opening act
American Bombshells
Wednesday, July 1 at 7:00pm
Please join the Garden State Arts Foundation, along with our partners, Monmouth NJ 250, Live Nation, PNC Bank, and New Jersey Turnpike Authority as we celebrate the United States of America’s 250th birthday with a spectacular event!
Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an unforgettable evening of patriotic music and performance. The U.S. Army Field Band and Soldiers’ Chorus, the Army’s premier ensembles, bring decades of history and tradition to the stage with powerful renditions that honor our Soldiers and Veterans. Joining them, The American Bombshells deliver a modern twist on the classic USO-style performance, blending vintage flair with dynamic, inspiring renditions that celebrate American pride.
The United States Army Field Band
While musical excellence has always been its standard, The United States Army Field Band has not always been its name. Near the close of World War II, Chief Warrant Officer Chester E. Whiting returned from overseas duty to help organize the 1st Combat Infantry Band at Ft. George G. Meade, Maryland. Composed entirely of Soldiers with musical talents who had served in combat in all theaters of the war, the band began an immediate mission of bolstering support for their fellow Soldiers. Initially, the band toured for a year and a half performing in community outreach concerts that also supported the sale of War Bonds. Its success earned the band the unofficial title “The Million Dollar Band.”
American Bombshells
BOOGIE WOOGIE WOW!
The American Bombshells, a modern day twist on the Andrews Sisters, serve as Ambassadors of America’s Gratitude, traveling the globe with an All-American show that dazzles in three part harmony!
American Patriotic Services, is a 501(c)(3) organization with a mission,”To serve and honor our nation’s Military, Veterans, First Responders and their Families by supporting and creating unique programs that Raise Morale, Entertain, and Inspire Patriotism.” ABPS was founded in 2011 and has continued to grow and thrive in providing morale and transition programs for our nation’s heroes. While inspiring patriotism throughout the nation, The American Bombshells bookings whether commericial or private provide the financial means to help provide cost free shows and morale to Military bases, Military hospitals, and Veteran Homes.
