Saturday Summer Sounds

Enjoy a free concert on the National Harbor Plaza stage with The U.S. Army Band “Pershing’s Own” Downrange. Pershing’s Own, the US Army umbrella music organization, was formed on January 25, 1922 by order of General John J. Pershing: “You will organize and equip The Army Band.” General Pershing believed that bands played a vital role in troop morale and efficiency and was convinced that America needed a premier band to surpass those of Europe. Downrange supports the men and women of the Armed Services through popular music while reaching all audiences, young and old, with their continuously up-to-date repertoire of rock, pop, country, R & B, and inspirational signature patriotic arrangements that are popular with all listeners.