Navy's Country Currents land at Armory for free concert Sept. 20

The United States Navy Band Country Current will perform a free outdoor concert Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. on the lawn of the Springfield Armory/STCC campus, One Armory Square, Springfield. This band of is the Navy's premiere country music ensemble, which tours the United States annually from their base in Washington, D C. Since the group's inception in 1973, it has performed with such Country greats as Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill and Glen Campbell. Country Currents' music is contemporary cross-over country mixed with their own special acoustic bluegrass quintet. The public is encouraged to bring lawn chairs and picnic baskets. The rainsite is the STCC gymnasium, which is wheelchair accessible. There is plenty of free parking. This concert is sponsored by: In the Spotlight, Springfield Armory National Historic Site, and Springfield Technical Community College.