U.S. Navy’s Country Current band to stop in Hanover during national tour

HANOVER COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — The U.S. Navy’s own Country Current, a country-bluegrass band that was established nearly 100 years ago, will be making a stop in Hanover County during its 2024 national tour — and you can enjoy the show for free.

The concert will be held at the Montpelier Center for Arts and Education at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 13. This Hanover appearance is the only stop the seven-member ensemble will make in Virginia during this year’s tour.

According to the Montpelier Center, this event is a family-friendly celebration of the U.S. military, its veterans and the community at large. There will be local food vendors and attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair so they can sit back and enjoy the show.

Gates will open at 5:30 p.m. and, while tickets are not required, the Montpelier Center encourages those interested in attending to RSVP .

The U.S. Navy Band was established in 1925. According to the Montpelier Center, Country Current is a versatile country-bluegrass band with an extensive career history. Its members have performed at the Grand Ole Opry and for several U.S. presidents. They’ve provided music for memorial services at Arlington National Cemetary, taken the stage at Carnegie Hall and much more.

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