‘Portsmouth Pops’ concert pays tribute to veterans
Free show held outside Glen Manor House
PORTSMOUTH — Many local veterans were saluted during a free, old-fashioned pops concert outside the Glen Manor House last week.
The American Band played a set of standard and …
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‘Portsmouth Pops’ concert pays tribute to veterans
Free show held outside Glen Manor House
PORTSMOUTH — Many local veterans were saluted during a free, old-fashioned pops concert outside the Glen Manor House last week.
The American Band played a set of standard and contemporary pop songs to a big crowd gathered outside the town-owned historic home the evening of Thursday, July 11.
Music-lovers picnicked while they reveled in the music coming from the portico facing the lawn. While performing the “Armed Forces Salute,” the band invited Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines Corps and Coast Guard retirees to stand up to be recognized when their military branch was called.
The show was hosted by The Friends of the Glen Manor House.
Founded in 1837, The American Band is one of the nation’s oldest continuing adult community bands. In 1978 the band underwent a complete reorganization under a new music director, and since 1978 has been performing between 15 to 20 concerts annually around Rhode Island and southern New England.
