The US Army’s premier touring show band, the Washington DC -based “Volunteers” of the US Army Field Band will perform a free concert on Saturday, October 17  at 2:00 p.m. on the square in downtown Sulphur Springs. The Volunteers have performed in all 50 states at major events such as the Indy 500, the Memorial  Day celebration at Disney World, the National Rodeo Finals in Las Vegas, Mardi Gras in New Orleans and hundreds of major league sporting events. 

They also perform in public schools across the country and entertain America’s men and women in uniform around the world.  The entire family will enjoy the Volunteers exciting program of popular American music, including  country, oldies, classic rock, rhythm and blues and patriotic. The performance is FREE and no tickets are required.

The Volunteers is the United States Army's premier touring show band. Since its inception in 1981, this talented group has performed in all fifty states, Puerto Rico, Central America, and Europe. The band seamlessly mixes jazz, fifties favorites, and Motown classics at family-oriented shows while also focusing on rock, country, and pop hits at concerts for young Americans.

Audiences nationwide have been captivated by these energetic shows. One young woman captured this excitement in her response: “I love the music they sang, and the fact that they are in the Army—they rock!” Another fan wrote, “Their greatest talent is in their ability to connect with the audience.”

The ensemble regularly includes performances for senior citizens, young children, and wounded Soldiers in their tours. For outstanding support of the Army's community relations program, the members of the Volunteers have received the Army Community Relations Award of Excellence. Their “foot-stomping, heart-racing music” has won accolades during performances for Mardi Gras, the Indianapolis 500, Major League Baseball games, and National Rodeo Finals.

The mission of The United States Army Field Band is to “carry into the grassroots of our country the story of our magnificent Army.”

In performances across America and throughout the world, the members of the Volunteers take great pride in reflecting the excellence of all our nation’s Soldiers.