SALEM — The Salem High School Alumni Association invites alumni, residents and friends of the community to attend a free concert featuring the Dave Banks Band on Wednesday, July 1, at the Salem High School Auditorium. The performance will begin at 7 p.m.

As part of the celebration of the 250th birthday of the United States, the Dave Banks Band will present its acclaimed production, “America Remembers,” an entertaining and patriotic musical experience for audiences of all ages.

Featuring 23 performers on stage, the show showcases beloved patriotic favorites including “God Bless America” and “America the Beautiful,” as well as a stirring medley of Armed Forces theme songs honoring the Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Space Force.

The Dave Banks Big Band takes audiences on a musical journey through seven decades of American popular music, spanning the 1940s to the present day. The two-hour production also features talented tribute artists Walt Sanders, Shannon Eller, and Stanley Davis, who recreate the excitement and nostalgia of the iconic USO performances that entertained generations of Americans.

Every song is performed live, and highlights including Elvis Presley’s “American Trilogy,” Neil Diamond’s “America,” and the inspirational finale, “God Bless the USA.”

“This special concert is our gift to the Salem community as we join our nation in commemorating America’s 250th anniversary,” said Audrey Null, SHSAA executive director. “We invite everyone to attend this memorable evening of music, patriotism, and celebration.”

Admission is free and the concert is open to the public.