News Release

Free jazz and blues concert at Springfield Armory National Historic Site

Bad News Jazz and Orchestra perform

NPS

News Release Date: July 7, 2023

Contact: Kelly Fellner, 413-734-8551

The historic grounds of Springfield Armory National Historic Site will be swinging to the sounds of big band music on Saturday, July 15^th from 6 – 8 p.m. Bring a lawn chair, a picnic dinner, and your dancing shoes. Enjoy a free, energizing, twilight jazz and blues orchestra performance on the lawn in front of the Commanding Officer’s Quarters.

The Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra, led by Jeff Gavioli, will perform this free concert on the Armory grounds beginning at 6 p.m. The Bad News Jazz and Blues Orchestra is a 19-piece orchestra that has been performing since 2012, playing swing music from the 1930s and 1940s. Check www.nps.gov/spar under the “ALERTS” tab for updates in case of inclement weather.

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About Springfield Armory: Springfield Armory National Historic Site is the location of the nation’s first armory (1794 – 1968) and was established by George Washington. The Museum is open Wednesday-Sunday, 9:30am-4:00pm. For further information call [phone], check the website at www.nps.gov/spar or www.facebook.com/sparnhs. Download the NPS App for the latest information at your fingertips.