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Arts & Entertainment

Stars on Sunday: The United States Navy Band's Cruisers

Enjoy a concert in the Performance Tent by the U.S. Navy's premier contemporary entertainment ensemble, the Cruisers featuring eight of the Navy's most dynamic performers.

Formed in 1999 as a specialty unit of The United States Navy Band, the Cruisers are under the leadership of drummer, Chief Musician Leon Alexander. The group takes its name from the Navy's versatile, flexible, multi-missioned ship - the Cruiser - and the band lives up to their namesake by having the capabilities of playing genres of music ranging from jazz & standards, rhythm & blues, classic rock, adult contemporary and pop as well as original material. This elite group has engaged and excited audiences of all ages throughout the U.S. and abroad with world-class musicianship and high energy, fun-filled performances.

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