America 250: Together in Harmony — Big Band Concert with Allyson Briggs & Dan Gabel

Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with a vibrant big band concert at the Palladium, featuring vocalist Allyson Briggs and bandleader Dan Gabel with an 18-piece orchestra.

America 250: Together in Harmony brings the All-American big band tradition to life in a special concert presented as St. Petersburg College’s official America 250 celebration.

This one-night-only event takes audiences on a musical journey through the sounds that helped shape the American story — from early patriotic melodies of the 1700s to the swing era that energized the nation during World War II.

Through beloved standards and rediscovered classics, Briggs and Gabel highlight the composers, performers, and cultural moments that defined American music. Selections span more than two centuries and include favorites such as “Yankee Doodle,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “Over There,” “We’ll Meet Again,” “God Bless America,” and “Sentimental Journey.”

Blending dazzling big band energy with a rich sense of history, this unforgettable evening celebrates the spirit, resilience, and harmony of America through song.

Presented by the Palladium at SPC and the St. Petersburg College Foundation.