‘Idol’ Alexis Gomez teaming up with U.S. Air Force Band of Flight for special free concert

Tickets are limited. Here’s how to get yours.

Homegrown country singer and American Idol contestant Alexis Gomez is teaming up with the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight for a special free concert.

The event will take place Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. Tickets are free but required for the event.

Gomez, a graduate of Centerville High School and Wright State University, was a Top 16 finalist on Season 14 of “American Idol” in 2015. She went on to compete as a Top 10 finalist in “Nash Next” in 2016 and 2017. She has opened for artists including Randy Hauser, Midland, Montgomery Gentry, Cassadee Pope, Clint Black and Old Dominion. She continues to perform locally as well.

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Credit: Chris March

Credit: Chris March

The United States Air Force Band of Flight, stationed at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio presents more than 350 performances annually, providing quality musical products for official military functions and ceremonies as well as civic events and public concerts. Since its founding in 1942, the band has performed for presidents and vice presidents, visiting heads of state, cabinet officers, members of congress, U.S. and foreign military leaders, and millions of Americans and foreign citizens.

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WANT TO GO?

What: Alexis Gomez with the U.S. Air Force Band of Flight

When: Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m.

Where: National Museum of the U.S. Air Force, 1100 Spaatz St., WPAFB.

Cost: Free, but tickets are required

More info: Website

HOW TO GET YOUR FREE TICKETS

Tickets are limited and can be obtained three ways:

1.) Requests can be made in person at the museum Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

2.) Request tickets online at www.nationalmuseum.af.mil/upcoming/events/

3.) Request tickets by calling (937) 904-9881.

Those requesting tickets must provide their name, phone number, mailing address and the number of tickets they would like mailed to them. The tickets will be mailed.

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