There are plenty of special performances planned in and around O.co Coliseum this evening as the Raiders take on the Detroit Lions in 2014 Preseason Week 2 action.
Anthem
Navy Petty Officer First Class Steven D Powell has been singing and playing music since the age of 5, and performing live since the age 12. PFC Powell has opened for recording artist Montel Jordan, and has been a member of the University of Kansas Jazz Choir. His voice has also given him the opportunity to perform during Monday Night Football, NBA Playoff's, and many other professional sporting events.
God Bless America/Autumn Wind
Organized in 2010, The Jim Ott Brass Ensemble is a group of individuals that love Jim Ott and his musical arrangement and genius. All of the members play in various Drum Corps throughout the U.S., but mainly the Stockton Commodores and Concord Blue Devils. The group ages range from 25 to 62 years of age.
Drumline
Founded in 1963, the Sacramento Mandarins Drum & Bugle Corps has been providing the ideal balance of education, family values, and the blending of Asian traditions with the discipline of drum corps for over 50 years. The Mandarins are committed to the growth of the lives of young people through a commitment to performance excellence and physical fitness while providing enjoyment for audiences worldwide.
