The Marine Corps Marathon features a wide variety of musical entertainment throughout race day.  From the first mile to the last, through the Finish Festival and culminating at the Post Race Celebration and Concert,  runners and spectators are treated to many exciting performances!  Featured entertainment in 2007 included:

MIRANDA TOWNSEND
Local performer Miranda Townsend will be performing the National Anthem during the Opening Ceremony.  This will be the 16-year-old's first performance at the MCM.  Best known for her recent performances at county fairs and festivals, she released her debut country album in July 2007. Learn more about Townsend and her upcoming performance schedule.


THE QUANTICO MARINE CORPS BAND
The Quantico Marine Corps Band is one of the oldest of the Marine Corps’ professional musical ensembles and is comprised of combat-trained active duty Marines. The band has performed at many recognized civilian events including the Super Bowl XLI Pregame Show, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the 9/11 Memorial at Carnegie Hall.  The Quantico Marine Corps Band will be performing along the race course at miles 1 and 4 at Gateway Park in Rosslyn, VA beginning at 8:00 a.m.

WONDERJACK
Wonderjack is a dynamic four piece original modern rock band famous for its "energetic performances" and "tight arrangements and harmonies". Of a previous MCM appearance, Wonderjack likened the scene to "the last two minutes of the best college basketball game you’ve ever seen- then take that crowd energy and give it to 20,000 people for four hours. " Wonderjack returns to the "Beat the Bridge" location in mile 19 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.

DR. FU
Dr. Fu is known for its high octane rock versions of 80’s hits, energetic stage shows, and wide variety of covers ranging from Al Green and Stevie Wonder to AC/DC and Guns N’ Roses. This band is comprised of experienced musicians who have shared the stage with highly appraised national acts such as Wayne Newton, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, and Arturo Sandoval.  Don’t miss their return to the MCM appearance at the 
                                  Final Mile stage on Route 110 from noon to 2:00 p.m.

GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY PATRIOT PEP BAND
George Mason University Patriot Pep Band - The band links music with athletics, and often makes appearances with the cheerleaders, Masonettes, and Gunston the Mascot. The GMU spirit team won the Battle of the Bands Hoops City at the 2006 Final Four Tournament competing against UCLA, LSU, and the University of Florida. This spirit team is sure to pump you up at mile 25 of the race course starting at 11:00 a.m.

ALTE KAMERADEN
The "Alte Kameraden" is a German band unit of the City of Fairfax Band. This German Ensemble is an authentic blaskapelle wind band that introduces the American audience to the music of alpine village bands. They make many appearances each year for community events, German-American Clubs, and Oktoberfests. Alte Kameraden will perform on the
                                   Finish Festival stage from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

HOWARD UNIVERSITY JAZZTET
Howard University Jazztet was founded in 1975 by its director, Fred Irby, III. Outstanding performances in the United States, Europe, South America, Asia, and the Caribbean have caused it to be recognized as one of the foremost college jazz ensembles. HUJE has been heard on radio and television as well as in concert, often appearing with celebrated performers.  The Howard University Jazz Ensemble will perform at the 
Finish Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

BEATS WORKIN'
Beats Workin’ – Made up of four lawyers, a realtor, a business executive and a national press secretary; Beats Workin’ promises a great time, lots of dancing, and music that will take you back to the great days of rock n’ roll.  Beats Workin’ will be featured at the Finish Festival from 12:30 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.



MARY ANN REDMOND
Billboard Magazine described Mary Ann Redmond as "an exciting vocal talent". She has toured with Mary Chapin Carpenter, The Pointer Sisters, and Smokey Robinson. She has won several WAMMIE awards including Best Female Jazz Singer, Best Rock-Pop Vocalist, and Best Female Blues Vocalist. Mary Ann Redmond will perform at the Finish Festival from 2:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m.



THE SPIN DOCTORS
The Spin Doctors highlight a post race concert in Crystal City at 5:00 p.m. to help runners celebration their accomplishments.  Best known for their 1991 hit, Little Miss Can’t Be Wrong, the Spin Doctors full-length debut album, Pocket Full Of Kryptonite, was released in August of 1991. The album quickly went triple platinum and had breached the Top Five among Billboard Pop Albums.  Ultimately, Pocket Full Of Kryptonite sold over five million copies in the US.