Josh Groban Set for LA Phil's July 4th Fireworks Show at the Hollywood Bowl Tonight

The 2013 Hollywood Bowl July 4th Fireworks Spectacular features internationally-renowned singer and songwriter Josh Groban, along with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, led by Sarah Hicks, continuing tonight, July 4th at 7:30 p.m.

This year, the annual celebration presents the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Hicks in the first half performing patriotic compositions: Copland's "Buckaroo Holiday" from Rodeo, Williams' Summon the Heroes, Dragon's arrangement of America the Beautiful, Alford's Colonel Bogey March and Lowden's arrangement of the Armed Forces Salute.

Groban takes the stage for the second half of the evening, performing with the LA Phil and his band - Tariqh Akoni, musical director/guitar; Andre Manga, bass; Dave Dicenso, drums; Ruslan Sirota, piano/keyboards; Pete Korpela, percussion; Christian Hebel, violin; and Daniel Rosenboom, trumpet - a selection of songs that span his illustrious 12-year career.

The evening concludes with Sousa's The Washington Post, Semper Fidelis and The Stars and Stripes Forever! accompanied by the Bowl's spectacular pyrotechnics display.

Subscriptions and single tickets are available now for the Hollywood Bowl 2013 summer season at HollywoodBowl.com or Ticketmaster.com, or via phone at 323.850.2000 or 800.745.3000 and in person at the Hollywood Bowl Box Office. For more information, call 323.850.2000.

Photo Credit: Walter McBride

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