Tops in Blue to perform free concert Aug. 25 Published Aug. 18, 2015 By Kirtland Public Affairs KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. -- The Air Force's "Tops in Blue" entertainment ensemble will perform a free concert at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, at the Kiva Auditorium in downtown Albuquerque. The event is open to the public and tickets are not required. Kiva Auditorium is located on the upper level of the West Complex at the Albuquerque Convention Center (401 2nd Street NW). In addition to great patriotic music that honors our nation and its heroes, guests will hear the exciting sounds of Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith, Megan Trainor and other artists. This year's show also showcases great country music of artists like Carrie Underwood, Andy Grammer, Randy Howser and the Eli Young Band. "Tops in Blue is the Air Force's premier entertainment showcase," said Tom Edwards, show producer and chief of Air Force Entertainment. "The new 2015 team is a reflection of the 'best of the best' performers throughout the Air Force, having competed and won spots in this Broadway-style show." Tops in Blue is one of the oldest and most widely traveled entertainment groups of its kind. Composed of 40 talented singers, musicians, dancers and technicians, Tops in Blue has performed for audiences in more than 120 locations throughout the U.S. and more than 25 foreign countries. This year's tour will take the troupe throughout the United States and to more than 20 countries, with close to 90 performances over a seven-month period. For more information about the show, call Molly Hayes at 846-1555. To learn more information about the troupe, visit http://www.topsinblue.com.