Question: What do you get when you fuse the energy of Tina Turner with the sound of a full orchestra? You get “American Fun!”

Bemidji Symphony Orchestra welcomes Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome, a 12-piece classic rock horn band with vocalists. They'll join the orchestra to produce a full-energy sound for classic rock, pop, and soulful hits by artists including: Chicago, Michael Jackson, Tina Turner, Aretha Franklin, Kansas, Earth Wind & Fire, Procal Harum, Maceo Parker, Patti LaBelle, Ides of March, James Brown, and the Commodores. Post-Traumatic Funk Syndrome was voted Best Cover Band in the region for 2011 by the Highplain Reader. Band members include:

Sarah Morken, Vocals

Ryan Jackson, Vocals

Nick Peterson, Drums

Tom Carvell, Guitar

Al Berg, Keyboards/Organ

Doug Neill, Bass

Tom Strait, Trumpet

Jesse Braunagel, Trumpet

Russ Peterson, Alto sax

Matt Patnode, Tenor sax

Josh Argall, Baritone sax

Nat Dickey, Trombone

The Orchestra will open the concert with its Summer Pops tradition of several patriotic selections, including Sousa’s “Stars and Stripes” as conducted by this year’s “Mystery Maestro.”

Tickets are $10 for adults and senior citizens and may be purchased in advance in Bemidji at Lueken’s Village Foods North, Brigid’s Cross Irish Pub, Art in the Park, and at the door. Tickets are also available online at brownpapertickets.com. Students ages K-12 are admitted free. Doors open at 7:00 PM.

NEW! A complimentary ticket to the Summer Pops will be given to those who purchase 2011-2012 BSO Season Tickets, available at Art in the Park and at the door on July 16^th.