The "President's Own United States Marine Band" provided a sometimes rousing, sometimes sentimental and frequently uplifting concert to a capacity house at the Convention Center Thursday evening.  There was a clarinetist, the likes I am sure very few people have ever heard, a pinaist who was all over the keyboard and received a standing ovation,  the brass sections, and a soloist who brought the house to tears with "Danny Boy."  The drums and percussion were out of this world. The "Stars and Stripes Forever" had everyone clapping to the beat and the entire house sang the National Anthem and "God Bless America."  Service men and women from all branches of the service were honored.  It was a free concert.  I am sorry that it got so little publicity (but apparently enough to fill the house) and I am sorry there were no TV cameras there (perhaps not allowed by the military) and I am sorry it was only one night.  It was a huge treat.  If they ever come back through Bakersfield, I hope they fill the house again.  I'd almost feel guilty going a second time; afraid I might keep someone from seeing and hearing them who didn't have the chance this time.  All ages were represented (including a couple of babies who I am sure would have rather been home in bed).  As usual, even though we were asked at least twice to make sure our phones were off, some goofballs just couldn't get that right.  A great evening.  One that inspired the soul of every person there to be proud of their country and proud of the men and women of this unbelievably talented group of musicians.