Music and motorcars: What's not to like?

If you live in Sacramento or Northern California, now hear this:

The Capitol Pops Concert Band will kick off its 16th season with a free, open to the public concert at the California Automobile Museum at 7 p.m. Friday, March 8, 2013, at 2200 Front Street in Sacramento.

Under the baton of Director Jerry Lopes, CPCB’s “On The Road” performance will include a mix of automotive-themed arrangements, 1950s-70s hits and some of the band’s traditional American favorites.

Voice and instrumental soloists will be part of the show, which will run until about 8:30 p.m., with a 20-minute intermission in the middle.

The concert is sponsored by Thunder Valley Casino Resort.

For more details, go to www.capitolpops.org.