As posted here a few days ago, the Lt. Dan Band recently performed for the cast of CSI NY and others at CBS.See photos of the band’s performance on October 28th and a terrific photo of the band after their tour of the set Here

Lt. Dan Band website has posted more than 30 photos from November 12th’s concert at Joe’s Bar in Chicago. See hereProceeds from this special concert went to The United States Vietnam Arts Program (USVAP), a charitable organization that uses music to create collaborative programs between the US and Vietnam. Please see: USVAP for more information.

For all Stateside people….Gary is scheduled to be on the Tony Danza show on Monday,November 14. They’re live from Chicago (according to the Danzawebsite).

AP is reporting that Gary will serve as spokesman for the Disabled Veterans for Life Memorial Foundation. The foundation is working to build a disabled veterans memorial in Washington D.C. near the Capitol. The foundation is aiming to raise $65 million for the memorial.Full wire report including a quote from Gary about the announcement Here .

Read more about The American Veterans Disabled for Life Memorial

As mentioned previously here in the News and Updates, Gary was the first recipient of the CIMA Humanitarian Award. The mass and luncheon were held November 6th in Beverly Hills.Here is link to an article about the event with quotes from Gary and nice photograph as well. The Tidings Online

Thanks to Shere for the tip.

Gary’s friend and co-founder of Lt. Dan Band, Kimo Williams, recently shared that Gary took the entire band on a tour of the CSI set. The band played on the CSI lot for all those who work on the show and other shows at CBS. Kimo said it was great fun and probably the first time many folks that Gary works with were able to see just how good the band was - but more specifically how good Gary was. Kimo said everyone was quite impressed. He also said the band will probably do it again next year. See photos of the event HereSpecial thanks to Kimo Williams for sharing this with us here at sinisefans.org

To read more about Kimo and his music, please visit: omik.com

If you missed Gary’s segments on CSB Early Show this week, read full transcript of his interview HereRead accompanying article:
Gary Sinise’s Gift to Iraq

Video of interview (click Early Show and scroll down to find Gary’s segment): Here

PUBLIC PERFORMANCE UPDATE
This Saturday night, November 12th, we’re returning to JOE’S BAR on Weed St. in Chicago for a special fundraiser.

This is our fifth appearance at Joe’s, a great Chicago music venue. Proceeds from this Veterans Day concert go to The United States Vietnam Arts Program (USVAP), a charitable organization that uses music to create collaborative programs between the U.S. and Vietnam

Concert Details:
Joe’s Bar Showtime : 8:30 pm - $20 in advance, $25 at the door$15.00 for military or veterans with I.D’s
Go to Ticketmaster for more info, or call the venue at 312-559-1212. The show is 21+

Lt. Dan Band - “A Salute to the American Veteran”Location: Joe’s Bar, 940 W. Weed St.Chicago, IL
Showtime: 8:30pm
Cost: $20 advance, $25 door, $15.00 for military or veterans with I.D’s

Proceeds from this special Veterans Day concert go to The United States Vietnam Arts Program (USVAP), a charitable organization that uses music to create collaborative programs between the US and Vietnam.

From Terry Armour, Chicago-Tribune:

Actor Gary Sinise has found time in his busy schedule–mainly shooting his CBS show “CSI: New York”–to pop into Chicago with his Lt. Dan Band next weekend for a benefit concert at Joe’s Bar, 940 W. Weed St. Sinise says all proceeds from Saturday’s show–tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and $15 for military personnel or veterans with proper ID–will go to the United States Vietnam Arts Program. “I just feel that as a citizen of the United States and as somewhat of a celebrity,” the Steppenwolf alum told us, “I can use that to help out, pitch in and give back in some way.”

see also: Lt. Dan Band and Joe’s Bar

Gary was recently named to Golf Digest’s Top 100 Hollywood Golfers. See where he ranked: Golf Digest

Gary will receive the Catholics in Media Associates (CIMA) first Humanitarian Award for his work as a goodwill ambassador for the USO. The annual Mass and Awards Luncheon will be held on Nov. 6 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills.

From Tidings Online, “Sinise continues to work with Vietnam veterans whom he says have a visceral response to his “Forrest Gump” character, Lt. Dan. He also plays bass and travels with his musical band, The Lt. Dan Band, jamming tunes from Springsteen to Hendrix for U.S. troops in both the United States and abroad in countries such as Iraq. “

Read the full article: Tidings Online

Read more about the event: CIMA