New Lt. Dan Band video from USVAP & Upcoming On-line Auction
Check out the fantastic new video of the Lt. Dan Band performing “Purple Haze” at this year’s USVAP fundraiser at the Hard Rock Cafe. Immediately following, Kimo and Gary presented artistic tools to Paul Plemmons and Paul Delacerda. Read more about Paul and Paul on the United States Veterans’ Art Program (USVAP) website. While there, sign up for the USVAP’s e-mail newsletter and read about the upcoming on-line auction to raise funds for the Artistic Tools Program.
Gary was recently a guest on “Late Nights with Jim Bohannon” and talked about CSI:NY, Lt. Dan Band, Operation International Children and the early days of Steppenwolf Theatre. During the segment, Gary took a number of calls from listeners and answered a variety of questions touching on topics such as the development of “Mac Taylor,” bass guitars, the evolution of Jonathan Flora’s movie Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good, the quality of television programming, and his upcoming USO tour.
Audio of the interview is available at Jim Bohannon Archives. (The segment with Gary begins about 40:00 and ends 1:19)
Gary & Lt. Dan Band at Steppenwolf’s Choose to Believe Gala
Steppenwolf Theatre Company celebrated its 34th season with GALA 2010: Choose to Believe on Saturday, May 8, 2010. The evening began with a selection from Steppenwolf’s production of Endgame starring Ian Barford, Francis Guinan, Martha Lavey and William Peterson. After a cocktail reception and dinner, guests enjoyed dancing and live music by Steppenwolf co-founder Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band.
Photographer, Kyle Flubacker has kindly shared a few of his outstanding photographs from the concert that evening. Please enjoy viewing the photos and have a look at Kyle’s work at Lenspeak:Kyle Flubacker Photography.
Virginia Hagin of Hagin Photography has graciously offered to share her photographs from the April 23rd Lt. Dan Band concert at Fort Riley with SiniseFans News page (and Lt Dan Band.com). Virginia’s high caliber work makes it difficult to decide which photos to share first, so here are a few teasers with the promise of more to follow in the coming days!
Gary Scheduled Panelist for USO Forum at Texas A&M
Gary is a scheduled panelist for an USO forum at Texas A &M which will be hosted by George Bush, 41st president of the United States, and Mrs. Barbara Bush. The event is scheduled for Monday, April 26 at 4 p.m. in the Annenberg Presidential Conference Center at the George Bush Presidential Library Center at Texas A&M University. The event celebtates the USO and its role in lifting the spirits of America’s men and women in uniform and their families.
The event will include remarks from the panelists about the ongoing mission of the USO and an audience question-and-answer session. The forum will be followed by a reception and screening of the award-winning film “The Lt. Dan Band: For the Common Good,” which will be hosted by Jonathan Flora, the film’s director.
Other than Gary, event panelists include Mayra Veronica, singer and model; Major General Jeffery W. Hammond, U.S. Army, chief of staff of U.S. Forces Command; and Sloan Gibson, the 22nd president and CEO of the USO (United Service Organizations).
Hollywood Television’s Ron Jacobson recently shared this report about Gary and his humanitarian efforts with the Lt. Dan Band and Operation International Children. Recorded just before Gary’s trip to Afghanistan last year, the video includes footage from the band’s performance at the CSI:NY mid-season bash and comments from Gary about playing with the band and his work with USO and OIC.
“Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good,” a Documentary Feature
This evening in Los Angeles, Gary, and those who inspire him, took part in the First West Coast Advanced Tribute Screening of Jonathan Flora’s documentary feature, Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good.
The Lt. Dan Band: For The Common Good is a moving documentary feature film that celebrates America’s heroes and chronicles the journey of Academy Award nominated actor, Gary Sinise. By following Gary and his band around the world for over a year and a half, including Iraq and Kuwait, Flora introduces the audience to many of the heroic first responders, the brave men and women in uniform, their families and the many wonderful citizens that support them.
The documentary has an amazing soundtrack and special appearances by numerous celebrities, including John Ratzenberger, Melina Kanakaredes, Mykelti Williamson, Connie Stevens, and Academy Award Winners, Jon Voight and Robert Duvall. Produced and directed by Hollywood filmmaker and 82nd Airborne Veteran Jonathan Flora, this film is that rare movie that entertains even as it inspires.
The first Advance Tribute Screening was held last month in NY on board the USS Intrepid during the weekend of 9/11 for over 1100 first responders, military personnel, and their families.
Information as to when and where the documentary will be released to the public will be posted when available.
Special thanks to J. Treese for sharing this news.
Gary and the Lt. Dan Band performed at the USO-Illinois Star-Spangled Gala this past weekend in Chicago. The event is held each year to honor and support the men, women and families of the U. S. Armed Forces. Proceeds from the event help support the USO of Illinois including 4 USO centers in the Chicagoland area and more than a 1000 programs and services offering support to military members and families throughout the state of Illinois.
Long-time Sinise fan, Glenda C. attended the Gala (thanks to sponsorship from Operation Homefront-IL for her volunteer efforts). Glenda has kindly shared a few of her photographs from the evening:
