CSI: NY’s Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band
presented by SUNNY 102.3 - KFIV 1360 - CSU Stanislaus College of the Arts
Kick off a series of special 50th Anniversary Celebrations
Saturday, October 25th, 2008
8:30 pm
Gates Open at 7:30 pm
Tickets available at the gate.
California State University, Stanislaus
University Amphitheatre
(see map - area 51)
CSU Stanislaus Amphitheatre Rules.pdf
| $35 General Admission $25 Veterans* |
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$25 Faculty & Staff* $20 Students* |
| tickets via www.ticketweb.com or call 866-468-3399 |
tickets via CSU Stanislaus University Bookstore |
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| *Discounted tickets are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. | ||
Thank you to our CSI: NY’s Gary Sinise and the Lieutenant Dan Band sponsors!
The Band
Kimo Williams first worked with Gary Sinise as composer for a Steppenwolf production of Streetcar Named Desire. After learning of Gary's talents on the bass, Kimo encouraged him to do more playing, and over the years they enjoyed the occasional jam session. As Gary began what has turned out to be an extraordinary commitment to the USO, these jams eventually led to gigs 
in the Chicago area, gathering local talent and performing for troops and their families.
Following one of his many trips overseas to visit those serving our country, he decided it was time to bring the band with him! With Kimo's help a talented group of musicians came together to form "The Lt. Dan Band". For more group photos, visit our Photo Gallery.
Clockwise (from Left to Right ) : Gina Gonzalez, Danny Gottlieb, Ernie Denov, Carol Williams, Kirk Garrison, Benjamin Lewis, Kimo Williams, Gary Sinise, Jeff Vezain, Mari Anne Jayme, Beth Gottlieb
The Name
"Lieutenant Dan" is the character Gary portrayed in the 1994 film Forrest Gump, a role for which he earned an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. As Gary began visiting troops around the world, people (even little kids) who didn't know him as Gary Sinise, the actor, would recognize him as "Lt.Dan". Those in the miliary also seem to identify strongly with the character. And so the name for his group was an easy choice: Lt. Dan Band!
The Music
The Lt. Dan Band covers everything from Springsteen to Linkin Park, from Aretha to Hendrix. There's something for everyone, and each show highlights the musical diversity of the band, as well as the passion and energy each member brings to the stage. Whether we're performing for troops overseas or a local club crowd, the goal is to have fun and rock the house!
The Web Site
Vist Lt. Dan Band Web Site for more.