Gary Sinise Bass
Kimo Williams Guitar / Vocals
Gina Gonzalez Vocals / Acoustic Guitar
Mari Anne Jayme Vocals
Jeff Vezain Vocals
Kirk Garrison Trumpet
Danny Gottlieb Drums
Beth Gottlieb Percussion
Ernie Denov Guitar
Ben Lewis Keys
Mitch Paliga Sax / Flute
Guest Members
Julie Dutchak Vocals
Carol Williams Sax/Flute
Vance Okraszewski Drums
Jim Stuckmann Production
Tristan James Monitors
Influences
Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Lonestar, Aretha Franklin, Linkin Park, Beyonce, Alicia Keys, etc.....
Kimo Williams first worked with Gary 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".
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 hilights 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 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 military also seem to identify strongly with the character. And so the name for his group was an easy choice: Lt. Dan Band!
FIGHTING IN A WAR, NOT AN EASY JOB, BUT ONE A SOLDEIR DOES WITH DUTY, PRIDE, AND RESPECT AND NOTHING IN RETURN DO ANY OF THEM EXPECT SOME COME HOME IN MILITARY COFFINS AND SOME WITH PHYSICAL, MENTAL, OR EMOTIONAL SCARS BECAUSE THEY UPHOLD THE FREEDOMS UNDER THE RED WHITE AND BLUE BARS IF WOUNDED IN COMBAT OR PAY THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE IT DOES NOT MATTER BECAUSE THIS IS HOW THEY CHOSE TO LIVE THEIR LIFE LEAVING BEHIND LOVED ONES, TO SERVE THIS COUNTRY WITH GREAT PRIDE IT IS THIER DUTY, JOB, HONOR, AND FOR THIS THEY SHOULD BE HONORED WORLDWIDE. THEY STAND PROUD AS ARMY NAVY AIR FORCE MARINE ALL OF THEM PROUD SOLDIERS, NOTHING IN BETWEEN THEIR FAMILIES WAIT PATIENTLY FOR THEIR RETURN SAFE AND SOUND BUT IF NOT THEY KNOW THEY ARE RETURNING AS HEROES, BLESSED SOLDIERS WHO ARE HEAVEN BOUND. rsl
LT. DAN BAND, I APPRECIATE ALL THAT YOU DO FOR OUR ARMED FORCES. I HAVE TWO BROTHERS WHO HAVE AND WILL SERVE AGAIN IN THIS WAR. I COMMEND YOU FOR ALL THAT YOU DO...KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK.....
Love your work please keep it up! When not on the road gigging I'm teaching guitar to the men ,women families and Wounded Warriors of The 1st Marine Div. at Camp Pendleton ,CA. Semper Fidelis to all my students!
Thank You for everything you do if there is anything you guys ever need just ask i may not have a million dollars but i have a big heart an a helping hand. :)
Thanks for the Add! Lets fight the good fight! I hope 2010 and 2012 is ours, I will do my very best to come out and see you guys! I heard some of your songs they rock! I will let you know if I am available on one of those nights! I have always wanted to see u guys! Take care
