Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band to perform at Fort Liberty

Rachael Riley, Fayetteville Observer
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Editor's note, this story has been updated to reflect a change in venue announced by Fort Liberty officials Friday.

FORT LIBERTY  — Actor Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band will return to the area for a free concert Saturday at McKellar’s Lodge on Fort Liberty presented by the Gary Sinise Foundation.

Saturday’s concert is free and open to all Department of Defense cardholders, a Fort Liberty announcement stated.

Folk rock band Stolen Silver is the opening act and takes the stage at 6 p.m., followed by the Lt. Dan Band at 7 p.m.  Doors open at 5 p.m.

Among his extensive resume of acting gigs, Sinise has had roles as an astronaut in the movie “Apollo 13," and as a law enforcement official in TV's “Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders’’ and “CSI:NY,"

But his best-known role, as Vietnam veteran Lt. Dan Taylor in the Academy Award-winning “Forrest Gump’’ in 1994, led to his work with Disabled American Veterans, an organization he continues to support.

Gary Sinise, a member of the Lt. Dan Band, performs for paratroopers and their families during a concert at March 4, 2017, at Fort Bragg.
Gary Sinise, a member of the Lt. Dan Band, performs for paratroopers and their families during a concert at March 4, 2017, at Fort Bragg.

Since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, Sinise has expanded his outreach and created the Gary Sinise Foundation to further those efforts.

The foundation has donated emergency equipment to local first responders, raised funds for adaptive homes for local wounded veterans, and hosted an annual Christmas trip to Disney World for Gold Star children.

The Lt. Dan Band is also part of the foundation, performing for troops and veterans around the world since 2004 including several concerts at venues in Fayetteville and on post.

The Lt. Dan Band is a cover band and features an eclectic set list of well-known songs.

PHOTOS: Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band's past performances

PHOTOS: Gary Sinise & Lt. Dan Band at Fort Bragg, March 4, 2017

Fort Liberty officials announced Friday that "due to expected inclement weather" during the evening, the concert will be at Pope Army Airfield.

Parking for the event will be in the parking lot behind the Hercules Physical Fitness Center, adjacent to Woodland Park, 763 Stiner Road. Handicap parking will be available on site.

A shuttle bus to and from the event site will begin at 4:30 p.m.

The concert is open to the first 550 Department of Defense cardholders and will be standing room only, officials said in Friday's announcement.

There will be bounce houses for the kids, food truck offerings and beverages for purchase and a beer tent.

Outside alcoholic beverages, tents and weapons are not permitted.

No pets other than service dogs are allowed at the event.

Staff writer Rachael Riley can be reached at rriley@fayobserver.com or 910-486-3528.

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