Southwest Asia -- More than 250 servicemembers assigned to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing were infected with a special blend of rock and pop Jan. 12 when 'Yellowcard' performed live for an hour at the base theater.
Yellowcard, a Los Angeles-based band formerly from the Jacksonville, Fla. area, energized servicemembers of all ages during the final performance as part of their five-day United Service Organizations' sponsored tour for deployed Airmen, Sailors, Soldiers and Marines located at various locations throughout the region. Due to travel restrictions during their tour, the guitarists performed using their acoustic guitars, but were still able to 'rock' the house and bring the crowd to its feet with a standing ovation.
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We tried to pick some songs to play that were relevant to your situation," said
Ryan Key, vocalist and guitar player, as he talked to the audience in describing the music selection for the show. "
If you've ever had someone tell you, you were crazy for wanting to do something you believed in, (referencing American military servicemembers wanting to serve and protect their nation), this song is for you," he said as the band began playing 'Away, Away.'
Both Mr. Key and Ryan Mendez, guitarist, have relatives who are or have served in a branch of the U.S. armed forces. Sean Mackin, violin and vocals; Peter Mosely, bass; and Longineu Parsons III, drums, make up the remaining members of the group.
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