| Lansdowne will take their edgy pop-rock sound overseas this holiday season for their first tour with Armed Forces Entertainment. The group will be playing for troops stationed in Kyrgyzstan, Afghanistan and Kuwait December 23- January 4.
“We feel so blessed to be playing for the troops,” said Jon Ricci, lead vocalist. “We owe it to our soldiers to remind them of home, to let them know we honor and appreciate their sacrifices and efforts. We have the luxury of playing music because of the men and women that have dedicated their lives to keeping us safe at home.”
Lansdowne consists of Jon Ricci (vocals), Shaun Lichtenstein (guitars), Tom Sargent (bass), and Glenn Mungo (drums). Influenced by a wide range of bands like The Goo Goo Dolls, Stone Temple Pilots, and The Police, to singer/songwriters like Jeff Buckley and John Mayer, Lansdowne produces a sound that is full of infectious melodies, meaningful lyrics and energetic instrumentation.
“These guys are great, live performers and their shows really pack a punch,” says Army Captain Trevor Garrett, Armed Forces Entertainment circuit manager for Southwest Asia. “I know their energetic and dynamic performances are sure to lift spirits during this time of year when our troops are really missing home.”
Together since January 2006, Lansdowne’s debut EP, “Leaving Boston” sold out. Multiple tracks from the EP were featured on MTV, Fuse and WarpedTV. With a successful follow-up sophomore release “ Burn This For Your Friends,” the band has quickly becoming one of Boston’s premiere live acts playing over 150 shows, including a recent 24-city national tour. They have shared the stage with numerous well-known acts including Wyclef Jean, Blessid Union Of Souls, Cute Is What We Aim For, and OK Go.
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Armed Forces Entertainment is the lead Department of Defense agency for providing entertainment to U.S. military personnel serving overseas, with priority given to those in contingency operations and at remote and isolated locations. The Department of the Air Force is the executive agent of Armed Forces Entertainment.
Founded in 1951, Armed Forces Entertainment brings a touch of home to more than 500,000 troops annually, embracing the best of Americana that stretches across all genres of entertainment. Visit www.armedforcesentertainment.com for more information.
To learn more about Lansdowne, visit www.myspace/lansdowne.com.
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