| Armed Forces Entertainment will take the enigmatic band Solution on tour September 16 – October 8 to perform for troops stationed at bases in Southwest Asia. Hailing from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Solution will present their unique blend of funk, jazz, rock, Latin, pop and soul — a distinctive sound that offers something for virtually any musical taste.
Solution is comprised of Trevor Anema, bass and vocals; Corey Boadwine, guitar and vocals; Dave Vanderlinde, drums; John Kelly, keyboard and vocals; and Adam "Ace" Colon, guitar and vocals. The group has toured throu
"Having the chance to perform for our troops overseas is one of the most exciting opportunities we've ever had," said Anema. "We want to bring them a piece of home and remind them why they signed up for the Armed Forces in the first place. Through our music, we want to give them something back, because they are doing something great for us by protecting our country aghout the Midwest and continues to expand its fan base. They have played the South by Southwest Music Festival (Austin, Texas), JazzFest 2007 and Summer Jam 2007 (Sioux Falls, SD) and Deadwood Jam 2007 (Deadwood, SD). The up-and-coming band was created in 2005, and already has been called "the next breakout band from the Midwest." nd our freedom."
Solution has released a full-length album titled “Habitat” on Aquarium records and has recently recorded a new six-song EP with Nashville producer, Chris Grainger, (who has recorded platinum and gold albums for several bands, including Sixpence None The Richer, Wilco and Switchfoot). The EP features appearances by Grammy-winning saxophonist Jeff Coffin of Bela Fleck and the Flecktones and is set to be released in this fall.
In their music, members of Solution have been influenced by such varied musical acts as Prince, Phish, Talking Heads, Herbie Hancock, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and Rush."
Solution is a high-energy stage band with a truly diverse, innovative sound that offers something for everyone," said Army Captain Trevor Garrett, Armed Forces Entertainment circuit manager for Southwest Asia. "No matter what kind of music our troops enjoy, they will find something to like at the Solution show."
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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 Solution, visit www.solutionfunk.com or www.myspace.com/solutionfunk.
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