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Lt. Dan Band: Other Members
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 miliary also seem to identify strongly with the character. And so the name for his group was an easy choice: 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 highlights 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! Learn more about who's in the band below.
Band Members:
Kimo Williams: Guitar & Vocals
Kimo is a Chicago based musician, composer and professor who plays with a number of bands including Kimotion and the Lt. Dan Band. In addition to performing regularly, Williams has shot award-winning photos, released four CDs, written a screenplay and is currently working on an opera. Cognizant of the opportunities he had, as well as those he didn't due to a childhood in which he moved often, Williams speaks to students about his history and their future. A musician at heart, Williams has been quoted as saying, "Music is the conduit to the hearts of people".
Gina Gonzalez: Vocals
Chicago based Singer/Songwriter Gina Gonzalez is no stranger to the music scene. Shes been working in music for over 10 years and her experience is beginning to pay off. Gina has worked with different musicians from across the country, including opening for Lonnie Brooks. Gina has performed at some of the best known venues, including the House of Blues Orlando and Chicago. She has lent her vocal talent to four albums by various artists including Signing Einstein, in which she was featured. As an accomplished artist, Gina feels fortunate enough to be able to do something that she loves, and also to share her music with others. She has been featured on Chicagos very own 93 WXRT Local Anesthetic Capsule and just released her second album.
Mari Anne Jayme: Vocals
Mari taught jazz voice at Columbia College Chicago and at Jacksonville University in Florida. She is a Kentucky native. Mari spends a lot of time out touring with the LtDanBand in places around the world...You can hear one of her original songs that's being featured on Acoustic Chicago, or watch The Kennedy Center's 2004 Betty Carter's Jazz Ahead Program on The Millennium stage.
Jeff Vezain: Vocals & Acoustic Guitar
Jeff is a singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist/actor/dancer from Chicago. Over the past eleven years hes worked with numerous bands in Chicago, having performed over 500 gigs with just one of those bands. He has acted in short films, has performed in numerous showcases, and played the role of Gaveston in a contemporary adaptation of Christopher Marlowes classic, King Edward the II at the Bailiwick Theater in Chicago.
Kirk Garrison: Trumpet
Mitch Paliga: Saxophone & Flute
Danny Gottlieb: Drums
Beth Gottlieb: Perc
Ernie Denov: Guitar
Ben Lewis: Keys
*Information Courtesy of the Lieutenant Dan Band Official Website!*