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    Seether visits Incirlik during USO tour

    Seether visits Incirlik during USO tour

    Photo By Master Sgt. Michael Keller | Team Incirlik members cheer for the band Seether during a performance March 19, 2012,...... read more read more

    ADANA, Turkey - Seether, a three-person rock band from South Africa, performed a free concert for more than 300 members of Team Incirlik in the Club Complex's ballroom March 19.

    Members of Team Incirlik packed the ballroom as they cheered, screamed and sang along with the band.

    The band consists of Shaun Morgan, lead vocalist and guitarist, Dale Stewart, bassist and backing vocalist and John Humphrey, drummer.

    The concert was the first of two during the band's third USO tour. During this tour they are also slated to perform in Italy.

    "It's an honor to do it," said John Humphrey, Seether drummer. "To be able to bring a little bit of home to the military, to these men and women who do the job that they do. If it gives them a little comfort and [they] have a good time and take a break from reality for an hour and a half or two hours, that's enough praise for us. That's why we continue doing it."

    Seether performed their first USO tour in Japan a few years ago after being told by several service members how much they liked the band's music. Since then, the band continued performing shows for the military throughout the U.S., as well as Europe and Asia.

    "These USO tours are kind of a thank you to these people who allow us to do what we do - who are out there and have our backs and are keeping us safe," said Dale Stewart, Seether bassist. "It's the very least we can do [to] at least try to give back to them a little if we can say, 'Thank you for the sacrifices you guys make.'

    "And it's nice to meet the people, too," he said.

    While at Incirlik, Seether received a tour of Incirlik from Col. Chris Craige, 39th Air Base Wing commander, something Humphrey said was a fun break from what the band usually does before a performance.

    "Getting to see the equipment and the gear the crew and these troops take care of is really fun for us," he said. "Usually we're seeing dressing rooms and backstage areas, so to be able to see that and these men and women and what they're doing is really cool."

    After the show, the band signed autographs and met with audience members to show their appreciation.

    "Thanks to everyone out there," said Stewart. "We love you guys and appreciate you guys."

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    Date Taken: 03.20.2012
    Date Posted: 05.10.2012 01:19
    Story ID: 88188
    Location: 1, TR

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