EL PASO, Texas - El Paso residents had the opportunity to enjoy a live music performance by the 1st Armored Division Band, also known as “Shock Action,” during Alfresco Fridays at One Plaza Way, downtown El Paso, Texas, May 18.
“This gives the soldiers the opportunity to build community relations and helps to bridge the gap between El Paso and Fort Bliss,” said Spc. Felix J. Guiffra.
Through music the soldiers are able to do that, it’s their job and hopefully they can have a positive effect on the El Paso community, stated Guiffra.
Ivonne Porras, 54-year-old El Paso resident stated that she’s been coming to Alfresco Fridays for three years and this band was amazing.
Porras also stated that the change of music style is a welcome to the public and it’s also good for the younger generation.
“This is our first time here in Alfresco” said Spc. Randy R. Holmes, vocalist for the 1st AD Army Band. “I’m surprised at the amount of people who came here today. This is great.”
Holmes also stated that it was worth coming there and providing entertainment for the people of El Paso.
“We love opportunities like this, to come and play for the community,” said Guiffra. “They seem to be enjoying the music and they’re up there dancing, which is great. It’s nice to have their support. In Fort Bliss we need the support of El Paso and we’re definitely feeling it here tonight.”
“It’s good to have the military doing things like that,” said El Paso resident, Patricia Gutierrez. “I didn’t know they had a band. They are full of spirit and have inspired me to go dance up front. I hope they come again, it’s a good change and I think it’s good for them too, to be involved with our community and to get to know us.”
For more information on 1st AD Band visit them at:
www.facebook.com/1starmoreddivisionband
| Date Taken: |
05.18.2012 |
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05.22.2012 16:43 |
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