Saving Abel performs for the troops on USO tour to Persian Gulf

USO Concert in Kuwait To Be Broadcast Online on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 10 PM EST /7PM PST with Help from Ustream

Saving Abel recently teamed up with the USO and Ustream for a weeklong USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour in the Persian Gulf, and filmed a concert while in Kuwait.

Footage from that show in Camp Arifjan will stream on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at 10 PM EST/7 PM PST at www.ustream.tv/savingabel, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/savingabel.

Don't miss this amazing performance filmed on-site in Kuwait!

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More details from January press release:

As part of their eight-day, three-country USO tour to the combat zone, Saving Abel visited eight military bases and performed seven concerts. Known for their radio-ready sound, memorable melodies and hard-hitting tracks, the band also signed autographs, posed for photos and spent time with soldiers.

Students from St. Albert the Great School in Louisville, KY, created an assortment of cards and artwork, which Saving Abel have carried overseas and are hand delivering to troops in appreciation.

This is Saving Abel's first USO tour. The band has been eager to travel overseas for quite some time and have made multiple appearances on bases stateside.

Avid supporters of the U.S. military, Saving Abel performed for troops in October '08 as part of MTV's "A Night for Vets: An MTV Concert for the BRAVE." Performing alongside such USO veterans as Kid Rock and Ludacris, the concert called for elected officials to provide veterans with better health care, mental-health treatment, job opportunities, housing assistance and compensation for serving longer due to stop-loss orders.

Known for such songs as "Addicted," "18 Days," "Drowning (Face Down)", Saving Abel was formed in Corinth, Mississippi in 2004.

Quotes:

Attributed to Saving Abel:

The safety, well-being and happiness of our nation's troops have always been close to our hearts. And what better way to show them we care, than by traveling to the Persian Gulf on a USO tour and rocking out America's soldiers. The USO has a rich history of delivering a touch of home to our men and women in uniform, and Saving Abel is honored to be apart of that legacy. We couldn't do what we do everyday without them, and we are forever grateful.

Attributed to singer Jared Weeks:

No matter where we go or who we are playing in front of, we always make sure people know that from our perspective it is each and every one of their responsibilities to support our troops. They do so much for us, they deserve to be recognized. We have these freedoms because of what they do.

Attributed to Sloan Gibson, USO president and CEO:

America's armed forces do more than defend our borders and protect us from harm, they sacrifice their lives for us 365 days a year and serve our nation proudly from all around world. Through USO tours like Saving Abel, the USO is able to give back to our nation's troops by lifting their spirits and bringing smiles to their faces. We are thrilled to be working with Saving Abel and know that those in the Persian Gulf are in for a great treat.

Attributed to John Ham, Ustream founder and CEO, and Brad Hunstable, Ustream founder and president:

Ustream is a proud supporter and partner for this event with the USO and Saving Abel to provide entertainment for our brave soldiers abroad. Having served our country and graduated from West Point, this is a cause that's near to us and we are honored to be a part of it. It's great to see that the Ustream platform is being used in line with our founding vision to bring a one-to-many live streaming solution to everyone, everywhere.

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