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Three Day Threshold rocks The Rock

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  • By Staff Sgt. Patrice Clarke
  • 386th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs
SOUTHWEST ASIA --  Members of the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing were treated to a little bit country and a little bit bluegrass when the Boston-based band, Three Day Threshold, traveled here and put on a concert Feb. 9.

The band, which is currently touring bases throughout the Air Force Central Command Area of Responsibility, stopped at the Rock to meet with Airmen and bring a little bit of country here.

"There are Americans serving their country over here and they deserve to be taken care of," said Kier Byrnes, Three Day Threshold guitar player. "We are very proud of what they are doing for our country and it's a true honor to be here."

The band members spent the day talking to Airmen and seeing the 386th AEW mission up close.

"We got to go inside a C-130," said Emily Holman. "This, come to think of it, would have made our tour a whole lot better if we just had one of our own. It has been really cool. Everybody has been very generous explaining to us how everything works and answering all of our questions."

Most impressive to Ms. Holman was the dedication she saw from the Airmen on the tour.
"It's really impressive," she said. "Everyone does their job with a smile on their face and a love for their country. I wish every American had the chance to come over here and see what you guys do every day."

After the tour, it was time for the show. The band, voted Best Local Band by readers of Boston Magazine, ran through a number of their hits incorporating the audience into the show.

Three members of the 386th Expeditionary Force Support Squadron were given tambourines and pulled up on stage and set the tone for other audience members who had the opportunity throughout the rest of the show.

"The best part of the concert for me was definitely getting up on stage," said Staff Sgt. Ashley Goldbaugh, 386th EFSS. "We got up there and really just had a great time."

After the first three, Rock audience members were continuously brought up on stage to lend their percussion talent, playing the tambourines and adding a little extra cowbell.

Staff Sgt. Jonathon Caruso, a vehicle operator with the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, was an honorary cowbell player in the band during the concert.

"I enjoyed the heck out of the show," said Sergeant Caruso. "I had a great time and loved the cowbell. I wasn't thinking about work, or what was outside of here. I really just enjoyed the music. Besides, how can you go wrong with a group that joins together in Boston and plays country music?"

After the show, band members signed autographs and took photos with the servicemembers.

"The best part of doing these tours is meeting servicemembers," said Gina Rebelo, Three Day Threshold bass player. "The interacting and getting your stories, just the entire experience is something we will never ever forget. We get to entertain you and hopefully get your mind off everything for an hour or two."

Many Rock members thanked the band for coming out and playing for them.

"Any group that is going to take the time to come visit servicemembers when they are not at home means a lot," said Sergeant Caruso. "It just emphasizes that we are loved at home. I hope they come back around. I really enjoyed the show."

Three Day Threshold will continue their AOR tour and then return to Boston for a welcome home show.

"We just want to share a little bit of the amazing things ya'll do out here with the folks back home," said Ms. Holman.

"Nothing classified though," she joked.

"It's impressive how well ya'll can dance and play percussion instruments," said Ms Rebelo. "I wish we had all of you in the band all the time."