The 12th Annual 2023 Veterans Freedom Music Festival will be held at the Antelope Bandshell in Antelope Park from 11:00 AM until 5 PM on Saturday, June 10, 2023.
FREE Parking and Admission. Visitor brought their own chairs and coolers. There were no alcohol or pets.
LOCAL BAND LINE-UP AND EVENTS:
Each band will play about 50 minutes, depending on the size/set up of the next band. A HUGE THANK YOU to this year’s bands who are donating their time and talents!
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Bill has been a full time musician and entertainer. In addition to being a songwriter and producer, he is also an accomplished instrumentalist, playing the guitar, piano, bass guitar, drums and harmonica. Bill was inducted into the Nebraska and South Dakota Country Music Hall of Fame.
Elvis tribute artist Bill Chrastil, is the the first of six music performers to take the stage, and delight you with his patriotic selections and Elvis hits at the 2022 Veterans Freedom Music Festival!
The Pinkertones are based in Lincoln, NE. Members are Doug Dickeson, Tony Hillhouse, Eric Johnson, and Gary Larsen. Their 'set list' includes songs from the 60's through current hits.
A high energy group of performers, specializing in Country Classic, Rock, and Red Dirt 50s 60s Rock n Roll and Blues
Band members include Kelly McGovern (Guitar), Brian McGovern (Mandolin), Dave Morris (Bass), and Steve “Fuzzy” Blazek (Steel Guitar)
Just friends making folksy, down-home, front porch kickin' good time music to help you smile. One member is Dave Rusk, a founder of the Veterans Freedom Music Festival.
A fitting ending to the Veterans Freedom Music Festival...
The Veterans Freedom Music Festival was the brain child of Terry Gillispie, from Lincoln Nebraska. In 2011, Terry asked Dave Rusk, a local radio executive and 'self-styled musician,' if he would play some music for the Veterans at the Lincoln VA hospital.
Dave played the first year, but both he and Terry saw an opportunity to turn the idea into something really meaningful for THE Lincoln community, and as a way to honor our Veterans. AND THEN...
Dave and Terry along with a host of volunteers and donors came together and formed the Veterans Freedom Music Festival as a benefit for veterans.
The Festival has grown quickly and 2023 will be the 13th year. Top Bands in the area are featured, and the event has become 'Lincoln's Largest FREE Outdoor Music Festival.'
Visitors are encouraged to bring canned goods as separate Free Will Donations. There will be a container to place those items.
The Veterans Freedom Music Festival Event is open to the Public and best of all, Admission is FREE!!
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