Trick Pony concert

Trick Pony paid us a visit here at Camp Red Cloud. They came and did about a two hour show for all the soldiers, DOD employees, and family members. But not only did they do a show, they also signed autographs and stayed for drinks. And they did it all for free!

The concert took place in the gym with a makeshift stage, dance floor, and bleachers. But what was lacking in ambiance, Trick Pony more than made up for with their enthusiasm and energy. Although the "crowd" was quite small, they played as though playing to a sold-out stadium. They sang and danced and traded hats with the audience all night.

Then, after performing their hearts out for us, they joined us at our post club, Mitchell's, to sign autographs and have a few drinks. They were warm and down to earth and just genuinely good people. And they weren't even trying to make money from us. The show, the pictures, the autographs...they were all provided to us at no charge and with the sincerest of "thanks for your service" from the band.

While, admittedly, I'm not much of a Trick Pony fan, I have tremendous respect for this band. They not only took time away from touring and making a gazillion dollars to pay their respects to the military, they put on one of the best shows I have ever seen.