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Texas Roadhouse Live Goes to War
A Homeland Salute to Our Troops: Live from the Old Settlers Music Festival
Featuring Robert Earl Keen
Austin, TexasApril 18th, 2009 |
 
The Houston-based, internationally-acclaimed and award-winning production company, Texas Roadhouse Live, has announced production of the fifth in an ongoing series of live broadcast events. Austin's unique Old Settlers Music Festival featuring Texas music legend, Robert Earl Keen, will be broadcast live through a two-way feed to our Armed Forces in Iraq on Saturday April 18th, 2009 at 11:00pm. In addition to the live broadcast, Texas Roadhouse Live will produce a delayed broadcast for the Armed Forces Network featuring other performers at the Old Settlers Music Festival including the renowned Cajun artists, Beausoleil, and special guests.
The broadcast will feature a live two-way communication between a group of Texas National Guardsmen stationed in Iraq, Robert Earl Keen, and festival goers. A real-time video feed will be projected onto a screen adjacent to the main stage showing the troops as they watch the festival performances. Robert Earl Keen will speak directly to the troops during his live performance. Additionally, the troops in Iraq will be able to see and hear the crowd in Austin, Texas. “It is like an open window where the brave men and woman overseas fighting for our freedom can see their homeland and hopefully experience a taste of things they’re missing,” said Jason Esparza, producer for Texas Roadhouse Live.
The broadcast is made possible by collaboration between Texas Roadhouse Live, DIVIDSHUB.NET, the US military, and the Old Settlers Music Festival. This event is sponsored by H2Ocean and Ocean Aid, manufactures of earth friendly natural skin care lines that use sea salt and enzymes to enhance the body’s immune system. Coming from a military family, Eddie Kolos with Ocean Aid would like to wish all the soldiers good health and safety during their time abroad. “Events like this would not be possible without the help from companies like Ocean Aid and H2Ocean who have continued to support the troops despite being a small business in tough economic times,” said Jason Esparza.
Two prior Homeland Salutes, "Live from Sturgis 2007” featuring Eddie Money, Tanya Tucker and SlowRide, as well as "The Love Ride hosted by Jay Leno” featuring The Tubes, the Foo Fighters and ZZ TOP have received top honors at international film festivals. Awards have been received at multiple industry competitions, including the Telly Awards, the Worldfest International Film Festival and the EMPixx awards.
"Texas Roadhouse Live will continue to show our support for our armed forces overseas by producing future shows from major stateside events in the US,” said Alan Ames of Texas Roadhouse Live. We are proud to offer this service.
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H2Ocean presents “Salute the Troops” Live to The Front Line.
Salute to our Troops! Presented by H2Ocean
October 24-26, 2008
Boynton Beach, FL - H2Ocean, Inc., the leader in All Natural First Aid Products, is proud to give back to the men and women of the United States Armed Forces serving in Iraq. H2Ocean, a family owned company with a military background, is an avid supporter of the United States Armed Forces, contributor to Soldiers Angels, Childrens Cancer Research, Hospitals, Feed the Children and Local Law Enforcement Agencies. H2Ocean is proud to sponsor the “Salute to our Troops” live video feed featuring a performance by The Tubes to our troops abroad. Taking place during the California Bike Week at the Fairplex in Pomona, California, “Salute to our Troops” will include a live video stream to the American Soldiers serving in Iraq on the front lines. This feed will be broadcast live from the largest 1-day motorcycle fundraiser, the world famous Love Ride as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. Video feeds will be visible at all military locations allowing all involved to get instant reactions. Foo Fighters, Rock and Roll Hall of Famers ZZ Top and Grand Marshall Jay Leno are all scheduled to appear at The California Bike Week. Through this unique opportunity, H2Ocean hopes that “Salute to our Troops” will help build morale and let the soldiers know that they are truly appreciated. |
| I feel honored to salute the troops that secure our freedom and safety in the United States of America. We have responsibilities to pay attention more to the people around us and help when we can. My friends and family have always fought for freedom and democracy. The stories I have heard from all my Veteran friends and family makes a mark in my heart and I will never forget them. So I say give a little because what they have already given to us is more then anyone can imagine. Every experience I go through has taught me to give chances and takes chances. Life experience teaches us to give and then you will receive. This works if you surround yourself with trusting people.
Our company is proud to give and to thank every soldier. I hope that this Salute to the Troops will help lift morale and let the soldiers know that we appreciate what they are doing for America.
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Thank You,
Eddie Kolos
H2Ocean President |
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STURGIS BIKE WEEK 2007
“Texas Roadhouse Live Presents a Homeland Salute to the Troops Featuring: Slow Ride, Eddie Money, Jessi Money and Tanya Tucker.”
The emotions on both sides of the Live Satellite Broadcast of this historical event was evident when it recieved top honors at the 2008 Telly Awards. There were 100 members of the Iron Horse Brigade who participated in the live event from Taji, Iraq who watched the live feed projected straight to the front lines. The event was a huge success on both sides as reiterated on the press coverage.
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