Bedford VA to Host Free Ricky Lee “Music-4-R-Vets” Concert on Saturday, August 8

Submitted by Robert Cook, Public Affairs, Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VA)

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Country music star Ricky Lee will bring his Music-4-R-Vets show to the Bedford VA campus on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 1:30 p.m. as part of his ongoing efforts to show Veterans the healing power of music. The show will be open to all Veterans and the public.

The outdoor concert will be held at the Oval, (follow event signs), of the Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital (Bedford VA). Lee has been playing at VA hospitals, American Legion Halls and Veterans of Foreign War posts nationwide for the past several months.

Click Ricky Lee at the Bedford VA to download or print a full-sized concert poster

The concert is being cosponsored by the Disabled American Veterans and the Massachusetts Chapter of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

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Lee defines music as “a mind altering noise with the potential to induce joy, happiness, memories bliss, merriment and mirth.” With songs such as “Amazing” and “Welcome Home” and “She’s An American Soldier,” Lee’s music connects with Veterans and their families in ways that few other artists can.

According to Lee’s web site, he will bring his “Freedom Cart” to the Bedford VA,  a custom built tram with seats made from Veterans uniforms and patches worn in battle that Veterans will enjoy taking their picture in.  Lee also plans to hand out free “Freedom” CDs.

“Music 4-R-Vets is a program that uses inspirational music to speak to assist in the healing process of the battle wounds of our veterans that are not visible. PTSD being just one example,” Lee wrote.

Lee enjoys supporting facilities like Bedford VA, “The VA Medical center is a precious treasure. The Armed Forces of the United States Veterans utilize this facility to treat illness of any kind that our vets encounter and is the perfect place to introduce the healing and motivational power of music.” Lee noted.

 

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