Rodney Carrington
Carrington entertains more than 3,000 at Fort Hood
Article courtesy of kdhnews.com:
"Hours before Rodney Carrington took the stage, hundreds formed a line
around Abrams Physical Fitness Center Saturday night.
About 3,300 people showed up for Carrington's first all-military show, filling nearly all the seats in the gymnasium.
"I wanted to do something for the troops and I haven't had the opportunity," Carrington said before the show.
Performing a mix of his comedic songs and a stand-up routine, Carrington had attendees roaring with laughter throughout the show, covering topics from skipping church to his wife to different religions and an anecdote about his experience with Toby Keith.
Jennifer Hahn attended the show with her boyfriend. A country fan "through and through," Hahn said she's a fan of Carrington and was looking forward to a fun night out.
Robert West with the Warrior Transition Brigade learned of Carrington's performance through a poster when he attended the Kevin Fowler concert at the physical fitness center last month.
West said he's a fan of Carrington's "blunt" style of comedy.
Carrington's fan base at Fort Hood was evident to Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation staff. Kelsey West with FMWR said tickets went fast after they were first available Tuesday, something Carrington said made him "feel good."
"It makes me feel good," he said. "What they do for me and all of us makes it possible for us to do what we do."
Closing out Carrington's performance was Maj. Gen. William Grimsley, Fort Hood's acting senior mission commander, with a thank you to Carrington and his opener, Craig Peters. Twenty-three Colorado and Kansas National Guard soldiers training at North Fort Hood were selected to see the show Saturday.
Read more in Wednesday's Fort Hood Herald. "
About 3,300 people showed up for Carrington's first all-military show, filling nearly all the seats in the gymnasium.
"I wanted to do something for the troops and I haven't had the opportunity," Carrington said before the show.
Performing a mix of his comedic songs and a stand-up routine, Carrington had attendees roaring with laughter throughout the show, covering topics from skipping church to his wife to different religions and an anecdote about his experience with Toby Keith.
Jennifer Hahn attended the show with her boyfriend. A country fan "through and through," Hahn said she's a fan of Carrington and was looking forward to a fun night out.
Robert West with the Warrior Transition Brigade learned of Carrington's performance through a poster when he attended the Kevin Fowler concert at the physical fitness center last month.
West said he's a fan of Carrington's "blunt" style of comedy.
Carrington's fan base at Fort Hood was evident to Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation staff. Kelsey West with FMWR said tickets went fast after they were first available Tuesday, something Carrington said made him "feel good."
"It makes me feel good," he said. "What they do for me and all of us makes it possible for us to do what we do."
Closing out Carrington's performance was Maj. Gen. William Grimsley, Fort Hood's acting senior mission commander, with a thank you to Carrington and his opener, Craig Peters. Twenty-three Colorado and Kansas National Guard soldiers training at North Fort Hood were selected to see the show Saturday.
Read more in Wednesday's Fort Hood Herald. "
Click here to check out the story from kdhnews.com
Posted 05/24/2010
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