Royal Scots Dragoon Guards concert

**TheSp8** · 17th February 08, 10:55 PM

The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Band and the Band of the Coldstream Guards played in San Antonio this evening. I was pleasantly surprised at the number of men in kilts that showed up. The show was great. The part I really enjoyed was when they played the songs of each of the US Military services and seeing the members of that service stand up. The theater seats a bit over 2500 and it looked to me that a larger percentage stood than didn't. The Air Force was the most represented, but San Antonio has a larger AF presence than any other service. Overall it was a great show and an evening well spent. The pic is my wife and I prior to heading out the door. The kilt is Campbell Ancient (purchased at Anderson's in Dumfries), the jacket is from Avance Highland wear (left the vest in the closet), and the sporran was purchased at the Scottish Shop in Rothenburg ob der Tauber, GE.

YMOS,
Tony

**Jock Scot** · 17th February 08, 11:29 PM

I am delighted that "our" chaps performed well and you enjoyed the show.A picture of a very smart looking couple too.

**Beertigger** · 18th February 08, 01:55 AM

Thanks for the reminder! Just now booked a couple of seats for Friday's show here - after reading your review.

Looking forward to it.

**Chef** · 18th February 08, 06:52 AM

Can't find the schedule, does anyone know if they are coming to the northeast?

**TheSp8** · 18th February 08, 08:15 AM

Chef, try this link. Looks like they have several dates in the northeast. http://www.army.mod.uk/coldstreamguardsband/news.htm

YMOS,
Tony

**Jack Daw** · 18th February 08, 04:26 PM

Glad you liked it because they show up at Jones Hall in Houston tomorrow night. I'll be one of several from the Houston Highland Games Association that will be kilted.

**Chef** · 19th February 08, 06:57 AM

Originally Posted by TheSp8

Chef, try this link. Looks like they have several dates in the northeast. http://www.army.mod.uk/coldstreamguardsband/news.htm

YMOS,
Tony

Thanks Tony,

I looked at the site and couldn't find the tour dates oh well. Good to see there are a couple very close by. Thanks again.

**McMathTX** · 19th February 08, 07:21 AM

Great pic! The bands will be here in Fort Worth tomorrow night. I can't wait!
Dean

**Weasel Mender** · 19th February 08, 10:20 AM

What was the venue, The Majestic Theater?

Weasel
Former S.A. resident

**Rogerson785** · 19th February 08, 10:27 AM

I saw them in Omaha two weeks ago, and I must say they were fantastic. I spoke to several of the members and we had spent time on many of the same operations from 1991 onward.