Modern Warrior Live

Modern Warrior LIVE weaves storytelling, music and film into a seamless experience, presenting personal accounts of trauma and resilience directly from those who lived them. Created by internationally acclaimed musician Dominick Farinacci and US Army Veteran Jaymes Poling, the centerpiece of our national 501(c)(3) nonprofit is our touring production that chronicles the story of U.S. Army veteran Jaymes Poling, his journey through three deployments in Afghanistan, and his subsequent transition back home. Narrated by Poling, this autobiographical production weaves together his story with a cast of world-class artists in multiple genres led by internationally acclaimed trumpeter Dominick Farinacci. It shares a personal and emotional journey of the challenges of military service and the experience veterans face when they return home, and it is a catalyst for meaningful conversation about mental health. Realizing the impact our primary production has had on communities, we built the Modern Warrior EXPERIENCE, a program that offers participants a platform to process and share their individual experiences using the unique storytelling model we created, weaving together personal narratives, music, and film. Each storyteller is supported by our Modern Warrior artistic team led by Dominick Farinacci, and culminates in a filmed live and studio performance.