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Words from Publisher ......................................................... 6 Billy Lane’s Sons of Speed Race. ......................................... 8 Valerie Thompson Survives 343mph Crash During Record Attempt ................................................ 10 Thunder Beach Fall Rally Map & all the events information ............................................. 14 ROAR: Don’t Settle, by Kathy Tolleson ............................ 16 Ruff Ride ........................................................................... 16 Benefit Rides & Events Bring Blessings & Support .......... 18 6th Annual Osceola Law Ride – Back the Blue ................ 18 Motorcycle Events ....................................................... 21-23 Bike Night Photos ....................................................... 24-25 American Legion Hosts Charity Poker Run in PCB.......... 26

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Tenn. - Mid & West ...........23

Viginia ....................... 23

Music Events ............23

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Knee Breezers… Unite!

The 2018 season of riding is well underway and the motorcycles are once again, on the minds of most everyone. Events are springing up all over, motorcycle retail outlets and dealerships are beginning to hear their cash registers “Ka-ching” and folks are beginning to enjoy the sunshine, the short sleeves and their knees in the breeze.

Meaningful benefits will be occurring for many, many good charities, children and folks in need. Included in that scenario are riders that go down or are involved in accidents. Please, please watch out for yourselves and others on two-wheels. Motorists who do not pay close attention may not be aware you are there due to, being hurried, texting, talking or just plan not paying attention.

DRIVE DEFENSIVE this year. Be expecting that car to pull out or that car to swerve over into your lane or that jack-wagon to be texting CONTACT US SOUTHERN BIKER MAGAZINE

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Editor/Track Photo Journalist Randy Gracy themagman@southernbiker.us 865-257-2279

Youth Motocross Writer Gavin Smith

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and not looking close enough. Also, be expecting hazards in the road, look out for traffic situations and going around blind corners can lurk the non-obvious obstructions. Arrive home alive… that’s my wish every time you throw your leg across your motorcycle.

Next up for the Southern Biker Magazine Road Crew is Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally in beautiful Panama City Beach FL and especially the Best of the Thunder Beach Bike Show that we host.

This year we have our 14” trophies for several different makes and models, plus 6’ custom painted trophies by 3D-Head Custom Painting for the Peoples & Editor’s Choices. Get your scooter shined up and come take part in the best bike show on the Emerald Coast!

We’ll also be out and about around the PCBeach area shooting pics and giving away t-shirts and other swag. Meet up with us and get some SBMag Road Crew attire for the season.

That’s why you need to…"Keep Your Knees In The Breeze!"© Kristin "Ms. Mag Man" Gracy Southern Biker Magazine is published monthly and NO reproduction of content is permitted without Publisher’s prior written approval. Publisher assumes no financial responsibility for errors in ads beyond the cost of space occupied by error; a correction will be printed. Publisher is not liable for: any slandering of an individual, or group as we mean no malice or individual criticism at any time; nor are we responsible for the opinions or comments of our columnists; and promises, coupons, or lack of fulfillment from advertisers who are solely responsible for the content of their ads. Publisher is also to be held harmless from: failure to produce any issue as scheduled due to reasons beyond control; all suits, claims or loss of expenses; this includes but is not limited to, suits for libel, plagiarism, copyright infringement and unauthorized use of a person’s name or photograph.

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Sons of Speed Vintage Racing of Days Gone By

By Liz Cunningham

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intage Racing at its finest; that’s what I saw at the New Smyrna Race Track during the 78th Daytona Bike Week. Billy Lane of Choppers Inc. is in his second year hosting this vintage motorcycle race.

The three classes consisted of Stock 45’s, Stock 61’s and Hot 61’s that have been “souped-up” to go faster than originally intended.

shoulder blade, torn rotator cuff and a collapsed lung. All of the racers signed a get well card at the track and at this writing, Josh is recuperating at a friend’s home in Daytona Beach. Southern Biker Magazine wishes him a speedy recovery and looking forward to see him for the season of Discovery Channel’s Moonshiners.

The actual speeds aren’t as fast as new race bikes, but the sounds of yesteryear motorcycle engines and seeing them race around the track was more than just exciting for me. This was my first time seeing this type motorcycle race and the first meeting with Billy Lane. What a racer he is and great person to talk with face to face.

The race was friendly between racers and teams, but you can sense thatt most everyone wanted to win.

Competition makes everyone sit down on that seat a little lower and twist that throttle a little more. Winners of the heats and final races were: 45’s Heat #1-Go Takamine, #2-Doug Young; 61’s Heat #1-Ken Curtis, #2-Mark Hanna; Hot 61’s Heat #1-Jody Perewitz, #2Matt Walkser; Bonus Heat – Xavier Muriel; Final 45’s Champion – Doug Young, Finals 61’s Champion – Kevin Clark, Finals 61’s Hot Champion – Matt Walkser.

Back to the track, I was there to see all of the action in practice and during the races. Talking with a real life moonshiner and racer, Crazy Chuck Kichton who came in second in his heat race, left me with laughing one minute and admiration the next. Speaking of moonshiners, during one of the practice heats, TV’s Moonshiner Josh Owens had a bad crash in practice on his vintage 1919 Harley-Davidson when it blew a tire. He was rushed to Halifax Hospital where he was treated for a broken nose, broken ribs, broken 8 - Southern Biker Magazine

It was everything I had hoped for and more. Close-to-the-racing action and meeting so many great people in the industry including Billy Lane; I can’t wait for next year’s event. Make sure you put this down on your to-do list for the 78th Daytona Bike Week. You won’t be disappointed.

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Valerie Thompson Survives 343mph Crash During Speed Record Assault

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ight-time land speed record holder, Valerie Thompson, survived a very high speed crash in Australia at Gairdner during the Dry Lakes Racers Australia Speedweek and World Speed Trials.

She was attempting for the overall speed record of 376mph in the Seven Motorcycle Streamliner when something went terribly wrong.

Thompson’s “Bub 7” motorcycle’s rear end seemed to lift off the ground right before the rear chutes deployed. It then tossed over on its side and skidded for nearly a mile. Luckily with the deployment of the chutes, the motorcycle kept onto its side, dug a red trence into the salt flats in a straight line, avoiding the tumbling action a crash at this high speed usually has.

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unscathed, but was to get checked for a concussion when she arrived home. She said, “I told my husband, if I start getting strangely sweet on you, you’ll know something’s wrong!”

Even though her world record attempt ended in a crash, her earlier trial attempts garnered her a speed of 328mph, beating her old women’s world record of 304mph.

The current 376mph motorcycle speed record is held by Rocky Robinson at the Bonneville Salt Flats in the USA. If Thompson had managed to break the world record, it would have been the first time since 1955 that the record was made somewhere besides Bonneville.

From Valerie: “Our trip to Australia had a wonderful beginning and a rather tragic end. We set a new record of 328.467 mph during the DRLA Speed Week event and became a new member in their 200 & 300 MPH Clubs, only the second person to enter the 300 MPH Club in Australia. I also earned the “Fast Lady on the Lake” award given by the Dry Lake Racers Australia. Unfortunately I crashed at over 343mph, but thanks to the superior design and safety features incorporated in the bike by Denis Manning, John Jans and team, I (am able) to be sending this message now…”

Will she break the world record? Only time will tell. Next up… Bonneville.

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Don’t Settle Did you ever have that pair of shoes that look great but every time you go to put them on, you know your feet are going to hurt so you pass them by for shoes that fit and feel comfortable.

What about that relationship that has some good qualities but you still know you’re settling? You know they never work out in the long run. How about that bra that’s beautiful, but so uncomfortable, it’s usually the last one you’ll wear? You get the picture.

I know that I’ve shared on this topic before but I so believe in a good fitting motorcycle, especially for women. You might be able to ride an ill-fitting bike in good road conditions and for a short period of time, however, what if you have to really maneuver to avoid an accident? And what about if everybody wants to ride longer and know your hand is going a little numb or your neck is starting to burn? It takes the fun out of the ride.

If you’re going to buy that beautiful pair of shoes, make sure they fit and you can enjoy yourself in them.

I had so many women who had just started riding wanting to quit until they found our dealership and we helped fit their motorcycle to them or help them find one that did fit.

It doesn’t take a lot. Maybe it’s a different set of handle bars, pull-backs, seat work, a new seat, or lowering, but sometimes it just takes one thing and an inch or two to make a huge difference. Ask yourself, do you feel like you’re handling your bike, or it handling you? Do you feel safe and comfortable?

Do you ever not ride because you know you’re going to hurt afterward? Do you ever feel like you’re afraid that you’re going to get in places that you’re not prepared to maneuver your bike in? If you answer yes to any of these questions, find a local dealership and see what they can do to help you. And if they are insensitive to your needs, keep looking until you find the right one. DON’T SETTLE!

Kathy Tolleson CEO ROAR Motorcycles, Inc.

The RUFF Ride

By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

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otorcycle enthusiasts and bikers alike had plenty of things to do while they were attending Daytona Bike Week; many go on benefit rides. One thing riders and hard-core bikers will seemingly always support are benefits for children and animals.

There is a soft spot for those in need in all of our hearts.

This year was no exception as riders from all around took a break from Main Street and other destinations to attend Halifax Humane Society’s annual RUFF Ride and oh how the riders and supporters showed up. They arrived on everything from Harleys, Indians, metric bikes, choppers, trikes, touring bikes, rat bikes, custom bikes and even in cages. Hundreds came to support HHS to help raise both awareness and financial support to help care for the countless homeless animals across Volusia County, FL. Poker hands were $30 each and included a limited edition t-shirt, one poker hand, a barbecue dinner and drink at the 16 - Southern Biker Magazine

ending spot, the World Famous Iron Horse Saloon. Drawing stops were held at Bruce Rossmeyer’s New Smyrna HarleyDavidson, Outriggers Tiki Bar & Grille, The Original First Turn and LuLu’s Oceanside Grill. At the Iron Horse Saloon, the Best and Worst hands were revealed. Top hand took home a 3-Day Cruise-for-2 donated by Southern Biker Magazine.

Pam Clayton, Chief Financial Development Officer for Halifax Humane Society said, “This is the most bikes I believe we’ve ever had and they are still coming in.” Great weather and tremendous hearts brought out the best in those that came to support this great cause. Southern Biker Magazine was proud to help sponsor the event and the other ride-stop sponsors and the presenting sponsor, Politis & Matovina Law Firm.

Look for this charity ride next year and make a point to go with us to take a ride… a RUFF Ride.

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Benefit Rides & Events Bring Blessings & Support

BACK THE BLUE

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here are many, many reasons bikers ride, but for a fact, they ride and DONATE to support charities, children in need or even one of their own.

There are countless ways that riders raise donations to benefit the one in need like auctions, 50/50 raffles, ride donations, sponsor donations, meal donations and so much more. But once the call goes out, riders do respond.

I for one am a true believer in this as I have organized so many events and sponsored and or attended hundreds of others. The face on those that benefit from such event; when they see folks turn out for them, donate for them or just hug them in support, it’s simply humbling. I know firsthand, as I was on the receiving end, just the other day.

Very good friends of mine (Jeff, Christine, JD, Eugene, Sharon) put together a ride and benefit for me after I had heart surgery and saw mounting medical bills climb to an infinitely high mountain peak. They also learned another surgery is coming after this one heals up. During the event, my emotions rollercoastered all the way to a crying-humble one. Words cannot express my appreciation. There are no words that can convey the gratitude I feel. I’ve heard this from many parents, people and charities I’ve helped, but I now know the feeling they feel. It’s overwhelming. I still tear-up today just thinking about that day.

I would like to thank everyone who came out to my benefit. It’s humbling to see folks you don’t personally know, come out to support you. I truly am a blessed man. If a person is measured by how many friends they have on this earth when they pass away, I feel I’m winning right now; by a lot.

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fficers who are injured or have fallen in the line of duty are heroes to everyone.

The Blue Knights LEMC Florida chapter 29 reminds everyone to support your local law enforcement and to BACK THE BLUE. Their 6th Annual Osceola Law Ride was held at Orlando Harley Davidson (South) where hundreds came to honor those officers who put their lives on the line every day.

After the escorted ride through some of Florida’s scenic countryside into parts of Osceola, Lake, Polk and Orange counties, there was live entertainment, food, door prizes and more for the riders to enjoy. All funds raised will go directly to those affected by injuries and/or deaths while in the line of duty… protecting and serving us all.

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BIKE EVENTS ALABAMA 1st Thursday Bike Night Ride from Mt Cheaha H-D, Oxford. Meet at 5:30pm, KSU 6pm.

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1st Sunday Thunder Sunday at Mt Cheaha H-D, Oxford. Worship service on the stage.

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM. May 12: Biker’s Against Cancer Motorcycle Ride, Cullman Regional Medical Center, Cullman. Riding in honor of David Sandlin.

Registration & breakfast 7:30 – 9am. $25 rider/$10 passenger. KSU 9am. 256-339-0911 or lcole7857@gmail.com

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May 4-5: Steel Horse Charity Motorcycle Rally, Ft. Smith. Family activities, racing, some of the most scenic motorcycle roads on the continent, poker runs, vendors, birds of prey show, Miss Steel Horse Rally Bikini Contest, concerts & more. FMI www.thesteelhorserally.com

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May 2-6: Thunder Beach Motorcycle Rally 20th Anniversary, Panama City Beach. Experience the most biker-friendly FREE rally in the USA as you ride the “World’s Most Beautiful Beaches”. multiple venues, free national concerts and hundreds of vendors including May 2018

Kuryakyn, Custom Dynamics, RC Components, Mustang Seats, Renegade Wheels, Hawg Halters and more! Factory Demo-Rides, Stunt Shows, Bikini and Tattoo Contests, Bike Parade, 3 World-Class Bike shows and a 2018 FXBB Street Bob Give-Away. www.

ThunderBeachProductions.com May 5: Best of Thunder Beach Bike Show, Pier Park West Vendor Area, Panama City Beach. Registration 11AM-1PM, judging 1PM3PM, Awards at 4PM. $25 entry per class.

Custom trophies. Classes: V-Twin, 3-wheels, Metric Street Bike, Metric Cruiser Touring, H-D Touring, H-D Cruiser, H-D Softail, H-D Sportster, Radical Custom, Antique, Best Paint, People’s Choice, Editor’s Choice. Door prizes.

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Registration Form at SouthernBikerMagazine. com May 12: Clyde E. Lassen Poker Run, Arnolds Lounge, 3912 Ponce De Leon Blvd, St Augustine. Viet Nam Vets / Legacy Vets.

Registration @10am-12, LBI@ 5pm ish $10/ person/Hand, Best hand $100 / worst $50 Live entertainment Prize raffle/chinese auction FMI 904-868-1021 May 19: Riding Into History, World Golf Village, St Augustine. Over 300 antique, vintage and classic motorcycles from across the country.

Exhibitors, vendors, entertainment and food. $15. www.ridingintohistory.org May 26: VFW 4412 Riders Charter Party, 9734 Dick St, Hudson. Live music, food, kill the keg, bike pics, vendors, raffles. $5. 727.243.2942 Facebook = VFW4412Riders

GEORGIA

May 31-Jun 3: 14th Southeast Victory Rally at Country Inn & Suites, Helen. One of the largest Victory-specific events in the country that allows Victory motorcycle enthusiasts the opportunity to meet and ride while also providing a substantial donation to a chosen charity. FMI www.victoryrally.com and Facebook.

KENTUCKY

May 16-20: Hawg Valley Biker Rally, Graham.

Adults only event. Bike games, bike show, poker run, live bands, contests. FMI www. hawgvalleybikerally.com Jul 19-22: Sturgis Kentucky Bike Rally, 125 Pryor Blvd, Sturgis. One of the best rallies you will ever attend! Visit www.kentuckybikerally. com to save money and time when you book online. We look forward to seeing YOU! Call 270-333-7244 or www.kentuckybikerally.com

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May 12: Big Mike’s Ride for the Lions Camp Kids at 292 L Beauford Dr, Anacoco. Family friendly public event (no alcohol) to benefit LA Lions Camp for children with disabilities. Reg 10AM, KSU 11AM. 337-353-5220 or Facebook.

May 12: Vintage Motorcycle Show at Bossier City H-D, Bossier City. Food truck, live music, see Facebook FMI. May 19: Bike Blessing at Pleasant Grove Church of God, Grayson. Blessing and lunch.

Starts at 9AM, KSU at 10:30 AM FMI (601) 870-8060 May 24-28: Meet on the Creek Spring Motorcycle Rally at Silver Creek Campground, Mount Hermon. Bike show, gmaes, contests, music, vendors, camping. 18+ years only. FMI 985-877-4256 or meetonthecreek.com May 27: American Legion Freedom Ride and Pig Roast at 728 Myrtle St, Morgan City.

Registration 8AM, KSU 9AM. FMI 985-3971786 or commdude@cox.net

MISSISSIPPI

May 25-27: Mississippi Gulf Coast Memorial Day Blowout, Gulfport Dragway, Gulfport. 3 racing classes, street war racing, 8 bike show classes, unique events, live music, camping on 100+ acres. Food & beer.. Adults only, no dogs. www.asgardmc.com/blowout.htm Jun 2: American Legion Riders D-Day Poker Run, 3824 Old Spanish Trail, Gautier. Benefits MS Boys and Girls state and ALR. (228) 497-6422

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NORTH CAROLINA

Sep 7-9: Cherokee Blue Ridge Run at Cherokee Fairgrounds & Harrahs Cherokee Casino Resort, Cherokee. Flat track racing, Circus Una, wall of death, Perewitz Paint Show, ride-in Chopper show, custom bike show, live bands, vendors food trucks, demos, stunt shows, craft beer and more. $15/day or $30/3 day pass. Under 16 free with paid adult. www. blueridgerun.com

SOUTH CAROLINA

May 17-19: Swamp Fox Biker Bash, 1548 S US Hwy 501 Bypass, Marion. 3 music stages, vendors & other entertainment. $5 entry includes camping/RV camper spaces. A portion of proceeds go to our Veterans FMI: 843-618-8485

TENNESSEE-EAST

Fridays: Pool Tournament, Blistered Chicken Saloon, 433 Shut In Gap Rd, Spring City at 7:30 PM Saturdays: Karaoke w/Kourtney, Blistered Chicken Saloon, 433 Shut In Gap Rd, Spring City 2nd Sat: Demo Days at Bootlegger H-D, Knoxville. Free food from the grill.

May 5: Motorcycle Awareness Press Conference at Crockett Powersports, 4113 S Access Rd, Chattanooga. Presented by Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office at 10:30 AM. Cookout after. 423-760-3670

May 5: Ride For Independence, Old Town Grill, 1440 N Broad St, Tazewell. $20/bike.

Registration 10AM, KSU 11AM. https://schas. org/home/schasevents May 10-12: Knoxville H-D 50th Anniversary Party with Wall of Death, live music, bikini dunking booth, vendors, giveaways, food, cold beer and more.

May 19: Choto Lodge #254 Motorcycle Fun Run, Biker Rags, 10609 Kingston Pk, Knoxville.

75-mile fun run, door prizes Admission includes pizza at Biker Rags and a meal at Chota Lodge all proceeds Registration at 11AM, KSU at 12:30 and ends at Chota Lodge #253. $15/ person.FMI: robert.durden@gmail.com May 19-Jun 3: Tennessee Medieval Faire, 550 Fiske Rd, Harriman. Live the age of Chivalry!

Grab a turkey leg and a cold beer and watch live jousting! Cheer on rogues and royals as they sword-fight in combat chess. Dress up in medieval garb and enter the costume contest to win a prize. Got talent? Enter the Gong Show! Get knighted! 8 acres of continuous entertainment. Browse and purchase original crafts, food and beverages. Feel like a king!

Huzzah! $17 FMI: 865-248-8414, TMFaire@ comcast.net, www.TMFAIRE.com May 29-Jun 2: Great Smoky Mountains HOG Rally, Registration $35.

Jun 16: Indoor Motorcycle Show, 2307 W Beaver Creek Dr, Powell. Show your bike.

May 2018

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Ride to follow. Drawings for prizes during event. Vendors and Food. Categories include Custom, Stock and Trikes.

Benefits High School Senior’s annual trip. $20 registration. Free admission to the public. KSU: 4:30, FMI: Janee 865254-6543 Jun 16: FLBC Car & Bike Show, Daniel Boone High School, Gray. All cars and bikes welcome. Special invite to all low rider car and trucks and chopper bikes. food vendors, beard and mustache contest, dog contest and much more.

Free event. FMI: 423-794-8142 Jul 10-12: 32nd International Women On Wheels® Ride-in™ at Holiday Inn Johnson City. 3-day rally focused on women motorcyclists. Includes motorcycle riding, seminars and entertainment. Additional cost for banquet & t-shirt. Cost: $40 FMI: www.womenonwheels.org Jul 14: Apple Tyree Poker Chip Memorial Ride, Smith Bros H-D, Johnson City.

Pancake breakfast at 9-10/ $5 donation.

Ride and events start at 10AM with registration. Hot dogs and chips served at last stop. All proceeds to local Special Olympics. $10 donation. KSU: 10:30 FMI: 423-946-5423

TN-MIDDLE & WEST

May 3-5: Boogie Hollar 164 Clay Farm Lane, Atwood. $40 admission. FMI 931May 2018

239-8509 or 931-260-9339 www.boogiehollar.com May 4-5: Spring Redneck Rumble #4, Wilson County Fairgrounds, Lebanon.

Pre ‘68 hot rods, customs, rat rods, old school motorcycles, swap meet, live music and more. Rain or shine. FMI 615364-1828 or www.bothbarrels.us May 5: Ride For Kids, Barfield Crescent Park, Murfreesboro.

Jun 1: Bad Habit Biker Bash, 1027 Rose Hill Rd, Pulaski. $30 entry, 2 live bands Friday, 3 live bands Saturday, vendors, food concessions, bike show, bike games & more. 6th Annual Bad Habit Biker Bash on Facebook

MUSIC EVENTS

May 3: Matthew Hickey Band & bike night at The Still, 605 Lovell Rd, Knoxville TN May 3: Stone Broke Saints at The Shed, Maryville TN May 5: David Allen Coe w/Nick Dettemeier & the Sawdusters at The Shed, Maryville.

May 10: Moist, Wall of Death Bike Night at The Garage, Clinton Hwy, Knoxville TN May 10: Singo at The Shed, Maryville TN

May 17: Randy Woody / Southbound Band & bike night at The Still, 605 Lovell Rd, Knoxville TN May 19: The Cadillac Three at The Shed, Maryville TN. May 24: Shaun Abbott Band and Bike Night at The Garage, Clinton Hwy, Knoxville TN May 26: Black Stone Cherry w/Dirty Soul Revival at the Shed, Maryville TN. May 31: St Temper Evens & bike night at The Still, 605 Lovell Rd, Knoxville TN

Jun 21-24: Junebug Boogie, 115 Waterloo Rd, Cookeville. FMI 931-239-8509 or 931260-9339 or www.junebugboogie.com Jun 28-Jul 1: Music City Motorcycle Rally, Fontanel 4125 Whites Creek Pk, Nashville.

2nd annual. Bands, stunts, demos, displays vendors, bike shows, audio sound off and much more.

VIRGINIA

May 18-19: CVMA 27-3 6th Annual Battlefield Bash, 13501 Campground Ln, Lanexa. Poke run, live bands, food, vendors, beer trucks. $25 per person. cyberdoc39@gmail.com or https://www.facebook.com/events /2040730889495935/

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