Southern Biker Magazine March 2015 by Kristin Gracy

March 2015

March 6th - 15th Time To Fire It Up!

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Daytona Bike Week's Complete Schedule of Events Honda Produces 300-Millionth Motorcycle Supercross Update LIMBitless Possibilities The Amp'd Rider Project V-Twin Expo & more!

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2015 V-Twin Expo................................................................................................................8 Great American Motorcycle Show.................................................................................8 Honda Makes Its Mark, Producing Their 300-Millionth Motorcycle......................12 Chad Reed Takes First Win in 2015..............................................................................14 SX Champ Ricky Carmichael Lays Out New Course for Daytona.......................14 Bike Week 2015 Official Calendar of Events........................................................20-21 Back in the Saddle with Joan DeCamp - Kathy Tolleson of ROAR........................23 Easyrider's Bike Show Visits Charlotte, NC & Hendersonville,TN.......................... 24 LIMBitless Possibilities...............................................................................................26-27 Bike Events...................................................................................................................31-33 Bike Night Photos.......................................................................................................34-35 Southern Biker Riders......................................................................................................36 Steelhorse Law - Advice & Tips from your Attorneys..............................................36

Alabama........................31 Georgia.........................31 S. Carolina....................32 Texas..............................32 National........................33

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Arkansas........................31 Mississippi.....................31 Tennessee-East.............32 Virginia...........................32

Florida........................31 N. Carolina..........31-32 Tennessee - Mid & West....32 Music...........................33

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One thing I usually comment about is the weather because weather plays a big part in riding opportunities. If it rains at a rally event, it is usually a bust unless the event organizer purchases rain insurance prior to the event. One event organizer I spoke with the other day did something I thought was a great idea when planning a date to hold an event. He looked at historical weather data to determine the optimum date with the least likely rain patterns. That event is the Party at the Peavine which will be held May 22-24 and a Fall event in August in Ringgold, GA. Southern Biker Magazine is proud to be the presenting sponsor of this event. Great things are planned for this event. See ad in this issue for details.

The big weather event going on as I write this month's letter is the big freeze happening in the southeastern U.S. We broke low temperature records that have been in place since 1885 for Knoxville, TN. Here in Madisonville, we have been without power and internet for five days, making it a challenge to produce a magazine, let alone survive what Mother Nature has dished out. She got our attention! Hopefully the power will be back on soon. Many others are still without power, too. The ice event caused a widespread power outage here and we experienced a huge tree limb (over a foot in diameter) that fell in the pasture next to the barn.Thankfully it didn't damage anything when it fell. Probably scared the horses pretty bad with the noise it made. We spent several days preparing our animals for the frigid weather by stocking up on feed, filling up water troughs, making sure water heater elements are in place for horses and chickens, putting up tarps around chicken coop to block the wind and around the horse stalls, filling horse stalls with shavings for extra fluffy bedding, stuffing hay into cracks and crevices to block more wind underneath stall walls, adding hay in chicken coops for warmth and turning on heat lamp in nest box. Our animals are very well cared for to say the least, because they are family and we love them dearly.We especially enjoy the chicken eggs! Maybe this spring we will have baby chickens. Everyone stay safe and warm!

Keep Your Knees In The Breeze! Kristin "Ms Mag Man" Gracy Kristin@SouthernBiker.us President/Publisher Kristin Gracy msmagman@southernbiker.us 865-405-6989

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2015 V-Twin Expo By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

uke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio played host to the 2015 V-Twin Expo and had our Southern Biker Magazine Road Crew in awe. Massive amounts of vendors from every corner of the V-Twin motorcycle industry came to flaunt their products. More people came out this year than last year’s expo to see what’s new on the market, but the numbers were still low compared to years past. But the buzz for the expo was indicating a return to prominence for the motorcycle industry. The feeling is, business is about to pick up! Vendors were busy the entire day with customers and people wanting to know about their products. Several bikes were on display but the one garnering the most attention by far was the hubless bagger built by Ballistic Cycles. Built with a 30” custom front wheel and its assembly, the guys at Ballistic Cycles added a hydraulic system to set it gently on the ground. Several familiar faces were there like Dave Perewitz and Jody Perewitz, my good friend and entertainer Jasmine Cain and

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many other top executives from many different companies. At the Industry Welcome Party, awards were given in honor of the 2015 Industry Award winners. The 2015 Industry Leader Awards included J.A. Lacy of the Motorsport Aftermarket Group who earned ‘2015 Industry Leader of the Year’. Lacy orchestrated the merger of Tucker Cryakyn President Holger Mohr, Rocky/Biker’s Choice with MAG, a group Call Center Manager Jamie Nutzmann, & Director of Sales consisting of J&P Cycles, John Petta Motorcycle Superstore, Roland Sands Design, Vance & Hines, Mustang Seats and media outlets Motorcycle USA and Cycle News. Other winners included:

Performance Product of the Year: Cobra Engineering/Power Port Exhaust Accessory of the Year: Leatherworks Inc./Genuine Leather Single-Sided Swingarm Bags Value Product of the Year: Alloy Art/Strong Arm FL Fairing Support Brackets Tech Product of the Year: Vance & Hines/Fuel pak FP3 Audio Product of the Year: Hoppe Industries/Batwing Fairing for Softails Cruiser Motorcycle of the Year: Indian Motorcycle/Indian Scout Custom Production Motorcycle of the Year: Arlen Ness and Victory Motorcycles/Victory Ness Magnum Motorcycle of the Year: Harley-Davidson/Road Glide Special Lifetime Achievement Award: John Andrews/Andrews Products

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Great American Motorcycle Show By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

he North Atlanta Trade Center in Norcross, Georgia was the site for the 2015 Great American Motorcycle Show. Lots of vendors from every part of the motorcycle industry attended the event. Live music kept the crowd entertained as did the snake handler show sponsored by Steelhorse Law. The great assortment of custom bikes and paint jobs weren’t the only thing to see this year. Polaris’s new Slingshot was there along with Boss Hoss’s new designs. But the one garnering the most photo flashes was undoubtedly Choppers Inc. owner, Billy Lane. He’s back in the saddle and making custom bikes along with making the shows to let everyone see him and get autographs.

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Honda Makes Its Mark, Producing Their 300-Millionth Motorcycle By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

ince 1949, for more than 60 years, Honda Motor Company, Ltd. has been making motorcycles for the entire world and now they have hit what some would have perceived as unattainable. They have produced their 300-millionth motorcycle at the company’s Kumamoto Factory in Japan and it just happened to be a Honda Gold Wing as Honda also celebrates the Gold Wing’s 40th Anniversary.

“This incredible milestone is the result of the millions of customers who have placed their trust in Honda and we would like to thank all of our customers, associates, dealers and community partners in North America for helping make it possible,” said Bob Gurga, Vice President and Manager of Motorcycle Division for American Honda. “Now, we are focused on the future and the ways that we can harness the challenging spirit of Honda associates to create new joy for Honda customers.”

olds. They took a beating but kept on motoring. In the mid 1960’s, Honda became the best-selling motorcycle brand in the U.S. and the world and they haven’t looked back. Since production started in 1979, Honda has manufactured more than five million power sports products in North America using global and domestically sourced parts. 1959 Honda Super Cub

was 98cc Dream Type-D. In 1958, Honda came out with the Super Cub 50. It would go onto become one of the mainstays for the giant motorcycle icon. They brought the Super Cub to the US in 1959 and to Canada in 1969. They have sold over 90 million of them worldwide. I knew it was a great motorcycle; it was mine and my cousin Alan Gracy’s first bikes as 5 and 6 year

With their motorcycle products (which were being produced in the US) had become leaders in the industry, Honda then branched into the automobile market production in the U.S. in 1982. Honda’s motto from the 60’s, “You Meet the Nicest People on a Honda”, still rings true today as globally Honda produces motorcycles, ATV’s and sideby-sides at 32 plants in 22 countries, including two plants in North America.

History: Honda began producing motorcycles in 1949. The first mass produced Honda

1949 Honda Dream Type D

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Honda owners & factory workers displaying the 300 millionth motorcycle March, 2015

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Chad Reed Takes First Win in 2015 By The Mag Man, Randy Gracy

here’s nothing like seeing a Supercross event live! If you get a chance to go one, get a good seat and get ready for pure adrenalined entertainment. It’s been 11 years coming but Chad Reed takes the checked flag and wins in the Georgia Dome in the AMA Monster Supercross 450 class. In the championship heat, Reed bolted to take the holeshot and never looked back. Ryan Dungey would taked second as Trey Canard came from way back to take the third spot on the podium.

450SX Class Season Standings 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM, 174 Trey Canard, Edmond, Okla., Honda, 149 Ken Roczen, Clermont, Fla., Suzuki, 143 Eli Tomac, Cortez, Colo., Honda, 115 Jason Anderson, Edgewood, N.M., Husqvarna, 114

SX Champ Ricky Carmichael Lays Out New Course for Daytona Reed acknowledges the crowd's cheers As Reed crossed the finishline, you’d have thought Dale Earnhart Jr. had just won Daytona. I mean the crowd was on their feet and cheering loud. That was great to hear and awesome to see Reed back winning. With the win tonight, Reed has control of the Duel in the Dome which awards a commemorative trophy to the top rider in points for the two events. Dungey extended his points lead to 25, and Canard moved into second place in season standings past Roczen, who finished 18th after yet another crash. 450SX Class Results: Atlanta 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Chad Reed, Dade City, Fla., Kawasaki Ryan Dungey, Belle Plaine, Minn., KTM Trey Canard, Edmond, Okla., Honda Cole Seely, Laguna Beach, Calif., Honda Weston Peick, Menifee, Calif., Yamaha

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The Supercross event is scheduled for Saturday night, March 7 at Daytona International Speedway. The prestigious and physically demanding event will once again be the only stop in Florida for the Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, in 2015. Also returning in 2015 will be the sixth annual Ricky Carmichael Amateur Supercross. Scheduled for Sunday, March 8 and Monday, March 9, amateur Supercross racers will have an opportunity to test their skills on the same course used in the Daytona Supercross. Tickets for the event are now on sale at www. daytonainternationalspeedway.com or by calling 1-800-PITSHOP. Advance general admission tickets start at $35 and kid tickets (ages 6-12) start at $10.

Five-time DAYTONA Supercross Champion Ricky Carmichael, the most decorated rider in history with 15 AMA championships and 150 wins, unveiled the 2015 DAYTONA Supercross Course with a fresh new look and new starting gate position. For the eighth straight year, the Daytona Supercross will be a Ricky Carmichael Signature Design and the course will have a fresh look with the starting gate moving to the west end of the tri-oval.

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THE ORIGINAL AMERICAN BEACH INVITES YOU TO THE ORIGINAL BIKE WEEK

DAYTONA BEACH BIKE WEEK | MARCH 6–15, 2015 America’s most famous beach invites you to the world’s largest motorcycle event: The 74th annual Daytona Beach Bike Week. Kick-start your beach getaway with 10 days of racing, concerts, bikes shows, festivals and celebrations, Daytona Beach style. Make plans for an authentic American beachside and motorcycle vibe unlike any other. Call 866.296.8970 or visit us online. BIKERBEACH.COM

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March 7: Destination Daytona - Pavilion: Arm Melter Arm Wrestling Tournament 10am-6pm. Triple elimination and amateur. Body painting, airbrush tattoos, henna body art, BMX Riders. Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am Anthony Wild & The Suspects; 4pm American Hot Rods; 8pm True Adkins. – 1637 N. US 1, Ormond Beach. March 7: Fastlane Promotions Shovel Head Show - Shovelhead fans welcome! Show @ 3pm, Free registration at gate from 10am - 2:30pm $75 Cash and trophies awarded. 386 801 1810 – Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., Deland.

BIKE WEEK 2015 OFFICIAL CALENDAR OF EVENTS Official Event Dates: March 6 - March 15

For More Information visit www.officialbikeweek.com March 6: GEICO AMA EnduroCross Championship –Riders and race fans will enjoy this exciting EnduroCross event which includes a Saturday Supercross and Sunday GNCC event. We’re sure this EnduroCross event will blow you away with an exciting show of amazing rider skills on display. Match up your skills in the Open Amateur, Vet 35+, Women and Trials Cross classes that anyone can enter! EnduroCross.com or call the Ocean Center at 386 254 4500 – 101 N. Atlantic Ave., Daytona Beach. March 6: Destination Daytona - Pavilion: Entertainment by Andrew Adkins, body painting, airbrush tattoos, henna body art, BMX Riders. Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am Anthony Wild & The Suspects; 4pm Silver Linings Band; 8pm True Adkins. – 1637 N. US 1, Ormond Beach. March 7: Daytona Supercross - Don’t miss Florida’s only Monster Energy AMA Supercross event in 2015 featuring high-flying, side-byside racing action by Supercross riders like Ken Roczen, Ryan Dungey, Chad Reed and Trey Canard! Be there as they tackle the toughest course on the circuit, designed by five-time DAYTONA Supercross Ricky Carmichael. For tickets go to daytonainternationalspeedway.com or call 1-800-PITSHOP - 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. March 7: Goldwing Road Riders Assn. Biker Breakfast – All are welcome for a special breakfast with all proceeds going to help local families in need. 386 314 7714 – 285 Wilmette Ave., Ormond Beach.

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March 8: Florida State Park Poker Run - Take a ride for the wild side in the state parks! Anastasia, Fort Mose Historic, Washington Oaks Gardens, Bulow Creek, Tomoka, North Peninsula, and De Leon Springs State Parks are hosting a poker run. Register at any of these parks from 8am to 11am Follow the ride at your leisure and visit however many parks you choose (min. of 5) and end at Anastasia by 3pm for poker hand-ins. $20 registration includes one poker hand, park entrance, food, and chance drawing ticket. $10 for one additional poker hand. Funds raised return to the parks in support of projects. Ending includes food provided by Island Beach Grill, live music, alcoholic beverages for purchase, and games. First, second, and third and worst hand prizes awarded. Pre-register: arideforthewildside.com - 2099 North Beach St., Ormond Beach. March 8: Bike Blessing & Barbeque – Join us from 11am – 1pm for a free barbeque lunch and live music and an optional group ride beginning at 1pm. All are welcome. Tomoka.cc 386 677 6455. - Tomoka Christian Church, 1450 Hand Ave., Ormond Beach. March 8: Destination Daytona - Pavilion: Warren Lane's True Grit Pre 1970 Vintage Motorcycle Gathering 10am-6pm. Entertainment by Andrew Adkins, body painting, airbrush tattoos, henna body art. At Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am Bent; 4pm American Hot Rods; 8pm True Adkins. – 1637 N. US 1, Ormond Beach. March 8: Fastlane Promotions Rat Bike Show – You never know what you’ll see at this show but we’re sure it will astonish you. Show @ 3pm, Free registration at gate from 10am - 2:30pm. $75 Cash and trophies awarded. 386 801 1810 – Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., Deland. March 8: Budweiser Clydesdales On Parade – Join Budweiser along the route and see these majestic beauties on parade with the full hitch. Route starts at 3pm at Oakridge Blvd. and N. Atlantic Ave. proceeding south to Main Street, then west on Main Street with stops at Crusin’ Café, Froggy’s Saloon, Dirty Harry’s and the

Boothill – perfect for photo ops! From there they continue north on Peninsula, and then back to Oakridge Blvd. – Daytona Beach. March 9: Destination Daytona - Pavilion: Entertainment by Andrew Adkins, body painting, airbrush tattoos, henna body art, BMX Riders. Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am Anthony Wild & The Suspects; 4pm Greye; 8pm True Adkins. – 1637 N. US 1, Ormond Beach. March 9: Budweiser Clydesdales On Parade – Join Budweiser along the route and see these majestic beauties on parade with the full hitch. Route starts at 3pm at Oakridge Blvd. and N. Atlantic Ave. proceeding south to Main Street, then west on Main Street with stops at Crusin’ Café, Froggy’s Saloon, Dirty Harry’s and the Boothill – perfect for photo ops! From there they continue north on Peninsula, and then back to Oakridge Blvd. – Daytona Beach. March 10: Harley-Davidson® MDA Women's Ride – Women Riders Welcome. Join in for the 2015 Ride for MDA. Registration and start at the Harley-Davidson® display area, east side of the Daytona International Speedway. - 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach (kickstands up at 10am) and arrives at Bruce Rossmeyer's Destination Daytona at approx. 10:30am. 386 671 7100 March 10: Budweiser Clydesdales at Riverfront Park - Riverfront Park proudly presents the majestic, famous Budweiser Clydesdales at Riverfront Park from Noon to 2pm. See these stunning horses up close and meet the team and hitch as they travel around the area. This is a great place to meet and greet this amazing team, thanks to Daytona Beverages! - Beach Street, Daytona Beach. March 10: Destination Daytona - Pavilion: Entertainment by Andrew Adkins, body painting, airbrush tattoos, henna body art, BMX Riders. Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am Caribbean Posse; 4pm Halo Violation; 8pm True Adkins. – 1637 N US 1, Ormond Beach. March 11: The Alligator Mystery Road Tour Alligator Mystery Road Tour, Presented by the Daytona 200 Motorcycle Club. This is an AMA sanctioned guided ride throughout the back roads of Florida. All riders welcome. See the Florida that most never see. $15.00 per Bike. Price does not include lunch. Lunch stop location will be Road Captain's choice. Registration begins at 9:30am. Limited space available, first come - first served. Clubhouse 386 252 2132 or John Pieroni 386 847 4166 - 3602 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. March 11: 30th Annual Side Car and Trike Day and Show - Giant trike and side car show. Free to drivers, all are welcome. Be with over 200 March, 2015

bikes/trikes at this Daytona Flea Market location. 12 classes. Clubs welcome. Music, food and cold beer. 386 206 5276 - 2987 Bellevue Ave., Daytona Beach.

Lodges, then back to Port Orange Lodge. Italian dinner available, door prizes. Run prizes. 50/50 raffle. Auction items. 508 864 5258 - 5207 S Ridgewood Ave., Port Orange.

March 11: Destination Daytona - Pavilion: Perewitz Custom Paint Bike Show by PPG 10am-1pm registration, 5pm awards and prizes. Entertainment by Andrew Adkins, body painting, airbrush tattoos, henna body art, BMX Riders. Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am Caribbean Posse; 4pm Halo Violation; 8pm True Adkins. – 1637 N. Hwy. US 1, Ormond Beach.

March 13: Ladies Ride-In Bike Show presented by Southern Biker Magazine at The Legendary Boot Hill Saloon, 310 Main St, Daytona Beach. Registration 9:30 am to 11:00 am. Trophies awarded at 12 noon. Donation is $10 per class. Editor’s Choice Top Prize is a 4-day cruise for 2 people from Miami FL (Port charges & taxes extra). 1st and 2nd Place awards for each class plus giveaways. Benefitting Champions For A Cause (breast cancer research and awareness). FMI kristin@southernbiker.us or 865-405-6989.

March 11 – 14: Main Street Station – Rebel Son this original honky tonk rockabilly band delivers intense finely crafted everyday songs about everyday folks in a little redneck style rock that’s electrifyingly bold! - MainStreetLive.com or 386 214 1389 - 316 Main Street, Daytona Beach. March 12 - 13: Daytona Flat Track - Flat Track racing action at its finest. Some of the closest two-wheel racing action around thunders into Daytona's Flat Track located outside Turns 1 and 2. Enjoy back-to-back thrilling nights of AMA Pro Flat Track racing under the lights, right outside Daytona International Speedway! Tickets: 1 800 PITSHOP - 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. March 12: Fastlane Promotions Metric Cruiser Show - All welcome. Show @ 3pm , Free registration at gate from 10am - 2:30pm. $75 cash and trophies awarded. 386 801 1810 – Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., Deland. March 12: Annual WingHouse Bike Week Bikini Pageant - Over 30 girls from the WingHouse locations throughout Florida will compete for the Ker’s WingHouse Miss Bike Week title. 727 451 3468, 2721 West International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. March 12: Destination Daytona - Pavilion: Appearance by Paul Yaffe of Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation and TV show, "Biker Battlegrounds." Full Throttle Magazine Bike Show 10am1pm registration, 5pm awards and prizes. Entertainment by Andrew Adkins, body painting, airbrush tattoos, henna body art. Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am ETC. band, 4pm Walk The Line/Johnny Cash Tribute, 8pm Baby Punchface – 1637 N. Hwy. US 1, Ormond Beach. March 12: Boot Hill Saloon - MISS FIREBALL BIKINI CONTEST 8PM. - 310 Main Street, Daytona Beach. March 12: Elks Riders Charity Bingo Run Charity Bingo Run for the Elks Youth Camp. Breakfast starts at 8am. Ride registration 10am to noon at Port Orange Lodge. Last bike out by noon, return 4pm. Ride goes to four other Elks March, 2015

March 13: 26th Boardwalk Classic Ride-In Bike Show – this one of a kind bike show is held on the picturesque Daytona Boardwalk right on the Oceanside at the foot of Main Street. Free to the public. Registration $25 per bike from 8am – Noon. Show time is Noon-5pm. 55 trophies awarded in 21 classes. Best of show wins $500. Info: Bill 386 871 0398. – 10 Ocean Ave., Daytona Beach. March 13: Destination Daytona - Pavilion: Mobil 1 Motorcycle Oil/American Bagger Magazine Baddest Bagger in Daytona registration 10am-1pm, awards 5pm. Mobil 1 Motorcycle Oil/American Cycle Readers Rides Bike Show Registration 11am-1pm, awards 4pm. The Budweiser Clydesdales in Full-Hitch Parade 1pm. Appearance by Paul Yaffe of Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation and TV show, "Biker Battlegrounds." Body painting, airbrush tattoos, henna body art. Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am Charlie Brechtel Band; 4pm ETC. Band; 8pm True Adkins. – 1637 N. Hwy. US 1, Ormond Beach. March 14: Daytona 200 - The DAYTONA 200 kicks off the 2015 motorcycle racing season, featuring American SportBike Racing Association’s (ASRA) 600cc sportbikes battling on Daytona’s famed road course for the coveted victory – and a Rolex Cosmograph Daytona. ASRA and the Championship Cup Series (CCS) will have a full complement of road races Thursday, March 12 through Sunday, March 15. Tickets: daytonainternationalspeedway.com or 1 800 PITSHOP - 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach. March 14: Baggers On The Boardwalk – Free to the public, this first ever show will begin registration from 8am-1pm, costs $20 per entry, with the show taking place form 1pm-5pm. 1st – 3rd awarded in six dresser classes. Best in show and judge’s choice wins $500 cash and $600 Rockford Fosgate sound system. Info: FTM 727 935 4875 – 10 Ocean Ave., Daytona Beach. March 14: Budweiser Clydesdales at Riverfront Park - Riverfront Park proudly presents the

majestic, famous Budweiser Clydesdales at Riverfront Park from 1pm to 3pm. See these stunning horses up close and meet the team and hitch as they travel around the area. This is a great place to meet and greet this amazing team, thanks to Daytona Beverages! - Beach Street, Daytona Beach. March 14: Destination Daytona -Miss Destination Daytona Contest by Swimsuit USA International Model Search - starts at 6pm. GEICO Motorcycle Presents a FREE Concert by Dokken and LA Guns following the Miss Destination Daytona Contest. Entertainment by Andrew Adkins, body painting, airbrush tattoos, henna body art. Appearance by Paul Yaffe of Paul Yaffe's Bagger Nation and TV show, "Biker Battlegrounds." Saints & Sinners Pub: 11am Charlie Brechtel Band; 4pm American Hot Rods; 8pm True Adkins. – 1637 N. Hwy. US 1, Ormond Beach March 14: Riverfront Park Rocks! Bike Show – Come see some of the most beautiful bikes ever at this Riverfront location with plenty of parking, entertainment, food and festivities. Show registration starts at Noon followed by the show judging at 2pm with winners announced at 4pm. Hosted by Chopped Baggers and featuring appearances by Michele Smith, American Thunder and playboy model. March 14: Daytona Beach Community Foundation Motorcycle Drawing – You could be the lucky winner of this brand new custom designed 2014 Harley-Davidson® Street Glide which in the only Official Motorcycle of the 74th Annual Bike Week. Tickets available along with the complete list of accessories as well as the amazing experts who assembled this one of a kind beautiful artwork motorcycle. Go to the officialbikeweek.com web site to enter! You won’t want to miss an opportunity to own a piece of American Motorcycling history all for a $50.00 donation which helps to keep the Bike Week festival going! Drawing will be held at approximately Noon at the main stage in Riverfront Park on Beach Street in Daytona Beach. 386 255 0981 - Beach Street, Daytona Beach. March 14: Fastlane Promotions Antique Bike Show – Antique bikes welcome for this show featuring many makes and models. Show starts @ 3pm. Free registration at gate 10am - 2:30pm $75 cash and trophies awarded. 386 801 1810 - Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., Deland. March 15: Port Orange Police Athletic League (PAL) Motorcycle Drawing - To be held at the Cabbage Patch. 9am to 6pm. Win a new 2014 Harley-Davidson Street Glide and help support the kids in the PAL programs. Donations are $20 per ticket. Info: 386 506 5877. - 4545 Clyde Morris Blvd., Port Orange. Southern Biker Magazine - 21

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Back in the Saddle with Joan DeCamp

o you're a rider, a motorcyclist, a biker or whatever word you use to describe someone who loves life on two wheels.You have lots of miles under your belt and never give it a second thought when you throw a leg over and get moving. For me, it was all the same to ride from where I live (Daytona Beach) to Orlando or Sturgis, either alone or with lots of friends. It was all good. Then something happens to interrupt your normal pattern. The northerners call this "winter". Maybe you needed to take a break to care for a family member. Maybe your job took you to a place where you couldn't ride. Maybe you've had an accident. In my case, a medical situation took me off the road while I went through the necessary treatments and their side effects. Whatever the reason, you're now ready to get back to this delightful thing called life - life in the wind, that is. My tech has gone over my Fat Boy from stem to stern and I've been forgiven

Kathy Tolleson CEO ROAR Motorcycles, Inc.

for leaving it sitting for so long. So why do I feel like a teenager on her first date? I want to ride, but...I know how much I love riding, but...do you ever feel intimidated by something that used to be second nature to you? Okay, here's my plan to combat all that junk that wants to slow me down. I'm asking two of my friends who've shared lots of road miles with me for help. They know how much I love to ride, but also know I'm a bit timid right now. We'lll start out in a parking lot practicing the maneuvers I already know how to do but haven't done in a while. My muscle memory will come back faster than I can say, "Let's ride!!!" Along with it will come the confidence I NEED to ride safely in traffic. We're planning a long weekend ride right after Daytona Bike Week. It's no secret to them that I'm still building up my endurance, so our riding days will be shorter than usual. They'll love, laugh and pray me through anything life can throw at me.

Between now and then I'm doing my best to eat well and get enough exercise. When the doctor told me radiation might leave me tired, he wasn't kidding. Months of napping every time I sat down haven't done my muscles any good at all and we all know the strength it requires to pull a bike off the side stand and stay with it through a day in the wind. I don't want to endure my rides - I want to enjoy them. Getting in shape is the first step. So, how about you? Will I see you in Sturgis this August? I hope so.

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Easyrider’s Bike Show Visits Charlotte, NC & Hendersonville, TN

Charlotte, NC

By the Mag Man, Randy Gracy e his crew at th Paul Yaffe & n tent. Bagger Natio

he Easyrider Bike Show Tour 2015 came to the East Coast and visited two states ready for the motorcycle season to begin. Both shows enlisted the gatherings from the TV show Sons of Anarchy, “Chibs”, the all girl dance team, the Perfect Angelz, the Rolling Thunder tribute bikes, bagger bike builder Paul Yaffe, musical bands and few extra items to throw into the mix to attract folks to the show.

Rifle scope cr osshairs. Pay ing RESPEC to Chris Kyl e & all other T s who put th lives on the eir line for our freedom.

The Charlotte show brought in some extra attendees by bringing in Rat Rods and old custom cars to the mix. Some were just downright kickin’. The biggest contributors to the show were definitely the motorcycles that people wanted to see and win trophies. A few of the bikes had brand new types of engineering and new creations for custom paint. One in particular came from Allen Burchell. His “Asphalt Assassin” that won 2015 Paul Yaffe Best of Show Award and created by the Bike Exchange and custom painted by Master Painter Chris Fox. “The rifle scope crosshairs on the tank were painted in honor of Chris Kyle and all others who put their lives on the line for our freedom”, said Burchell. “We had a great day at the Easyrider Show in Charlotte. It was about three times the size of the Nashville show”, Said KM Bee. The vendors still seemed fewer than from years past as did the crowds but that didn’t deter the folks that came out to enjoy a day in the motorcycle world.

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LIMBitless Possibilities By Ursala Wachowiak, The B.R.O.A.D. ™

he Amp’d Rider Project (Feb 2015 Southern Biker Magazine) has given me more insight and education than I could have imagined when I first started. What was a heartfelt cause to share and enlighten others has become an extraordinary endeavor. I have interviewed over ten amputees that resumed their passion for riding motorcycles after losing their limbs, and many more interviews in the pipeline. In addition, several professionals have joined the mission of the Amp’d Rider Project. The YouTube series has received a great many subscribers and social media followers are intrigued with the information they are receiving. The stories of amputation range from illnesses to accidents and the amputees are very diverse in professions. Kendall Hill was on a Boy Scout excursion, watching his son repels for the first time. Like most parents, he wanted that perfect picture. He took just Kendall Hall one too many steps and the ledge gave way sending Kendall down a deep cliff. Being that the troop was in a somewhat remote location, it took over two hours for Kendall to get flown off to a hospital. A combination of injuries and time created the need to amputate part of his leg. He climbed out of that tragedy to not only be here for his children, but to ride again. Roger Chan has served in many professional and political roles during his life. He was a man that had earned a good living and had life in order so to speak, with a retirement and college fund for his kids. On his birthday, which was also Thanksgiving, he was Roger Chan attending a local giving project to help feed less fortunate folks. A motorist hit Roger and as he slid, trapped under his Indian, he felt his leg being ground off. He said, “…it was like putting your leg in a pencil sharpener.” Roger and his family discovered just how costly such a tragedy can be. Empting all the funds for he had saved for his family, Roger found himself starting over in more ways than just walking. He now owns Rolling Thunder Roadhouse in Texas and naturally, he rides again.

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Erik Peterson of C. H. Martin Company is my current leg man in Georgia. Erik is a very attentive prosthetist that truly listens to the patient and goes well beyond common professional courtesy to ensure that I have all I need for the best quality of life. Erik was born premature and his femur Me & Erik was not fully developed at birth. His knee is only a few Peterson inches from his hip and his foot is smaller than it should be naturally. Though he is not an amputee, this birth defect means that Erik has been wearing prosthetics his whole life. As such, Erik can personally relate to the difficulties and trials that go with limb challenges. I have heard time and again from amputees that their prosthetist doesn’t understand them and often times they feel as if they are in ill-fitted prosthetics. Erik does not let a patient leave in pain or with a prosthetic that is less than a phenomenal fit. Dave and Becka were on a date in their fairly new relationship and enjoying a beautiful day of riding. In a flash, as many of us have heard before, a deer jumped into their path of travel. The destruction was devastating. Dave suffered many injuries including a partial leg amputation. Becka Becka & Dave Bledsoe suffered pretty severe ride into the future traumatic brain injury. For months these two endured surgeries and recovery, all the while remaining together as a couple which they said, “was the only way they could have made it through the ordeal.” Each of them helped the other with their weaknesses and built up each other’s strengths and their bond grew even stronger. Mr. and Mrs. Bledsoe now ride again and help extensively with the Patriot Guard in their area. Vicki Bishop headed to work on her motorcycle one morning like a thousand mornings before. She is a well-seasoned rider and really doesn’t remember exactly what went wrong. She only remembers watching her motorcycle cross the center line directly in front Vicki Bishop & her trike of a semi-truck. Though she was able to talk to first responders her memory of the incident is vague and she

had no idea that her leg was severed at the scene. Vicki had just started dating a guy when her crash occurred but he quickly became estranged. Vicki got back to living on her own and that’s when her boyfriend and her reunited. He helped Vicki back into her passion for riding and helped her regain her confidence and her determination to ride again. He also helped Vicki and another friend modify a trike so that she could get her knee back in the breeze. Yep, just one knee; she is an above knee amputee and thus a two wheeled bike was not conducive to her situation. Steve Chamberland, former pro-wrestler and leg amputee is a man for whom I am ever so thankful to have in my life. On a Memorial Day motorcycle ride, Steve lost part Me & Steve Chamberland of his leg when a motorist hit him and his passenger. As the years passed Steve wrestled professionally and started a construction company. But it wasn’t until a personal appearance with some of wrestling’s biggest names that he truly found his calling. Hearing of a young girl that lost her leg, Steve gathered his buddies together to raise money for the girl and as Jimmy Hart “Mouth of the South” tells it, “… you (Steve) lit up when you gave that little girl her leg.” From that gesture of caring and the work it took to raise those funds, Steve formed 50Legs.org, a charity based purely on donations. While I still lay in the hospital for my own accident, a friend of mine contacted Steve and explained my crash and lack of medical coverage. Steve reached out to offer me help from 50Legs.org so that I could get a prosthetic when the time came. I nearly choke on tears every time I think about what my life would be today if I had not received help. I would not have walked so soon, I would not have been able to travel in my truck and trailer through the country just 8 months after losing my leg, and I certainly would not have been able to ride a motorcycle again so soon. And thanks to Steve, his supporters, and 50Legs.org, I was able to get back to my passion which made me feel whole again. Ryan Hutchinson was a truck driver and making his scheduled route when something went terribly wrong with the truck Ryan Hutchinson and he crashed. Ryan’s arm was pinned and despite rescue and surgical (continued on page 27)

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efforts he became a left arm amputee. He is a man of many talents and amazing determination. Ryan began to modify his motorcycle because he wasn’t going to give up his passion. He regained his strength and fortitude to continue playing hockey, golf, and of course riding and working on motorcycles. Ryan has no hesitation in saying that his family and friends were a huge driving force in helping him recover and get on with living life to the fullest. Ryan now has a motorcycle related product in production that I cannot disclose but I will say that it is innovative and I for one anxiously await its release. Scott Shephard enlisted in the US Navy at the age of 18. The day before he was to report to basic training he and some buddies Scott Shephard had one last gathering. In the minds of young men, consequence does not always take precedence. After several alcohol beverages Scott climbed on the back seat of a motorcycle while his buddy prepared to drive them for a ‘short ride’. That ride was indeed short. They hit a guard-rail and Scott’s left arm was severed. He went through hell time and again through the years trying to cope with his circumstances. The self-destruction that took his arm continued until he was 27. It was then that he found

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faith and began a college education. Though he rode a motorcycle throughout that time, it wasn’t until he had healed himself on the inside did he truly regain his passion for the ride. I personally enjoy speaking and debating with Scott, the philosopher. He is now planning new adventures somewhat similar to what I did with my truck, trailer, and bike. Donnie Huffman of Huffman Performance and Restoration in Florida shared with me his lifelong involvement with motorcycles. In a strange twist of fate, because of an accident and its Donnie Huffman settlement, Donnie’s Dad purchased his first Harley-Davidson dealership. Donnie has gone on to start his own shop and is a professional drag racer. Donnie has also done many modifications on several of Scott Shephard’s bikes. All in good fun, Donnie says of Scott, “…he’s a pain in the butt but I like being able to help him ride.” Donnie is one of those guys that were born to be an engineer / mechanic. He simply looks at a problem and sees a solution manifest. As I learned from Scott’s story and talking to Donnie, there is no hurdle you cannot overcome if you just put your mind and heart to it.

never gave up on themselves, I have learned a great deal and shared a lot of laughs. From the professionals that modify motorcycles and make their living in the medical world, I have learned what dedication it takes to serve others. And from the online followers, I have seen that folks really do care, they just don’t always understand a particular situation because it has not affected them directly. I have received a plethora of messages ranging from, “thank you for doing this” to “you and your project have given me the courage to try riding again.” It is my hope that this project will affect all types of people. Whether you are an amputee or a whole body person, this message will educate and inform. If you know or care for an amputee or other type of disabled person, you will understand better how to help. For those that are professionals, you will hear varied stories about how much we appreciate what you do. The introductory episode of the Amp’d Rider Project was publicized on January 26, 2015. The interviews continue and are publicized weekly on Monday. Should you desire to subscribe to The B.R.O.A.D. ™ YouTube channel you can find the full length interviews in the playlist entitled: Amp’d Rider Project. I cannot say how long this project will continue but as long as there is interest, I will do my best to keep putting my best foot forward for all of you. You can see these stories and more on my YouTube episodes at: YouTube: Amp’d Rider Project. For more information, go to: www.hdbroad.com.

The interviews I have conducted thus far have been nothing short of spectacular. From the amputees that

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FLORIDA Mar 6-15: Bike Week-74th Annual in Daytona Beach. The original American Beach invites you to the original bike week! Kick start your beach getaway with 10 days of racing, concerts, bike show, festivals and celebrations. Call 866296-8970. Visit www.OfficialBikeWeek.com and Facebook for details. Budweiser Clydesdales appearing all week at Destination Daytona. Mar 7: Arm Melter Arm Wrestling Tournament at Bruce Rossmeyer HD, Ormond Beach. Triple elimination & amateur. Mar 8: True Grit Pre 70’s Gathering at Bruce Rossmeyer H-D Ormond Beach 10am-6pm. Mar 11: Leather & Lace MC Moonshine Wednesday and Open House, 574 W Ariel Rd, Edgewater. Join the ladies for door prizes, raffles, 50/50, auction, food, music, biker games and more. 386-345-0562 or info@leatherandlacemc.

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GEORGIA Mar 16: H.O.G. Private Reception at Southern Devil H-D, Cartersville. Mar 17: St. Patrick’s Day Party at Southern Devil H-D, Cartersville. free event, food, prizes, live music by Wayland. Mar 18: Open House and Owner Reception at Southern Devil H-D, Cartersville. Free event, food, prizes, entertainment. Mar 19: Bike Night Kickoff Party at Southern Devil H-D, Cartersville: free event, food, prizes, entertainment. Mar 20: 2015 Demo Rides, live music at Southern Devil H-D, Cartersville. Mar 21: Grand Opening of Southern Devil Harley Davidson at 2281 Hwy 411 N, Cartersville starts at 10am. Celebration Party: Week-long event, prizes, food, live music, raffles, vendors, drinks, special guest appearances. Free concert featuring Mustang Sally! 678-721-0203 Apr 10-11: Bikes Blues & BBQ at Douglas Municipal Gene Chambers Airport, Douglas.Adm $5/pers, $3/military ID, 12 & under free. Lots of awesome live bands, car show, motorcycle show,

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TENNESSEE - MIDDLE & WEST Mar 17: Pre-Patty Party at Appleton H-D, 2501 Hwy 41-A, Clarksville. Appleton Angels, green giveaways, green brew! Up to 50% off in-stock end of season motorclothes. 4-6pm. Appletonharley.com Mar 21: 13th Annual Spring Thaw Motorcycle Show & Swap Meet at Mid-TN Expo Center/1209 Park Ave/Murfreesboro. $10 admission/$25 show entry. $200 Best Homebuilt. $1000 Best of Show, $200 Best Rod Car or Truck. www. bothbarrelspromotions.com 615-364-1828 Mar 27: Women’s Only Garage Party at at Appleton H-D, 2501 Hwy 41-A, Clarksville. 5-8pm. Learn all you need to know from headlights to tailpipes. Get up to speed on everything from learning to ride, to gear that fits

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your style. Appletonharley.com Mar 28: 1st Annual Lynchburg Motorcycle Festival at Lynchburg, starts at 9am. Bike show registration begins at 10am, must be pre 1990. Road ride, swap meet, slow race, and more! FMI: 931-759-4430 emily@lynchburghd.com jessica@lynchburgchoppers.com Apr 11: Cancer Poker Run, 2nd Annual at Highway 12 Motorsports, 5110 Ashland City Hwy, Nashville. Registration: 10:00 AM, KSU: 12:00 PM, $25/ hand, $5/extra cards. FMI 615.519.7259 Apr 11: Chain of Hope Ride for missing Jennifer & Andrianna Wix since 2004. Registration begins at 10am at K-Mart Parking lot, Goodlettsville. KSU at noon. Your donation will help raise awareness and the reward to bring them home. FMI Larry 615-767-9229. Rain date 4/18/15 Apr 18: Destiny Harley Ride 2nd Annual at 1960 Murfreesboro Rd. Destiny lost her life on 12/22/13 in a car accident. All proceeds go to her little girl Jayden. Memorial ride is $10/person or $15/ couple. Meet at Smitty’s at 9 AM, KSU at 10 AM! All donations are appreciated. FMI 615-444-0334 about auction and 615-310-3436 about ride. Apr 25: Bike & Car Show Swap meet by Caney Fork CMT ABATE at the National Guard Armory, 100 Transport Dr, in Gordonsville beginning at 9:00 am. General admission $10 and children under 12 free. Bike Show Entry fee $10/class.

May 7-10: Boogie Hollar Bike Rally located on 127 acres in Atwood. 21 years and older only. Bands include Phoenix Rising, Geneva, Exit Sixty and Jasmine Cain! The best motorcycle games, wild contests every night, bike show, live comedy: Whiskey, Guitars & Handlebars, FMI www. boogiehollar.com and Facebook. May 26-30: Tennessee State H.O.G. Rally 2015-Carve the Cumberland, 1228 Bunkerhill Rd, Cookeville. 5 days of great riding, food, entertainment and two wheeled competition. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter(#tnhogrally)and Facebook. Pre-Register now thru 4/10. $45 PreRegister-$55 onsite. FMI: www.tnstatehogrally. com, gbagwell@comcast.net or 615-255-3442

TEXAS Mar 20-22: Thunder on the Colorado – 9th Annual, Riverbend Park, 107 Highway 71 W, Smithville. Join us for a roaring good time with live music: Geneva and Audio Queen, a parade, fun run ride to local hangouts, bike games, Miss Thunder Pageant and more. $20/person FMI: Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce 512-237-2313 chamber@smithvilletx.org www. thunderonthecolorado.com

VIRGINIA Apr 10-12: Blue Ridge Bike Fest at Roanoke Civic Center, 710 Williamson Rd NE, Roanoke. 540-293-4653 or www.blueridgebikefest.com Live music, vendors inside and out, demo rides, guided rides, poker run, bikini contest and more. Enjoy the Blue Ridge Mountains and Franklin County (the moonshine capital of the country)

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MUSIC EVENTS Mar 3: Leftfood Dave & the Magic Hat at Whiskey River Wild, Knoxville,TN

Outdoor Stage: Drive 2-5, Bottoms Up 6-9, ZZ Top Tribute, Trezz Hombres & Bad To The Bone @10pm. Indoor Stage: The Chip Show 12-3, Tommy Mack 7-10, Hiatt Experience @ 10:30. Mar 8: As Girls Go w/Roxie Randle at The Original First Turn, Port Orange, FL

Mar 4: Jason Karnes at Whiskey River Wild, Mar 9: At Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona BeachKnoxville,TN Outdoor Stage: Nova Rex 6-9, Trezz Hombres, Mar 5: K-Town Duo at Whiskey River Wild, ZZ Top Tribute & Bad To The Bone @ 10. Indoor Stage: Chip on Acoustic 12-3, ETC 3-6, Crush Knoxville,TN 7-10. Mar 6: At Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona BeachOutdoor Stage: Willie & The Po Boys 2-5, Category Three and Diary of an Ozzman 6-9, Highway to Hell AC/DC Tribute @ 10p. Indoor Stage: The Chip Show 12-3, OCD 3-6, Tommy Mack 7-10, Hiatt Experience @10:30. Mar 6: As Girls Go w/Roxie Randle at The Original First Turn, Port Orange, FL Mar 7: At Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona BeachOutdoor Stage: Drive 2-5, Category Three & Diary of an Ozzman 6-9, Highway to Hell AC/DC Tribute @10. Indoor Stage: The Chip Show 123, Willie & The Po Boys 3-6, Tommy Mack 7-10, Hiatt Experience @ 10:30.

Mar 9: As Girls Go w/Roxie Randle at The Original First Turn, Port Orange, FL Mar 10: At Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona BeachOutdoor Stage: OCD 2-5, Willie & The Poor Boys 6-9, Dollface @ 10. Indoor Stage: Chip on Acoustic 12-3, Crush 7-10, Bottoms Up @ 10:30. Mar 10: As Girls Go w/Roxie Randle at The Original First Turn, Port Orange, FL Mar 11: At Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona BeachOutdoor Stage: Bottoms Up @ 10. Indoor Stage: The Legendary Chip 12-3, Tommy Mack 7-10, Hiatt Experience @ 10:30.

Mar 12: At Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona BeachOutdoor Stage: Category Three & Diary of an Ozzman 6-9, Highway to Hell AC/DC Tribute @ Mar 7: Jack’d Up at Whiskey River Wild, Knoxville, 10. Indoor Stage:The Legendary Chip 12-3,Willie & The Po Boys 3-6, Tommy Mack 7-10, Hiatt TN Experience @ 10:30. Mar 7: As Girls Go w/Roxie Randle at Hidden Treasures Bar & Grill, Port Orange, FL

Mar 8: At Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona Beach-

March, 2015

Mar 12: As Girls Go w/Roxie Randle at Sloppy

Joe’s Daytona Beach, FL

TN for CD Release Party

Mar 13: At Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona BeachOutdoor Stage: Category Three & Diary of an Ozzman 6-9, Highway to Hell AC/DC Tribute @ 10. Indoor stage: The Legendary Chip 12-3, Tommy Mack 7-10, Hiatt Experience @ 10:30.

Mar 21: K-Town Mafia at Whiskey River Wild, Knoxville,TN

Mar 13: As Girls Go w/Roxie Randle at Hidden Treasures Bar & Grill, Port Orange, FL

Mar 27: As Girls Go w/Roxie Randle at Castle Finn Winery, Marshal, IL

Mar 14: At Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona BeachOutdoor Stage: Crush 2-5, Category Three & Diary of an Ozzman 6-9, Highway to Hell AC/ DC Tribute @10. Indoor Stage: The Legendary Chip 12-3, ETC 3-6, Tommy Mack 7-10, Hiatt Experience @10:30.

Mar 27-28: Exit Sixty at SkyZoo, Chattanooga,TN

Mar 14: Dokken Free concert at Bruce Rossmeyer H-D Ormond Beach. Mar 14: L.A. Guns concert at Bruce Rossmeyer H-D OrmondBeach. Mar 14: Exit Sixty at Phibbs Bar, Rock Springs, GA Mar 14: Hardwired at Whiskey River Wild, Knoxville,TN Mar 15: At Boot Hill Saloon, Daytona BeachIndoor Stage: The Legendary Chip 12-3, Tommy Mack 3-6, Hiatt Experience @ 8:30. Mar 20: Kitty Wampus at Whiskey River Wild, Knoxville,TN Mar 21: Exit Sixty at The Log Yard, Madisonville,

Mar 26: Kimber Cleveland at Oneil’s Bar & Grill, Clarksville,TN

Mar 28:As Girls Go w/Roxie Randle at Indy West House Concerts, Indianapolis, IN Mar 28: Fairview Union at Whiskey River Wild, Knoxville,TN

NATIONAL EVENTS Mar 6-15: Bike Week-74th Annual in Daytona Beach. Visit www.OfficialBikeWeek.com and Facebook for details. The world’s largest motorcycle event! The original American Beach invites you to the original bike week! Kick start your beach getaway with 10 days of racing, concerts, bike show, festivals and celebrations. Make plans now! Call 866-296-8970. Mar 7-8: Scottish Motorcycle Show, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, EH28 8NB Edinburgh, United Kingdom.Tickets £16 on the day or £12 in advance. Mar 14-15: Northeast Motorcycle Expo at Shriner’s Auditorium,Wilmington MA

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