By Lulu

The home of Stetson University, downtown Deland is a very quaint artsy area, full of rich history and beautiful architecture. All through the historic downtown area, great murals enrich the artistic feel of the town. Every March, Deland has a one-day bike rally that is packed with bikes lining the city’s streets. Ride out next year for this cool day, lots of great restaurants and bars are there. This year we were able to snap a photo of TJ with influencer Letitia Cline who also is an avid motorcyclist. We had an amazing meal at Deland Eatery and knocked back a few at Issues Lounge and Package Store. More photos from the day are on Thunder Roads Florida Facebook. Next year the rally will be on March 1st so put it on your calendar as a NOT TO MISS!

By Lulu

Sorry Charlie’s Corner was the old Mike’s Corner and before that Eagle’s Nest. But Charlie has certainly put THE PARTY in the old bar! Whether it is live music with the likes of Whey Jennings or Loose Lips from Nashville, participating in charity events like Saddle Up for St. Judes, the Redneck Parade at Christmas, or the Miss Sorry Charlie’s during Bike Week, there is always something fun drawing huge crowds to the bar. Having a huge outside area to sit and listen to great tunes, some of the GREATEST bartenders anywhere including Charlie’s “Teacup” Amie or the amazing food (you must try the pork tenderloin sandwich) Charlie has put this piece of property in Samsula on the map as a destination for bike enthusiasts. They are located at 3705 Hwy 44. Bike night is on Thursdays beginning at 6p with live music and $3 longnecks, $4 premiums and 2 for 1 drafts, so check Sorry Charlie’s out if you haven’t been there yet! In May they have a Kentucky Derby Party scheduled for 5pm on the 4th so come dressed in your finest Derby attire. And put this one on your calendar… Charlie’s 50th Birthday Party June 7th!!! Somebody needs a spanking! Join in on the fun at Sorry Charlie’s!

By Lulu

Everyone who knows me, will tell you I always say Chopper Time at Tropical Tattoo on S. Yonge St. in Ormond Beach is by far the BEST event of Bike Week! Not only is it a bike show with unique motorcycle creations, interesting photography as far as attendees at the event, and bikes, great music in the back by Jacksonville Slim & Express Train, lots of old friends and famous/infamous peeps…it also raises much needed funds for the Veteran’s Support Fund and the money stays here to help our local vets and the Emory L. Bennett Nursing Home! All the proceeds from the alcohol sales and bartenders’ tips help these heroes! Mike from the Veteran’s Support Fund said this was their 2nd biggest donation ever! Chopper Time has also helped other charities along the way including the VFW and Arne Foundation for animals. Nothing impresses me more than bad ass bikers being kind. Willie and his crew of amazing volunteers have been throwing this event for 24 years during Bike Week. It is always the Thursday of Bike Week and Biketoberfest. While onsite for the show, his tattoo artists are busy creating ink for those who are looking for something new to be added to their canvas. I have been covering his event for 18 years now, and this by far was the largest ever!! What started as a bunch of bike builders meeting at Willie’s to hit some strip clubs years ago has ended up being one of the oldest, most amazing bike shows anywhere! A special thank you to the sponsors Rue & Ziffra law firm, Twisted Tea, Hogridin.com, Realty Pros, Hardcore Cycles Inc, Spectro Performance Oils, Blings Cycles, S & S Performance, Hot Leathers, Grandview Live, Joker Cycles Works, Only Choppers, Iron Horse Saloon, Broken Spoke, OB’s, Cochise Chops, Church of Chops, Renegade Magazine, and to Heather & Chris from Cycle Source for their hard work putting this on. And let’s not forget Roadside Marty for keeping the show running. Pictures of all the winners can be seen on Thunder Roads Florida Facebook.
Chopper Time Spring 2024 Winners!
Hardcore-Eric Stein
Shovel-Mike Vasey
Custom-Jason Hallman
Perewitz Paint-Xavier Muriel
Paint-Jack Deagazio
Chopper-Chris Callen
Metric-Mike Grover
Roadside’s Choice-Travis Bowser
Knuckle-Ritchie
Evo-Daniel Heman
Flathead-William Gallo
Bling’s Choice-Joe Rayl
Crowd Favorite-J Ryan
Twin Cam-Bobby C
Cycle Source Choice-Johnny 99
Rev Al Award-Eric Mills
Panhead-Anthony Reboudo
Tropical Tattoo Choice-Andrew Leibman
Antique-Andrea Labarbara
Rat-Co Kane
Willie’s Choice-Bill Dodge
Bobber-Chuck Williams
Sportster-Mandy Foster
TBR Choice-Cooper Sidle
British Bike-Drew Skocelas

By Lulu

On a Mystery Ride Royce suggested we stop at a bar unknown to us in downtown Deland, Issues Lounge & Package. It is a cool joint with full liquor, and we gladly made it a stop. Once there, we met the owners Fritz and Holly who told us during Deland Bike Rally the bar puts on a 3-day gig and closes the streets to vehicles, erects a stage in the street for bands, brings in vendors and puts up an outside bar. So, we put it on our calendar, and you should too for next year. On Friday, Issues had a kick-off party, Saturday live music added to the festivities, and Sunday was billed as Bikes, Brews & Blues, but due to inclement weather being forecast, they cancelled the bike show. The weather for the most part held off and lots of peeps were listening to a cool blues band Issues had outside. Don’t wait until 2025 to find this gem! It is located at 114 E. Indiana Avenue!

The tapestry of our lives is woven with people who come in and enrich our existence. Some threads are thick and hold us together in trying times from long, deep relationships. Others are thin threads, people who pop in for a fun day or week and you may never see them again, but just knowing them gave you experiences you might have missed by not knowing them. Recently three people left my tapestry, and it is profound they are gone. Two of these guys, I probably snapped the last photo taken of them! Daren Bennett, a long-time friend of Steve Coe, was always smiling when I would see him at Coe’s, The World Golf Village at Riding into History messing with old bikes or when I spotted him at Sunshine Chapter’s Swap Meet Bike Week and took this shot. He passed away a few days later unexpectedly. His smile is what I will remember. Meredith Jones was a friend of Bill Grotto that I had gotten to know over several years at Bill’s house or cigar shows. He rode up for Bike Week from Ft. Lauderdale and was checking into his hotel at the same time I was delivering magazines on the beach Thursday before Bike Week and I heard a guy telling the front desk in a deep voice, “I don’t want to be a dick, but someone is already in my room! The bed is a mess, TV is on.” I recognized his voice and said, “But Meredith you are a dick!” He gave me a big hug and told me I better show up for the Twisted Tea Party at Dog House the next night, so I did! I snapped this photo; he died 2 days later and all in the photo and myself are stunned. It was hard to make it through Bike Week when we heard he wrecked close to home alone on his bike. Rob Busier, a long-time resident of Daytona, one of TJ’s very best friends for 40 years, and a guy who was always on my side in my relationship with TJ. Rob would come over and help with house projects. And although he wasn’t healthy enough to ride or really go out much anymore, we still weren’t prepared for his leaving. My point in all this is simply, treasure those threads no matter how thick! All of these guys I wish I had spent MORE time with. Loved you all! Will miss you! Tell your friends you love them, be in the moment with those you are with…and don’t forget your sunscreen.

By Lulu

Big Engine was rocking the crowd at The Dog House in Port Orange. Bill Grotto and the Twisted Tea girls were on hand to give out koozies and bandanas for those drinking the famous Twisted Teas! Missing this year was Tank, after all it is the Dog House, but loud music makes him a bit nervous and he is a famous TV star, so he calls the shots! Thank you, Twisted Tea, for being such a big part of the rally seasons and for supporting Thunder Roads Florida magazine!!! Go to their ad and sign up for the next Twisted Tea bike giveaway with the QR code.

By Lulu

Shovelhead Night happens every Wednesday at The Other Place in Ormond Beach. Gina who owns the bar welcomes bikers at both her bars. Chris’ Lounge in Holly Hill is her “other place”! But the Shovelhead guys have made The Other Place their weekly home on Wednesdays. But during Bike Week, the word is out, that if you love the old pans and shovels it is the place to be on Wednesday evenings. $2 beer and $5 Smash Burgers add to the reasons to ride to Gina’s bar! The lot was packed full. Special front row parking is for Shovels with a separate area reserved for Pans, so we had to find a place out back for the Ultra! Congratulations to Jerry, Dave, and their posse for making this a great place to meet up and to Gina for loving her bikers!!!

By Lulu

For 26 years Suncoast Charities for Children has thrown a great motorcycle & music festival in Sarasota. In the history of the festival, Lucy says they never have had to cancel two headliners! This year ironically the rain gods shut the concert down early, and it happened during Stormbringer’s performance on stage. The skies opened and safety concerns forced the cancellation of Grand Funk Railroad with Sunday being a total washout. BUT that didn’t stop the charity fundraising from being a success, thanks to those who braved the weather, a $25,000 donation match from the James M. Doss Charitable Foundation, and other festival events, still managed to raise $150,000. In 2023 they raised $350,000 so it was a disappointment for the charity staff and volunteers who put their hearts and souls into this event. Total net revenue raised over the past 26 years, under the leadership of Lucy Nicandri, has been a whopping $27.5 Million. One project from the funds raised this year will be a brand-new playground for at risk children with special needs at Children First in Venice, FL. The festival features 3 days of live music at the fairgrounds, vendors, bike shows, a sound off, VIP tent and charity auction, wrestling and much more. We did get a great night of Molly Hatchet on Friday with the largest crowd I have seen on a Friday. Let’s make Thunder by the Bay in 2025 their biggest event ever!!! The dates are February 14-16th! Their website is suncoastcharitiesforchildren.org

by Jeani G.

Shifting this annual event by a week due to rainstorms was a great call – as the weather couldn’t have been more glorious! Midwest Motorcycle’s 30th Anniversary Antique & Custom Bike Show on February 25th started out a little chilly for riders, but quickly turned into a beautiful warm, sunny day. Once again, Heavy and Christine threw an amazing bike show and anniversary party, filling the Beaver Bar to capacity!

Leslye, owner of the Beaver Bar, served up the usual delicious Sunday breakfast buffet. The lot filled up pretty quickly with a myriad of antique and custom bikes to make the judging difficult, with over twenty-five different classes. The amazing trophies were handcrafted by Jared – each one as unique as the bikes in the show … and each winner was able to pick the trophy of their choice! The servers kept the drinks flowing, vendors were busy selling their wares, while Judi Behave entertained the crowd all day long with their intense classic rock music and powerhouse vocals.

If you’ve never been to Midwest Motorcycle shop, you really need to pay them a visit. Located on Beach Street in Daytona, they are a full service shop whose friendly staff does it all – sales, service, rentals, parts, custom builds, welding, full machine shop, powder coating, painting … even 24-hour towing. They are located at 444 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach. Phone is 386-257-6265 and check out their website MidwestMotorcycleDaytona.com.

A huge thank you to everyone who came out to help Midwest Motorcycle celebrate their milestone 30th anniversary. To quote Heavy, this year’s event was “epic.” Midwest’s bike show takes place every February – be sure to come join the fun next year … and tell them Thunder Roads Florida sent ya!

Find the winner’s photos and all the photos of the day on Thunder Roads Florida Facebook page!

By Lulu

Andy Thompson opened Hemingway’s Wine & Cigar Bar a few years back and has turned it into a great spot in Tavares. Hemingway’s has a nice walk-in humidor and serves a wide selection of beer and wine. Outside seating on W. Ruby St. is an enjoyable perch to watch the flow of peeps coming and going. Since TJ enjoys a good cigar and I enjoy a glass of wine with friends that has always been a stop when we are in the Tavares/Leesburg area. They have been supporting Thunder Roads Magazine ever since Andy opened his doors. Now Andy has added a new endeavor to keep him busy. Legacy Cigar opened in July and is right smack in the cool part of Mt. Dora at 525 N. Donnelly St. This spot also has a walk-in humidor for your cigar shopping! I love the gated porch for outside chatting with old and new friends. The new cigar shop is closed Monday, open 10a-6p Tuesday through Thursday, Friday & Saturday 10a-8p and Sunday 10a-6p. So, while in town for Leesburg Bike Fest or anytime you are in the area check out Andy’s enterprises. He loves to hear bikes pull up!

BIKE SHOWS

3/2 ANTIQUE BIKE SHOW-DELAND, Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., open 9-5, $10 entry for all week, 386-801-1810

3/2 FULL THROTTLE BIKE SHOW-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion 11a-4p, 386-671-7100, 727-935-4875 Tony

3/3 RAT ROD BIKE SHOW-DELAND, Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., open 9-5, $10 entry for all week, 386-801-1810
3/3 HARDCORE CYCLES PERFORMANCE SHOW-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion 10a-5p, 386-671-7100

3/3 BIKES, BANDS, & BREWS-DELAND, Issues, 114 E. Indiana Ave., 11a-7p, bike reg free from 11a-4p

3/3 OB’S RUMBLE & RALLY BIKE SHOW-DELAND, 1750 N. Woodland Blvd., live music, tattoo contest

3/3 WARREN LANES ANTIQUE GATHERING-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 N US 1, gates open noon, brokenspoke.com

3/4 TRIKE SHOW-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion, noon-5p, 386-671-7100

3/5 DOUBLE DOWN RIDE IN BIKE SHOW-SAMSULA, Cabbage Patch Bar, 549 Tomoka Farm Rd., Reg 9-12, $30 first bike, $50 for 2, $25 additional

3/5 HARLEY-DAVIDSON & RENEGADES BABES WOMENS RIDE IN BIKE SHOW-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion Reg 11a-12p, awards 3:30p, 386-671-7100

3/5 CYCLE SOURCE CUSTOM BIKE SHOW-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 N US 1, Reg 11a-3p, awards 4p, free to enter, brokenspoke.com

3/6 SIDE CAR TRIKE SHOW-DELAND, Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., open 9-5, $10 entry for all week, 386-801-1810

3/6 PEREWITZ PAINT SHOW-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 N US 1, 11a-4p, $1000 cash prize, meet world famous Jody Perewitz, brokenspoke.com

3/7 CHOPPER TIME-ORMOND BEACH, Tropical Tattoo, 825 S. Yonge St., 11a-5p, awesome bike show, live music by Jacksonville Slim & Express Train, benefits Veterans Coalition, 386-672-1888, tropicaltattoo.com

3/7 OLD SCHOOL CHOPPER SHOW-DELAND, Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., open 9-5, $10 entry for all week, 386-801-1810

3/7 BIKE SHOW MAFIA ALL CLASS BIKE SHOW-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion 10a-4p, 386-671-7100

3/7 DOUBLE DOWN BUDWEISER BAGGER SHOW & SOUND SHOWDOWN-SAMSULA, Cabbage Patch, 549 Tomoka Farm Rd., Reg 9-11:30a

3/7 GODFATHER OF BASS-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion 5-9p, 386-671-7100

3/7 FULL THROTTLE BIKE & AUDIO SHOW-DAYTONA BEACH, Grandview Live, 640 N. Grandview Ave., 8P-11a reg $30 per class, $10 additional awards midnight to 1a, 727-935-4875

3/8 BRITISH/EURO BIKE SHOW-DELAND, Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., open 9-5, $10 entry for all week, 386-801-1810

3/8 DENNIS KIRK GARAGE BUILD BIKE SHOW-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke, 1151 N US 1, noon-3p reg, awards 4p, amateur build contest, garagebuild.com, brokenspoke.com

3/8 6th ANNUAL BIKES N BASS-DAYTONA BEACH, Internation Speedway, bike show and sound competition, 11a-6p

3/8 BOARDWALK BIKE SHOW-DAYTONA BEACH, 10a-5p

3/9 SHOVELHEAD BIKE SHOW-DELAND, Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., open 9-5, $10 entry for all week, 386-801-1810

3/9 7th KORY SOUZA ORIGINALS NO CLASS BIKE SHOW-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion 10a-5p, $1000 1st, $750 2nd. $500 3rd. Best of Show $3500 Rockford Audio System & Commemorative Plaque

BIKINI CONTEST/WET T CONTEST

3/7 MISS OB’S BIKINI CONTEST & OB’S BIRTHDAY-DELAND, OB’s, 1750 N Woodland Blvd., 6pm, $1000, live music by Toy Box 6-10p
3/8 MISS BURNING BIKE CONTEST & BURNING OF THE BIKE-DELAND, Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., live music, stunt show, beer, food, party starts at 5p, contest 8p, $10 entry, 386-801-1810, fastlanecampground.com

3/8 WET T CONTEST-BUNNELL, 1405 Saloon, 1405 Moody Blvd., 3p, 386-313-6303, 1405saloon.com

3/9 MISS BROKEN SPOKE CONTEST-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke Saloon, 7 hot girls posing on 7 custom bikes for photos and then contest, girls posing for photos from 1-2p, contest starts at 2p, 386-235-3172, brokenspoke.com

3/9 TEDDY MORSE’S DAYTONA HARLEY-DAVIDSON BIKINI CONTEST-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion, 5 pm. 386-671-7100

3/9 MISS SORRY CHARLIES-SAMSULA, Sorry Charlie’s Corner, 3705 Hwy44, 5p, 386-428-4858

COLESLAW WRESTLING

3/6 LADIES COLESLAW WRESTLING-SAMSULA, Cabbage Patch Bar, 549 Tomoka Farm Rd., noon
3/9 LADIES COLESLAW WRESTLING-SAMSULA, Cabbage Patch Bar, 549 Tomoka Farm Rd., noon

CONCERTS/MUSIC

3/1 HONEY MOONSHINE 12-4p/MURDER HORNETS-SAMSULA, Sorry Charlies Corner, 3705 Hwy44, 5-9p, 386-428-4858

3/1 PENTA-DELAND, City Limits, 4425 N. US Hwy 17, 7-11pm

3/1 STRUTT 12-4p/ROCKIT FLY 5-7p/JASMINE CAIN 8-10p-ORMOND BEACH, Saints & Sinners, 1635 N US Hwy 1, 386-671-7108

3/1 DAMION WATERS 1-5p/KARAOKE 6-10p-POMONA PARK, The Hideaway, 245 Old Highway 17, 386-649-4088

3/1 TOY BOX- PORT ORANGE, Port Hole, 932 Herbert St., 8p

3/1 BOBBY FRISS-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke, 1151 N US 1, 9:30-11:30p, brokenspoke.com

3/1 WHEY JENNINGS-ORMOND BEACH, Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N US 1, 9-11p

3/1 RICK MONROE & THE HITMEN-PORT ORANGE, First Turn, 5236 S. Ridgewood Ave, 7p

3/1 FAT CITY 2-5p/MATT OREE 3-6p/SOUND PORIUM 7-9p/OUT ON BAIL 7-9p/REDLINE 10p-12:30a/GREYE 10pm-12:30am-DAYTONA BEACH, Boot Hill Saloon

3/1 SESAME PLEXER-SOUTH DAYTONA, Mark’s Sports Bar, 2045 S. Ridgewood Ave., 386-7767-2277

3/1 THE ESSENTIALS 1-5p/WING FINGERS BAND 8p-12a-DELAND, OB’s, 1750 N Woodland Blvd.

3/1 NAUGHTY, NAUGHTY-ORMOND BEACH, Boot Hill Outpost, US 1, 5-8p

3/1 WHISKEY HEART-CRESCENT CITY, Renegades on the River, 6-10p

3/2 TOY BOX- PORT ORANGE, Port Hole, 932 Herbert St., 8p

3/2 SOULFIRE-BUNNELL, 1405 Saloon, 1405 Moody Blvd., 1-5p, 386-313-6303, 1405saloon.com

3/2 DANIEL JOHNSON 12-3p/DAX 5-8p/PAYTON REIGN FIRE PERFORMANCE 8-10p-SAMSULA, Sorry Charlies Corner, 3705 Hwy44, 386-428-4858

3/2 TORN 12-4p/HYPERSONA 5-7p/JASMINE CAIN 8-10p-ORMOND BEACH, Saints & Sinners, 1635 N US Hwy 1, 386-671-7108

3/2 BACKWATER SKINNY-SOUTH DAYTONA, Mark’s Sports Bar, 2045 S. Ridgewood Ave., 386-7767-2277

3/2 DEADLANDERS 1-5p/JUSTIN LEE PARTIN 6-10p-DELAND, OB’s, 1750 N Woodland Blvd.

3/2 BRIAN BUCHANAN-POMONA PARK, The Hideaway, 245 Old Highway 17, 2-5p, 386-649-4088

3/2 BOBBY FRISS 7-9p/KISS AMERICA 9:30-11p-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke, 1151 N US 1

3/2 WHEY JENNINGS 4-6p/COLT FORD 9-10:30p-ORMOND BEACH, Iron Horse, 1068 N US 1-

3/2 REED FOLEY 1p/ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC 7p-PORT ORANGE, First Turn, 5236 S. Ridgewood Ave.

3/2 HENDRIX 1-3p/2ND SHIFT 4-6p/REDLINE 7-9p/LEAVING EDEN 7-9p/SOUND PORIUM 10-12:30p/SESAME PLEXER 10-12:30a-DAYTONA BEACH, Boot Hill Saloon

3/2 MUDER HORNETS-GENEVA, The Alibi, 3391 E SR 46, noon-4p

3/2 LEAVING EDEN-DELAND, City Limits, 4425 N Hwy 17, 7-11pm

3/2 SOUND THEORY SWITCH-CRESCENT CITY, Renegades’ on the River, 7-11p

3/3 MURDER HORNETS-BUNNELL, 1405 Saloon, 1405 Moody Blvd., 2-6p, 386-313-6303, 1405saloon.com

3/3 OLD SCHOOL BANDITS- PORT ORANGE, Port Hole, 932 Herbert St., 8p

3/3 CAT 4-SAMSULA, Sorry Charlies Corner, 3705 Hwy44, 2-6p, 386-428-4858

3/3 VOODOO MOONSHINE 11:30a-1:30p/SUFFER (Staind tribute) 2-4p/NOOKIE (Limp Biskit tribute) 5-7p/JASMINE CAIN 8-10p-ORMOND BEACH, Saints & Sinners, 1635 N US Hwy 1, 386-671-7108

3/3 DEADMANS HAND BAND-POMONA PARK, The Hideaway, 245 Old Highway 17, 5-8p, 386-649-4088

3/3 WHEY JENNINGS 6:30-8:30p/BOBBY FRISS 9-11p-ORMOND BEACH, Iron Horse, US 1

3/3 KEG COUNTRY 1p/NICHOLOFF 7p-PORT ORANGE, First Turn, 5236 S. Ridgewood Ave.

3/3 HENDRIX 1-3p/VERMILLION 2-5p/SOUND PORIUM 6-9p/GREYE 7-9p/DUVAL COUNTY LINE 10-12:30p/LEAVING EDEN 10-12:30a-DAYTONA BEACH, Boot Hill Saloon

3/3 SOUL FIRE-ORMOND BEACH, Boot Hill Outpost, US 1, 5-8p

3/3 TOM & MARK-GENEVA, The Alibi, 3391 E SR 46, 11am-3pm

3/3 MR. NATURAL 12-4p/LEAVING EDEN 7-10p-CRESCENT CITY, Renegades on the River

3/4 THE DUO-SAMSULA, Sorry Charlies Corner, 3705 Hwy44, 12-4p, 386-428-4858

3/4 DUVAL COUNTY LINE 12-4p/TALK DIRTY (Poison tribute) 5-7p/HYPERSONA 8-10p-ORMOND BEACH, Saints & Sinners, 1635 N US Hwy 1, 386-671-7108

3/4 WING FINGERS-DELAND, OB’s, 1750 N Woodland Blvd., 2-6p

3/4 PSYCHO MAGNETS- PORT ORANGE, Port Hole, 932 Herbert St., 8p

3/4 STONE SENATE 3-5p/HAIRBALL-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke, brokenspoke.com

3/4 WHEY JENNINGS 4-6p/CHURCH OF CASH 6:30-8:30p/JESS ZIMMERMAN 9-11p-ORMOND BEACH, Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N US 1

3/4 FRANK FLETCHER BAND 1p/CRASHROCKET 7p-PORT ORANGE, First Turn

3/4 HENDRIX 1-3p/NAUGHTY NAUGHTY 1-4p/BLISTUR 5-8p/GREYE 6-9p/KNIGHT SNAKE 9:30p-12:30a/FAT CITY 10-12:30a-DAYTONA BEACH, Boot Hill Saloon

3/4 DANNY RISING LION-DELAND, City Limits 4425 N US Hwy 17, 12-4pm

3/4 LAST STAND-ORMOND BEACH, Boot Hill Outpost, US 1, 5-8p

3/4 CHRIS MCNELL DUO-CRESCENT CITY, Renegades on the River, 12-4p

3/4 SAM LOWE-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, Pavilion, noon-4p

3/4 GUNSHY-BUNNELL, 1405 Saloon, 1405 Moody Blvd., 2-6pm

3/5 PSYCHO MAGNETS- PORT ORANGE, Port Hole, 932 Herbert St., 8p

3/5 OL’ SKOOL BANDITS-BUNNELL, 1405 Saloon, 1405 Moody Blvd., 2-6p, 386-313-6303, 1405saloon.com

3/5 JOE PAYNE & FRIENDS-SAMSULA, Sorry Charlies Corner, 3705 Hwy44, 2-6p, 386-428-4858

3/5 DAVE ALEXANDER-DELAND, City Limits, 4425 N US Hwy 17, noon-4pm

3/5 DEADLANDERS 1-5p/GROOVE INFUSION 6-10p-DELAND, OB’s, 1750 N Woodland Blvd.

3/5 SESAME PLEXER 12-4p/MEDAL MILITIA (Metallica tibute) 5-7p/HYPERSONA 8-10p-ORMOND BEACH, Saints & Sinners, 1635 N US Hwy 1, 386-671-7108

3/5 JEFF & NINA’S DIRTY 420 BINGO-PORT ORANGE, Dog House, 7:30p
3/5 STONE SENATE 5:30-7:30p/HAIRBALL-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke, brokenspoke.com

3/5 WHEY JENNINGS 4-6p/CHURCH OF CASH 6:30-8:30p/BOBBY FRISS 9-11p-ORMOND BEACH, Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N US 1

3/5 NAUGHTY NAUGHTY 1-4p/ELLIE LEE 2-5p/BLISTUR 5-8p/SESAME PLEXER 6-9p/JUST PRIEST 9p-12a/VOODOO VIBE 10p-12:30a-DAYTONA BEACH, Boot Hill Saloon

3/5 FAT CACTUS 1p/GREEN TREE BROTHERS 7p-PORT ORANGE, First Turn

3/5 MATT OREE-ORMOND BEACH, Boot Hill Outpost, US 1, 5-8p

3/6 CAM WHEATON-CRESCENT CITY, Renegades on the River, 6-9p

3/6 BIG ENGINE-SAMSULA, Cabbage Patch Bar, 549 Tomoka Farm Rd., 7p

3/6 STICK SHIFT CADILLAC 1-5p/KEG COUNTRY 6-9p-SAMSULA, Sorry Charlies Corner, 3705 Hwy44, 386-428-4858

3/6 BAM BAM-DELAND, City Limits, 4425 N US Hwy 17, 12-4pm

3/6 BLUE 88- PORT ORANGE, Port Hole, 932 Herbert St., 8p

3/6 GUNSHY 12-4p/WICKED SERENITY (Godsmack tribute) 5-7p/HYPERSONA 8-10p-ORMOND BEACH, Saints & Sinners, 1635 N US Hwy 1, 386-671-7108

3/6 STONE SENATE 4:30-6:30p/BOBBY FRISS 7-9p/HAIRBALL-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke

3/6 CHURCH OF CASH 4-5:30p/JESS ZIMMERMAN 6-7:30p/DIAMOND RIO 8-P:30p/COWBOY 10-11:30p-ORMOND BEACH, Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N US 1

3/6 22N DANCE PARTY BAND-PORT ORANGE, First Turn, 5236 S. Ridgewood Ave., 7p

3/6 TRISTAN 11a-2p/SOUL FIRE 2-4p/ELLIE LEE 2-5p/BACKWATER SKINNY 6-8p/LEAVING EDEN 6-9p/VOODOO VIBE 9p-12a/VOODOO MOONSHINE 10p-12:30a-DAYTONA BEACH, Boot Hill Saloon

3/6 CAT 4-ORMOND BEACH, Boot Hill Outpost, US 1, 5-8p

3/6 THOSE GUYS, BUNNELL, 1405 Saloon, 1405 Moody Blvd. 2-6pm

3/7 KNOCKOUT-BUNNELL, 1405 Saloon, 1405 Moody Blvd., 2-6p, 386-313-6303, 1405saloon.com

3/7 DANIEL JOHNSON 12-3p/AUSTIN STANLEY 4-7p-SAMSULA, Sorry Charlies Corner, 3705 Hwy44, 386-428-4858

3/7 BARFLY 12-4p/ARE FRIENDS ELECTRIC 5-7p/JASMINE CAIN 8-10p
-ORMOND BEACH, Saints & Sinners, 1635 N US Hwy 1, MAIN STAGE, 386-671-7108

3/7 STEVE MIDDLEBROOK-POMONA PARK, The Hideaway, 245 Old Highway 17, 2-5p, 386-649-4088

3/7 SEAN HOLCOMB-GENEVA, The Alibi, 3371 E SR 46, 1-4p

3/7 JUSTIN LEE BARTIN BAND 1-5p/TOY BOX 6-10p-DELAND, OB’s, 1750 N Woodland Blvd.

3/7 JOHN NICKOLOFF- PORT ORANGE, Port Hole, 932 Herbert St., 8p

3/7 BUCKSHOT 4:30-6:30p/BULL 7-9p/HAIRBALL-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke, brokenspoke.com

3/7 GREGORY DAVIDSON-DELAND, City Limits, 4425 N Hwy 17, 12-4pm

3/7 CHURCH OF CASH 4-5:30p/LOOSE LIPS 8-9:30p/COWBOY 10-11:30p-ORMOND BEACH, Iron Horse Saloon

3/7 FRANK FLETCHER BAND 1p/22N DANCE PARTY BAND 7p-PORT ORANGE, First Turn

3/7 NAUGHTY NAUGHTY 2-5p/ELLIE LEE 2-5p/ALIAS 6-9p/VOODOO MOONSHINE 7p/FAT CACTUS 9p-12:30a-DAYTONA BEACH, Boot Hill Saloon

3/7 TRISTAN 2-5p/FAT CITY 5-8p-ORMOND BEACH, Boot Hill Outpost, US 1

3/7 JLP 12-4p/SASS 6-10p-CRESCENT CITY, Renegades on the River

3/8 LARRY HASLETT 2-6p/THE LEGENDARY CYCLONES 4-8p-SAMSULA, Sorry Charlies Corner, 3705 Hwy44, 386-428-4858

3/8 BEDROCK (Hair Band) 12-4p/COMPLETELY UNCHAINED (Van Halen tribute) 5-7p/JASMINE CAIN 8-10p-ORMOND BEACH, Saints & Sinners, 1635 N US Hwy 1, 386-671-7108

3/8 ROCK IT FLY CONCERT-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion 6p, 386-671-7100

3/8 ROLLING DAYTONA ROAD GLIDE GIVEAWAY WITH JESSE JAMES DUPREE 8p & JESSE JAMES DUPREE (lead singer of Jackyl) BREATHING FIRE CONCERT 8:15p-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion, 386-671-7100

3/8 KNOCKOUT-BUNNELL, 1405 Saloon, 1405 Moody Blvd., 2-6p, 386-313-6303, 1405saloon.com

3/8 WILLIS KING BAND-POMONA PARK, The Hideaway, 245 Old Highway 17, 2-5p, 386-649-4088

3/8 MAX Q- PORT ORANGE, Port Hole, 932 Herbert St., 8p

3/8 COWBOY 4:30p-6:30p/BULL 7-9p/HAIRBALL-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke Saloon

3/8 LOOSE LIPS 4-5:30p/BUCK SHOT 6-7:30p/COREY SMITH 8-9:30p/BOBBY FRISS 10-11:30p-ORMOND BEACH, Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N US 1

3/8 OVER UNDER BAND-SOUTH DAYTONA, Mark’s Sports Bar, 2045 S. Ridgewood Ave., 386-7767-2277

3/8 KEG COUNTRY 1p/NICHOLOFF 7p-PORT ORANGE, First Turn

3/8 TRISTAN 11a-2p/CHRIS 1-3p/ELLIE LEE 2-5p/BLISTUR 3-5p/LEAVING EDEN 6-9p/MATT OREE 7-9p/REDLINE 10p-12:30a/JACKKNIFE 10p-DAYTONA BEACH, Boot Hill Saloon

3/8 SESAME PLEXER-ORMOND BEACH, Boot Hill Outpost, US 1, 5-8p

3/8 JACK FLOWERS-GENEVA, The Alibi, 3391 E SR 46, noon-3p

3/8 SMOKIN JOE LEDDEN 12-4pm/GUN SHY 7-10pm-DELAND, City Limits, 4425 N. Hwy 17

3/8 DUVAL COUNTY LINE-CRESCENT CITY, Renegades on the River, 6-10p

3/8 WING FINGERS 12-4p/DALLAS TYLER BAND 4-8p/JESS ZIMMERMAN 8p-12a-DELAND, OB’s, 1750 N Woodland Blvd.

3/9 MAX Q- PORT ORANGE, Port Hole, 932 Herbert St., 8p

3/9 AC/DC TRIBUTE BAND RAZOR EDGE-BUNNELL, 1405 Saloon, 1405 Moody Blvd., 2-5p, 386-313-6303, 1405saloon.com

3/9 KEG COUNTRY 12-3p/LOOSE LIPS (Nashville’s Premiere Rock & Roll Experience 6p-SAMSULA, Sorry Charlies Corner, 3705 Hwy44, 386-428-4858

3/9 KING STEEL 12-4p/COMPLETELY UNCHAINED (Van Halen tribute) 5-7p/JASMINE CAIN 8-10p-ORMOND BEACH, Saints & Sinners, 1635 N US Hwy 1, 386-671-7108

3/9 BRETT GUTHERY-POMONA PARK, The Hideaway, 245 Old Highway 17, 2-5p, 386-649-4088

3/9 BOBBY FRISS 7-9p/HAIRBALL-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke, brokenspoke.com

3/9 BUCK SHOT 6-7:30p/CHRIS CAGLE 8-9:30p/COWBOY 10-11:30p-ORMOND BEACH, Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N US 1

3/9 SIX WHISKEY RIVAL 1p/TORN-PORT ORANGE, First Turn, 5236 S. Ridgewood Ave.

3/9 ROCKABILLY 1-3p/JEN & TONIC 2-5p/JACK KNIFE 5-9p/LEAVING EDEN 6-9p/REDLINE 10p/VOODOO VIBE 10p-DAYTONA BEACH, Boot Hill Saloon

3/9 TRISTAN 2-4p/OUT ON BAIL 5-8p-ORMOND BEACH, Boot Hill Outpost, US 1

3/9 BIG D ON THE ROAD-GENEVA, The Alibi, 3391 E SR 46, noon-3p

3/9 REED FOLEY BAND 12-4p/GREEN TREE BROTHERS 4-8p/LOUNGE LYZARDS 8p-12a-DELAND, OB’s, 1750 N Woodland Blvd.

3/9 RAP JACKS-DELAND, City Limits, 4425 N. US Hwy 17, 7-11pm

3/9 X HALE-CRESCENT CITY, Renegades on the River, 12-4p

3/9 BIG ENGINE-SAMSULA, Cabbage Patch Bar, 549 Tomoka Farm Rd., 7p

3/10 DANIEL JOHNSON-SAMSULA, Sorry Charlies Corner, 3705 Hwy44, 12-3p, 386-428-4858

3/10 LOCALS SURVIVOR PARTY GUNSHY 11a-3p/NICHOLOFF 4-8p-ORMOND BEACH, Saints & Sinners, 1635 N US Hwy 1, 386-671-7108

3/10 1405’s SURVIVAL PARTY–BUNNELL, 1405 Saloon, 1405 Moody Blvd., free food, Duval County Line 2-6p, 386-313-6303, 1405saloon.com

3/10 SWAMP DOG-POMONA PARK, The Hideaway, 245 Old Highway 17 2-5p, 386-649-4088

3/10 ALEX HAYES SURVIVOR PARTY-PORT ORANGE, First Turn, noon

3/10 HYPERSONA-DELAND, City Limits, 4425 Hwy 17, 1-5pm, survivor party

3/10 SOUL FIRE 1-4p/BACKWATER SKINNY 2-5p/VERMILLION 5-8p/FAT CITY 6-8p/TRISTAN 9p-12a-DAYTONA BEACH, Boot Hill Saloon

3/10 WHISKEY SUNRISE-GENEVA, 3391 E SR 46, noon-4p

3/10 TRISTAN-ORMOND BEACH, Boot Hill Outpost, US 1, 1-3p

3/10 CUMBERLAND-CRESCENT CITY, Renegades on the River, 7-11p

MISCELLANEOUS

3/1 BUDWEISER CLYDESDALE 8 HORSE HITCH PARADE-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, 3pm, 386-671-71009

3/1 URIAS GLOBE OF DEATH & HANDBALANCE SHOW-1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion, daily ongoing, 386-671-7100

3/1 DELAND BIKE RALLY KICK OFF PARTY-DELAND, Issues, 114 E. Indiana Ave., 6-10p

3/2 SONS OF SPEED-NEW SMYRNA, New Smyrna Speedway, Billy Lanes vintage races

3/2 BAD APPLE RAT ROD BASH-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 N US 1, Reg 11a-3:30p, awards 4p, rat rods, hot rods, brokenspoke.com

3/2 BIKE SHOW MAFIA BIKE WEEK INDUSTRY KICK OFF PARTY-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 N US 1, 6:30p-til, Jim Lynch 386-690-7381

3/3 LEATHER & LACE’S MC BLESSING OF THE BIKES & PANCAKE BREAKFAST-EDGEWATER, 574 West Ariel Rd., free pancake breakfast 9-10:30a, blessing 11a sharp, 917-456-7628, leatherandlacemc.com

3/3 KICK OFF PARTY-PORT ORANGE, The Boat Bar, 5395 S. Ridgewood Ave., 1-6p, music, free food, 386-333-9909

3/3 YUENGLINGS TATTOO CONTEST-DELAND, OB’S, 1750 N. Woodland Blvd., 386-943-9600

3/4 FLYING PISTON BENEFIT & BUILDERS BREAKFAST-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion, 8:30-11a, benefits All Kids Bikes, meet the builders & bid on the 1st ever custom IRONe Customs, bid on custom Skatedeck art, $20 tickets in advance, $25 at door, tickets available shop.daytonaharleydavidson.com 386-671-7100

3/5 BUDWEISER CLYDESDALE SINGLE HORSE SHOW-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, 3p, 386-671-7100

3/6 BIKER BELLES HARLEY-DAVIDSON WOMEN’S RIDE-DAYTONA BEACH, International Speedway to Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, reg 8a, KSU 9a, Registration at Daytonawomensride.com386-671-7100

3/6 SHOVELHEAD BIKE NIGHT-ORMOND BEACH, The Other Place, 1040 S. Nova Rd., 5-8p, 386-256-3004

3/7 LEATHER & LACE MC OPEN HOUSE & BIKER RODEO-EDGEWATER, 574 Ariel Rd., gates open noon, bike rodeo, Chicago style bike show, swap meet, door prizes, raffle, 50/50, auction, food, music, awards, $20 donation, 917-546-7628, leatherandlacemc.com

3/7 BIKE PARTY & PIG ROAST-EDGEWATER, American Legion Riders Post 285, 4497 S. US Hwy 1, noon-4p, live music, smoked pork sandwich & side $7, cornhole, 50/50, proceeds support 2024 Veterans program, 386-210-4926

3/8 ROLLING DAYTONA ROAD GLIDE GIVEAWAY WITH JESSE JAMES DUPREE 8p & JESSE JAMES DUPREE CONCERT 8:15p-ORMOND BEACH, Teddy Morse’s Daytona H-D, 1637 N US Hwy 1, Pavilion, 386-671-7100

3/8 BURNING OF THE BIKE-DELAND, Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., live music, stunt show, beer, food, party starts at 5p, bikini contest 8p, $10 entry, 386-801-1810, fastlanecampground.com

3/8 BRAND LAUNCH PARTY-DELAND, Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., launch party for Florida Biker Life, floridabikerlife.com

3/9 BREAKFAST WITH MAMA BEAR-DELAND, Inn Between, 2486 Old New York Ave., breakfast & $3 Bloody Marys, noon, 386-469-9271

3/9 BRAND LAUNCH PARTY-SAMSULA, Sorry Charlie’s Corner, 3705 Hwy44, brand launch party for Florida Biker Life, floridabikerlife.com

3/9 TWISTED TEA TABLE GIVEAWAY-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke, 2-5pm, must be present to win

3/10 1405’s SURVIVAL PARTY–BUNNELL, 1405 Saloon, 1405 Moody Blvd., free food, Duval County Line 2-6p, 386-313-6303, 1405saloon.com

3/10 OB’s SURVIVOR PARTY-DELAND, OB’s, 1750 N Woodland Blvd., $12 buckets (BL, ML, Bud, CL) $7 ten wing baskets, JUSTIN LEE PARTIN 2-6p

3/10 6th ANNUAL CHILI COOK-DELAND, Inn Between, 2486 Old New York Ave., 2-6p, $10 to enter, $10 to taste, includes 1 free draft beer with ticket, $400 first place, $100 second, music by Naughty, Naughty, 386-469-9271

3/10 BAD ASS CAR CLUB VINTAGE CAR DISPLAY-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke Saloon, 1151 US 1, invitation only for cars, noon-5p, 50/50 charity to St. Jude, music by Fuse noon-2p, Otts 386-597-277

3/10 IRON HORSE SURVIVAL PARTY-ORMOND BEACH, Iron Horse Saloon, 1068 N US 1, 1-8p

RALLYS

FEBRUARY 28-MARCH 2 (Wednesday-Saturday)
AMCA SUNSHINE CHAPTER SPRING NATIONAL MEET-DAYTONA BEACH, Daytona Stadium, 3719 LPGA Blvd., giant vintage swap meet, antique MC show with AMCA judging, Fri. Yokel Local Chopper Show, dunkship@myself.com

MARCH 1-10 (Friday-Sunday)
DAYTONA BIKE WEEK-DAYTONA BEACH

BIKE RALLY EVENTS-ST. AUGUSTINE/JACKSONVILLE, Adamec Harley-Davidson, St. Augustine, 380 Outlet Mall Blvd. demo trucks March 8 & 9 & Adamec Harley-Davidson of Jacksonville, 8909 Baymeadows Rd., demo trucks March 1 & 2, bands, vendors, beer, food, adamecharley.com

MOTORCYCLE SWAP MEET-DELAND, Volusia County Fairgrounds, 3150 E. New York Ave., open 9-5, $10 entry for all week, camping available, bike show, signing of the burning bike, vendors, 386-801-1810, fastlanecampground.com

SPACE COAST HARLEY-DAVIDSON, PALM BAY, Space Coast H-D, Octagon fights, burn out pit, bike games, Dyna trailer, bikini oil wrestling, Miss Space Coast H-D, bike show, live music 35 bands including Michael Allman, Frampton tribute, Hypersona, Metallica tribute, Blue Revival Sauce Boss, Faster than Light, All American Band, Gypsy Road, Wicked Maraya

SEMINOLE H-D-SANFORD, 620 Hickman Cir., free bikini bike wash, full bar, live music by David Julia Band, Claire Vandiver, Casey Michael, Sulfuric, Grindstone Sinners, Plum Crazy, Murder Hornets, Jen N Tonix, Run 4 Cover, Rexine, Barfly, 1-10p, seminoleharley.com

MARCH 2 (Saturday)
DELAND BIKE RALLY-DELAND, Downtown, 9a-5p, music, vendors

MARCH 3 (Sunday)
OB’S RUMBLE BIKE RALLY & TATTOO CONTEST-DELAND, OB’S, 1750 N. Woodland Blvd., Yuengling tattoo contest, Matt O’Ree 2-6p, bike show, 386-943-9600

SWAP MEETS

2/28-3/2 AMCA SUNSHINE CHAPTER SPRING NATIONAL MEET-DAYTONA BEACH, Daytona Stadium, 3719 LPGA Blvd., giant vintage swap meet, antique MC show with AMCA judging, Fri. Yokel Local Chopper Show, dunkship@myself.com

3/3 WARREN LANE SWAP MEET-ORMOND BEACH, Broken Spoke Saloon, US 1, load starts at 10a, gates open 11a

3/7 LEATHER & LACE MC OPEN HOUSE & BIKER RODEO-EDGEWATER, 574 Ariel Rd., gates open noon, bike rodeo, Chicago style bike show, swap meet, door prizes, raffle, 50/50, auction, food, music, awards, $20 donation, 917-546-7628, leatherandlacemc.com

By Lulu

This year the Panhead Shovelhead Show at OB’s added a new twist. The ladies participated in an over 50 Bikini Contest and it was amazing. The bevy of women were all so much fun and looked great up on stage. I wouldn’t have wanted to judge it. As usual, there were lots of beautiful old school bikes in the show and the winners, if given to me correctly, were Rich for Best Antique 1938 Indian, Tinker for Best Knuckle 1949, Rocky with the Best in Show Custom Indian, Justin had Best Panhead 1948 Indian, Jim with Best Shovelhead, and the Cap Wilson’s Choice award presented by Thunder Roads Florida went to Mikes Panhead . Hopefully, this is all correct! Thank you to Rue & Ziffra for their continued support of old motorcycles and the biker community! The band Green Tree Brothers rocked the crowd, and the staff as always was great, even though the crowd was certainly overwhelming. See you guys at the Americana Bike Show in June!!

By Donna Chapman

SCHOG Inc. started out the New Year 2024 with their annual campout at Renegades on the River. The weather was not what we expected but we made the most of it with some huge bonfires and plenty of Moonshine. Each day after a huge breakfast supplied by the men in the club, we would head out on bikes to visit many of the local bars and hangouts, making stops at The Hideaway and 3 Bananas. This year there was almost as many cars as bikes participating in our daily adventures. Of course, after dinner everyone would venture off to the best tiki bar around at Renegades for some great music and dancing. A huge THANKS to Renegades once again for the best New Year’s party ever, everyone is already booked for next year.