Ozzie, Aldean, and Jose..
Nearly Sold Out:
The Buffalo Chip ticket counter was open, still, a lot of people packed in for last night's show. Jason Aldean was wearing a cowboy hat. Otherwise, you wouldn't know they're slightly on the side of a little bit, (and we mean a very little bit) country. To us, they're a rockin' long neck band. For the last tune, they went all the way with their rendition of Kid Rock's "Cowboy". Well done, ABM recommended.
Ozzie was right on time with a set of his stuff stretching back 40 something years. Black Sabbath, right up to today's stuff. Some performers get the idea that Sturgis bikers aren't as rabid as fans should be at an event like this, but they should remember that we've been ridin' & partyin' all day, for several days. For 90% of us, it ain't like we've been s---, showered, and shaved inside a 60 foot bus. Still, Ozzie's fans went nuts for his stuff. The dudes right behind us were about to blow a 50 amp fuse, and all around, appreciative fans rocked to the O man's incredible band. Although we sorta expected more in the way of theatrics, ya know, Alice Cooper sort of stuff, the set was tight, and the Blizzard that is Oz was well worth the trip. ABM recommended.
This week's sleeper:
Bob Dylan. Looking back over some shot vid's of his 2 hour set, we were impressed for the second time. Every once in a while, you get to see an icon who still has the chops to give it a go. We can mark that one off our bucket list. Dylan/Kid Rock night will be the one by which this run is remembered fondly. Both, ABM recommended.
Weird Stuff Noticed:
*No speed traps. Nada. In Sturgis, on the way to Deadwood, a fave hangout for the SD cops, and nary a squad car the whole length of Spearfish Canyon. Everything happens for a reason. We wonder what's behind this one. It would sure be nice if the Florida HP would take a cue from SD..
*Seismic Activity. Early in the week, the normally flat line from the needle to the paper took a big jump. A precursor to the big one? We'd hate to lose this place.
*SOA big bucks banner. Promoting the Sons of Anarchy's new season. Flies all day Thursday thru Sunday.
*The Liver is Evil--It must be punished. Dudes who swig tomato juice and beer first thing in the morning have to be the bravest of the brave. How do you keep it down?
This will likely be our last day of blogging from Sturgis, SD, as we ready to break camp and head for Colorado. Keep up with us on...
www.twitter.com/abmrocks
www.facebook.com/americanbikerminute
The Buffalo Chip ticket counter was open, still, a lot of people packed in for last night's show. Jason Aldean was wearing a cowboy hat. Otherwise, you wouldn't know they're slightly on the side of a little bit, (and we mean a very little bit) country. To us, they're a rockin' long neck band. For the last tune, they went all the way with their rendition of Kid Rock's "Cowboy". Well done, ABM recommended.
Ozzie was right on time with a set of his stuff stretching back 40 something years. Black Sabbath, right up to today's stuff. Some performers get the idea that Sturgis bikers aren't as rabid as fans should be at an event like this, but they should remember that we've been ridin' & partyin' all day, for several days. For 90% of us, it ain't like we've been s---, showered, and shaved inside a 60 foot bus. Still, Ozzie's fans went nuts for his stuff. The dudes right behind us were about to blow a 50 amp fuse, and all around, appreciative fans rocked to the O man's incredible band. Although we sorta expected more in the way of theatrics, ya know, Alice Cooper sort of stuff, the set was tight, and the Blizzard that is Oz was well worth the trip. ABM recommended.
This week's sleeper:
Bob Dylan. Looking back over some shot vid's of his 2 hour set, we were impressed for the second time. Every once in a while, you get to see an icon who still has the chops to give it a go. We can mark that one off our bucket list. Dylan/Kid Rock night will be the one by which this run is remembered fondly. Both, ABM recommended.
Weird Stuff Noticed:
*No speed traps. Nada. In Sturgis, on the way to Deadwood, a fave hangout for the SD cops, and nary a squad car the whole length of Spearfish Canyon. Everything happens for a reason. We wonder what's behind this one. It would sure be nice if the Florida HP would take a cue from SD..
*Seismic Activity. Early in the week, the normally flat line from the needle to the paper took a big jump. A precursor to the big one? We'd hate to lose this place.
*SOA big bucks banner. Promoting the Sons of Anarchy's new season. Flies all day Thursday thru Sunday.
*The Liver is Evil--It must be punished. Dudes who swig tomato juice and beer first thing in the morning have to be the bravest of the brave. How do you keep it down?
This will likely be our last day of blogging from Sturgis, SD, as we ready to break camp and head for Colorado. Keep up with us on...
www.twitter.com/abmrocks
www.facebook.com/americanbikerminute
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