2 | The Daily News | Lone Star Rally | 2024A s the Texas summer heat dissipates into fall, motorcycle riders gear up for cool-weather road trips and one of the season’s biggest mo- torcycle events, Lone Star Rally. As the largest free four-day event of its kind in the United States, Lone Star Rally brings riders from every corner of the U.S. and around the world to the Texas gulf coast island of Galveston. In it’s 25th year and averaging 400,000 attendees per year, Lone Star Rally isn’t just for bikers anymore. A family-friendly environ- ment invites anyone and everyone to witness not only the spectacle of the world’s most beautiful, creative and powerful motorcycles — from the traditional two wheelers to space-age three- and four-wheeled designs but also a host of other events and programs from noon to midnight that include country and rock concerts on two stages (as well as in just about every music ven- ue, bar and restaurant on the island), a tattoo contest, a pre-1971 hot rod car show, food ven- dors of any and every kind, tents and booths selling everything from motorcycle parts to jew- elry, art and clothes, as well as the very popular Miss Lone Star Rally contest. Emcees, Lisa Li- gon and Jay Allen once again will host events from the two concert stages, helping revelers find their way to all of Lone Star Rally’s events. This year’s musical line-up promises some- thing for everyone with yet another spectacular group of artists. Head- lining the Progressive Beach Central Stage on the corner of 21st and Seawall are heavy rock- ers Buckcherry at 9 p.m. and Cowboy (Kid Rock tribute) at 6:30 p.m. on Halloween night, Oct. 31, while tributes High- way to Hell (AC/DC) at 9 p.m. and Kiss America (Kiss) at 7 p.m. will per- form on the Miller Light Stage on the corner of Strand and 23rd streets in downtown Galveston immediately follow- ing the Lone Star Rally Halloween Costume Contest. Friday, Nov. 1, head- liners on the Progressive Stage are country stars Rodney Atkins at 9 p.m. with Whey Jennings at 6:30 p.m. Holding down the Miller Lite stage on Friday are hard rockers, Saliva at 9 p.m. with Lone Star Skynryd (Lyn- ryd Skynryrd tribute) at 7 p.m. Saturday on the Pro- gressive Stage headlin- ers are country favorites Blackhawk at 9 p.m. and Whey Jennings at 6:30 p.m. while the Miller Lite stage will host singer-songwriter country star Tim Mon- tana at 9 p.m. imme- diately following the legendary Miss Lone Star Rally contest, host- ed by 107.5FM Classic Rock radio personality Outlaw Dave. Support- ing acts throughout all four days of Lone Star Rally include returning local favorites Tilluride, Kelany and southern rocker Zach Tate on both stages at various times as well as new additions, local coun- try singer-songwriters Susan Hickman and Tucker Hart (see the LSR website listings for showtimes). In addition to enjoy- ing Galveston Island’s natural 32 miles of beach along the Gulf of Mexico and its historic landmarks dating back to the 1800s, Lone Star Rally gives visitors a chance to see the man- made wonder of hun- dreds of thousands of motorcycles revving and running, parked and displayed, up and down the streets and alley- ways of old-world Gal- veston. With two large areas of the city along both the seawall, and The Strand and Harbor- side from 17th to 25th streets designated for most events, Galveston’s $1 old-time trolley (free for kids) runs every half hour, allowing visitors ease of transit to get from one stage or event to another. Especially thrilling is the thunder- ous nightly parade of lit-up bikes, trikes and funky motor-machines along Galveston’s fa- mous Strand Street Festivities begin Thursday, Oct. 31, bring- ing to this year’s rally the extra special Hallow- een pageantry of ghouls, goblins and ghosts in a city already known for its haunted hideaways. Lone Star Rally wraps up on Sunday, Nov. 3 but the day is chok-full of events and concerts from noon to 6 p.m. as the last rally revel- ers wind down from a weekend of fun and sun. For VIP tickets (the event itself is free), vendor information, accommodations and schedules visit www. LoneStarRally.com. 2024 | Lone Star Rally | The Daily News | 3 Lone Star Rally returns to Galveston Oct. 31-Nov. 34 | The Daily News | Lone Star Rally | 2024 Lisa Ligon and Jay Allen Return To Emcee Rally’s 2 Music Stages “IT’S NEVER A DULL MOMENT WHEN JAY IS ON THE MIC.” SCOTT MORTIMER L one Star Rally cov- ers a lot of ground, literally stretching for miles across Galveston Island, not to mention hosting mobile events like the Outlaw Dave Ranch Ride, so it needs emcees like Lisa Ligon and Jay Allen to point rally- goers in the right direction. With so many events, activi- ties, bands and things to see and do while attending Lone Star Rally, good starting points might be the Miller Lite Stage at Strand and 23rd streets or the Progressive Beach Central Stage on Seawall at 21st streets for a day’s worth of activities. Beginning at noon most days (3 p.m. on Thursday) Allen and Ligon will be stationed at the two music stages with microphones in hand — Lisa Ligon on the Miller Lite Stage and Jay Allen on the Pro- gressive Stage — introducing bands and keeping people informed about upcoming events, activities and shows. LISA LIGON Originally from Richmond, Virginia, Lisa Ligon attended George Mason University, ma- joring in dance and performing with the Washington Redskins’ Cheerleaders for three years. She then went on to become one of America’s sweethearts, a Dallas Cowboys’ Cheerlead- er for three more years. She quickly changed from college girl to cowgirl, touring with the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Show Group all around the world and performing on the sidelines at Texas Stadium. She made the cover of the covet- ed DCC Swimsuit Calendar and performed for our troops around the world, doing nine USO Tours in Bosnia, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Korea and Germany. Ligon then moved to Los Angeles and founded her own company of talented, beautiful women called the “Purrfect An- gelz.” Her vision was to devel- op a pool of female performers that could offer the market a different, more exciting and sexier version of the classic cheerleader squad. Today, the Purrfect Angelz has 46 girls primarily based in Hollywood, specializing in in high impact dance shows for motorcycle events, country music events and military tours all around the world. Building a niche in the country music world, Ligon has starred in, produced and cho- reographed some of the hottest country music videos ever released, including Trace Ad- kins’ “Hot Mamma,” “Chrome,” “Honky Tonk Ba Donka Donk,” Toby Keith’s “High Mainte- nance Woman,” and Brooks and Dunn’s “Play Something Country.” Ligon will be Lone Star Rally’s emcee on the Miller Lite Stage at 23rd and Strand streets. JAY ALLEN Veteran Lone Star Rally emcee and motorcycle land- speed record holder, Jay Allen, will be hosting the Progressive Beach Central Stage at 21st and Seawall. A pioneer in the art of interactive motorcycle enter- tainment, Allen is the founder of the Broken Spoke Saloon brand (and Sturgis venue) and has been active in the motor- cycle racing world for decades. Getting his first motorcycle at 12 years of age, Allen has al- ways longed for speed though he says he recognizes the need for balance in his life and routinely makes time to go on meditative sunset rides through the red mountains and across the plateaus of Arizona where he lives. Bringing a festive attitude to the party at the Beach Central Stage with its view of the Gulf of Mexico is a job Allen seems to be well suited for. “It’s never a dull moment when Jay is on the mic,” stage manager and long-time Lone Star Rally production manager Scott Mortimer said. Ensuring Lone Star Rally music shows go off without a hitch has been Mortimer’s area of excellence for more than 15 years and, along with Allen and a multitude of bands across many genres of music, brings Lone Star Rally guests four days of free music shows with international, national and local acts they won’t find anywhere else. Allen will be Lone Star Ral- ly’s emcee on the Progressive Beach Central Stage at 21st and Seawall. 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Call our 24/7 Access Services team at (800) 917-8906 , visit our website at utmbhealth.com/urgent-care or scan the QR code to learn more. 2024 | Lone Star Rally | The Daily News | 56 | The Daily News | Lone Star Rally | 2024 O ut-of-state visitors are in for a treat at this year’s Lone Star Rally as five local Hous- ton/Galveston-area artists take the Miller Lite and Progressive Beach Central stages. Music begins at noon on Fri- day on the Progressive Beach Central Stage with variety cover band Kelaney playing their blend of classic rock, top 40 and rock from the ’80s ’90s. Opening the day’s music on Thursday, Saturday and Sun- day on the Progressive Beach Stage on the seawall stage at 21st Street is League City, Texas singer-songwriter Tucker Hart. With his Johnny Cash meets Waylon Jennings voice, Hart creates western folk music continuing in the song writing and storytelling traditions of his youth. After a life-changing onset of debilitating neuro- logical problems beginning in 2011, he began to pursue healing through song writing and music in 2020. In 2022, he and his wife, Rachel, founded the League City Folk Association, provid- ing free monthly concerts for the community and a stage for local musicians to showcase their talent. Houston country and classic rock band Tilluride opens the musical festivities on the Miller Lite Stage Friday, Saturday and Sunday at noon with Kelaney opening Thursday at 3 p.m. Tilluride is based just north of Houston in Montgomery, and the seven-man band is known throughout the area for its high-energy shows and party atmosphere. Country songstress Susan Hickman will entertain Lone Star Rallygoers at 4 p.m. on Friday 2 p.m. on Saturday. De- termination and passion are the brushstrokes that color the can- vas of country artist Hickman’s life, infusing her music with a vibrancy that fans unmistakably recognize. While many cultivate these qualities with maturity, they are inherent in Hickman’s ethereal essence. In 2010, Hickman was recog- nized as CMA Close Up’s “Who New To Watch In 2010” and has since mastered the art of live performances. Her energy, can-do attitude and magnet- ic music has allowed her to captivate audiences alongside renowned acts such as Gary Allan, Miranda Lambert, Jo Dee Messina, Shenandoah, Easton Corbin, Dean Dillon, Robert Earl Keen, Daryle Singletary and hundreds more. Hickman continues to enter- tain audiences at prestigious events like Nashville’s CMA Music Festival, The Country Music Messe in Berlin, Germa- ny and France’s 23rd annual Country Rendez-Vous Festival, earning her the title of Texas CMA Female Vocalist of The Year in 2015. Hickman’s last two critically acclaimed albums, the self-titled “Susan Hickman” and “Louder than Words Vol. 1,” garnered attention from top outlets such as Country Weekly, American Songwriter, Country Music People Magazine and Dreamwest. Returning to the Lone Star Rally this year is southern rocker Zach Tate and his band. Based just a few miles north of Galveston, the five-piece group, found on Spotify, Apple Music and YouTube Music as the Zach Tate Band, has released six albums and several singles since 2006 and is a popular act throughout the Houston/ Galveston region. With regu- lar airplay on KPFT 90.1 FM (89.5 in Galveston), two tours of France and The Netherlands and voted Galveston.com’s Best Male Vocalist in 2022, Tate’s music has gained international attention, bringing a taste of Texas to the world and Lone Star Rally guests from across the country. Rock out to TEXAS MUSIC AT LONE STAR RALLY! SUSAN HICKMANZACH TATE TILLURIDE TUCKER HART2024 | Lone Star Rally | The Daily News | 7 R ock ‘n’ Roll tribute acts are gaining pop- ularity all around the world and Lone Star Rally is once again offering many free shows to its guests on two big stag- es to enjoy throughout the weekend. Kicking off four days of mu- sic and motorcycles is Cow- boy (Kid Rock) at 6:30 p.m. on the Progressive Beach Cen- tral Stage at 21st and Seawall on Halloween night and then again at 2 p.m. Friday, 4 p.m. Saturday. Kiss America (Kiss) is the perfect act for Hallow- een night on the Miller Lite Stage in downtown Galveston at 21st and Strand. Kiss Amer- ica’s show begins at 7 p.m., followed by Highway To Hell (AC/DC) at 9 p.m. Highway To Hell performs again at 4 p.m. Friday and 6 p.m. Satur- day on the Miller Lite Stage. A new addition to Lone Star Rally’s musical line-up this year is Lone Star Skynyrd (Lynyrd Skynyrd) with one show at 7.pm Friday, Nov. on the Miller Lite Stage. If you love classic rock, you won’t want to miss any of these bands. Hear your fa- vorite hit songs by the artists that shaped the music of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s from some of the best tributes in the business. All shows are free at Lone Star Rally. Tribute Bands Are Back To Rock Lone Star Rally! COWBOY LONE STAR SKYNYRDHIGHWAY TO HELL8 | The Daily News | Lone Star Rally | 2024MUSIC & Entertainment LINE-UP Thursday, Oct. 31 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. TUCKER HART 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. TILLURIDE 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. COWBOY 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. BUCKCHERRY Friday, Nov. 1 Noon to 1:30 p.m. KELANEY 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. COWBOY 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. SUSAN HICKMAN 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WHEY JENNNGS 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. RODNEY ATKINS Saturday, Nov. 2 Noon to 1:30 p.m. TUCKER HART 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. SUSAN HICKMAN 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. COWBOY 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. WHEY JENNINGS 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. BLACKHAWK Sunday, Nov. 3 Noon to 1:30 p.m. TUCKER HART 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. KELANEY Thursday, Oct. 31 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. KELANEY 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. ZACH TATE 6:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. COSTUME CONTEST 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. KISS AMERICA 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. HIGHWAY TO HELL Friday, Nov. 1 Noon to 1:30 p.m. TILLURIDE 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. ZACH TATE 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. HIGHWAY TO HELL 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. TATTOO CONTEST 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. LONE STAR SKYNYRD 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. SALIVA Saturday, Nov. 2 Noon to 1:30 p.m. TILLURIDE 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. KELANEY 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. ZACH TATE 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. HIGHWAY TO HELL 8 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. MISS LSR 9 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. TIM MONTANA Sunday, Nov. 3 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. TILLURIDE 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. ZACH TATE 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. WHEY JENNINGS MILLER LITE MAIN STAGE Saengerfest Park 2300 Strand St. PROGRESSIVE STAGE Beach Central Park 2102 Seawall Blvd. SALIVA 2024 | Lone Star Rally | The Daily News | 9 TIM MONTANA KELANEY WHEY JENNINGSNext >