Out in the rolling, rich farmlands of Central Texas, people gathered to celebrate 3 days of music, motorcycles, food and fun at the first annual GONZALES THUNDER RALLY.
The town of Gonzales is often called the Birthplace of Texas and has historic roots going back way before there was an Alamo. The weekends attendees came from points near and far to attend the event which featured headliner, Bret Michaels, Electric Ocean and Bella Donna.
Michaels, who is currently on tour with his successful "Rock Of Love Tour" blew into town with two of his leading ladies in tow. The former Poison frontman delighted the crowd with hits and new material alike. The cable station VH1 was on hand to shoot footage for the next season's installment of the highly popular "Rock Of Love" reality show.
Opening the show was Electric Ocean out of San Antonio. Co producer, Ben Piggott performed with this local favorite in a show that had the crowd on its feet cheering. Electric Ocean is currently getting ready to release a new CD and support it with a national tour.
Bella Donna from Los Angeles brought with them a very musically and visually accurate approximation of Stevie Nicks in a driving set of classic hits. When the band launched into its finale, Edge of Seventeen (White Wing Dove), the crowd surged to the front of the stage and had to be held back by security. It was truly a rock concert moment.
Local bands from the Austin music scene and San Antonio were selected from local auditions to perform throughout the weekend. Killing Floor, Tokyo Road and Perfect 7 were among the favorites who graced the second stage.
All in all, the event which opened on Friday October 10 and ended on Sunday, was the place to be in Central Texas this past weekend. Now, on to planning for 2009!
