The Rapid City Post

Clutch With Blacktop Mojo and The Inspector Cluzo
2025-08-04 | Iron Horse Saloon, 888 Junction Ave, Sturgis, 57785, United States
Monday, August 4, 2025
Ages 21+
No tickets required. All rally concerts are free w/ paid VIP upgrade options.

Vintage Motorcycle Show
2025-08-04 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Denver) | Iron Horse Saloon, 888 Junction Ave, Sturgis, 57785, United States
Monday, August 4th, 2025
Iron Horse Saloon Concert Area
Register: 11:00 AM
Show: Noon – 3:00 PM, Awards: 4:00 PM

Sturgis LoudFest
2025-08-04 12:00 - 23:30 | Loud American Sturgis, 1305 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785, United States
Mon, August 4 @ 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The Sturgis Rally is here at the Loud American in Sturgis. No cover… ever. #loudfest #sturgisrally.

Rob Leines
2025-08-04 17:00 - 19:00, 2025-08-05 22:30 - 23:30 | Kickstands, 13014 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, 57785, United States
NO COVER CHARGE July 23rd to July 27th or August 9th and 10th. 🚩July 28th – August 8th at Kickstands Bar & Grill 🚩 Free Entrance 7AM-5PM. After 5PM, ALL NON-KICKSTANDS CAMPERS MUST PURCHASE A COVER CHARGE WRISTBAND TO ENTER Kickstands Bar & Grill. NOTE: You MUST be 21+ to ENTER July 28th-August 9th.
“I’m burning down the interstate,” Rob Leines sings halfway through Headcase, an album that finds the road warrior occupying the intersection of blue-collar rock & roll and outlaw country. Pulling triple duty as a songwriter, southern storyteller, and modern-day guitar hero, Leines fills his third album with tales from the fast lane, punctuating each song with amplified riffs and a voice sharpened by a heavy touring schedule. The result is a record for dive bars and dance halls, for highways and honky-tonks, for wheels that spin and and horizons that linger just out of reach.
Headcase shines its light on more than surface-level road songs, though. Leines digs deep beneath the blacktop, delivering music about love lost, chances taken, and life lived between the mile markers. Songs like “Double Wide” still raise plenty of hell, but there’s vulnerability here, too — a sense that you can’t outrun your problems, even at 80 miles per hour. “Headcase is about doing whatever it takes to navigate the roads in your life,” Leines explains. “It’s about the things we do to just keep on trucking.”
Before recording Headcase with co-producers Mike Harmeier (the longtime frontman of Silverada, formerly known as Mike and the Moonpies) and Adam Odor, Leines quit his longtime job as a welder and hit the road in support of his 2021 album, Blood Sweat and Beers. The record became his breakthrough release, earning Leines a year’s worth of gigs with marquee acts like Dwight Yoakam and The Mavericks. Night after night, he hit the stage with his power trio, mixing rock & roll bang with Telecaster twang. “After putting in all those hours and all those miles, we became really confident with our ability to put on a rock show,” he remembers. “That’s what this music is: it’s rock & roll with a cowboy hat.”
To capture the rough-and-rowdy spirit of those concerts, Leines and his two bandmates — along with guests like organ player David Percefull (owner of Yellow Dog Studios) and harmony singer Kelley Mickwee (a fellow Texas-based solo artist, as well as a member of Shinyribs) — headed to Wimberley, TX, where they recorded Headcase during short breaks between shows. “We toured for three months before we started tracking, and we went straight from a gig into the studio,” he remembers. “It meant our chops were sharp, and everything felt familiar.”
For fans of Blood Sweat and Beers, Leines’ guitar playing — a mix of hybrid finger-picking, blues-driven rock riffs, slide guitar, and distorted chords from a customized Gregg Tele — will feel familiar, too. Every song is rooted in that instrument, with Leines firing twin barrels of fierce fretwork and heartland hooks. At the same time, Headcase explores new territory. The breezy, bouncing “High in the Cotton” draws parallels between turbine welding and music-playing, two on-the-go jobs that require workers to spend countless days away from friends and family. Having dedicated years to both careers, Leines delivers the song’s spoken-word verses in a deep, weary baritone that channels the exhaustion of a long workweek. Elsewhere, he pays tribute to his grandparents with “Goldmine,” whose funky, fiery riff nods to Jerry Reed. And on the hard-hitting “Black Lingerie,” he replaces the hard-charging speed of his earlier songs for a slowed-down swagger that sounds dark, driven, and dangerous.
Together, those songs turn Headcase into an album that blends roadhouse grit with juke joint grease. It’s the soundtrack for the sort of road trip that never really ends, and Leines has never sounded so dedicated to the long haul.

Bombstatik
2025-08-04 18:00 - 22:00 | Sidehack Saloon, 1027 Lazelle St Ste 1, Sturgis, 57785, United States
Loud. Raw. Unstoppable. BOMBSTATIK is bringing their high-octane sonic assault to Shade Valley Camp Resort for a night that will leave your ears ringing and your heart pounding. This isn’t just a concert—it’s a full-scale rock ‘n’ roll detonation.
BOMBSTATIK doesn’t just play music—they declare war on the mundane. If you crave real, sweat-drenched, amplifier-worshipping rock, this is your battle cry.

The Lowdown Drifters
2025-08-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Kickstands, 13014 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, 57785, United States
NO COVER CHARGE July 23rd to July 27th or August 9th and 10th. 🚩July 28th – August 8th at Kickstands Bar & Grill 🚩 Free Entrance 7AM-5PM. After 5PM, ALL NON-KICKSTANDS CAMPERS MUST PURCHASE A COVER CHARGE WRISTBAND TO ENTER Kickstands Bar & Grill. NOTE: You MUST be 21+ to ENTER July 28th-August 9th.
The Lowdown Drifters are a hard living, hard loving and hard leaving group of Ft. Worth based musicians blending country, rock and Americana into a sound of their own; the epitome of a rock band with a fiddle problem. With heartfelt and sincere melodies crafted by their accurately named frontman Big JohnCannon, the Drifters live show is a high energy experience, highlighting their songs that capture the highs and lows of the human experience. The Drifters have been propelled to over 500,000 monthly listeners and 50 million total streams by their wildly successful album Last Call for Dreamers which has led them to share the stage with artists including Randy Rogers, Koe Wetzel, LeAnn Rimes and Zach Bryan. The Lowdown Drifters have crisscrossed the country in 2024 while still making time to record their new album, In Time, with Grammy Award-nominated producer Wes Sharon (Turnpike Troubadours, American Aquarium, John Fulbright) to be released on October 25th.

Shot of Poison
2025-08-04 21:00 - 23:00 | Shade Valley Camp Resort, 20158 137Th Place, Sturgis, 57785, United States
2025 is gonna be Nothin’ But a Good Time! Back by popular demand, the world’s #1 Poison tribute Shot of Poison is hitting the stage August 3rd & 4th at Shade Valley Camp Resort. Get ready for big hair, face-melting solos, and all the high-energy glam metal hits that made Poison legendary!

Sturgis Motorcycle Rally: That Arena Rock Show
2025-08-04 21:00 - 23:00 | The Knuckle Saloon, 931 1st St, Sturgis, 57785, United States
🔥 Monday Night at 9 PM — That Arena Rock Show LIVE at The Knuckle Saloon! 🔥
Calling all rock fans and rally riders — the ultimate live performance is coming your way during the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally! Get ready to crank up the volume and experience That Arena Rock Show like never before. Expect powerful vocals, face-melting guitar riffs, and an unforgettable night of pure rock energy. 🎸🎤

Last Train to Juarez
2025-08-04 22:30 - 2025-08-05 02:30 | Sidehack Saloon, 1027 Lazelle St Ste 1, Sturgis, 57785, United States
All aboard! Last Train to Juarez is rolling into town, bringing their signature blend of gritty desert rock, punk energy, and outlaw country soul for a night of unbridled musical mayhem. Hailing from Arizona, this hard-touring quartet delivers raw, whiskey-soaked anthems that’ll have you raising hell and chasing redemption before last call.

Dokken
2025-08-04 23:00 - 2025-08-05 01:00 | Shade Valley Camp Resort, 20158 137Th Place, Sturgis, 57785, United States
Dokken is revving up to rock the Sturgis Motorcycle Rally 2025 with a high-octane, high-energy performance at Shade Valley Camp Resort on Monday, August 4th! Get ready to scream along to metal anthems like “Breaking the Chains,” “Tooth and Nail,” and “In My Dreams” as the rally roars into the night!

Bikers and metalheads unite! This is your chance to experience Dokken’s shredding solos and powerhouse vocals in the heart of the wildest motorcycle rally in the world. Fuel up, grab your crew, and ride out for a night of unforgettable rock ‘n’ roll!

Full Throttle Industry Day & Party
2025-08-05 | Full Throttle Saloon, 19950 SD Highway 79, Vale, 57788, United States
Tuesday, August 5, 2025, | Full Throttle Expo Center
Join us at the landmark 85th Annual Sturgis Rally for the motorcycle industry’s premier networking event—Full Throttle Industry Day. Hosted at the Full Throttle Expo Center, this is where V-Twin business happens. This one-day event is crafted to connect brands, builders, marketers and media from across the motorcycle aftermarket. Explore trendsetting exhibits, top-tier bike shows, and cap it all off at an exclusive Industry Day Party with the biggest names in the business.

Disturbed
2025-08-05 | Full Throttle Saloon, 19950 SD Highway 79, Vale, 57788, United States
See Disturbed at Full Throttle Saloon Tuesday, August 5th. Visit our website for more information.

Li'l Evil's Performance-Built Show
2025-08-05 | Iron Horse Saloon, 888 Junction Ave, Sturgis, 57785, United States
Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
Iron Horse Saloon Concert Area
Register: 11:00 AM
Show: Noon – 3:00 PM, Awards: 4:00 PM

Hairball
2025-08-05 - 2025-08-07 | Iron Horse Saloon, 888 Junction Ave, Sturgis, 57785, United States
and early sets from The Four Horsemen
Playing 3 Nights:
Tuesday, August 5, 2024
Wednesday, August 6, 2024
Thursday, August 7, 2024
Ages: 21+
Tickets: No tickets required. All rally concerts are free of charge.

Sturgis LoudFest
2025-08-05 12:00 - 23:30 | Loud American Sturgis, 1305 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785, United States
Tue, August 5 @ 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The Sturgis Rally is here at the Loud American in Sturgis. No cover… ever. #loudfest #sturgisrally.

KnockOut
2025-08-05 18:00 - 22:00 | Sidehack Saloon, 1027 Lazelle St Ste 1, Sturgis, 57785, United States
KNOCK OUT – THE ULTIMATE CLASSIC HARD ROCK EXPERIENCE! Get ready to ROCK! KnockOut is bringing the high-voltage sounds of the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s to Shade Valley Camp Resort for a night of high-octane, fist-pumping tribute to the greatest decades of hard rock! We’re talking about a full night of explosive hits from the golden age when rock gods ruled the charts and ruled the stage.
Channeling the spirit and intensity of the original artists. Every note, every scream, every earth-shaking drum fill is delivered with passion and precision that’ll have you believing you’ve stepped into a time machine.

Paddy's Tuesday Trivia
2025-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Paddy O’Neill’s Irish Pub & Grill, 523 6th St, Rapid City, SD, 57701, United States
Test your trivia knowledge and get your grub on with us every Tuesday at Paddy O’Neill’s!
Hosted By Mike – 4 Rounds – Prizes For The Top 3 Placing Teams! + Don’t miss out on our exclusive Trivia Night Feature and Trivia Menu!

Them Dirty Roses
2025-08-05 21:00 - 22:30 | Kickstands, 13014 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, 57785, United States
NO COVER CHARGE July 23rd to July 27th or August 9th and 10th. 🚩July 28th – August 8th at Kickstands Bar & Grill 🚩 Free Entrance 7AM-5PM. After 5PM, ALL NON-KICKSTANDS CAMPERS MUST PURCHASE A COVER CHARGE WRISTBAND TO ENTER Kickstands Bar & Grill. NOTE: You MUST be 21+ to ENTER July 28th-August 9th.
Born and raised in the Bama clay, these boys are as authentic as they come. Taught how to bend a string and break a heart by Skynyrd and Hank, brothers James and Frank Ford along with their hometown friends Andrew Davis and Ben Crain formed the southern rock band known as Them Dirty Roses. Piling into an RV with their belongings and instruments they made their way from Gadsden, AL to Nashville, TN. All living all under one roof, Them Dirty Roses are a living example of the quintessential rock and roll American Dream.
If you’ve had the pleasure of experiencing a Them Dirty Roses live show, then you know firsthand just how impressive and energetic they can be. These Southern rockers know how to bring the heat, and their high-energy performances are a testament to their talent and passion for music. One of the standout qualities of a Them Dirty Roses live performance is their ability to engage with the audience. From the moment they take the stage, lead vocalist and guitarist James Ford commands the attention of the crowd with his powerful voice and infectious stage presence. The band’s dynamic stage presence and interaction with the audience keeps the energy high throughout the entire show.
In addition to their stage presence, Them Dirty Roses also impress with their musical prowess. Each member of the band is a seasoned musician and it shows in their performances. The band’s classic rock, blues, and southern rock influences are on full display in their live shows, and their tight musicianship is a testament to the hours they’ve spent honing their craft.
Them Dirty Roses have a dedicated fan base and have garnered a reputation as a rising force in the Southern Rock scene. With their catchy riffs, powerful vocals, and energetic live shows, they are sure to continue making a mark in the world of Rock music for years to come.

RATCHET DOLLS
2025-08-05 21:00 - 23:00 | Shade Valley Camp Resort, 20158 137Th Place, Sturgis, 57785, United States
RATCHET DOLLS taps into the spirit, energy, and raw excitement of vintage Rock ‘n’ Roll and traditional Heavy Metal. Hailing from Texas, this high-adrenaline band is the best example of living life loud, bringing a mix of infectious riff-heavy rock and unfiltered attitude to the stage. Catch them August 2nd & August 5th!

Taylor Hunnicutt
2025-08-05 22:30 - 23:30 | Kickstands, 13014 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, 57785, United States
NO COVER CHARGE July 23rd to July 27th or August 9th and 10th. 🚩July 28th – August 8th at Kickstands Bar & Grill 🚩 Free Entrance 7AM-5PM. After 5PM, ALL NON-KICKSTANDS CAMPERS MUST PURCHASE A COVER CHARGE WRISTBAND TO ENTER Kickstands Bar & Grill. NOTE: You MUST be 21+ to ENTER July 28th-August 9th.

MOJO GYPSY
2025-08-05 22:30 - 2025-08-06 02:30 | Sidehack Saloon, 1027 Lazelle St Ste 1, Sturgis, 57785, United States
MOJO GYPSY is bringing their electrifying blend of blues, rock, and soul to the stage! Don’t miss a night of raw energy, fiery riffs, and soul-stirring vocals that’ll leave you breathless.
Get ready to groove, sweat, and feel the magic of MOJO GYPSY live!

Quiet Riot
2025-08-05 23:00 - 2025-08-06 01:00 | Shade Valley Camp Resort, 20158 137Th Place, Sturgis, 57785, United States
Quiet Riot is bringing the thunder to Shade Valley Camp Resort on August 5th! Get ready to bang your head to metal anthems like “Cum On Feel the Noize” and “Metal Health” as they rock the stage with full-force energy.This is your chance to experience legendary ’80s metal in the heart of biker paradise. Dust off your leather, rev your engines, and join us for a night of high-voltage rock ‘n’ roll!

Perewitz Custom Paint Show
2025-08-06 | Iron Horse Saloon, 888 Junction Ave, Sturgis, 57785, United States
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Iron Horse Saloon Concert Area
Register: 11:00 AM
Show: Noon – 3:00 PM, Awards: 4:00 PM

Gretchen Wilson
2025-08-06 | Full Throttle Saloon, 19950 SD Highway 79, Vale, 57788, United States
See Gretchen Wilson at Full Throttle Saloon August 6th. Visit our website for more information.

Cycle Source: Run to the Line Photo Ride
2025-08-06 | Iron Horse Saloon, 888 Junction Ave, Sturgis, 57785, United States
Wednesday, August 6th, 2025
Leaving from the Iron Horse Saloon Parking Lot
Kickstands up: Noon

Gypsie Tour
2025-08-06 08:00 - 15:00 | Kickstands, 13014 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, 57785, United States
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
8:00 AM 3:00 PM

Sign Up: 8 AM – 9:30 AM
Ride: 10 AM

Sturgis LoudFest
2025-08-06 12:00 - 23:30 | Loud American Sturgis, 1305 Main St, Sturgis, SD, 57785, United States
Wed, August 6 @ 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
The Sturgis Rally is here at the Loud American in Sturgis. No cover… ever. #loudfest #sturgisrally.

The Filthy Heathens
2025-08-06 14:00 - 16:30 | Kickstands, 13014 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, 57785, United States
NO COVER CHARGE July 23rd to July 27th or August 9th and 10th. 🚩July 28th – August 8th at Kickstands Bar & Grill 🚩 Free Entrance 7AM-5PM. After 5PM, ALL NON-KICKSTANDS CAMPERS MUST PURCHASE A COVER CHARGE WRISTBAND TO ENTER Kickstands Bar & Grill. NOTE: You MUST be 21+ to ENTER July 28th-August 9th.
The brainchild of vocalists and guitarists Bronson Hetzer, Ryan Palcic, and “Captain” Craig Bishop, The Filthy Heathens emerged against the backdrop of the pandemic out of a series of jam sessions back in 2021. Realizing they were on to something special following the addition of guitarist Cody Doench, the founding trio rapidly expanded their roster to include a second guitarist, Cavin Kemble — and with a full lineup secured, the rest was history.
Building on the work of influences from Lynyrd Skynyrd and Waylon Jennings, to Blackberry Smoke and The Steel Woods, The Filthy Heathens have since cultivated a diverse and growing fanbase around their rebellious, modern take on the traditional Southern rock-meets-underground country sound, with a polished approach reflecting the lineup’s collective past as songwriters, session and touring musicians.
Now, with momentum at an all-time high, the fearsome fivesome are now preparing to kick things up a notch for 2025, with their singles “Tupelo Sun “ and “Devils Like Me” leading up to the launch of “Etheridge”, their debut EP, planned for release in January. With a slew of out-of-state live performances under their belts in Mississippi, Florida, Kentucky, and Indiana, They have developed multiple anchor points for them to expand their reach from their Ohio base — a momentous step towards becoming a household name, nationwide and beyond.

Joe Stamm Band
2025-08-06 17:00 - 19:00 | Kickstands, 13014 Pleasant Valley Rd, Sturgis, 57785, United States
NO COVER CHARGE July 23rd to July 27th or August 9th and 10th. 🚩July 28th – August 8th at Kickstands Bar & Grill 🚩 Free Entrance 7AM-5PM. After 5PM, ALL NON-KICKSTANDS CAMPERS MUST PURCHASE A COVER CHARGE WRISTBAND TO ENTER Kickstands Bar & Grill. NOTE: You MUST be 21+ to ENTER July 28th-August 9th.
Light and dark. Good and evil. Predator and prey. If you’re searching for a well-balanced meal in a world filled with junk-food music experiences, pick up Joe Stamm Band’s newest concoction: Wild Man.
Ever since their inception in 2013, JSB has offered distinct storytelling mixed with their signature Black Dirt Country Rock sound. A sound that Stamm defines as “a nod to our Midwestern roots, as well as the Red Dirt music scene, which has had a big influence on our music.”
From playing in middle-of-nowhere dives to being named Peacemaker Fest’s 2023 “Emerging Artist of the Year,” Stamm has earned the grit and stage presence to support artists like Chris Knight, Shane Smith and the Saints, Tyler Childers, Whiskey Myers, Charles Wesley Godwin and more. It’s the same rough-edged outlaw spirit from his early days that fans will hear in Fort Smith, an EP produced in partnership with Peacemaker Fest that sounds best when driving with the windows down. And it’s the same spirit Joe brings to any stage and every audience today.
“There’s a sinewy, rootsy texture to his inflections, always evocative and drenched in a rock ‘n roll spirit.” — B-Sides & Badlands
The band’s third full-length studio album – recorded and produced at Treasure Isle Studios in Nashville – puts thought-provoking stories to a country-rock score. Fans will recognize the classic-rock-inspired riffs from Dave Glover’s lead guitar throughout Wild Man. They’ll also pick up on Bruce Moser’s fortifying bass lines and Tim Kramp’s dynamic drum performances. The words – specifically, how they sound in Stamm’s larger-than-life voice – are what really stand out on this record.
The album kicks off with the title song, inspired by a man referenced in the New Testament whose demons Jesus casts out and into the pigs feeding nearby. The song’s Zeppelin-esque words, “Where two men meet with the chaos in their eyes…Where the owl flies hunting for the snake, the wild man gives me back my name,” make the listener wonder: Which of the two men is the wild one?
As the record twists and turns, listeners will experience the gambit of human emotions. Nostalgia. Curiosity. Hurt. Hope. Acceptance. The things we choose to remember and the things we have yet to reckon with. It’s the nuance within our feelings, memories and dreams that Stamm’s lyrics grab ahold of. A songwriter of his caliber knows mucking around in this nuance isn’t an easy job – but it’s certainly rewarding.
While Wild Man masterfully bends the boundaries of rock, country and Americana, there’s a throughline from start to finish. The seemingly little, everyday choices we make – that Stamm’s characters make – create a patchwork of a life. Of light and dark. Good and evil. Predator and prey.
NEW Releases: Fort Smith (EP, July 2023), Wild Man (full-length studio album, August 2023)
Find Joe Stamm Band on Spotify, Apple Music, or wherever you listen to music.
