Dykes On Bykes hold CD release concert-party

Photo by Darla Tamulitis-La Vita Loca Photography

By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2013 TexSport Publications

WEBSTER, TEXAS (May 26, 2013) Dykes On Bykes recently held their CD release concert and party at Union Tavern in Webster, Texas with fans dancing the night away to a myriad of songs that had everyone jumping.

Describe as a rock, punk rock and high speed rock and roll band, their new CD entitled “WFO” featured four songs.

The songs included “Crash and Burn,” “Grace of Speed,” “Kickstart,” and the CD title song, “WFO.”

The band members, who produce a unique sound that can only come from the band members affection for cars, motorcycles, speed and loud, hard music, put on a great performance which was second to none in the Houston area.

The combination of Matt Fuentes on guitar and vocals, Farrell Jeppesen on guitar, Derrick Mauk on bass and Brad Corona on drums bring an electric, heart pumping sound to the stage that makes it hard to just sit and listen.

Houston based singer-songwriter Sheila Swift
(left) and La Vita Loca Photography's Darla
Tamulitis-Kelly were on hand at Union Tavern
to celebrate Dykes On Bykes latest CD.
(Photo by Robert Kelly)

It was difficult to see anyone at Union Tavern just sitting and listening to the performance.

The area in front of the stage and the adjoining dance floor was packed with fans, jumping up and down in a manner reminiscent of a mosh pit of the 1980s.


Dykes On Bykes were selected as the Best Punk Hard Core Indie Rock Band by 94.5 FM in Houston at the 2012 Texas Buzz Awards.

If you want to hear a foursome of musicians play music which is as big a part of their lives as breathing and eating, check out Dykes On Bykes.

They will definitely get you on your feet and your heart pumping.

"Dykes On Bykes" to Host CD Release Party

"Dykes On Bykes" rocked the stage at Ratstock.
Photo bt Darla Tamulitis-La Vita Loco Photography,
Copyright 2012, All Rights Reserved.

By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2012 TexSport Publications

DEER PARK, TEXAS (June 18, 2012) After their successful and energizing preformance at Ratstock 2012, "Dykes On Bykes" has announced the release of their upcoming CD.

The sunglasses-wearing foursome will host a CD release party on Saturday, July 14 at Union Tavern in Webster, Texas.

The members of the band, Matt Fuentes (guitar/vocals), Farrell Jeppesen (guitar), Derrick Mauk (bass) and Brad Corona (drums) will sign autographs and pose for pictures with fans before performing later in the evening.

They will be joined by Primer, Inc. Motorcycles and Pistons and Pinups.

The opening band for "Dykes On Bykes" is yet to be announced.

The group was the lead-in act on Saturday evening for Reverend Horton Heat at Ratstock and has a large following in the greater Houston and Gulf Coast area.

Check back to TexSport Publications for updates.

Ratstock 2012: Vintage Cars, Pin-up Girls, and Music Highlight Day One Activities

Mini-bike races were one of the activities at
Ratstock 2012. Photo by Robert H Kelly

By Robert H Kelly
Copyright 2012 TexSport Publications

PASADENA, TEXAS (June 16, 2012) Day one of Ratstock 2012 saw local bands and a pin-up girl contest entertaining the fans at the Pasadena Rodeo Fairgrounds in Pasadena, Texas.

However, the highlight of the afternoon was the mini-bike races, which saw competitors racing on the dirt floor of the rodeo arena.

The course included both right and left-hand turns with three to four riders competing in each heat.

All mini-bikes were required to be vintage models with no transmissions or gear shifters allowed.

Engines were limited to no more than 6.5-horsepower engines and were required to have a pull start.

Numerous heats were contested with the final consisting of four riders taking to the course for a five-lap competition.

In the five-lap course race final, the winner was Farrel Jeppesen of League City, Texas.

Farrell Jeppeson of Clear Lake, Texas is presented the
Piston Trophy for winning the mini-bikes races by
Derrick Mauk, Master of Ceremonies of the Mini-Bike
Extravaganza at Ratstock 2012.
Photo by Robert H Kelly

He bested all comers and took home the coveted Piston Trophy.

His mini-bike sported a 6.5 horsepower Harbor Freight engine with a McCooney carburetor.

He had previous competed in five races with Ratstock being his first win.

The award for the Coolest Bike went to Paul Langdon of Austin, Texas.

His mini-bike was a 70s style Honda trail bike with a 6.5 horsepower over-head cam engine.

The bike was set up in a military motif, with .50 caliber ammo boxes as saddlebags.

The mini-bike races were sponsored by Dykes On Bykes, a local rock band from Pasadena.

The festival was not just limited to the mini-bike races and music preformed by local bands.

A classic car exhibition was also staged with over 80 pre-1965 cars on display.

Cars on display included a 1949 Willis Jeepster, 1931 Chevy, 1960 Cadillac Coupe de Ville, 1964 Buick Rivera  1953 Chevy club coupe,  1955 Chevy 3100 pickup truck,

Heidi Van Horne (c) with Derrick Mauk (l), bass player
for Dykes on Bykes and Jay DuPuis (r), President of
PunkStar Industries. Photo by Robert H Kelly

In addition, actress, pin-up model, and writer Heidi Van Horne was on hand to sign autographs, talk with vintage car enthusiasts and display her 1960 Ford F100 truck, affectionately named Molly.

Heidi is currently rebuilding the truck, with the restoration being the basis of a documentary entitled “Making Over Molly.”

Ratstock 2012 will continue on Sunday, May 17 with more music, vintage car displays, and mini-bike races.