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Kiss and Chesney Rocked The 2008 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally

During Sturgis Bike Week, motorcycle rally fans were blown away by shows from two of the music industry's biggest touring acts: KISS and Kenny Chesney. Known to Sturgis fans as Rock'n the Rally, the two shows took place at Glencoe Amphitheater on Mon. Aug. 4 and Weds. Aug. 6, 2008

Produced and promoted by Sturgis newcomer Rozone Productions, the shows took place at the largest outdoor amphitheater in the U.S. on one of the largest stages in the industry. A deal signed with amphitheater owner Glencoe in May 2008 put Rozone in place to lead production and promotion of the Rock'n the Rally shows over the next five years.

"This year's Sturgis shows exceeded expectations," said Rozone Productions CEO Dave Rosen. "These shows were the biggest to hit Sturgis - we have received very positive feedback from fans. We look forward to bringing more in the years to come."

Mon. Aug. 4, KISS used their explosive theatrics to commemorate the 35th anniversary of their KISS ALIVE album, which they played in its entirety. KISS brought their biggest show, performing five huge gags that had Rock'n the Rally attendees going wild. The show included major pyrotechnics, Gene's classic blood spitting, Paul riding a zip line over the audience and a fireworks show that could be seen for miles.

Kenny Chesney's Poets and Pirates Tour came to Rock'n the Rally on Weds. Aug. 6. The biggest touring act in country music and the only one to sell out NFL stadiums, Chesney brought in thousands of fans from South Dakota and surrounding states. The seven-time CMA Entertainer of the Year played a full set of his billboard hits and wowed the crowds with Jimmy Buffet, Bob Marley and U2 covers. Fans had the privilege of gearing up for Chesney with opening act Pat Green.

Rozone is planning to return to Rock'n the Rally in 2009; stay tuned for lineup announcements. Photos from last weekend's shows are available for download at the following FTP site; please photo credit Patrick Breen.

About Rozone Productions

Founded in 1994 by David Rosen, Rozone Productions has more than fifty years of collective concert promotion and production experience. Rozone has worked with a who's who list of talent including Tori Amos, Chuck Berry, Harry Connick, Jr., Ghostland Observatory, Merle Haggard, B.B. King, Metallica, Michael Martin Murphy, Little Richard, Sting, Randy Travis and Weezer, to name just a few. Rozone Productions is one of three U.S. providers of VersaR TUBE HD lighting systems, designed by the acclaimed Element Labs. Incorporating the latest in lighting technology, these tubes have been used in award-winning production designs, affording Rozone the highest production values. Rozone is one of the world's only full-service production and promotion entertainment companies. For more information, visit www.rozoneproductions.com.