In early July, the annual Bikers For Barkers motorcycle run and after-party again raised funds for the Central PA Humane Society. The run started and ended at Roundhouse Harley-Davidson in Duncansville, and the after-party featured chicken dinners, prizes and giveaways, a voting contest for most popular shelter dog from the Central PA Humane Society, vendors (including Baaa Sass Farm and their goats) and live musical entertainment from two bands. The “Q-Crew” of Bob and the “Professor” were on hand to broadcast live and enjoy the day.

Altoona’s Half Tempted reliably fired up the rock with their blend of hard-hitting classics from the 1960s, 70s and 80s. They quickly set a brisk pace as they delivered solid-sounding classics from Grand Funk Railroad, Free, Jimi Hendrix, Tom Petty, Thin Lizzy, Poison, Pink Floyd, Cream, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kiss, Black Sabbath, The Knack, Nazareth, REO Speedwagon and many more.

Raleigh, North Carolina’s Shoot To Thrill then lit up the audience with their enthusiastic performance of AC/DC favorites. The all-lady lineup of singer Kara, guitarists Susan and Wendy, bassist Jai and drummer Kate mixed Bon Scott and Brian Johnson-era AC/DC. Leading off with the Bon-era trio of “Live Wire,” “If You Want Blood (You Got It)” and “Whole Lotta Rosie,” Shoot To Thrill set their exciting and brisk pace early and kept it constant throughout. They did many of the essential AC/DC favorites – “For Those About to Rock (We Salute You),” “TNT,” “Have A Drink On Me,” “Thunderstruck,” “Highway to Hell,” “Girls Got Rhythm,” “Hells Bells,” “Jailbreak” – and for the homestretch – “Back in Black,” “You Shook Me All Night Long,” “It’s A Long Way to the Top (If You Want to Rock and Roll),” and for the finale…their namesake number “Shoot To Thrill.” When the audience then asked for one more, the group delivered with “Money Talks.” Shoot To Thrill celebrated AC/DC and kept it fun, connecting with the audience and delivering their rock with smiles and excitement. Bikers For Barkers was again a successful event and raised $35,000 to benefit the shelter animals at the Central PA Humane Society. Thanks to the organizers, volunteers, riders, folks who came out for the show and everyone who supported the effort!