NACOGDOCHES – Downtown Nacogdoches will be buzzing with fun during the first Classic and Vintage Vehicle Rally and Concert featuring the Hot Rod Cadillacs, from 5 to 10 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 13.
“We have been talking about it for more than a year and now it’s finally happening,” event organizer Kim Crisp said. “Cruise on down in your hot rod, classic car, motorcycle, project or anything with wheels for a fun afternoon of cars and music.”
For anyone interested in exhibiting, please be at the Plaza Principal on the downtown square between 2 and 4 p.m. for VIP parking and show status. General public viewing is from 5 to 7 p.m., and the outdoor concert begins at 7 p.m.
“Movie, stage and daytime soap opera star, Brad Maule (Dr. Tony of General Hospital), will also be part of the event entertainment as emcee, and he will play a few tunes from his CD,” Crisp said. “Playing with the Hot Rod Cadillacs is Stephen (Rockin P) Pate one of the top guitar players in the lower 48, and he stars in Texas Picking Party (RFD TV). Band includes bass player and vocals Kenneth Thompson, Mark Swearingen on drums, Indio Calzeda on keys and vocals, Jan Pate with vocals and Alex Leyva playing sax.”
The Hotrod Cadillacs will cover country, rock and cruising songs of the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.
According to Crisp event attendees will have the chance to participate in a people’s choice awards for the show cars, with awards presented during concert. A limited number of open seats will be available so all are invited to “bring a lawn chair and enjoy a great evening of classic Cars and music.”
For tickets: advance discount tickets will be sold at Encore Music, 706 N. University Dr., and at Nacogdoches Lighting and Flooring, 732 N. University Dr., for $10, or at the gate for $12. For more information about car registration, contact Crisp, Crisp Construction and Electrical Contractors, at (936) 564-5381, or find event details on Facebook with search phrase “Classic Car Rally – Downtown Nacogdoches.”
