Playing all day and all night (almost), the Kinison Playground is the electric guitar and classic rock fan haven which is also home of the Buffalo Chip Xtreme Burnouts and the infamous Pickle lick’n Contest. Ride your bike up onto the gigantic steel bar and burnout here or stroll up to the stage on foot, there are plenty of drinks, music and good times awaiting you this 2009 rally as these bands take the stage:

RoxSlyde

With a tour that spreads across national borders these 4 have the hard to resist live show that stands out. Take it from Kaytee(vocals), Bud(lead guitar), Steve(bass), and Don(drums) it’s not easy putting this much attitude and talent on one stage. With each performance, these guys get better. With more than 7 years of experience, they are pretty damn good at putting the beat down right where you want it and following it up with get-your-attention vocals. Don’t miss these all-around rockers at the 2009 Sturgis Rally, only at the Buffalo Chip. http://www.myspace.com/roxslyde

Blackbird Pond

Get ready for this combination of raw talent and cultivated musicianship as alternative country rockers from southern Virginia take on the Sturgis rally. Jim (guitar,vocals), Luisa-Mari (vocals, cowbells), Sam (drums), and John (bass) are headed to the stages at The Chip bringing their White Stripes meets Garth Brooks with a pinch of Tina Turner approach to music. You can’t go wrong with this genre crossover and it’s hard to resist gumbo of greatness while camping at the Chip. http://www.myspace.com/blackbirdpond

Dwight York

Dwight has the honor of welcoming you to the shenanigans everyday at the Kinison Playground. His slap comedy sticks it to the unconventional factors of life which surely makes his act the laugh frenzy of 2009. Dwight’s adult humor is just the twist to get you ready to forget life’s bitter aftertaste. So, take in as much as you can before the straight-forward one-liners have you remembering the unfortunate, awkward ingredients that make up your autobiography. www.DwightYork.com

Midstokke

Veterans of the Chip, Midstokke is quickly becoming a household name among biker folk who expect nothing but a good time when these boys hit the stage. The rock-out-loud sounds of this Sturgis rally band deliver the energy and performance that gets everyone in the mood for a kick ass time. Steven (vocal, harmonica), Fraser (bass), Kenny (guitar) and Ted (guitar) and Cory (drums) make up the band that shakes up modern party to bring back the roots of biker music for another round. http://www.myspace.com/midstokketheband

Tumbleweed Junction

The kick of this band carries the energy of southern rock merged with the country culture and it only gets better when you see Tumbleweed Junction live. David (vocals, guitar, mandolin, fiddle), Brandon (vocal and guitar), Bobby (bass) and Mike (drums) deliver the show that “wraps the electric guitars around a firm bed of acoustic sound” and they know just what the Chip campers want in a party and are prepared to make it happen. Fans of this Arizona band enjoy the three decades of favorites and the spice of Outlaw Country that they pack into each show. www.tumbleweedjunction.com

The official place for Buffalo Chip biker blues is the Hoyt Axton Fondue. Every day, ,a legendary line up of interesting activities will be a highlight as well as these acts::

Charlie Brechtel

The Biker Music that has been a staple at the Legendary Buffalo Chip for more nearly a decade. Charlie stirs up the blues and isn’t afraid to let you in on the history, legacy and brotherhood that makes up his biker soul. Songs about the biker Meccas, the biker way of life and those who lived it keep Charlie’s songs real. As a composer, arranger, songwriter, producer and musician Charlie’s worked with greats like B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Deacon Jones, Steppenwolf and more. Take in his original entertainment of pickn’ and singing the blues everyday, twice a day. www.charliebrechtel.com

CB Variety Show

Get out the bikes, tattoos and wet t-shirts because the cameras are rolling! The BC Variety shows will feature interviews with famous bike builders, tattoo artists and of course the girls of the Buffalo Chip! Check the Hoyt-Axton Blues Fondue schedule and get your fifteen minutes of fame on Charlie’s biker feature films. www.charliebrechtel.com

Dwight York

After spending time on the Bob and Tom Show, this comedian has brought his sharp-edged jokes and outrageous personality to the masses. His twisted brand of adult humor is just the prescribed vacation medicine which will surely make you laugh and possibly more. Don’t miss Dwight and his act where he almost dares you not to laugh. www.DwightYork.com

Every day during the rally is paradise at the Black Parrot Pond. Sandy beaches, cabana bars, rope swings, and lounging decks say it all. Catch the music of incredibly talented bands from across the US with the best vocals, instrumentals and the rally sounds of Reggae, Funk and Rock: beats to keep you swimming, dancing or just lounging Caribbean style. This place is a daytime paradise that has a gravitational pull after dark. The reflection of the smooth glows from the stage, surround you at the pond leaving the South Dakota stars as a perfect backdrop. Relax and enjoy the music, margarita’s and bikini contests down at the Legendary Buffalo Chip Black Parrot Pond..

Ben Suchy

This bluesy solo artist roots from the Midwest ‘scape of North Dakota. His music, though, has found its way to the Black Parrot Pond and across the great states. Suchy has a way of combining his brand of vocals with the imaginative sounds of the slide guitar, a harmonica and subtle beat. So, whether you’re sitting back with a cold one, going for a dip in the pond or catching up with an old friend, you’ll be smiling with Ben’s version of a Buffalo Chip island experience. http://www.myspace.com/bensuchybandwith

Black Diamond Heavies

Get out the holy water, these boys are about to baptize your soul with the Tennessee blues. They took the lead from Mr. Ray Charles, stemmed out of the Rolling Stones, stole a few memories and learned from the hard knocks in the criminal justice system to make up the best filthy southern blues you’ve ever heard. Find Reverent James Leg & Van Campbell coming together to deliver this powerful culture of musical talent three nights at the Black Bird Pond. www.myspace.com/blackdiamondheavies

Blue Island Tribe

Expect an infectious good time when the six Iowa based band members take over your party. Frey (lead vocals), John (lead guitar), Kelly (rhythm guitar), Brandon (bass), Garrett (saxophone), Mike (drums) have shared the stage with acts like 311, traveled to over 700 cities and recently completed a tour overseas to entertain the troops. The band has been jamming to the likes of the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Rolling Stones, Dispatch and more since 2001have their fifth CD “The 5 Hits of Ecstasy” out now. www.blueislandtribe.com www.myspace.com/blueislandtribe

Dwight York

Dwight has double duty on the Black Parrot! In and around the Black Parrot Buffalo Chip bikini contest, Dwight will keep you entertained and make sure you know a few things about the contestants. Dwight’s stand-up makes for the perfect addition to the Best Party Anywhere. Catch him making his appearances in and around the campground! www.DwightYork.com

Karaoke

The stage is all yours during the Karaoke Happy Hour! It’s something of a backwards American Idol and a spot-on Gong Show, we’re looking for the campers that have the biggest balls and least amount of inhibition to perform the number ones of the last 4 decades. We don’t care if you chose Britney Spears or Elvis, just get up there and sing your heart out. *don’t forget your air guitar

Tumbleweed Junction

The kick of this band carries the energy of southern rock merged with the country culture and it only gets better when you see Tumbleweed Junction live. David Allen (vocals, guitar, mandolin, fiddle), Brandon Lee Brown (vocal and guitar), Bobby Dingman (bass) and Mike Mule (drums) deliver the show that “wraps the electric guitars around a firm bed of acoustic sound” and they know just what the Chip campers want in a party and are prepared to make it happen. Fans of this Arizona band enjoy the three decades of favorites and the spice of Outlaw Country that they pack into each show. www.tumbleweedjunction.com

Violent Hippie

Soaked with the likes of vintage punk, modern psychedelia, roots and surf rock these guys take a minimalists’ approach to rock. Chris (guitar, vocals, harmonica), Tommy the Silent (keyboards, vocals, trombone) and Jeff (drums) have overcome the challenges to produce their recently released “smokethisbaby” a collection of the Violent Hippie originals. Even though they’ve skipped the bass guitar it doesn’t mean they cut out the rhythm. Check out how this local band keeps the foundation and brings flare with the trombone. http://www.myspace.com/violenthippie

DJ Scotty

DJ Scotty has the energy pumping before and after the main stage acts on the Micro Brew Station. DJ Scotty puts on a killer live show and when you combine it with the Buffalo Chip Go-Go Dancers, hot bartenders and cold drinks it is hard to imagine what could top it. You’re not going to want to miss this club’esque party on the upper deck. www.myspace.com/DJScottyMN

**Times and dates subject to change. Check on-site stage schedules for up-to-date information.