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In the Middle of Somewhere By Paul B. Murray Not only have they had Country-Western performers, but also the Swinging Medallions, Marvin Sease, Clarence Carter and Percy Sledge. How they do it, has even become the latest question from other local promoters. Recently, they expanded their venue to include Bike Night in Sasser, where La Grange favorites, Hired Guns, performed in front of rows of bikes and spectators. Guns’ lead entertainer, “Big Country” got right out into the crowds and attracted some ladies’ audience participation. He can really get out there and motivate, plus, they’re S asser is a tiny town around 9 miles West of Albany on highway 82 and if you blinked, you would probably miss it. For the past year, it is becoming the highlight of entertainment brought to the area by Cindy Senn and Sasser Flea Market owner, Dee West. “We started out with local bands and expanded to headliners to give the area some entertainment it needed“, said Cindy. From John Anderson to Sammy Kershaw, the Flea Market Stage has drawn attendance of over 2000 as far as Valdosta, Phoenix City, Savannah, Athens and the Atlanta area. a “heck of a good band!” They hope to promote a “Bike Night” every quarter. Coming up the end of August are the Kinchafoonee Cowboys, Shenandoah on September 12th and on October 10th, Confederate Railroad. In between the headliners, local bands perform, some who have performed at Bainbridge Bikefest, so they are really worth hearing. What was once in the middle of nowhere has become somewhere to be on weekends at the Sasser Flea Market. For more headliner info contact: 229-698-4578 or 894-4612. TWO WHEEL TUESDAY Bike Night!! BIKE NIGHT AT APPLEBEES Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday Nights! Sept 8 & 22 / Oct 6th Statesboro Ga! Wednesday y Nights g 6 PM till 10 PM Attend at least 10 bike nights this s year and you could WIN A SCOOTER! Drawing October 6th! - Door Prizes -10% off your meal - Lots of Fun! Sponsored by actual Scooter may vary from picture Vote for Bike of the Month! Bike & Biker Will Be Featured in USRiderNews! SUZUKI OF STATESBORO CALL 912-764-2547 FOR MORE INFO I-16 www.usridernews.com Georgia Edition