Galveston, Texas is home to the Lone Star Rally; the largest four-day motorcycle event of its kind in the United States and since 2011 the Zach Tate Band have been thrilling Lone Star Rally audiences with their brand of original Southern Rock. Based on traditional lyric-driven, singer-songwriter songs, Zach Tate’s masterful songwriting combined with gritty electric-guitar riffs laid down by some of the best guitarists in the region including current lead-guitarist Christian Wiegand, and on past recordings with Lynn Raggio, Roy Martinez, The Mighty Orq, Robert Greaney, the late Damian Hurtado, Stuart Kinzel and Lane Coker among others, along with original 17-year band mate, veteran keyboard player, Gary Graham, have given the group a sound that has proven to be a Lone Star Rally favourite.

The band’s original music combined with a few select, re-imagined covers from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Marshal Tucker Band, Van Morrison, Johnny Cash and Hank Williams Jr and more have created a loyal following in the nearly 8 million strong populous of the greater Houston/Galveston area.
 
Tate’s current line-up; guitarist Christian Weigand, bass player Woody Wood, drummer Robert Day and keyboardist Gary Graham have been the 23-year-old Lone Star Rally’s most consistent band, playing all four days on the two main stages of the legendary motorcycle event for the past 15 years.
 
Since moving to Houston, Texas from Los Angeles, California, Tate and his band have released 5 albums and several singles on Apple Music, Spotify and all digital platforms. “Playing the Sunset Strip and all over Los Angeles was a dream come true in its own way, but it doesn’t compare to Houston/Galveston in terms of finding audiences that love live music every night of the week, year round, in all genres. I’ve heard it said that there are more music venues, bars and restaurants per capita in this region than anywhere in the United States and I believe it. Music is everywhere here,” Tate said.
 
The band’s latest single, "Why Can’t You Just Love Me", released in July 2026 on Spotify, is more evidence the quintet is one of Houston’s tightest, most creative original bands. Minor chord layering set against a laid-back yet driving off-beat rhythm push a contagious groove, perfect for contemplating a restless heart.
 
“Acceptance has to be one the most important components of love. People tell you who they are upfront. Too often we don’t listen or believe what we hear and sense and go in drunk on seduction. Eventually you're sober, face-to-face with the person you said you loved. It’s up to you to take responsibility for your choices, and if you really do love them, accept them for what they do or move on; not try to change them or hold them captive in judgement,” Tate said.  
 
A deep sentiment for a biker rally perhaps but reflective of much of the Zach Tate Band repertoire that make listeners tap their toes and toast their drinks all the while getting some soulful food for thought.  

Zach Tate Band at Lone Star Rally, November 5 - 8, 2026. 

Visit www.LoneStarRally.com for show times. 

In September of 2016, ZTB teamed up with two-time Grammy Award nominee, Houston rock/metal producer and former Hunger guitarist/producer, Stephen Bogle, to record two songs: “Fallin' Apart” and “What Are You Doin' Tonight?” The songs were to be included on ZTB’s 2019 “Angels & Outlaws” CD but in the end only “Fallin’ Apart” was released as a single. “What Are You Doin’ Tonight” remained unreleased but is still performed at live shows. A video, featuring black and white still photographs by French street photographer, Guillaume Lejeas (www.shootixproduction.com) can be viewed on ZachTate.com and YouTube. Tate met Lejeas while touring France in the summer of 2015.
 
Words and Music: Zach Tate
Arrangement by Lynn Raggio
Credits: Guitar/Vocals: Zach Tate, Lead Guitar: Lynn Raggio, Guitar: Anthony Puskus, Bass: Stan Allison, Keyboards: Gary Graham, Drums: Noe Molina, Backing Vocals: Anthony Puskus
CD: Released only as a digital single
Release date: September 2016
Produced by ZTB and Stephen Bogle
Recorded in Houston, Texas by Stephen Bogle
Photographs by Guillaume Lejeas – Nice, France
 
Video on YouTube: https://youtu.be/t7p5aJE3g4E
Listen on Reverbnation: https://www.reverbnation.com/zachtateband/song/26759980-fallin-apart

Words and Music: Zach Tate
Credits: Guitar/Vocals: Zach Tate, Lead Guitar: Lynn Raggio, Bass: Drew Schuessler, Keyboards: Gary Graham, Drums: Jody Smith, Backing Vocals: Myrna Sanders
CD: Angels & Outlaws
Release date: February 2019
Produced by ZTB and Andy Bradley
Engineered and Mixed by Andy Bradley
Recorded at Wire Road Studios, Houston, Texas​

Video: https://youtu.be/hhugHWguMdU
Purchase CD directly from Zach Tate Band: http://zachtate.com/cds.html
iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/angels-outlaws/1450483350
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/78wM4VBhNVDtsUgEAUevSg
Read the story on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2015_Waco_shootout

A melancholy song for those bittersweet Christmas-time moments when you fondly remember someone special who is no longer in your life.   
CD: Serious Man (2015)
Release date: November 2013 (as a single on iTunes)
Music and Lyrics: Zach Tate  
Credits: Guitar/Vocals: Zach Tate, Lead Guitar: Tom Rivera, Bass: Chuck Cabler, Piano: Gary Graham, Drums: Anthony Puskus, Pedal Steel: Brian Thomas, Backing Vocals: Anthony Puskus
Produced by Zach Tate, Anthony Puskus, Tom Rivera and Andy Bradley
Engineered and Mixed by Andy Bradley
Recorded at Sugar Hill Studios, Houston, Texas​
Cover Photo: Tony Tate
Purchase CD directly from Zach Tate Band: http://zachtate.com/cds.html
iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/serious-man/1005351897 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/4VTX8JDUeYuLAoyG06rzjQ
Video: https://youtu.be/1_7UJcRmf6Q​

The legendary Chantilly Room in LaPorte, Texas will play host to the Zach Tate Band on Friday, November 29th at 9pm.  Zach Tate Band can be heard on local radio stations KPFT 90.1 FM and KACC 89.7 FM in Houston, Texas and surrounding areas.
​Photo by Joanna Valliere.