Zach Tate Band at Lone Star Rally for the 16th straight year!

Zach Tate Band at Lone Star Rally 2024                                                   Photo by Renee Hartfield 

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.