Bike Night kicks off with large turnout; Wreckless Marci on tap for Wednesday

Bike Night kicks off with large turnout; Wreckless Marci on tap for WednesdayWreckless Marci, a Southern Tier based band, will perform for Bike Night on Wednesday, June 2 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Influenced by Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, and Ween Van Hale, the crew plays classical, modern and dance rock. However, if they were to open up for any band they would choose Green Day. (Provided Photo)
Bike Night kicks off with large turnout; Wreckless Marci on tap for Wednesday

From left, Tim Ruffo and Jack Breidenstein perform for guests at the opening night of Bike Night on Wednesday at Owego’s Parkview Hotel and Restaurant on Front Street in Owego. The event saw a great crowd and over 100 motorcycles on its first night of the season. The event runs every Wednesday through Sept. 2, with free music offered and the community welcomed – even four-legged guests. (Photo by Wendy Post)

Bike Night at Owego’s Parkview Hotel and Restaurant started out the year with sunny skies, and a great performance by the Tim Ruffo Band – a staple to Bike Night events.

With guests of all ages, and even some four-legged guests, all who attended had a great time, enjoyed good food, and the company of new and old friends.

Wednesday, June 3, will welcome Wreckless Marci to the stage with music influenced by Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, and Ween Van Hale. The crew plays classical, modern and dance rock. However, if they were to open up for any band they would choose Green Day.

Bike Night kicks off with large turnout; Wreckless Marci on tap for Wednesday

Wreckless Marci, a Southern Tier based band, will perform for Bike Night on Wednesday, June 3 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Influenced by Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, and Ween Van Hale, the crew plays classical, modern and dance rock. However, if they were to open up for any band they would choose Green Day. (Provided Photo)

Recently, Wreckless Marci performed at the Mohegan Sun Pocono Downs’ Battle of the Bands and landed second place out of 40 bands. Their energetic stage presence is one you will not want to miss.

Sound for this weekly event, which runs every Wednesday through Sept. 2, is provided by Mark Bennett of Shark Audio. The event is free of charge to the community, with motorcycles parking along Front Street and along Draper Park.

To learn more, or view photos from Wednesday’s event, as long as a video performance by the Tim Ruffo Band, Like Bike Night at the Owego Parkview or Owego’s Parkview Hotel/Restaurant on Facebook.

Performances run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., and in the event of inclement weather, cancellations will be posted on the aforementioned pages by 3 p.m. on the day of the event.