(This Photo Courtesy of Paul Davis)

Choppers Inc brought a few of their unique, savage choppers up from Florida. Carolina HD, Charlotte HD, Morton's Cycle, Cove Cycle, and Iron Horse Motorcycles, were just a few of the many shops represented.

The distance award had to go to Christoph Cordon of Houston, Texas, and his Native American style softail. The incredible JD Challenger inspired paint scheme airbrushed by his partner, Phoenix, got him a second place trophy.

Another favorite at the show was one of the sweetest choppers I've ever seen. The detail work on this silvery blue work of art from the jungles of Florida, was not to be believed.

(This Photo Courtesy of Paul Davis)

Later in the evening, it was party time New Orleans style, as Branscombe Richmond's Renegade Posse Band brought a taste of Mardi Gras to the Queen City. It was the first time I'd had the pleasure of seeing his band perform. The pure energy of his Posse Band radiated to every corner of the show. Branscombe tossed tee shirts and Mardi Gras beads to the crowd while he belted out a set of killer blues.

As for me, the tar and feathers would have to wait for another time as Purple Haze chopper I had painted, took home a first place in Radical Custom. By the show's end, we all dreamed of crawling back into our holes and hanging "Do Not Disturb" signs, but bike show season is just getting started. Better put in for another order of midnight oil.

-Crazy Horse