POW*MIA rally

Journal file photo Marty Hedders, of Pocatello, helps the world's largest POW*MIA flag rise from the ground during the opening ceremonies at the North Bannock County Fairgrounds.

POCATELLO — The POW*MIA 13th Annual Awareness Rally and Motorcycle Rodeo will be held on July 26 through 28 and will feature from local and regional musicians.

The rally will again be held at the Bannock County Fairgrounds in Pocatello. Admission is

On Friday, July 26 local bands Hillbilly Delux, Tall Tales of Truth, Savin’ Seymor and The Hellfire Club are scheduled to perform from 6 p.m. to midnight. Then, on Saturday, July 27, Snake Bones will perform at 7:30 p.m., followed by the tattoo contest finals and judging and then American Hitmen on the main stage at 10 p.m.

American Hitmen formed in 2005 when singer and guitarist Tim Cord, his brother Dan Cord, who sings backing vocals and plays guitar and Dan Jarmon, bass guitarist, who are all Marines, met in Iraq during Operation Iraqi Freedom. After they were honorably discharged they relocated to Salt Lake City, where they met drummer Phil Snyder.

The released their first self titled album in 2009 and their second album, “Soundtrack of Violence” was release in November 2011.

The band recently performed their version of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Simple Man” on the NBC Television show “America’s Got Talent.” They impressed the judges and made it through to the second round of competition.

For more on the annual rally, go to http://powmiarodeo.org

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