19th Annual South Florida Tattoo Expo 2014

Coral Springs, FL Aug 10, 2014) The 19th Annual South Florida Tattoo Expo,sponsored by Cool Cat Tattoo, was held again this year at the Coral Springs Marriot. It was all 'abuzz' and had a 'whole lotta shakin goin on'. A lot of people were just 'hangin' out too.

100% of all proceeds are to benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital. The weather held out this year with no rain,which meant all events went on as scheduled outside. It got a tad warm on Sunday, but after all, it is South Florida in August.........

Yeah, ok there were tattoos happening, with over fifty businesses represented. The special appearances by some of the visiting tattoo artists included TJ HAL - SPIKE TV INK MASTER, MARK MATHEWS - SPIKE TV INK MASTER, AL FLICTION - SPIKE TV INK MASTER, JAYVO SCOTT - SEASON 5 - SPIKE TV INK MASTER RIVALS, J MICHAEL TAYLOR - CMT TATTOO TITANS, and JEREMY HULETT - CMT TATTOO TITANS. It don't get no better than that!!!!

Six different bands played over the three day weekend event. Sound was provided by Rob and his assistant, of BACK ALLEY STUDIOS, who does an awesome job year after year.

There were quite a few special guests, such as VANY VICIOUS & ALEX CUPCAKEE, JILL DAHNE-WORLD RENOWNED PSYCHIC, PHILADELPHIA EDDIE, THE GATORBOYS, And the GOLD COAST ROLLER GIRLS.

The live burlesque shows, provided by Morgan LaRue and the Shimmy Shake Revue, were just phenomenol this year. I only wished that I didn't have a major accident with the video camera on Saturday, which caused the loss of over 8 hours of video, including the fabulous Pin Up Contest, numerous bands, the Burlesque show, and Suspension show. I hope the Friday video coverage makes up for some of it, and of course, there are numerous photos of the Pin Up contest.

The Skin Mechanics Suspension show was also 'off the hook'. I have to mention Kapowski Kelly as she performed one of her finest shows ever.The show also featured members of Disgraceland Hook Squad Hooked Suspension Team again this year. Thanks to Joe Amato for everything!!!

I can't afford to not mention the numerous vendors as their purchase of space also contributes to the success of this event.

An open car and truck show was held Sunday. This event has been dubbed South Florida’s "Most Unique Summer Car Show". Sponsored by Cruisers of South Florida, all proceeds of this event also benefit Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital.

Every year it is like family getting together for a reunion. People I have not seen in a year welcome the CycleShotz Staff with open arms. The unsung heroes of this event is The Wings Of Gold MC. They have put on this event since it's inception, donating their time, their members, and their resources to make this an extremely popular event across the United States, and even attended by those from other countries.

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