Arenas & Concerts

Eddy County fairgrounds get a facelift - Carlsbad Current-Argus

Eddy County fairgrounds get a facelift - Carlsbad Current-Argus.

Clean up began Saturday morning at the Eddy County Fairgrounds, in preparation for the annual Eddy County Fair, set for July 27 to Aug. 1. Some volunteers showed up as early as 6 a.m. to get the location in tip top shape for the upcoming event. "We came as early as we could," said fair board member Donnie Garthwite. "We want to make sure it looks good for everyone that shows up. "Hopefully we'll have as big a crowd as we did last year." Fair board President Joel Bell said there were at least 50 volunteers who showed up in the early morning hours to show their support. "We had people painting, sweeping, power washing the floors, raking leaves and picking up trash. We want this place looking its best for the Junior Livestock sale and rodeo, which will held on Saturday Aug. 1. "Saturday is also 'Tough enough to wear pink' night, in support of breast cancer research," said Bell. Among the cleanup crew was 7-year-old Artesia resident Taylor Scott, who happened to be covered in paint. "We painted all the picnic benches and round tables," he said with a mischievous grin. Taylor, along with his brother, David Scott, and Lewis Chandler, added fresh coats of paint to the sitting areas, as the two boys' mother Karen Scott supervised the effort. Though most of the volunteers came out of a sheer willingness to help out, others were coaxed by their parents. "My parents made me come out and help make Artesia look good for the fair crowd," said Weston

California Chronicle | N.C. Talent Takes the Stage at State Fair

California Chronicle | N.C. Talent Takes the Stage at State Fair.

Jul. 10--RALEIGH -- Three North Carolina talents will return to the state to take the stage during the 2009 State Fair. They are part of 11 nights of entertainment featuring contemporary Christian, country and R&B concerts in Dorton Arena. Youngsville native Jason Michael Carroll kicks off the concert series Oct. 15, and will perform songs from his newest studio release, "Growing Up is Getting Old," along with his chart-topping hits "Livin' our Love Song" and "I Can Sleep When I'm Dead." Albemarle native Kellie Pickler will perform Oct. 17, singing songs off her self-titled sophomore album. The top-10 finalist from Season 5 of "American Idol" has recorded a string of hits including "Red High Heels," "Don't You Know You're Beautiful" and "Things That Never Cross a Man's Mind." Singer-songwriter Eric Church will wrap up the 2009 N.C. State Fair Oct. 25. The Granite Falls native will perform hits from his "Sinners Like Me" debut album and his sophomore effort, "Carolina." Church's down-home sensibilities shine on hits such as "How 'Bout You" and "Guys Like Me." Other artist who will perform during the fair: --Award-winning Christian rock group Third Day will present songs from their latest album, "Revelation," on Oct. 16. --Nat and Alex Wolff, best known as the siblings from Nickelodeon's The Naked Brothers Band, perform Oct. 18. --Rising star Jamey Johnson takes the stage Oct. 19, playing hits such as the 2008 Academy of Country Music's Song of the Year "In Color." Johnson has struck gold as a songwriter, penning or co-writing hits for George Strait and Trace Adkins, among others. --Motown legends The Temptations featuring Dennis Edwards will perform Oct. 20, and will sing such classics as "My Girl," "Just My Imagination" and "Papa Was a Rolling Stone."

Buffalo Reflex - Buffalo, Missouri - Neighbor Newspapers > News > Tickets now on sale for multitudeof concerts at Missouri State Fair

Buffalo Reflex - Buffalo, Missouri - Neighbor Newspapers > News > Tickets now on sale for multitude<br />of concerts at Missouri State Fair.

The Missouri State Fair Pepsi Grandstand stage will radiate with affordable summer entertainment as top musicians covering a genre of styles kick off the concert series on Aug. 13. Tickets went on sale June 20, at 7 a.m. Two concerts are priced as low as $10 with rock legend Kansas bringing down the house with free grandstand seating on Sunday, Aug. 16. Fair Director Mark Wolfe said the value-priced approach to the grandstand entertainment this year is a reflection of the fair’s commitment to affordability. “We considered economic circumstances when selecting concerts,” Wolfe said. “We hope the free concert by Kansas and other price-sensitive shows will allow fairgoers to experience the fair on multiple days.” Kansas released their first album in 1974. Singles include the very popular “Carry on Wayward Son” and “Dust in the Wind.” Wolfe said other affordable concerts offered at this year’s State Fair will include Cross Canadian Ragweed with local favorite LoCash Cowboys for $10 on Opening Day, Thursday, Aug. 13. Little Big Town with Candy Coburn will be Tuesday, Aug. 18 at a ticket price of $15. Returning to the fair is the Country Gold Tour on Wednesday, Aug. 19. Legends featured will be Leroy Van Dyke and the Auctioneers, Moe Bandy, Helen Cornelius, The Gatlin Brothers (Steve and Rudy), Jimmy Fortune, Gene Watson, David Frizzell and Narvel Felts. Tickets for this concert are $10 and $15. Fans of rock legend Heart can sing along with favorite hits like “Barracuda” and “Crazy on You” on Friday, Aug. 14, for a ticket starting at just $17. This dynamic sister act came back into the spotlight in the 90s with new hits “What About Love” and “If Looks Could Kill.” Closing the concert series are country superstars Brooks and Dunn on Saturday, Aug. 22. Fans can “Boot Scootin’ Boogie” into the night with the headliner and enjoy classics like “Rock My World (Little Country Girl)” and “My Maria,” and new singles including “Put a Girl in It” and “Cowgirls Don’t Cry.”

Nodaway County Fair books kickin’ entertainment :: Nodaway News Leader :: Our Best to Nodaway County since 1996

Nodaway County Fair books kickin’ entertainment :: Nodaway News Leader :: Our Best to Nodaway County since 1996.

It’ll be a weekend to remember with the lineup of musicians the Nodaway County Fair board has reserved for this year. Artists locally and nationally renowned will be coming to rock the socks off of all who want to have a great time. For three consecutive nights, July 16, 17 and 18, come out for the evening’s rocking country. Opening the weekend will be a long-time love for the Midwest, especially when it comes to rock-and-roll dance bands. Yes, the Rumbles will be performing at 6:30 pm, Thursday night, July 16. Following the Little Mr. and Miss Nodaway County contest, these gentlemen are ready to play the night away; and with several years of raucous rocking and rampart rolling, that’s just what they’re going to do. Starting in the 1960s as a garage band from Council Bluffs, IA, the Rumbles have rocked their way onto the stages of several Midwestern concerts and into the Billboard Hot 100 with their single “Jezebel.” After years of band member changes, the Rumbles are today what they were decades ago: the best rock-and-roll dance band around. Members include guitarist Gayle Adams, bassist Todd Henseler, keyboardist/guitarist Tim Vasquez and drummer Steve Hough. Kicking off Friday night’s musical bash will be Nodaway County’s Festival leader, Britt Small, at 6:15 pm, who is anything but small in the music business. Having been a musician for 48 years now, Small has stood the test of time and continues to do so to this day. From serving in the Vietnam War to providing for those veterans who gave their best to this country along with him, Small puts first those who put their lives second when this country needed them. Now performing all across the country, and even into Canada a handful of times, Small has played with names like Alabama, Willie Nelson, the late Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers and the Oak Ridge Boys, just to name a few. He has performed in any American gathering one could possibly think of: from state fairs and casinos, to national gatherings at the Veterans Memorial and the Lincoln Memorial. Accomplishing so much as an artist, yet still desiring to provide more for his fellow Americans, Small is excited to still be in the industry that has enabled him to give back more to his country and fellow veterans than he thought imaginable.

Hammer time this August at indiana State Fair | thestarpress.com | The Star Press

Hammer time this August at indiana State Fair | thestarpress.com | The Star Press.

NDIANAPOLIS -- Well-known 1980s pop star MC Hammer is the latest big name performer added to this year's Indiana State Fair concert line-up.

kingscorecord.com - Kings County covered bridge festival kicks off - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada

kingscorecord.com - Kings County covered bridge festival kicks off - Breaking News, New Brunswick, Canada.

KINGS COUNTY - It's time for the annual Covered Bridge Festival to celebrate "Canada's Covered Bridge Capital," Kings County, New Brunswick. This starts tomorrow, July 8, and runs until Sunday.

Kellie Pickler to perform at state fair | WCNC.com | Local News for Charlotte, North Carolina | Local News

Kellie Pickler to perform at state fair | WCNC.com | Local News for Charlotte, North Carolina | Local News.

Fans of Albemarle native Kellie Pickler can see the country music star in concert this fall at the North Carolina State Fair. Pickler will perform Saturday, October 17 at Dorton Arena. Tickets go on sale Aug. 3 online at 10 a.m. for $10. Fair admission is not included in the ticket price. Others schedule to perform at the State Fair in Raleigh October 15-25 include: Jason Michael Carroll; Third Day, Nat & Alex Wolff; Jamey Johnson; The Temptations featuring Dennis Edwards; Julianne Hough, Jeremy Camp and Tenth Avenue North; Tenth Avenue North; Blake Shelton and Eric Church. Pickler is currently on tour with teen country sensation Taylor Swift. The tour stops in Charlotte Sept. 5.

N.C. State Fair concert lineup features area talent :: WRAL.com

N.C. State Fair concert lineup features area talent :: WRAL.com.

Raleigh, N.C. — Three North Carolina natives will take the stage during the 2009 State Fair. They are part of 11 nights of entertainment featuring contemporary Christian, country and R&B concerts in Dorton Arena. Youngsville's Jason Michael Carroll kicks off the concert series on Thursday, Oct. 15, and will perform songs from his newest CD, “Growing Up is Getting Old,” along with his chart-topping hits “Livin’ our Love Song” and “I Can Sleep When I’m Dead.” Albemarle's Kellie Pickler will hit the stage Saturday, Oct. 17, performing songs off her self-titled sophomore album. The top-10 finalist from Season 5 of “American Idol” has recorded a string of hits including “Red High Heels,” “Don’t You Know You’re Beautiful” and “Things That Never Cross a Man’s Mind.” Singer-songwriter Eric Church will perform Sunday, Oct. 25. The Granite Falls native will sing hits from his “Sinners Like Me” debut album and his sophomore effort, “Carolina.” Church’s down-home sensibilities shine on hits such as “How ’Bout You” and “Guys Like Me.” Award-winning Christian rock group Third Day will present songs from “Revelation,” on Friday, Oct. 16. Nat and Alex Wolff, best known as the siblings from Nickelodeon’s The Naked Brothers Band perform Sunday, Oct. 18. Rising star Jamey Johnson takes the stage on Monday, Oct. 19, playing hits such as the 2008 Academy of Country Music’s Song of the Year “In Color.” Johnson has struck gold as a songwriter, penning or co-writing hits for George Strait and Trace Adkins, among others. Motown legends The Temptations featuring Dennis Edwards will perform Tuesday, Oct. 20, and will sing such classics as “My Girl,” “Just My Imagination” and “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.” Singer, actress and “Dancing with the Stars” champion Julianne Hough takes the stage Wednesday, Oct. 21, with tracks from her self-titled album, including the hit single, “That Song in My Head.” Dove Award-winning Christian singer Jeremy Camp and Christian group Tenth Avenue North will appear in concert together on Friday, Oct. 23. Country-music star Blake Shelton’s baritone voice will fill the arena as he performs hits such as “Austin,” “Home,” “The More I Drink” and “She Wouldn’t Be Gone” Saturday, Oct. 24. The artist for Thursday, Oct. 22, is yet to be determined. All shows begin at 7:30 p.m. and doors open at 6:30 p.m. Ticket prices range from $5 to $15 and can be purchased online only at www.ncstatefair.org beginning Aug. 3 at 10 a.m. Concert tickets remaining after the start of the State Fair can be purchased at the Dorton Arena box office.

Pink Martini to play the State Fair | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal

Pink Martini to play the State Fair | StatesmanJournal.com | Statesman Journal.

For many Oregonians, here's all they'll need to know about the Oregon State Fair debut of "Oregon! Oregon! 2009: A Sesqui-Centennial Fable in IV Acts": Portland's Pink Martini will play.

Hit it Big at the Kentucky State Fair Main Stage Concert Series

Hit it Big at the Kentucky State Fair Main Stage Concert Series.

From Grammy Award winners to consistent Billboard chart-topping performers, fans of all music genres will fill the seats of Freedom Hall during the Kentucky State Fair Main Stage concert series. The concert line-up will excite fans of all music genres during the Fair, August 20-30. All Main Stage Concert tickets are on sale now. Pop sensation Kelly Clarkson will perform on opening night of the Kentucky State Fair with special guest Gavin DeGraw, Thursday, Aug. 20 at 8 p.m. Former American Idol champion and cross-genre musician, Kelly Clarkson will perform songs from her latest album, “All I Ever Wanted” and hits from her storied seven-year career in the music industry, including songs like “A Moment Like This,” “Since U Been Gone,” “Because of You” and her recent No.1 smash hit “My Life Would Suck Without You.” Special Guest Gavin DeGraw is also no stranger to the spotlight. New York-native DeGraw has been featured on the television show, “One Tree Hill,” where his song, “I Don’t Want to Be” was the show theme song. DeGraw’s third album, “Free” will be released March 31.