| Syracuse,
NY – March 2014 / Newsmaker Alert / John Kay & Steppenwolf,
the band that first made popular the term ‘heavy metal,’ will perform at
Chevy Court during the 2014 Great New
York State Fair at 8:00 p.m. on Monday, August 25, Acting New York
State Commissioner of Agriculture Richard A. Ball announced Friday (February
28).
Founding member Kay, who
lived for a time in Buffalo before moving to California and forming what
would become Steppenwolf, has been the band’s leader since its first days
in 1967. It’s his voice that blasted from the radio on signature hits “Born
To Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride.” Both singles remain staples of classic
rock radio and continue to be heavily identified with riding motorcycles
on the open road because of their appearance on the soundtrack for the
classic film, “Easy Rider.”
“This is the first of many
announcements of top-quality performances for the Chevy Court stage. I
encourage everyone to circle these dates on your calendar and visit the
Great New York State Fair for great food, music, entertainment, and the
best of New York State agriculture,” said Acting Commissioner Ball.
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John Kay & Steppenwolf,
Jon “Bowzer” Bauman and Southside Johnny
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Concerts on Chevy Court
are free with your admission to the Fair. This performance takes place
on one of two Senior Days, where admission is free for senior citizens.
Performances on Chevy Court are presented by Chevrolet.
Also scheduled to appear
at Chevy Court are:
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Bowzer’s Rock & Roll Party,
at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 26. Jon “Bowzer” Bauman, of 60’s doo-wop
revival group “Sha Na Na,” brings back one of the most-requested shows
by Fairgoers. His appearance is on one of two Senior Days, which feature
free attendance for senior citizens.
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Southside Johnny & The Asbury
Jukes, at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 29. Southside Johnny Lyon’s band
and horn section has been blending rock and blues with a Jersey Shore twist
for four decades.
The Fair has already announced
the first of its slate of concerts for the Grandstand as well. Limited
tickets remain available for the performance Saturday, August 30 by Jason
Aldean, Florida Georgia Line, and Tyler Farr. Tickets are available from
the Fair’s only official online ticket agent, etix.com.
The New York State Fair,
operated by the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, runs
from August 21 – September 1, 2014. Its mission is to showcase the best
of New York agriculture while providing top-quality entertainment.
In addition to the annual
New York State Fair, the Fairgrounds host dozens of agricultural events
throughout the year, including some of the Northeast’s most prestigious
horse and livestock shows.
The home of the Great New
York State Fair is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates
all year. A year-round schedule of events is available on the Fair’s
website. Find The Great
New York State Fair on Facebook, follow @NYSFair
on Twitter, and enjoy photos from the Fair at Flickr.com/photos/NYSFair.
Also, New Yorkers are invited to send their ideas for the Great New York
State Fair at statefairideas@agriculture.ny.gov.
Media Contacts:
Joe
Morrissey
Public Information Officer
NYS Department of Agriculture
& Markets
518-457-0752
Dave
Bullard
Public Relations
New York State Fair
315-487-7711 x 1377 |
