| Syracuse,
NY – April 2015 / Newsmaker Alert / Melissa Etheridge, who has
poured her life’s triumphs and tragedies into some of rock’s best-known
hits, will perform at Chevy
Court during the Great New York State
Fair on Friday, August 28 at 8:00 p.m., Acting Fair Director Troy Waffner
announced Monday (March 30).
Etheridge, who has two Academy
Awards and a Grammy to her credit, will take the stage to perform songs
from her latest album, This is M.E., as well as some of her greatest hits
like “Come to My Window”, “I’m The Only One” and “I Want To Come Over”.
Known for her iconic voice, profound lyrics and riveting stage presence,
Etheridge will share personal stories about her remarkable journey through
life and the inspiration behind some of her most beloved songs.
“We’re excited and proud
to present Melissa Etheridge this year. She has been an inspiration to
women and makes great rock and roll music. In a year of great performances
on Chevy Court, she is a true icon and this is a show that should not be
missed,” said Waffner.
The Fair has previously
announced several shows for the free stage at Chevy Court:
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Everclear, at 2:00 p.m. opening
day, Thursday, August 27
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Rick Springfield, at 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 27
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Orleans, at 2:00 p.m. Friday,
August 28
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The Oak Ridge Boys, at 2:00
p.m. Tuesday, September 1
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Meghan Trainor, at 8:00 p.m.
Thursday, September 3
Concerts on Chevy
Court are sponsored by Chevrolet.
The New
York State Fair, operated by the New
York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, runs from August
27 – September 7, 2015. The Fair’s mission, reflected in its theme, “Summer’s
Best in Show,” 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 |
