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Syracuse,
NY – January 2024 / NewsmakerAlert: “Don’t go chasin’ waterfalls…”
Plan a visit to the Great New York State
Fair this summer instead! One of the most popular female music groups
of the 1990s, TLC, is performing at The Fair on Pride Day, Friday, August
23. The ladies of TLC – Tionne “T-Boz” and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas
– will take the Suburban Park stage at 8:00 p.m.
Named for the acronym that
came from the first letter of the nicknames of each member (Lisa “Left
Eye” Lopes died in 2002), TLC formed in 1990 in Atlanta, Georgia. The four-time
Grammy award winning group went on to become one of the biggest-selling
female groups of all time, producing an extensive musical resume that is
supported with a variety of accolades.
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To date, TLC has sold 85
million records worldwide, produced ten Top Ten singles in the U.S. (four
went to Number 1!), and four multi-platinum selling albums, including the
1994 breakthrough success CrazySexyCool. The album, which Rolling Stone
recognized as one of The Best 500 Albums of All Time, produced four top
five singles including “Creep,” “Diggin’ on You,” and “Waterfalls.” This
summer TLC is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the iconic album, promising
to sing through all their hits. The tour is also a celebration of the 90s.
TLC encourages fans to come to their shows in attire that represents the
decade.
“TLC’s CrazySexyCool album
embodies girl power, confidence, and pride. That combination, factored
in with the 90s fashion that will be on display, will result in incredible
energy the night they’re here at The Fair,” said Fair Director Sean
Hennessey. “Fairgoers are still talking about how much fun they had
when TLC played here in 2022, and we’ve heard from others who couldn’t
attend how much they wish they were there too. We’re so excited to welcome
them back!”
When TLC first played at
Suburban Park (then called Chevy Park) in 2022, the duo drew 30,000 people
– tied for the 20th largest concert crowd in the history of The Fair.
The Fair starts Wednesday,
August 21, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 2.
The Great New York State Fair is the most affordable State Fair in the
country – and entry to all concerts is included in the price of admission.
Admission will go on sale this summer.
TLC is one of 39 national
recording acts scheduled to perform as part of the Chevrolet Music Series
during The Fair. Last week, Kidz Bop’s National Tour was announced for
a 1:00 p.m. performance at Chevy Court on Saturday, August 24.
Daily concerts take place
at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1) at 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., and Suburban
Park (located on the western end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway)
will feature an 8:00 p.m. concert every day.
As more concerts are announced,
Fair staff will update schedules on the Fair’s website at pages dedicated
to Chevy Court
and Suburban Park.
Founded in 1841, the Great
New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture, provides
top-quality entertainment, and is a key piece of the state’s CNY
Rising strategy of growing the Central New York economy through tourism.
It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized
as being among the top five state fairs in the nation.
The New
York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex
that operates all year. Audiences are encouraged to learn more about the
Great New York State Fair online, browse photos on Flickr,
and follow the fun on Facebook,
Twitter,
and Instagram.
Media Contacts:
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Jola
Szubielski
Department of Agriculture
& Markets
Public Information Officer
518-457-0752 |
