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Syracuse,
NY July 2024 / NewsmakerAlert: Tom Nitti, a former contestant
on NBCs hit talent showcase The Voice, will take center stage this summer
as the Utica native will perform at The
Great New York State Fairs Chevy Court on August 29 at 1:00
pm.
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Nitti
is a man with many backgrounds, yet he has always found his way back to
music. Growing up, Nitti was inspired by classic Motown artists such as
Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, and The Temptations. At 18, he taught himself
to play guitar shortly before graduating high school and joining the military.
Originally stationed in Germany, Nitti served his country honorably and
was deployed to Afghanistan where he sustained injuries and was later awarded
the Purple Heart for his service.
Following in his fathers
footsteps, Nitti worked in law enforcement after his time in the military.
He served as a New York State Trooper for nine years and continues to support
first responders through his involvement with the New York State Police
Academy where he assists with training of cadets.
Nitts passion for music
led him to perform on Team Reba on season 24 of The Voice. Since then,
he has opened for some of the biggest acts in country music, including
Craig Campbell, Hunter Hayes, Chris Janson, and Jimmie Allen.
Not only is Tom Nitti a
successful, self-made country star, but he is also someone who actively
gives back to communities throughout New York through his commitment to
service, said Fair Director Julie LaFave. We are very proud to
welcome him to Chevy Court and look forward to seeing one of New Yorks
own perform at The Great New York State Fair this summer.
The Fair starts Wednesday,
August 21, and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 2.
Admission tickets, parking, and passes for The Fairs famous Midway are
set to go on sale at 9 a.m. on Tuesday, July 16
and can be purchased by visiting The Great New York State Fairs website.
Admission tickets are $8 for adults while admission is free for children
under 12 and senior citizens aged 65 and older. Fairgoers can also purchase
a Frequent Fairgoer pass for $25, which provides admission to all 13-days
of The Fairs run. Parking is $12 per vehicle.
In total, The Fairs Chevrolet
Music Series will feature 39 national recording acts. There will be a daily
1 p.m. and 6 p.m. concert at Chevy Court (located near Gate 1),
and a daily 8 p.m. concert at Suburban Park (located on the western
end of the Fairgrounds, beyond the Midway).
All concerts announced so
far are provided below. Fair staff will continue to update schedules on
the Fairs website at pages dedicated to Chevy
Court and Suburban
Park.
Chevy Court:
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Wednesday, August 21 1:00
p.m. Chubby Checker
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Wednesday, August 21 6:00
p.m. 90s Rewind: Iconic Digital Underground, Tone Loc, & Color Me
Badd
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Thursday, August 22 1:00 p.m.
RVSHVD
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Thursday, August 22 6:00 p.m.
Ace Frehley
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Friday, August 23 1:00 p.m.
Sophie B. Hawkins
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Friday, August 23 6:00 p.m.
Sister Sledge
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Saturday, August 24 1:00 p.m.
Kidz Bop
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Saturday, August 24 6:00 p.m.
Ying Yang Twins
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Sunday, August 25 1:00 p.m.
The Elders
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Sunday, August 25 6:00 p.m.
Dax
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Monday, August 26 1:00 p.m.
Hermans Hermits starring Peter Noone
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Monday, August 26 6:00 p.m.
CAIN
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Tuesday, August 27 1:00 p.m.
Little Anthony and the Imperials
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Tuesday, August 27 6:00 p.m.
Blue Öyster Cult
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Wednesday, August 28 6:00
p.m. Danielle Ponder
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Thursday, August 29 6:00 p.m.
Chapel Hart
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Friday, Aug. 30 1:00 p.m.
The Cleverlys
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Friday, August 30 6:00 p.m.
Josh Ross
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Friday, August 30 9:00 p.m.
DJ Swiftie
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Saturday, August 31 12:00-10:00
p.m. JAMS Funk Fest 202
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Sunday, September 1 1:00 p.m.
Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour
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Sunday, September 1 6:00 p.m.
Snow Tha Product
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Monday, Sept. 2 12:00 &
4:00 p.m. Journey From the Heart
Suburban Park:
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Wednesday, August 21 8:00
p.m. Joey Fatone and AJ McLean
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Thursday, August 22 8:00 p.m.
Warren Zeiders
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Friday, August 23 8:00 p.m.
TLC
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Saturday, August 24 8:00 p.m.
Chevelle
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Sunday, August 25 8:00 p.m.
Dropkick Murphys
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Monday, August 26 8:00 p.m.
Megan Moroney
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Tuesday, August 27 8:00 p.m.
Stephen Sanchez
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Wednesday, August 28 8:00
p.m. Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
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Friday, August 30 8:00 p.m.
Big Boi
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Saturday, August 31 8:00 p.m.
Brian Kelley
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Monday, Sept. 2 6:00 p.m.
Jackyl
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 states 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 Contact:
Jola
Szubielski
Department of Agriculture
& Markets
Public Information Officer
518-457-0752
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