The New York State Fair has announced the first three acts that will perform on Chevy Court during the 2012 Fair. Two different acts will perform each day at 2 and 8 p.m. All shows at Chevy Court are free with Fair admission.
Alternative rock band Neon Trees, renowned jazz and swing band the Buddy Rich Big Band and American funk/soul band The Commodores wil lperform in the 2012 Chevy Court concert series.
“These performers will bring a broad range of music lovers to the Fair,” said State Fair Director, Dan O’Hara. “We want the music on Chevy Court to appeal to everyone who walks through the gates by offering a great deal of variety in music and performers.”
The Commodores, an immensely successful American R&B band, will perform Friday, Aug. 31 at 8 p.m. The group has sold more than 60 million records worldwide and has had at least 10 Top 10 songs since they signed with Motown in 1972. The 1970’s and 80’s brought several classic hits for the group including “Easy,” “Three Times a Lady,” “Brick House,” and “Nightshift.”
All shows on Chevy Court are free with Fair admission. More New York State Fair concerts will be announced soon. The 2012 Fair will run from Aug. 23 to Sept. 3.