The Benton County Fair & Rodeo makes its usual August appearance this year with all the traditional carnie rides and guilty-pleasure foods we all love- and if you’ve lived in our fair little burgh a minute, you may already know all that. But, what you may not have quite yet is the entertainment line-up.
So, without further ado…
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2
Radical Revolution: Get ready to party and dance. Radical Revolution is a 6-piece 80’s tribute band packing a huge variety of 80’s hits. Think Whitney Houston, Rick Springfield, Madonna, A-Ha, Def Leppard, Go-Go’s, Kenny Loggins, and Erasure. The band features both female and male lead vocals, fat keyboards, blistering guitars, thumping bass, and big 80’s drums to keep everyone dancing from start to finish.
Onstage at 6:30 and 8:30 pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 3
Chayce Beckham: American Idol winner and “Artist to Watch” (Country Now, Country Swag, Music Mayhem Magazine, Sounds Like Nashville).
Beckham’s debut EP Doin’ It Right skyrocketed to No. 1 on iTunes All Genres and Country Charts and received critical acclaim from E! News!, Billboard, People, CMT, PopCulture, Sweety High and more. The first to ever win the competition show with an original song, his semi-autobiographical, self-written track “23” instantly shot to the top of numerous viral charts. Now climbing the charts at Country radio, Beckham’s “23” resonated so deeply with fans that it has continuously banked over 1 million on-demand streams per week since its 2021 release, amassing over 203 million thus far. A triple threat artist, Beckham is an incredibly captivating performer, powerhouse vocalist and talented songwriter.
Opening for Chayce Beckham is Remedy, a 5-piece high energy rock performance band, playing the best dance songs from the 70’s, 80’s, and 90’s. Get ready to dance to a jukebox of great memories.
Remedy at 7 pm, Beckham at 8:30 pm
FRIDAY, AUGUST 4
LANCO: Multi-Platinum selling band LANCO continues to forge new territory after the roots-frontier explorers and live-performance junkies broke out with the 2x Platinum multi-week No. One hit “Greatest Love Story.” Creating a heartland rocker for a new generation, the band followed up with the Billboard Country Albums chart topper Hallelujah Nights, marking the first Country group to earn a No. One debut in a decade. Additionally LANCO garnered another platinum certified hit with “Born To Love You”, before the launch of their new anthemic Honky-Tonk Hippies EP, which was self-produced by the band, with each track penned by at least two members. off their deep-rooted connection with fans on their headlining HONKY-TONK HIPPIES TOUR. For more information on LANCO visit www.lancomusic.com.
Opening for LANCO is rising county music star Kurt Van Meter. Kurt’s story is that of true American folklore. From an early age riding shotgun in his dad’s pick up in Southern Oregon, to his football career at Oregon State University, to his stint as a Law Enforcement Officer, to his days riding bulls and listening to the all-time great country artists like Kenny Rogers, Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash and even Box Car Willie while working the fields…. Kurt Van Meter doesn’t just sing about country music ideals — he has lived them.
Kurt Van Meter at 7 pm, LANCO at 8:30 pm
SATURDAY, AUGUST 5
Mr. Speed: KISS’ career has now spanned 50 years…daring, reaching, uncompromising and evolving to be who they are writing their own story in rock history. That story has many pages and chapters to which fans around the world have rallied and cited as the soundtrack to their own lives, including the four of us.
Mr. Speed is writing yet another chapter in its story as well introducing a new character after two and a half decades by unveiling “The Fox” Eric Carr on the drums. We have always done what we’ve wanted to do, ignoring popular opinion and giving the fans what we ourselves expect from a KISS style show to the best of our abilities.
Like KISS we are not afraid of change or taking risks and most certainly shying away from giving our very best. Doing the same thing year after year is not appealing to us as a band and as fans and we’re excited about the double-bass rhythm that will now be driving the collection of KISS classics that we perform live which will enable us to share a seldom seen era of the band to KISS fans the world over.
With the utmost respect we thank KISS. For creating something that gave us a purpose as individuals and for allowing us to share it with others as a KISS Tribute Band and in some small way acknowledging that our imitation is meant from the heart and that we’re honored to stand in their shadow.
Back in Black: The “True AC/DC Experience” performed by BACK IN BLACK has been touring the United States since 1990, entertaining audiences with AC/DC’S music old and new.
Armed with an impressive song list of over 80 songs you are sure to be pleased. The high energy live show, professional sound and production, and exact song replication will surely leave you wanting more.
Back in Black at 7 pm, Mr. Speed at 8:30 pm
Concerts and rodeos are free with paid admission to the fair. Seating in the outdoor venue is first come, first serve. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the music under the stars.
Fair tickets go on sale now. Visit www.bentoncountyfair.net for up-to-date information regarding fair schedules and ticketing, or call 541-766-6521.
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