By Jeremy Coumbes on May 14, 2021 at 12:15pm
The Illinois State Fair announced changes to this year’s grandstand line up today.
The Red Rocker, Sammy Hagar, and his backing band The Circle are now set to fill the opening left by alternative rock band “Staind” on Thursday, August 12
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“Staind” announced in late April they were canceling their appearance at the fair due to scheduling conflicts.
Sammy Hagar is joined onstage by The Circle, consisting of fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee bassist Michael Anthony of Van Halen fame, and drummer Jason Bonham, son of legendary Led Zeppelin drummer John Bonham, along with guitarist Vic Johnson.
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Though tested by the unprecedented challenge of the COVID-19 pandemic, Springfield Mayor Jim Langfelder said during Wednesday s State of the City address the city has shown itself to be compassionate, courageous, strong and resilient as it encountered its toughest times in 2020 and 2021.
Last year s Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce event at the Abraham Lincoln Hotel had to be moved to September and was limited to 50 people because of the state s mandate on large gatherings.
Wednesday s gathering drew about 125 people with another 70 joining online, according to the Chamber s Lisa Schafer.
Langfelder encouraged people to support local businesses as much as possible, adding that not only COVID, but the Amazon effect has a great impact on our brick and mortar stores.
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MO State Fair Announces Grandstand Lineup
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The first four concert nights of the fair (which will take place August 12 though the 22) have been announced. Trace Adkins will open the first night on Thursday, August 12 with comedian Dusty Slay opening up for Adkins. Russell Dickerson will take the stage on night two of the fair Friday, August 13 with Cassadee Pope opening up for him. R&B group Boyz II Men will take the stage on Saturday, August 14, and as much as I love Boyz II Men, I am really looking forward Tuesday, August 17. Missouri native Tyler Farr will be on the grand stand and opening up for him will be Tenille Townes.