{"id":624,"date":"2015-11-15T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2015-11-15T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/315music.com\/2015\/11\/15\/time-to-reflect-back-on-the-2015-great-ny-state-fair\/"},"modified":"2015-11-15T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2015-11-15T00:00:00","slug":"time-to-reflect-back-on-the-2015-great-ny-state-fair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/315music.com\/index.php\/2015\/11\/15\/time-to-reflect-back-on-the-2015-great-ny-state-fair\/","title":{"rendered":"Time To Reflect Back On The 2015 Great NY State Fair"},"content":{"rendered":"

As the dust settles and we begin to experience a last surge of heat for the season during this balmy November, it seems like the perfect time to reflect back and savor the amazing week of events, shows, and spectacular activities and eats offered this year at\u00a0the 2015 Great New York State Fair<\/a>.\u00a0 After all, the week immediately preceding\u00a0is generally so busy with back to school running around, Labor Day celebrations, etc… you don’t really get an opportunity to sit down and digest what an amazing week (twelve days really) we really have right here in New York State.\u00a0 After all, it was voted the fifth best State Fair in the nation by USA Today<\/a> in 2015. Nothing to sneeze at.\u00a0 We also can bolster that we hold the prize and honor of being the first State Fair ever.\u00a0 So take that Minnesota. Wait till next year, you’ll be looking up to us as we sit at number one.<\/p>\n

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Breaking records on Day One with more than 16,042 above last years opening day,\u00a0 it was a great start for the Fair, as crowds visited throughout the twelve day event.\u00a0 With gorgeous weather, stellar performers scheduled each day, and special $3 Thursdays, and $1 Labor Day, attendees were able to take advantage of the fun at an affordable family price. Day One’s attendance record could possibly be attributed to the first of only a few final Grandstand shows scheduled.\u00a0 With the new Lakeview Amphitheater<\/a> opening across the street, it’s exciting to be able to offer patrons the best in the business with state of the art equipment once again in this region. \u00a0But, it also was bittersweet to be part of the final days at this venue before it’s demolition this year.<\/p>\n

Over the thirty eight years the Grandstands at The Great New York State Fair hosted shows to fair goers. \u00a0Memorable acts such Whitney Houston, Garth Brooks, Frank Sinatra, Neil Young, James Taylor, Ted Nugent, Rihanna, Brittney Spears, ZZ Top, Justin Bieber, Alicia Keys, and so many others graced the stage and filled the seats bringing Central New Yorkers some of the greatest names in the business while Chevy Court attendees were treated to free shows.\u00a0 Over the years the tide turned and the free concerts became the place to be<\/em>.<\/p>\n

As larger names were brought in to Chevy Court, records began to be set, with this years Steve Miller Band hailing the largest crowd ever at Chevy Court with approximately 36,900 attendees.\u00a0 Nonetheless, all good things do come to an end, while some have bright new beginnings.\u00a0 Next year fair goers will sadly reminisce about those days at the Grandstands, but will return to a brand new Chevy Court as national acts will once again treat those patrons to free entertainment with state of the art equipment and stage.<\/p>\n

So as we reflect back on the final shows at The Grandstands this year, it was only fitting that country favorites Eric Church and Hank Williams Jr. held the last hooray and gave it a final farewell, fittingly deserved of those thirty eight years. \u00a0The throw back ticket pricing for all acts including legendary Patti LaBelle and comedian Jim Gaffigan, and was a proper thank you to all attendees as they enjoyed the final moments at was once Central New York’s summer venue place to be.<\/p>\n

Eric Church<\/a> started the party off right with special guests Cadillac Three on Day One<\/a>.\u00a0 This group of long haired rowdy boys, set the bar high with their country rock and roll and introduced those newcomers to their Cadillac Three style of in your face hard core rock with an edge of country thrown in. \u00a0Eric Church, well of course this handsome mysterious country star shone bright as he filled to near capacity once again a venue paying homage to those before him. \u00a0Playing hits such as “Cold One,” “Talladega,” “Give Me Back My Hometown,” “Drink In My Hand,” “Smoke A Little Smoke,” and of course the hot and steamy song, “Like A Wrecking Ball.” \u00a0Yep, this down home country boy did this crowd proud and started this party off right.<\/p>\n

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Hank Williams Jr<\/a>. brought his rowdy friends to the Grandstands on day four of the fair and kicked up some some dust with his Honky-Tonk hits. The Louisiana born country star brought some of his most well-known songs such as Neil Young’s “Are You Ready for the Country,” “All My Rowdy Friends,” “The Blues Man,” “There’s a Tear in My Beer,” and “A Country Boy Can Survive.” The audience was ecstatic to have Hank visit Syracuse, and Hank was equally happy to be performing to grateful audience. Among the crowd favorites in the set, was an impressive collection of his father’s songs including “Move It On Over,” “Kaw-Liga,” and “Your Cheatin’ Heart.” Adding even more intensity to the show, were a few unforgettable mash-ups, the greatest one covering “Outlaw Women” > “Dinosaur” > “There’s A Tear In My Beer” > “All My Rowdy Friends Have Settled Down” > “Good Ol’ Boys” > “I Walk The Line.” Of course, the evening would not have been concluded without an epic sing-a-long version of “Family Tradition.”<\/p>\n

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While Hank was bringing down the house over at the Grandstands, Chevy Court had a few shows to bring in the crowds themselves on Day Four. \u00a0Up first for the 2p.m. show was country favorites The Swon Brothers<\/a>. \u00a0\"The<\/p>\n

The Swon Brothers are perhaps known by most as the lovable country brothers on season four of The Voice. \u00a0On team Blake, these two siblings made their way to third that season, but are number one with all their country fans. \u00a0Singing their hits “Later On” and “Pray for You,” Colton and Zach revved up the crowd and had them singing along in no time.\u00a0 In fact, the crowd even became part of the show with a sound of cheers as to which brother they liked best.\u00a0 Like a good mother always says, I love you both the same.<\/p>\n

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As the evening began to roll around Chevy Court was filling up with eager fans awaiting the amazing Nate Ruess<\/a>. \u00a0Best know perhaps as lead singer of the indie group Fun<\/a>, it seems like every song he touches becomes a hit.<\/p>\n

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With his new band the Romantics, their set list was ridden with hits from both his bands Format and Fun with songs “Oceans” > “We Are Young” > “Some Nights” > “Carry On,” to some songs from his new solo album Grand Romantic<\/em> (“Great Big Storm<\/a>”\u00a0> “You Light My Fire” > “What This World Is Coming To” > “Nothing Without Love<\/a>”\u00a0> “Harsh Light” > “Ahha”), and covers (Prince’s, “Let’s Go Crazy”). This amazing musician may be best known for his strong vocals, but don’t count him out as his songwriting abilities are top notch as well. \u00a0As part of a collaborative effort, Ruess partnered with Pink in 2014 on the number one billboard song “Just \u00a0Give Me A Reason<\/a>”\u00a0which was nominated for two Grammy Awards in 2014. Yes, the NY State Fair surely brought in the big guns on day four, for sure.
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