Fair offering a smorgasbord

0 Comments | Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Aug 17, 2001 | by The Gazette

From young country stars to rock 'n' roll legends, the state fair concert lineup has something for nearly every musical taste. Ticket prices do not include the fair admission (see below). For tickets, call the state fair box office (800) 876-4567 or Ticketmaster 520- 9090.

Bob Dylan (www.bobdylan.com)

Aug. 18, Events Center, $20

Bob Dylan's influence on popular music is far-reaching. His songs have spoken for entire generations and have been covered by the Byrds, the Animals, Peter, Paul & Mary and the Grateful Dead among many others. His lyrics might be poetic, but his garbled, often unintelligible voice is also a trademark.

Chris LeDoux (www.chrisledoux.com)

Aug. 18, Coors Grandstand, $12-$16

Chris LeDoux found enough musical inspiration from being a rodeo cowboy to fill 33 albums (22 recorded on his own and 11 for Capitol Records). Starting in the rodeo at age 14, he won the world championship in bareback bronc riding at age 28. His songs capture the spirit of the West. He lives on a ranch in Wyoming and is married with five children - his son plays drums for his band.

Terri Clark (www.terri-clark.com)

Aug. 19, Coors Grandstand, $12-$16

Terri Clark teamed with Mary Chapin Carpenter to write two songs on her latest effort, "Fearless." This album is her second, released five years after her debut. Clark was out to reinvent her sound with her second album, trying to avoid classification.

Blessid Union of Souls and Eve 6 (www.blessidunion.com /

www.eve6.com) Aug. 19, Events Center, $10

Blessid Union broke through in 1995 with the hit "I Believe" and is still stuck in people's heads thanks to the catchy "Hey Leonardo (She Likes Me For Me)" from 1999. The band suffered some label woes, but has found a new home with Push/V2, where they released their latest album filled with classic pop sounds, "The Singles," in February.

The trio Eve 6 was signed to their first recording deal five years ago when they were just in high school. They qualify as music world veterans as this pop-punk band has three albums under their belts - "Horrorscope" is their latest.

98 Degrees (www.98degrees.com)

Aug. 20, Events Center, $20

They might not be the household name that fellow boy bands *NSYNC or Backstreet Boys are, but 98 Degrees aren't exactly slackers. Their first album, "98 Degrees and Rising," went multiplatinum, and their second effort, "Revelation," is headed for success on the power of such hits as "Give Me Just One Night (Una Noche)." The pop foursome's strength is their harmonies.

The Kinleys (www.sonynashville.com/Kinley)

Aug. 20, Coors Grandstand, $6-$10

You might not expect girls growing up outside Philadelphia to become country stars, but twin sisters Jennifer and Heather are just that. Their debut album "Just Between You and Me" went gold on the strength of the single "Please." They have been performing together since they were 8 and started exploring country music when they heard the Judds, but still remain influenced by the rock and pop of their childhood.

Tracy Lawrence (www.tracylawrence.com)

Aug. 21, Coors Grandstand, $6-$10

Tracy Lawrence didn't have to knock on many doors to find success as a musician: A record company rep saw him perform. Ten years later, Lawrence has sold 7 million albums and has hit the charts with 16 singles. Lawrence has been trying to tame his wild-boy image, but he sticks to a more traditional, honky-tonk form of country music.

Darryl Worley (www.darrylworley.com)

Aug. 22, Coors Grandstand, $6-$10

Music and the nightlife are in Darryl Worley's blood. He was born in Hardin County, Tenn. (the catfish capital of the world), where his mother sang in church and his grandfather ran the local nightspot. In that nightclub, Worley would sing and try out new songs. He pursued a job in the chemical business, but threw caution to the wind and followed his heart to music. "Hard Rain Don't Last," his first release, came out last year.

Randy Travis (www.randy-travis.com)

Aug. 23, Events Center, $16-$20

At 42, Randy Travis is a veteran of the country music scene. He got his first break at age 16 when he entered - and won - a talent show. Since then he's not only had an incredibly successful recording career (he has a long string of awards that started with the Academy of Country Music's Best New Male Vocalist in 1985), he's found success as an actor, too.

Brooks and Dunn (www.brooks-dunn.com)

Aug. 24, Events Center, $20-$30

Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn are a force to be reckoned with in country music. The duo has sold 22 million albums, had 18 songs hit No. 1 on the charts and has been named Entertainer of the Year three times. Their sounds range from honky-tonk to a more radio-friendly contemporary country.

John Michael Montgomery (www.johnmichael.com)

Aug. 25, Coors Grandstand, $12-$16

John Michael Montgomery, who says he's a Kentucky farm boy at heart, learned about country music performing with his family's band. He broke out on his own in 1992 with his first hit "Life's A Dance." He's had 10 songs on the top of the country charts and has sold 14 million copies of his recordings.