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Re: State Fair musical lineup announced

Establishment Republican — Thu, 01 May 2008 23:06:25 -0000

He couldn't get Hannah Montana?

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annon — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:57:13 -0000

Probably all they could afford. Some big names in there from a decade or so ago.{??} Brooks & Dunn w/ zz Top will be good. Wonder if they'll have to wait 6 months to get paid like everybody else is ?? Better get one of those M-O-U like everbody else does too.

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so-called "Austin Mayor" — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:55:19 -0000

Rest assured, it could be worse: I saw Vanilla Ice at a state fair.

And, no -- I won't tell you where or when.

-- SCAM
so-called "Austin Mayor"
http://austinmayor.blogspot...

Re: State Fair musical lineup announced

Ahem — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:25:41 -0000

Any word on what Hudgens will be wearing?

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S. Illinois — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:56:54 -0000

To Quimby - I stand by my statement. They will all be tweeners, but they will be there in droves.

To Give it a try - I have defended the booking of the fair on this board in the past as it is very hard to get the right mix of affordable entertainment. I just can't defend this lineup.

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Well Give It At Try — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:51:16 -0000

OK, you are now in charge of booking acts for the fair, but before you start, you have to eliminate the following bands.

1. Bands that are not touring. Lots of people have great bands they want, but they may not be touring.

2. Bands that are not routed. They are not going to play San Diego on a Thursday then Springfield on a Friday.

3. Bands that won't play an outdoor venue (more than you think).

4. Bands that won't play a State Fair (many of the really "hot" bands think they are too good for a State Fair).

5. Bands that will not play a venue with seating under 10,000.

6. Bands that have a fee so high the Springfield area market would not support. And don't even start on the if they are that good people will pay. The Springfield market has proven time after time they won't.

It sounds really easy, but just try to find "Class A" lineup after you take out any band that falls into one of the above groups.

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Concerned Voter — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:42:07 -0000

At first I thought, well beer tent sales will be down during the vanessa hudgens show, but then again, those parents will need somewhere to go to deal with the screaming teens and tweens that will be there.

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PPHS — Thu, 01 May 2008 16:00:17 -0000

I wonder how much these acts cost?

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2for2 — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:58:19 -0000

About as bad as you can get.

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Douglas M. — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:27:03 -0000

I remember Stone Temple Pilots putting on a great show years back, and now they're reuniting. Maybe they are the TBA? One could only hope for something like that or Van Halen.

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wordslinger — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:24:30 -0000

Any of the following Fair/Street Fest acts appropriate for a steamy August night in Springfield

Molly Hatchet -- "Flirtin with Disaster"

Temptations: "Ball of Confusion"

Tony Orlando "Tie a Yellow Ribbon"

Susy Boggus "In the Jailhouse Now"

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jerry 101 — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:23:21 -0000

Now, that's the lineup for the DuQuoin State Fair, right?

When do they announce Springfield's?

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Dan S, a Voter & Cubs Fan — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:17:17 -0000

To bad the power was restored, just cancel the Fair, all you need to do to feel like you are at the Fair is visit Walmart!!!

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Tony — Thu, 01 May 2008 15:07:09 -0000

Why not just have seven days of Cheap Trick?

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anon2 — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:59:28 -0000

Didn't Indiana go to "all country" state fair lineup format a few years ago? Why doesn't Illinois? Theze geezer acts are almost beyond belief. Jeesh! is right. This lineup is an abomination. Reminds me of a couple of years ago when one-hit wonder Deep Blue Something played here----and they were tagged with the fitting monicker "Deep Brown Something." This year's lineup is deep---and it is brown. Holy Cow, this lineup isn't worthy of Decatur celebration, it isn't worthy of Lincolnfest, it isn't worthy of the Blessed Sacrament Church garden party and strawberry festival. For crying out loud, why don't they just see if they can book Paul Williams and Mac Davis on a double bill?

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What planet is he from again? — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:57:16 -0000

Ok, let me throw some ideas out here in no particular order:

1) This is Springfield. Springfield has a long history of "Why can't we get decent shows in Springfield?", followed by a big show which is a dismal failure, followed by no more big shows. Rinse-Repeat.
2) If they sign a big act at the State Fair and the show loses money, the hounds will howling "Why are you wasting our tax money on a the State Fair when we have potholes to fix and Medicaid payments to make and...!" Hence they tend toward less risky bookings.
3) Many of you are far from Springfield. Let's say they signed your favorite act (whatever that may be.) Would you come all the way down here to see it? (Potential "Question of the Day"...what acts could they sign that would get you to go to Springfield to see?)
4) If the answer to #3 is "No", then they're forced to adjust the line-up according to the tastes of the people who do come, which may not agree with yours.
5) The State Fair is a family-oriented event, so acts like Disturbed or Linkon Park or Emminem probably wouldn't be high on their wish list.
6) Weird Al Rocks. Period. If you don't believe me, come on down, watch him and prove me wrong.
7) The Illinois Symphony Orchestra is a perinnial visitor. A little bit of "cul-chah" never hurt anyone. And the music is beautiful too.

Thank you, I'm done.

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Vote Quimby — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:51:44 -0000

To: S. Illinois....Hudgens (High School Musical 1,2,3,4,5...et al star) will NOT be a huge draw. The only people going that night will be tweeners from the rhubarbs whose towns are 2 or 3 years behind the rest of the world, and pedophile-looking, creepy old men. TWO YEARS AGO it may have been huge, but just a passing fancy.
When I lived in Springfield ('91-'98), I went to more shows at the Sangamon COUNTY Fair than the state fair (although watching the Violent Femmes/B-52s from the Governor's Box was sweet!).
I too am VERY afraid of that open night on Air Supply's calendar.

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so-called "Austin Mayor" — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:30:36 -0000

The Missouri State fair is offering the following "Big Name Concerts":

Air Supply â€¢ Thursday, Aug. 7
Charlie Daniels with .38 Special and Shooter Jennings â€¢ Friday, Aug. 8
Josh Turner with Pat Green â€¢ Saturday, Aug. 9
The Country Gold Tour â€¢ Wednesday, Aug. 13
Sara Evans with Trent Thomlinson â€¢ Friday, Aug. 15

WARNING: An August 8 show in Springfield would fit right into the Air Supply tour.

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SuperDave — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:24:08 -0000

"Entertaining", "Grandstand" -- interesting and appropriate choice of words from the Chief Entertainment Officer. Most Governors could realistically refer to themselves as a the CEO of their state -- the "E" for Illinois' Chief Executive has taken on a laughable new meaning in the past 5 years.

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PhilCollins — Thu, 01 May 2008 14:12:58 -0000

Inquiring Mind, I agree about Weird Al. I probably saw him the same time that you did, on July 26, 2003. He's been my favorite singer since 1985. His best album is "Straight Outta Lynnwood," which was released in 2006.

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Dirt Guy — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:54:50 -0000

Isn't that the same line-up that was at the Taste of Illiopolis last year?

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Inquiring Mind — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:49:27 -0000

All of you nay sayers are missing the boat. I took my kids to see Weird Al at Navy Pier (yes, a sell out) and it was great. I'll be at the fair this year - and I bet tickets are cheaper!

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Lefty Lefty — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:37:10 -0000

First Lollapalooza August 1-3, then TBA/Weird Al/Huey Lewis the next weekend! Illinois rocks! (At least the top half does)

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elginite — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:30:36 -0000

Weird Al Yankovic! That's great. Too bad it's so darn far. It's easier for us to get to Milwaukee for the Wisconsin State Fair...

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BehindTheScenes — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:08:27 -0000

Hey, the Beach Boys are touring again. Is Willie N. available?