The 2011 Niagara County Fair List of Performers
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Niagara Frontier Fiddlers Club- August 3rd - 2-4 PM
An acoustic group made up of Fiddlers, Guitars, Banjos, Harmonicas, Mandolins, Dobro and Spoons featuring singers and story tellers.
Lockport Community Band- Aug. 3rd- 5:30 PM
The Lockport Community Band is a full ensemble concert band which is
dedicated to supporting the community of Lockport, NY (and the surrounding area) with music. We strive to perform at the highest possible levels of musicianship, while experiencing fun and friendship in the process!
Doyle Brother's Band - Aug. 3rd- 7:30 PM
Rob Allen, Magician - Aug. 3rd - 8 - 10 PM
Niagara Experience Players- August 4th - 5-6 PM
Niagara Experience Players has a 30+ year tradition of being one of the top youth entertainment groups in the Buffalo-Niagara region. The summer production provides area youth with the opportunity to learn and enjoy the basics of musical theater while providing first class entertainment.
Turbulance Band - Aug. 4th - 6:30 PM
Craig Wilkins - Aug. 4th - 7-10 PM
Member of the New York State Country Music Hall of Fame, performing member of Jamboree USA, and performer at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry
Craig began hosting a weekend radio show on WBTA in Batavia, New York in 1988. As a stage performer and radio personality, Craig has worked with more than 100 top performers, from Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks and George Jones to the hot young acts of today, including Montgomery-Gentry, Leann Rimes, Keith Urban and Brad Paisley.
From the late 90's through the present Craig has kept busy performing at fairs, festivals, churches, schools, and everyplace between and beyond. Craig resides in Akron, NY.
Sound For Music- Aug. 5th - 4PM & Aug. 6th - 10 AM- 2 PM
by John Chaney
Lenny Revell- Aug. 5th -5:30 PM
Incorporating the piano as the forefront instrument that swims in a sea of rock, pop, and soul, Lenny Revell's a modern-day torch-bearer for the personas of Elton John and Billy Joel. He carries on the tradition of timeless, catchy melodies packaged in everyday lessons reflecting human nature.
Hypnotist - Aug. 5th - 8-9:30 PM & Aug. 6th - 7:30-9 PM
Enter the mesmerizing world of hypnosis as you join us for an unforgettable night of non-stop laughs and astounding entertainment. Discover the mysteries of hypnosis as you watch your fellow audience members unlock their hidden star potential. Or you may be fortunate enough to witness firsthand the power of hypnosis if you are one of the chosen few to come up on stage. Either Robert Saviola, owner of Buffalo Hypnosis, or Melissa Barnes, inventor of hypnosis for the Deaf, will be your master hypnotists for the performance.
Robert Saviola
As the owner of Buffalo Hypnosis, he has hypnotized literally thousands of people to change their lives. He hosts two live radio talk shows in Buffalo, New York, entertaining and educating his listeners. Dynamic charisma, biting wit, everything you could want in an entertainer!
Melissa Barnes
With over 20 years experience in stage hypnosis, she has performed hundreds of shows and hypnotized thousands. Her shows were sold out at both regional and national hypnosis conventions. Named Hypnotist of the Year for 2000 and winner of the 2002 Achievement award from the National Guild of Hypnotists, she is one of the top hypnotists in the country today.
Hot Country Liners - Aug. 5th - 6 -7PM & Aug. 6th - 1- 2 PM
Stone Row - Aug. 5th - 5-8 PM
Inspired by cultural diversity and fueled by a deep artistic passion, Stone Row weaves a rich tapestry of Celtic and world music, creating a seamless fusion of traditional and contemporary genres and showcasing it in their own inimitable style. Captivating originals and fresh arrangements make for a unique and exciting musical experience with a loyal and ever-expanding following. Long-time fans and first time listeners concur that this talented and highly motivated group of professionals knows how to thrill an audience.
There is something for everyone at a Stone Row show. The material is influenced by elements of world music, folk, country and rock, with rich vocal harmonies and virtuosic instrumentals. Heartfelt performances are tastefully delivered with a fun-loving and outgoing stage presence that showcases the humor and uncompromising musical integrity of these contemporary minstrels.
In-Jest- Aug. 5th - 8:30 PM
Nels Ross is a professional performer, speaker, and oddball.
The seeds were planted for a life of foolishness when Nels went to his first performing arts workshops at eight years old. During the next decade, he studied physical comedy, juggling, acting, and other arts, applying his talents everywhere from street festivals to theatrical productions.
Since those early days, Nels has studied theater at the University at Buffalo, completed degrees in mathematics and education, toured with a non-profit circus, trained with instructors from Ringling Brothers and Cirque du Soleil, written for Juggle magazine, taught performing arts courses and workshops, and provided countless shows and presentations for all kinds of groups and events.
Kwandrans Tae Kwon Do - Aug. 6th - 2:00 PM
Kwandrans Tae Kwon-do will be performing a Martial Arts demonstration showing the many aspects of their training program. There will be students from 4 years old on up. Students will demonstrate kicking, punching, blocking, self-defense, sparring, and breaking techniques from beginner level to black belt level. It will be a fast, brief overview of the many activities that encompass the training program. There will be information available about the school at the demonstration.
Ballroom Dancing - Aug.6th - 4 PM
Billy "D" Show - Aug. 6th - 5-7 PM
Come enjoy this Johnny Cash impersonator.
Jonesie & The Cruisers - Aug. 6th - 7-11 PM
| Band Website |
myspace.com/jonesieandthecruisers |
| Band Members |
Gary Jones - Vocals
George Litz - Guitar
Gary Withey - Keys
Ray Fournier - Drums
Dennis Beausoleil - Bass
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Jonesie and the Cruisers were formed in 1980 by singer Gary Jones and bassist John Swanson as an offshoot of the Rotary Bed. Over the years, the Jonesie band has received numerous awards and was selected 3 times by the Buffalo Music Awards as best classic rock band. They were also selected by Greater Niagara Newspapers as the most popular Niagara County band.
Gary Para and Sheila Reigh Aug 7th- 1-3:00PM
(magician and face painter)
North Coast Band- Aug. 7th - 2:00PM
Sharifah - Aug. 7th 3:00 PM
Join Gospel Music Recording Artist Sharifah from 3 PM - UNTIL on the Main Stage Sunday, August 7th, 2011 at Niagara County Fair where she will be performing along with her special guest D.A.V.I.D. and Kerry's Club House Ministry. This will be a day of fun with clowns, face-painters, candy rain, games and more. This is an experience for the family so don't miss it.