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State Fair announces five Chevy Court acts
Posted: 07.06.2012 at 7:23 AM
Maren Guse

Maren Guse is the Interactive Managing Editor for CNY Central

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Three Dog Night, "Jersey Boys" quartet Midtown Men, Collective Soul, Guy Fieri and Bridgit Mendler

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SYRACUSE -- The New York State Fair has announced five more acts for this year’s Chevy Court, including a Food Network Star, Disney Channel actress, and three rock bands

Three Dog Night, "Jersey Boys" quartet Midtown Men, and Collective Soul are scheduled to perform at this year’s State Fair.

Three Dog Night is best known for its music from the 1960's and 1970's including its hit "Joy to the World." Collective Soul is known for its music from the 1990’s including hit songs "Shine" and "The World I Know." The Midtown Men performed at the State Fair last year and is comprised of four of the original stars of Broadway’s "Jersey Boys."

Bridgit Mendler is a Disney Channel actress and singer who starred as Teddy Duncan in the Disney Channel Original Series, "Good Luck Charlie," and the Disney Channel Original Movie, "Lemonade Mouth." Mender sang the lead on the "Lemonade Mouth" soundtrack which hit Number 4 the US Billboard 200 album chart.

Guy Fieri won the second season of The Next Food Network Star in 2006 and has been a star on The Food Network since. He’s appeared on "Guy's Big Bite, Tailgate Warriors," "Rachael vs. Guy: Celebrity Cook-Off", and "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives."

"From crooners to rockers and television personalities, Chevy Court has it all this year," said Dan O'Hara, State Fair director, in a media release. "Our hope is to offer a variety of entertainers so that families can enjoy multiple appearances at the Fair."Bridgit Mendler will perform Saturday, August 25 at 2 p.m. Three Dog Night will perform Monday, August 27 at 8 p.m. The Midtown Men perform Tuesday, August 28 at 2 p.m. Collective Soul will perform Tuesday, August 28 at 8 p.m. Guy Fieri will perform Wednesday, August 29 at 2 p.m.

Previously announced acts include Keith Urban Jason Aldean, The Wanted, Larry the Cable Guy, The J. Geils Band, Ronnie Milsap, The Charlie Daniels Band, Theory of a Deadman, Happy Together Tour, Victoria Justice, Neon Trees, Matt Nathanson, Mike Posner, the Buddy Rich Big Band, The Commodores, and the UPROAR Festival.

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