Fray, Andy Grammer, Meat Loaf Added to State Fair Roster

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Published on April 29 2015 10:56 am
Last Updated on April 29 2015 10:57 am
Written by Greg Sapp

Rock/Pop group The Fray will make a stop in Springfield this August to perform their chart-topping hits at the 2015 Illinois State Fair.  The Denver-based foursome struck a chord with audiences, selling over four million albums and 20 million singles worldwide.  Their hit songs include, "You Found Me,"  "How to Save a Life," and "Over My Head (Cable Car)."

Opening for The Fray on Thursday, August 20th will be Andy Grammer.  With hits like "Keep Your Head Up," and "Fine By Me," Grammer is the first male pop star since John Mayer to reach the Top 10 at Adult Pop Radio on his first two singles.  The two songs sold more than 1.5 million downloads combined.Also performing at the 2015 Illinois State Fair will be the rock groups Meat Loaf, Styx, and Tesla. Meat Loaf, best known for his songs, "Paradise by the Dashboard Lights," "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad," and "I'd Do Anything For Love (But I Won't Do That)," will headline the concert on Wednesday, August 19th.

 "The 2015 grandstand line-up is starting to take shape, and has a ton of variety to offer fairgoers," said Ag Director Philip Nelson. "When you look at this line-up you'll notice there's something for everyone both young and old, and we're not done yet!  We've got more grandstand announcements in the works. I think the 2015 Illinois State Fair will be one fairgoers will remember for years to come."

Tickets for both shows will go on sale through Ticketmaster on Saturday, May 2nd at 10am.  Starting Monday, May 4th, the State Fair Office will begin selling tickets for these shows weekdays between the hours of 9am and 3pm.

Prices for the Wednesday, August 19th show featuring Meat Loaf, Styx, and Tesla will range from $50 for VIP tickets to $28 for Tier 3 seats.

Prices for the Thursday, August 20th show featuring The Fray with Andy Grammer will range from $37 for VIP tickets to $15 for Tier 3 seats.

Also new this year is the Country Concert Blowout package featuring Justin Moore, Rascal Flatts and Hank Williams Jr.  That package can be purchased by phone at (217) 782-1979 or in person at the State Fair Office.  The package includes one track ticket and a gate admission for each show for just $99. 

The following individual tickets are on sale through Ticketmaster:
August 14:  Sammy Hagar and The Circle / Collective Soul

VIP - $48 / Track $36 / Tier 1 - $36 / Tier 2 - $31 / Tier 3 - $26

August 16:  Justin Moore / Josh Thompson / Jon Pardi

VIP - $46 / Track $31 / Tier 1 - $31 / Tier 2 - $26 / Tier 3 - $21

August 18:  Rascal Flatts / Scotty McCreery / Raelynn

VIP - $65 / Track $50 / Tier 1 - $50 / Tier 2 - $45 / Tier 3 - $40

August 19:  Meat Loaf / Styx / Tesla

VIP - $50 / Track $38 / Tier 1 - $38 / Tier 2 - $33 / Tier 3 - $28

August 20: The Fray / Andy Grammer

VIP - $37 / Track $25 / Tier 1 - $25 / Tier 3 - $20 / Tier 3 - $15

August 21:  Hank Williams, Jr / .38 Special
VIP - $47 / Track $35 / Tier 1 - $35 / Tier 2 - $30 / Tier 3 - $25

August 22:  Austin Mahone/ Kalin & Myles / Laura Marano
VIP - $48 / Track $36 / Tier 1 - $36 / Tier 2 - $31 / Tier 3 - $26

August 23:  Brantley Gilbert / Colt Ford / Michael Ray
VIP - $54 / Track $39 / Tier 1 - $39 / Tier 2 - $34 / Tier 3 - $29

The 2015 Illinois State Fair runs August 13th - 23rd in Springfield.  More announcements regarding the grandstand performances and the state fair lineup will be made in the coming weeks.