Illinois has just upped the ante for state fairs everywhere, betting on electronic music heavyweights The Chainsmokers to draw the crowds to its Grandstand stage this year. The Grammy Award-winning duo, consisting of Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, will set the stage alight with genre-defying hits such as "Closer," "Something Just Like This," and "Don't Let Me Down," according to a 25NewsNow report.
Tickets with a price tag starting at $85, that’s what. Tiered seating options reach upwards to the Blue Ribbon Zone's $150 seats for the August 15 performance. If listening to The Chainsmokers under the open sky is your idea of a perfect summer evening, set your alarms for April 12 at 10 a.m. when tickets go live. Their blended musical styles captivate audiences of "all ages", as Illinois State Fair Manager Rebecca Clark pointed out in a release obtained by NBC Chicago.
The state fair's grandstand stage is shaping up to be a veritable who's who of music legends. Joining the electronic duo are the likes of The Black Crowes, Brad Paisley, Snoop Dogg, Sheryl Crow, Def Leppard, Megan Moroney, and the Turnpike Troubadours. Seems the fair is intent on serving up an eclectic buffet of tunes catering to just about anyone's taste.
Reflecting to last year, the Illinois State Fair brought the musical heat with an impressive roster including the Smashing Pumpkins, Miranda Lambert, Lil Wayne, Mötley Crüe, Keith Urban, Jason Isbell, The Jonas Brothers, and yes, Miranda Lambert (again) – quite the flex, Illinois. This year, starting August 7 through 17, the fair seems more than ready to one-up itself.
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