Sonoma-Marin Fair Announces 2018 Concert Series

From Sonoma-Marin Fair: The Sonoma-Marin Fair, in Petaluma, has an out of this world line up ready to blow fans away during this year’s concert series, June 20-24, 2018. Every night of fair is sure to be electric as these award-winning bands rock the crowd each night on the Petaluma Stage.

For the first time ever on opening night, Wednesday, June 20, En Vogue will bring their timeless sound and age-defying beauty to the Petaluma Stage. Recognized as one of the top 5 highest selling American female music groups in history, En Vogue has sold over 20 million albums. Among their hit singles are “Hold On”, “Free Your Mind”, “Never Gonna Get It”, “Giving Him Something He Can Feel”, “Don’t Let Go”, and “Whatta Man” (feat. Salt N Pepa).

Current band members Cindy Herron-Braggs, Terry Ellis and Rhona Bennett will be releasing a new album Electric Café in April. The album features their single “Rocket”, which just reached the top 10 on the Billboard Adult R&B Songs airplay chart.

“We’re blessed to have a global fan base that gives us so much love, so much genuine enthusiasm, every time we walk out on that stage” says founding member Terry Ellis.

When not on the road, these seasoned songbirds donate their time to philanthropic causes and working hard to consistently deliver high-energy performances.

Texas cowboy, Clay Walker comes to the Sonoma-Marin Fair on Thursday, June 21 with his evocative voice and energetic stage presence. Country fans won’t be able to get enough of Clay’s top singles "What's It to You", "Dreaming with my Eyes Open," "If I Could Make Living," "This Woman and This Man," and "Rumor Has It."

Having scored four platinum-selling albums, two gold albums, and discs that sold over 500,0000 units, Clays most proud of having placed seventh in the cutting horse competition at the Houston Livestock Rodeo, the largest rodeo in the United States. Staying true to his Texas roots, Walker is as much cowboy as he is country rock star.

In 1996 Walker was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, upon which he set his mind to overcome. Since then he has founded Band Against MS (BAMS) to fight the disease and has raised upwards of $5,000,000 for the cause. He also co-founded Military Warriors Support Foundation, which awards mortgage-free homes to wounded heroes injured during combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.

After more than a decade in the national spotlight, Clay Walker believes the best is yet to come. "I trust my gut more than ever now," he says. "I definitely don't feel like a rookie, but at the same time, I think the best years of my recording career are ahead of me. I believe if the good Lord wants it, who's going to stop it?"

On Friday, June 22 legendary powerhouse 38 Special will blow fans away with their timeless hits and signature sound. With more than 20 million in sales, these wild-eyed southern boys will rock Petaluma with their arena-rock pop smashes, “Hold On Loosely,” “Rockin’ Into the Night,” “Caught Up in You,” “Fantasy Girl,” “If I’d Been the One,” “Back Where You Belong,” “Chain Lightnin’,” “Second Chance,” and more.

After more than four decades together and 15 albums, 38 Special is a precision unit of brotherhood and camaraderie. The bands team includes guitarist/vocalist Don Barnes and Danny Chauncey, bassist Barry Dunaway, drummer Gary Moffatt and keyboardist/vocalist Bobby Caps.

Barnes shares, “And the magic's still there, when those lights go down and we all walk up those steps to the stage and hear that crowd roar, it’s a real rush. It feels like we're getting ready to strap ourselves in and it just takes off from there."

San Jose natives, Smash Mouth will take the stage on Saturday, June 23 after nearly 21 years since their smash-hit album “Fush Yu Mang” was released in 1997. Get ready for an electric performance of “Walkin’ On The Sun”, “FYM”, “All-Star”, “Then The Morning Comes”, “Can’t Get Enough Of You Baby”, “ Pacific Coast Party” and “I’m a Believer”.

“We’re a totally different band live,” enthused Smash Mouth lead singer Steve Harwell. “People are constantly telling me how much more powerful our songs are live compared to the studio versions."

Without doubt the most exciting news for Smash Mouth in 2018 is the reunification of their classic and most relevant line-up with Paul Delisle, Mike Klooster and the return of Greg Camp and Michael Urbano. With dovetailing and galvanizing new energy/serendipity, 2018 can be nothing but a watershed year for the Grammy nominated, 12times-platinum, veteran pop-stars.

On Sunday, June 24 fair fans can look forward to another amazing line-up for Fiesta Latina. There will be live performances, dancing, incredible food, and much more. This year’s line up includes, Grupo Los Sagitarios, Hechiceros Band, Banda La Congora, and Creativos De Tierra Caliente.

The 2018 Sonoma-Marin Fair will be taking the summer fun “Beyond the Milky Way” from June 20-24, 2018. Enjoy 5 fun-filled days of FREE concerts, unlimited carnival rides, the World’s Ugliest Dog ® Contest, action-packed Pit Stop USA

Sprint Car Racing, fun games & contests, delicious fair food, and more. For details, visit sonoma-marinfair.org or call (707) 283-3247. Be the first to know about all of the fun by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Plan and plan for an out of this world experience!

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