oldies but goodies: diamonds and coasters
to play stanislaus county fair

Turlock – The Stanislaus County Fair is bringing guests two favorite oldies groups for the price of, well… none!

            The Diamonds and The Coasters will give Turlock a taste of the 50’s at the Stanislaus County Fair’s Budweiser Variety Free Stage on Tuesday, Aug. 1, at 8:30 p.m. These Golden Era favorites will be brought to you by host KABX OLDIES 97.5. All concerts on this stage are included with the price of fair gate admission.

            “We’re twisting and shouting with this latest booking, as collectively these two groups have over 100 years of musical distinction,” said Pennie Rorex, fair spokesperson. “They’ve written and covered some of music’s most popular oldies tunes!”

            These two acts have performed some of the most popular hits of the 50s and 60s. The Coasters’ “Charlie Brown,” “Love Potion No. 9,” and “Yakety Yak” are synonymous with poodle skirts, pompadours and good-time oldies. The Diamonds first single “Little Darlin’” was an instant hit, selling millions of copies upon its release in 1957. Like “The Fonz” and his favorite leather jacket, the music of The Diamonds and The Coasters will never lose its cool.

The Diamonds and The Coasters is the ninth concert to be announced for the 2006 Stanislaus County Fair. With six stages filled with entertainment each night of its 10-day run, the fair has something to offer every member of the family. 

            As of today, the lineup on the Budweiser Variety Free Stage includes:

• Pablo Cruise: Friday, July 28 at 8:30 p.m.

• The Spinners: Saturday, July 29 at 8:30 p.m.

• Neal McCoy: Sunday, July 30 at 8:30 p.m.

• 4Him (Finale Tour): Monday, July 31 at 8:30 p.m.

• The Diamonds and The Coasters: Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 8:30 p.m.

• John Kay & Steppenwolf: Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 8:30 p.m.

• SHeDAISY: Thursday, Aug. 3 at 8:30 p.m.

• Bobby Vinton: Friday, Aug. 4 at 8:30 p.m.

• The Charlie Daniels Band: Saturday Aug. 5 at 8:30 p.m.

            In addition to the Budweiser Variety Free Stage entertainment included with fair gate admission, tickets will go on sale Saturday, May 6 for major celebrity concerts and motorsports events in the fair’s FoodMaxx Arena including:

• Tuff Truks: Friday, July 28

• Truck and Tractor Pulls: Saturday, July 29

• Destruction Derby I: Traditional Turmoil: Wednesday, Aug. 2

• Destruction Derby II: Metal Mayhem: Thursday, Aug. 3

• CCPRA Rodeo: Friday, Aug. 4 (FREE with price of fair admission)

• Motocross: Saturday, Aug. 5

For ticket pricing and event information check out www.stancofair.com/entertainment for updates. Discounted fair admission and carnival tickets will also go on sale at the fair office and through the fair’s website, beginning May 6.

The Stanislaus County Fair is now in its 95^th year. The 2006 fair opens Friday, July 28 for a 10-day run. The theme of this year’s fair, “Pig Out on Family Fun,” is sure to provide a good time for kids and adults alike. The fair has twice been honored with Modesto Bee Reader’s Choice Awards for “Favorite All-Around Event.”

The mission of the Stanislaus County Fair is to provide a family and community oriented experience promoting agriculture, entertainment and technology. For more information about the Stanislaus County Fair log onto its website at www.stancofair.com.

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