More entertainment packs diverse State Fair lineup

Hot acts will make the evenings sizzle during the 2005 Colorado State Fair.

Music legends Alice Cooper, Cheap Trick, The Temptations and The Four Tops have been added to the entertainment lineup as well as an amateur boxing event. During Fiesta Weekend, the Charreada Rodeo and Sparx and Lorenzo Antonio with Mariachi Tenampa will be the featured acts.

Tickets for all of the 2005 Colorado State Fair concerts will be on sale, beginning May 7, 2005, at 10 a.m.

"Since we began announcing these acts a few weeks ago, we've already gotten a tremendous amount of interest," said Chris Wiseman, general manager of the State Fair. "Although tickets will go on sale May 7, we could still add a few acts before Fair to round out our complete list of entertainers."

These acts join a varied list of top artists form country, pop and rock genres: 38 Special, Collective Soul, Diamond Rio, Hoobastank, Jo Dee Messina, Montgomery Gentry, Kenny Rogers, and Uncle Kracker.

Vincent Damon Furnier, better known as Alice Cooper, released his first album, Pretties for You, in 1969. Alice Cooper and his band have released countless albums while pioneering a theatrical and violent brand of heavy metal that was designed to shock. The most recent album, The Eyes of Alice Cooper, is a contemporary rock and roll album from a very classic rock and roll legend that marks a bold step forward with a nod to his past.

Formed in 1973 in Illinois, Cheap Trick released band's first album in 1977. Through their 23 albums, the group links '60s pop, heavy metal, and punk. Hits such as "I Want You to Want Me", "All Shook Up" and "The Flame" as well as the band's energetic, infectious live shows have make them international stars.

The Four Tops have been marveling audiences with their infectious blend of pure vocal power and sweet harmonies since 1954. A member of the Motown family, their various hits include "Baby I Need Your Loving", "Reach Out, I'll Be There"., "Standing In The Shadows of Love" and "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)". In 2004, the group celebrated their 50th anniversary, and they continue to entertain audiences worldwide.

For more than forty years, The Temptations have recorded a series of smash hits and performed sold-out venues throughout the world. An essential component of the original Motown machine, the group began their musical life in Detroit in the early sixties. Hits such as "The Way You Do the things You Do", "My Girl", "Get Ready" and "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" turned the guys into stars. Although members of the group have evolved, The Temptations remained true to their tradition.

By the time Lorenzo Antonio was 12, he had already sold more than a million records. He has platinum and gold records for both singing and song writing. He co-wrote the hit albums Te Amo, Te Amo, Te Amo and Mandame Flores, interpreted by his sisters, Sparx. His current album, Canta Rancheras y Mas, has proved Antonio's ability to put out hit records because it is one of the fastest selling records in his career.

Last Man Standing is an amateur night of fighting that divides brawlers into two eight divisions: 150 to 190 pounds and 191 to 250 pounds. The single elimination competition awards points for aggression, power, number of hits and defensive tactics. The event is sanctioned by the Colorado Boxing Association, and matches are officiated by a professional referee.

Below is the complete list of entertainers during the 2005 Colorado State Fair as well as the ticket prices for each venue.

Events Center

Fri., Aug. 26, 2005 Hoobastank, $33 & $23

Sun., Aug. 28, 2005 Collective Soul, $13

Tues., Aug. 30, 2005 Junior Livestock Sale

Thurs., Sept. 1, 2005 Kenny Rogers, $18

Fri., Sept. 2, 2005 The Four Tops and The Temptations, $18

Sat., Sept. 3, 2005 Sparx & Lorenzo Antonio with Mariachi Tenampa, kids 3-11 $13 and adults $23

Sun., Sept. 4, 2005 Last Man Standing, $18 & $13


Grandstand

Sat., Aug. 27, 2005 Demo Derby, kids 3-11 $11 and adults $13

Sun., Aug. 28, 2005 Tractor Pulls, $10

Mon., Aug. 29, 2005 PRCA Rodeo & Montgomery Gentry, $23

Tues., Aug. 30, 2005 PRCA Rodeo & Uncle Kracker, $15

Wed., Aug. 31, 2005 PRCA Rodeo & Diamond Rio, $15

Thurs., Sept. 1, 2005 PRCA Rodeo & 38 Special, $15

Fri., Sept. 2, 2005 PRCA Rodeo & Jo Dee Messina, $15

Sat., Sept. 3, 2005 Professional Bull Riders Competition, TBA

Sun., Sept. 4, 2005 Charreada Rodeo, TBD

Mon., Sept. 5 Alice Cooper & Cheap Trick, $18



Tickets went on sale May 7, at the State Fair box office, or online at www.ticketmaster.com or via the telephone by calling (719) 520-9090 or (303) 830-TIXS.



For additional details, visit the Web at www.coloradostatefair.com.



The 2005 Colorado State Fair, Aug. 26 - Sept. 5, will mark the Fair's 133rd year as Colorado's premier celebration of agriculture. In addition to showcasing Colorado agriculture, the annual event features concert series, five nights of professional rodeo, more than 1,500 categories of arts, crafts and food competitions, one of the country's largest traveling carnivals, a wide variety of food and merchandise booths and a Fiesta Weekend honoring Colorado's ties to Latin culture.

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