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“Opening for +LIVE+ will be Jet known for songs such as “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” and “Look What You’ve Done.” Live’s catalog is filled with such gems as “Lightning Crashes,” “I Alone,” “All Over You” and “Lakini’s Juice,” which live on today as classics on rock radio. The band’s biggest single, “Lightning Crashes,” which was #1 at Modern Rock radio for ten consecutive weeks. Throwing Copper reached #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and eventually surpassed sales of 10 million albums sold, with Rolling Stone honoring the album with placement on their list, “1994: The 40 Best Records From Mainstream Alternative’s Greatest Year.” Secret Samadhi (1997) immediately shot to #1 on the Billboard Top 200 and eventually went double platinum. The release of the platinum-selling The Distance to Here (1999) turned +LIVE+ into an international powerhouse and moved the band from arenas into stadiums. +LIVE+ has been and remains today a global concert juggernaut. The band released the single, “Lady Bhang (She Got Me Rollin’)(featuring Dean DeLeo of STP) on slide guitar to celebrate the launch of their 2024 co-headline summer tour together across North America. Originally hailing from Dingley in Melbourne, Australia, Jet quickly conquered the world after forming in 2001, selling more than 6.5 million albums globally and securing almost 10 x Platinum certification in Australia and Platinum in the USA and UK for their 2003 debut album “Get Born”. The album produced a string of classic singles in “Are You Gonna Be My Girl”, “Rollover DJ”, and “Look What You’ve Done” and netted the band 6 x 2004 ARIA awards. Both “Are You Gonna Be My Girl” and “Cold Hard Bitch” peaked at number 1 on the US Modern Rock singles charts. Jet followed up in 2006 with other hits such as “Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is”, “Bring It On Back” and “Rip It Up”.

Nate Smith

Featuring a mix of gritty backwoods soul, rock ‘n’ roll swagger and velvet-thunder vocals, Nate Smith is a Nashville artist with a unique connection to life’s inner tug of war. And with his first batch of major-label music, he’s aiming to tip the scales once and for all. A California native and lifelong music lover, Smith learning guitar at 13, Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley and Bob Seger were among those informing his powerful, fire-from-within vocals, while Michael Jackson made him crave the spotlight and Nirvana gave his sound a jagged edge. Known for songs like “Bulletproof” “World on Fire” “You Shouldn’t Have To” “I Found You” “Rather be Lonely” “Here’s to Hometowns” and many other original songs. Opening for Nate Smith will be Avery Anna known for songs such as “Man downstairs” and “Let go Letters” The box office is open on Fridays 9am-5pm. Please call 570-387-4145 or send us an email at grandstandtickets@bloomsburgfair.com

Kansas

With a legendary career spanning five decades, KANSAS has firmly established itself as one of America’s iconic classic rock bands. This “garage band” from Topeka released their debut album in 1974. Composing a catalogue that includes sixteen studio albums and five live albums, KANSAS has produced ‘Carry On Wayward Son,’ and ‘Dust in the Wind.’ KANSAS appeared on the Billboard charts for over 200 weeks throughout the ‘70’s and ‘80’s and played to sold-out arenas and stadiums throughout North America, Europe and Japan. ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ continues to be one of the top five most played songs on classic rock radio. The summer of 2020 marked the release of “The Absence of Presence,” KANSAS’s sixteenth studio album. Throughout 2016-2022, the band released “Leftoverture Live & Beyond” (2017) & “Point of Know Return Live & Beyond” (2021). The band continues to reach a whole new audience through their unmistakable presence in various commercials, live sports broadcasts, popular video games Rock Band, Guitar Hero, and Grand Theft Auto; the band’s documentary film “KANSAS: Miracles Out of Nowhere,”

Icons & Idol

Sammy Kershaw is a true country music icon whose powerhouse voice and unmistakable style helped define the golden era of ’90s country. His live shows are packed with the songs fans know and love — chart-topping hits like “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful,” “Queen of My Doublewide Trailer,” “Cadillac Style,” “National Working Woman’s Holiday,” “I Can’t Reach Her Anymore,” “Haunted Heart,” and “Love of My Life,” all delivered with the raw, traditional country sound that made him a household name. Aaron Tippin brings the heart, grit, and anthems that defined ’90s country straight to the stage in a can’t-miss live show., Tippin delivers a hit-filled set featuring fan favorites like “You’ve Got to Stand for Something,” “Kiss This,” “Workin’ Man’s Ph.D.,” “There Ain’t Nothin’ Wrong with the Radio,” “My Blue Angel,” and the patriotic powerhouse “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly.” Known for his booming voice, down-home charisma, and songs that celebrate hard work, faith, and country pride, Tippin’s concerts are high-energy, feel-good celebrations that leave audiences singing every word — proof that this country icon is still going strong and better than ever. John Foster is a country singer and songwriter from Louisiana, known for his rich, classic sound and honest songwriting. The American Idol Season 23 runner-up has been mentored by some of music’s most respected artists and has performed on the Grand Ole Opry six times, earning praise for keeping traditional country alive with a fresh, heartfelt style. Grounded in his strong Christian faith and Louisiana roots, he’s paving his own path while honoring the legends who came before him.

Skillet

Tickets may be purchased online, in person, or over the phone. Please make sure you are on the official Bloomsburg Fair website and purchasing with Etix. Third party tickets are not guaranteed. All concert tickets purchased through our site also include an admission ticket to get you into the fairgrounds. We’re excited to be having Skillet on Monday September 28th at 8pm.