22-03-2025
Nebraska State Fair announces Righteous Brothers, Marshall Tucker Band as part of 4 indoor performances
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KCAU) — The Nebraska State Fair has announced four performances set to take place during the fair in late August.
The performances include musical artists such as Rock and Roll Hall of Fame duo The Righteous Brothers; classic rockers The Marshall Tucker Band; Christian music star Matthew West with special guest Josiah Queen; and comedian Brian Regan. All four will take place in the Heartland Events Center as part of the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series indoor shows, the fair said in a release.
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'The Nebraska Lottery Concert Series always strives to have something for everyone,' the fair's executive director Jaime Parr said in a statement. 'This year's lineup certainly checks that box.'
First on the calendar to perform is Matthew West on Sunday, Aug. 24. He has had a two-decade career and is the reigning KLOVE Artist of the Year. He's scored 25 number one hits, including 'My Jesus,' 'You Are Everything,' 'The Motions,' 'Strong Enough' and 'Hello My Name Is.' He is also a five-time Grammy nominee and has written songs for other artists like Casting Crowns, Rascal Flatts, and Scotty McCreery.
On Monday, Aug. 25, The Righteous Brothers will perform for the annual Older Nebraskans Day concert. The duo is known for number one hits like 'You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin',' 'Soul & Inspiration,' 'Unchained Melody,' 'Rock and Roll Heaven,' and 'Dirty Dancing' theme 'The Time of My Life.'
The duo originally consisted of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield until Hatfield's death in 2003. Bucky Heard later joined Medley.
'It's not often you get a chance to hear Hall of Famers singing such major hits like this,' Parr said in a statement. 'We are thrilled to have The Righteous Brothers on Older Nebraskans Day.'
On Tuesday, Aug. 26, comedian Brian Regan will be taking the microphone. He's had two Netflix- stand up specials: 'On the Rocks' and 'Nunchucks and Flamethrowers.' He has also appeared on multiple late-night talks shows, including 28 times on 'The Late Show with David Letterman.'
The Marshall Tucker Band will perform their classic rock on Wednesday, Aug. 27. Known for hits such as 'Can't You See,' 'Heard It In A Love Song,' 'Fire On The Mountain,' 'Ramblin,' and 'Take The Highway,' the band still plays more than 150 shows a year. Founder and original lead singer Doug Gray still leads the band after 50 years.
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These performances are just a few of the performances on offer. The fair has also announced that Sawyer Brown, Theory of a Deadman, Skillet, and La Arrolladora will perform. Additionally, the Forever Young Tour will make a stop with LFO, Ryan Cabrera, DJ Skribble, O-town, and Vanilla Ice.
Tickets go on sale to the public on Monday, March 24. They can be bought at the Nebraska State Fair box office or .
The fair will be announcing four more shows on Wednesday, March 26.
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