Entertainment at the Fair
Monday, August 15, 2011
6:00 PM - John Stankey and the CoalMiners (Pavilion)
John Stanky, the "Gentleman Of Polkas", began his musical career in 1945. He formed his first band in 1950, changing their name to the "Coalminers" in 1962, as some of the players worked the mines. John has composed more than 40 songs, with the most popular being "Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie Polka". His "Hats Off To Pennsylvania" is being considered for the state song. |
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
4:30 & 8:30 PM - Saving Grace (Pavilion)
Saving Grace is a local central PA Gospel music group consisting of seven members. Ed Zellers (rhythm, lead guitar, vocals), Johnny Zellers (bass), Maurice Nissley (mandolin, vocals), Josh Kauffman (drums), Wayne Ranch (bass, mandolin. vocals), Ben Houdeshell (electric guitar) and Barry Boney (lead vocal,rhythm guitar). We play and sing mostly Traditional Gospel music with a touch of Southern and Country Gospel style. Saving Grace operates on what the Lord provides, whether it be love offerings or set amounts. Together we strive to be servants of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
We are currently in our 6th year of ministering together. Saving Grace has played for many churches both local and out of the area, campgrounds, special events (inside & outside)., special services, carnivals, fairs, nursing homes and other events. Saving Grace strives to encourage the Christian believer and to share the good news about Jesus Christ to those that are lost and do not have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
7:00 PM - Country Memories (Pavilion)
Country Memories was started in 2008 by two guys with a great love for the Old Country Classics, the great Gospel songs of the past century, and the artists who made them famous. Artists like Johnny Cash, Hank Williams Sr., Conway Twitty, and Merle Haggard just to name a few. Keith has been in the Country and Gospel music business since the early 70’s performing with a number of groups in the area. Dave learned to play the guitar in the early 60’s and switched to the bass in the mid 80’s. He began writing songs in the early 70’s. Both have always had a love of classic Country and Gospel music.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
6:00 PM, 7:25 PM and 9:00 PM - Prince Charles and the Royal Tones (Stage)
Prince Charles and the Royaltones is celebrating its 44th Anniversary of performing high energy dance music. Formed in 1967 by Dean Frear (keys and piano), Larry Borgess (Prince Charles) and music arranger Phil Marchioni (trumpet), they have reunited and assembled some of Central PA’s finest musicians and vocalists. Attracting a large fan base, the group is still quite popular among baby-boomers. The band performs a wide array of Classic Rock, Pop, Soul, R&B and Disco music from the 1960’s, 70’s & 80’s. The band cover’s the music of artists including: Chicago, Sam and Dave, BST, the Grass Roots, KC & The Sunshine Band and many other musical icons from the 60s, 70s & 80s.
For more info, visit princecharlesandtheroyaltones.com.
6:00 & 8:00 PM - Jeff Krick (Pavilion)
Jeff Krick’s show will feature 50’s and 60’s classic rock, 70’s country and rock, and his famous tribute show to Elvis Presley. Performing professionally since 1990, he travels across the country performing and entertaining Elvis fans.
Since becoming an Elvis Tribute Artist, Jeff has had the honor of performing with Elvis’ back up vocal group, The Stamps Quartet. According to Ed Enoch, an original member of The Stamps Quartet, “You, my friend, are the best and closest I have ever seen to working with my friend Elvis. When I am with you, it's like I am with him again. You bring back some great memories and I get chills."
As a child, Jeff sang along to Elvis' records, watched his concerts and movies, and spent countless hours practicing Elvis’ songs, stage presence and movements. He sang with several bands in his teens and as an adult, including while serving in the U.S. Navy. He has also participated in charity events for the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, and Muscular Dystrophy Association.
Jeff lives in Pennsylvania. For more info, visit www.jeffkrick.com.
Friday, August 19, 2011
6:00 & 8:00 PM - The Greenwood Valley Boys (Pavilion)
The Greenwood Valley Boys originated in 2005. They brought traditional bluegrass music to a broad area of north eastern PA. The music and message they bring is enjoyed and loved by many. The group consists of Doug Ward of Lairdsville, Jim Bilger of Unityville, John Faus of Millville, Joe Feola of Benton, Jim Cram of Washingtonville and Linwood Housenecht of Muncy Valley. The Greenwood Valley Boys thank you for your support.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
6:30 & 8:30 PM - The Joe Murray Band (Pavilion)
Pictured from left to right are Cindy Murray Tarr, Joe Murray, Carson Keiser, Ray Kinley, Bill Kline, Jimmy Brown and Susan Murray Wajda.
As a child, Joe Murray started singing and playing the mandolin with his church and school orchestra in his hometown of Montandon, Pennsylvania. In his mid teens he joined a local band, the Blue River Boys, and has been performing since then. As a young adult, Joe organized his first band, "The Pennsylvania Troubadours." In the earlier years, the band played weekly live broadcasts on the radio for Bloomsburg, PA stations and opened shows in Wheeling, West Virginia and Nashville, Tennessee.
The band, later renamed, The Joe Murray Band has a reputation for the classic country selections included in their shows and more recently, gospel songs. Present band members come together from a radius extending between Lock Haven, Mifflinburg and Danville areas.