The Kern County Fair has added two more shows to its line-up of free

concerts.

28. Hanson is best known for the 1997 hit song “MMMBop” and most

recently released its fourth studio album, The Walk, on the group’s own

label. Hanson has been proclaimed by New York’s “Village Voice” as “the

best straight-up rock band in America, now sowing sonic oats as

independents.”

Rick Springfield will take the stage on Tuesday, Sept. 29. The

Australian-American is a songwriter, musician and actor. Best known for the

1981 #1 single “Jessie’s Girl,” Springfield has sold more than 19 million

records and garnered 17 top-40 hits. Viewers of the daytime hit TV show

“General Hospital” will also know him as Dr. Noah Drake. Last year,

Springfield released his new album “Venus in Overdrive,” marking a return

to his pop/rock roots.

With the theme “Best in the West,” planners of this year’s Kern County

Fair have lined up a star-studded showcase of free concerts for Bakersfield’s

largest annual celebration, Sept. 23-Oct. 4.

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From rock and pop to country and funk, the concert series has

Wed, Sept. 23 - Phil Vassar

Thurs, Sept. 24 - Tower of Power

Friday, Sept. 25 - Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

Sat, Sept. 26 - TBA

Sun, Sept. 27 - Crystal Gale

Mon, Sept. 28 - Hanson

Tues, Sept. 29 - Rick Springfield

Wed, Sept. 30 - Larry Gatlin & the Gatlin Brothers

Thurs, Oct. 1- Salvador

Friday, Oct. 2 - Grand Funk Railroad

Sat, Oct. 3 - The Spinners

Sunday, Oct. 4 - TBA

“We are thrilled with this year’s line-up and think fairgoers will have a

great time,” said Bill Blair, chief executive officer of the Kern County Fair.

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