Six acts added to state fair concert line-up

PALMER — The Alaska State Fair has announced a second group of concerts planned at the fair between Aug. 22 and Sept. 2. Added performances at the Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Theatre are by Halestorm, Brantley Gilbert, Tenth Avenue North, Aaron Tippin, Neon Trees and Brian Regan are confirmed for the 2013 AT&T Concert Series.

• Aug. 23 — Halestorm: Two No. 1 rock singles (“Here’s to Us” and “Freak Like Me”), a Grammy, an album debut at No. 15 and sold-out U.S. and UK tours are just a few of the credits earned so far by the Pennsylvania quartet and female-fronted rock band, Halestorm, beloved for their monster riffs, euphoric choruses and pure rock and roll attitude. Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $30 for general admission and $55 for reserved area. Fair admission is additional. Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert.

• Aug. 24 — Brantley Gilbert: Singer/songwriter Brantley Gilbert shares his true-to-life testimony of heartache, trials, triumph and success through rock-infused country songs like “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do” and “Country Must be Country Wide.” He’s also penned songs made famous by country superstar Jason Aldean, including the No. 1 “My Kinda Party.” Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $50 for reserved area. Fair admission is additional. Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert.

• Aug. 27 — Tenth Avenue North: The Dove Award-winning rockers of Tenth Avenue North bring a modern pop sound to the contemporary Christian music scene with fan-favorites like “Worn,” “Losing” and “You are More” off their three studio albums. Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25. Fair admission is additional. Convenience fees apply. Limited chair seating available in the reserved area on first-come, first-served basis.

• Aug. 28 — Aaron Tippin: Tippin isn’t called the hardest working man in country music for nothing. In his more than 20-year career, he’s sold more than 5 million records, earned multiple certified gold and platinum albums, and seen more than 30 singles on the Billboard Hot Country chart, including “You’ve Got to Stand for Something,” “Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly” and “Kiss This.” Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for general admission and $40 for reserved seating. Fair admission is additional. Convenience fees apply.

• Aug. 29 — Neon Trees: Punk/rock/pop band Neon Trees roared onto the music scene with “Animal,” the No. 1 hit off their 2010 debut album, “Habits.” The two other singles from Habits, “1983” and “Surrender,” were nearly as huge. The band’s most recent album, 2012’s “Picture Show,” features the hits “Everybody Talks” and “Lessons in Love (All Day and All Night).” Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $50 for reserved area. Fair admission is additional. Convenience fees apply. Please note there is no seating at this concert.

• Aug. 31 — Brian Regan: With a perfect balance of sophisticated writing and physicality, Regan delivers side-splitting, family-friendly stand-up comedy. As one of the premier comedians in the country, Regan visits more than 80 cities a year, often performing to sold-out audiences. He released his latest album, “All By Myself,” in 2010. Show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $35 for general admission and $55 for reserved seating. Fair admission is additional. Convenience fees apply.

These shows are in addition to five performances already announced: Aug. 22 — Foreigner; Aug. 25 — Bill Cosby; Aug. 26 — Love and Theft, with opening act featuring John McEuen of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band; Aug. 30 — 3 Doors Down; and Sept. 2 — Phillip Phillips.

The final concert is being finalized and will be announced on the fair website, blog and Facebook page. Fairgoers can also sign up to receive email or mobile concert updates on the fair website. Tickets are available online at alaskastatefair.org; convenience fees apply and fair admission is additional.

Tickets may also be purchased using the free ETIX iPhone app, available at the app store or on iTunes (please note that only “best available” seats are available through the ETIX app and convenience fees apply). Fairgoers may also get tickets at the Kendall Toyota of Anchorage Borealis Box Office on the fairgrounds during the fair; no convenience fees charged for tickets purchased at the box office.

For more information, visit alaskastatefair.org, facebook.com/alaskastatefair or twitter.com/alaskastatefair, email info@alaskastatefair.org or call 745-4827.