New York State Fair

07/11/2023 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 07/11/2023 22:01

Rochester Based Band Joywave to Perform at The Great New York State Fair

A band that formed in Rochester in 2010 - and has since toured the world - is coming home to New York State this summer. Joywave will bring their electric, alternative indie sounds to Chevy Court at 6:00 p.m. at the Great New York State Fair on Sunday, September 3.

The band started out back when lead vocalist, Daniel Ambruster, was writing and recording music in his parents' basement. They gained traction with a series of online mixtapes that blended their original songs with material from other artists. The group's debut studio album, How Do You Feel Now? peaked at #3 on Billboard's Heatseekers Album chart, where their second album, Content, also cracked the Top 10. Most recently, Cleanse, features a series of songs that explore life in the early 2020s. Alternative music fans may also recognize Joywave from the 2014 hit, "Dangerous," a collaboration with Big Data.

Joywave has played major festivals including Lollapalooza and Coachella, and has toured with Bastille, The Killers, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Bleachers, Foals, and more. Their infectious brand of indie rock has also made the late-night television appearance circuit, appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live, Late Night with Seth Meyers, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

"We love bringing good vibes and a variety of artists to the Great New York State Fair in the Chevrolet Music Series. And, any time that we can welcome native New Yorkers to play the big stages at The Fair is icing on the cake," said Sean Hennessey, Interim Fair Director. "Joywave's infectious energy fits right in with what atmosphere at The Fair is all about - and we hope New Yorkers feel a sense of pride when watching this homegrown talent."

Watching Joywave's performance is included with the price of Fair admission, which will go on sale soon. Admission tickets are $6 for adults, and free for those who are 12 years old and younger, and 65 years old and older.

The Chevrolet Music Series features 48 acts spread across 13 days at the Great New York State Fair. All of the acts announced thus far are provided below, and at pages dedicated to Chevy Court and Suburban Park on The Fair's website.

2023 CHEVROLET MUSIC SERIES SCHEDULE TO DATE:

Chevy Court Stage:

Wednesday, August 23 1:00 p.m. Chubby Checker
Wednesday, August 23 6:00 p.m. Salt-N-Pepa
Thursday, August 24 1:00 p.m. Alex Miller
Thursday, August 24 6:00 p.m. Quiet Riot
Friday, August 25 1:00 p.m. Mary Lambert
Friday, August 25 6:00 p.m. Doechii
Saturday, August 26 1:00 p.m. Peppa Pig Live! Peppa Pig's Adventure
Saturday, August 26 6:00 p.m. Julio Iglesias Jr.
Sunday, August 27 1:00 p.m. The Prodigals
Sunday, August 27 6:00 p.m. Matt Stell
Monday, August 28 1:00 p.m. Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone
Monday, August 28 6:00 p.m. Anne Wilson
Tuesday, August 29 1:00 p.m. Tommy James and the Shondells
Tuesday, August 29 6:00 p.m. Bret Michaels' Parti Gras
Wednesday, August 30 1:00 p.m. Danielle Ponder
Wednesday, August 30 6:00 p.m. Chapel Hart
Thursday, August 31 1:00 p.m. Avalanche - 10th Mountain Division Army Band
Thursday, August 31 6:00 p.m. Lee Greenwood
Friday, September 1 1:00 p.m. Crash Adams
Friday, September 1 6:00 p.m. The Fray
Saturday, September 2 12:00-9:45 p.m. JAMS Funk Fest Featuring: Brick (6:45 p.m.) & Dazz Band (8:15 p.m.)
Sunday, September 3 1:00 p.m. Disney Junior Live on Tour: Costume Palooza
Sunday, September 3 6:00 p.m. Joywave
Monday, September 4 12:00 p.m. The High Kings

Suburban Park Stage:

Wednesday, August 23 2:00 p.m. Steven Page
Wednesday, August 23 8:00 p.m. Lainey Wilson
Thursday, August 24 2:00 p.m. Tonic
Thursday, August 24 8:00 p.m. Theory of a Deadman
Friday, August 25 2:00 p.m. Rebecca Black
Friday, August 25 8:00 p.m. GAYLE
Saturday, August 26 8:00 p.m. George Thorogood and the Destroyers
Sunday, August 27 2:00 p.m. Boys World
Monday, August 28 8:00 p.m. REO Speedwagon
Tuesday, August 29 8:00 p.m. Tyler Hubbard of Florida Georgia Line
Wednesday, August 30 8:00 p.m. Ann Wilson
Thursday, August 31 8:00 p.m. Ludacris
Friday, September 1 8:00 p.m. J.I.D
Saturday, September 2 8:00 p.m. Quinn XCII
Sunday, September 3 8:00 p.m. Yung Gravy featuring bbno$
Monday, September 4 6:00 p.m. Skid Row

Founded in 1841, The Great New York State Fair showcases the best of New York agriculture and provides top-quality entertainment. It is the oldest fair in the United States and is consistently recognized as being among the top five state fairs in the nation.

The New York State Fairgrounds is a 375-acre exhibit and entertainment complex that operates all year. Audiences are encouraged to learn more about The Great New York State Fair online, browse photos on Flickr, and follow the fun on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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