Grab a seat and enjoy some country music at this kicked back stage. Double your fun by visiting the nearby barbecue stand or stop by the Honky Tonk Saloon to wet your whistle. At the Honky Tonk stage you can hear musicians during each of the 17 days of the Fair.
Court ‘n’ Disaster is a high-spirited country-rock band playing classic country music along with their original tunes that invite you onto the dancefloor. This group of Sonoma County legal professionals has been playing together at NorCal venues since 2011. They just released their second album, “The Devil Made Me Do It” to follow their debut album, “Guilty as Charged”.
Four Barrel is a local band that has been playing in the area for over 25 years! We are a high-energy, entertaining classic rock band that covers great rock songs that have dominated radio airwaves from the 60s to today. Four Barrel is best known for a dynamic live-music experience that draws crowds into a nothin-but-fun, rockin’ good time.
We are Grupo Norteño Dobles S, formed by seven young performers attending Elementary, high school, and College. We are self-taught and play a variety of genres, that enjoy Mexican music.
Heirloom is a group of four young musicians who are passionate about making music that covers every genre. From oldies and Jazz to Country and Rock, we do it all – and even add our twist to beloved tunes that have been around for decades.
We are a grupo norteño and sierreño. We are 3 siblings in the grupo. We want to go big in music and travel around the world opening events for famous grupos.
Renowned country music artist John Pemberton has been captivating audiences since the age of 5, with notable accomplishments including being named CCR Radio’s Male Vocalist of the Year in 2014. His latest releases are currently available on popular streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
LabRats is a Sacramento-based, dynamic quartet based on multi-instrumentalists, composers, and producers. At a live show, the band exudes a wonderful on-stage charm as they hypnotize the audience with colorful synth-scapes, syncopated drums, and fierce improvisation. The band offers a platform for some of the city’s best musicians and artists, often surprising their audience with special guests.
Silver City started in the Mid-Atlantic region, entertaining audiences there at festivals, concerts, pubs, and clubs for ten years. Moving to Folsom in 2021, band originators Leta Simons and Dan Pollak picked up right where they left off, bringing their style and blend of bluegrass, country, roots music, well-crafted originals, and a touch of swing to new audiences in the Sierra Foothills, Central Valley, and Gold Country of California. Their distinctive vocals and superb harmonies are backed by some of the area’s best musicians.
Performing current Country covers and originals, SmokeHouse features an amazing young professional female vocalist who sings 5.5 octaves.
We are a diverse group of seasoned musicians based out of Auburn, CA, supporting this captivating and exciting young vocalist. With every performance she “leaves it all on the stage”!
Live Music with Smokehouse Reunion, one of Northern California’s Favorite Country/Southern Rock bands. The band is hot and the drinks are cold! Come listen and dance to Johnny, George, Garth, Toby Keith, Chris Stapleton, Luke Combs, Gretchen Wilson, Melissa Etheridge, Carrie Underwood, CCR, Eddie Money, the Eagles, and many more covers!
Smokey Red is a vibrant rock quintet hailing from Sacramento, California.
The band consists of Michael Leigh on vocals and guitar, Scott Carson on bass guitar, Donna DeSouza on drums, Kevin Coyle on piano and guitar, and Alonna Bell providing vocals and harmonies. They are known for their high energy Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues performances.
Chuck Bradley and The Damn Liars are purveyors of American rock and roll. Hailing from northern California. The Damn Liars put on an explosive live performance heavily steeped in American vintage rock and roll, country, and blues.
The Dream Tellers are a 60s & 70s-inspired rock n’ roll group from Oakland. First bonding over a love of the Beatles, multi-instrumentalists Xavier Guerrero, Nicholas Lyon-Wright, and Alex Scot Hall formed the band to share their favorite classic tunes and their own retro-flavored originals. The Dream Tellers’ enthusiasm for music and rock n’ roll history can be seen – and heard – as soon as they step on stage.
This duo performs great harmony to easy rock, classic rock, and country!
Under the Canopy is a group that specializes in playing Folk, Indie Rock, Bluegrass, Country, Western, 50s, 70s, and originals. They sing harmonies with a smile while playing Rhythm and lead guitar. This group wants to make a positive impact in the world through the use of Music and Art.
Motherlode is a local country music band fronted by two powerful women who are best friends. Their fun on stage and with their crowd has always captivated their audiences. LeeAnn Law and Robin Kinnamon share the stage with some of the best talent in our area. George Pfiefer on lead guitar, David Beach on keys and guitar, Barry Pryor on Bass, and Tony Vivalaqua on the drums.
Traveling Wilburys Revue performs the music of The Traveling Wilburys who never played live and hits from each member – George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Bob Dylan, and Jeff Lynne. Come dance and sing to all your favorite songs that will take you on a musical journey at The California State Fair. www.travelingwilburysrevue.com
Pop rock band from Sierra Foothills featuring singers/songwriters Tami McBroom and Wayne Chittenden.
AC McKinney Band, a Nashville recording artist rooted in Sacramento and Placer County, is a country group that keeps it classic… and a little rowdy. Their performances feature a collection of country tunes ranging from Haggard, Strait, Yoakam, and Stuart. Frontman and Singer-Songwriter Angus McKinney’s original songs blend in to bring a fresh approach to that classic country sound. If you’re looking for a real country in Northern California, you sure found it.
Blue Mountain Tribe is an all-Native American Blues Rock Band.
We are 3-time winners of the Native American Music Awards.
We have all the original music.
Jimmy Ashley is a solo acoustic guitarist/vocalist, performing a wide variety of songs, from many favorite artists.
With her combination of silky smooth vocals and a powerful country sound, Cynthia Renee, recording artist with Twelve Seventeen/SSM Nashville Records, has enjoyed two top 100 Country Radio hits, one of which is still climbing the charts. Cynthia Renee has opened for Uncle Kracker, Chase Bryant, and on the Rising Star Stage for KNCI Radio’s Country in the Park which included artists Lady A and Maddie and Tae. Cynthia Renee has also performed at a Sacramento Kings NBA Basketball game, NASCAR West, and has been featured on Fox 40 News. Good Day, and the Pat Walsh Show.
Odd Man Out mixes vocal harmonies and acoustic/electric instrumentation to provide folk-rock and Americana that will have you singing along. We love The Band, The Byrds, The Beatles, The Eagles, and, yes, even The Turtles, so we include them along with bluegrass-flavored numbers, for a delightfully eclectic mix of tunes.
TEXAS FUNK is a family multi-talented musical ensemble, from Modesto, California, specializing in Tex-Mex. Tejano, Country, funk, and Old School musical entertainment. Established in 2005 by leader Robert Gloria, the group has been engaged in several venues, opening acts for several recording artists since our origination. Providing exciting and uplifting music with over 100 years of combined entertainment!