BARABOO,
WI (March 18, 2005)—Darryl Worley and The Kentucky Headhunters both headline
the main stage at the 2005 Sauk County Fair July 11-17 in Baraboo. The
nationally acclaimed country musicians were signed this week to perform Friday,
July 15, at 7 p.m. and advanced tickets start today via the Internet only.
Tickets are $20 for general seating or $25 for standing-only stage side.
Tickets can be ordered online through www.saukcountyfair.com
or www.ticketweb.com.
Fans believe they know Worley’s music because of hits such as “I
Miss My Friend,” “A Good Day to Run” and “Have You Forgotten.” But the 6’6”
Tennessee traditionalist late last year issued an album that critics say
completely reinvents him as an artist. Darryl Worley, his 2004 DreamWorks
Records collection, is a revelation in every way. The songwriting, his vocal
performances, the sound quality, the energy level and the sheer musicality of
this album are all a leap beyond anything he has done to date, critics report.
Two singles from the album -- “Awful, Beautiful Life” and “If Something Should
Happen” – are hits.
With nominations from the Academy of Country Music as Top New Male
Vocalist and the Country Music Association for his single, “Have You
Forgotten?” Worley has a following. Yet, he may be just as excited as Fair
concert-goers to be here. Why? Because he’s a die-hard Green Bay Packer backer
as well as an Atlanta Braves fan.
Opening for Worley’s Friday night concert is Grammy-winning The
Kentucky Headhunters band playing its renown variety of music in a wide range
of styles. Clad in every-man’s Carhartts bib overalls, their influences stretch
from Bill Monroe to McKinley Morganfield to the Beatles to the Rolling Stones
to the Allman Brothers, and just about all points in between. Formed in 1968,
band members took their name from the legendary Muddy Waters outfit while
paying tribute to their home state. The Headhunters include brothers Richard
and Fred K. Young (rhythm guitar and drums, respectively), cousins Anthony
Kenney (bass) and Greg Martin (lead guitar), and long-time friend Doug Phelps
(lead vocals and rhythm guitar).
Two new events are scheduled for the Fair’s grandstand. They
include ATV races as well as a Battle of the Bands. The grandstand
entertainment line-up at the 151st annual Fair includes:
Tuesday, July 12, 7 p.m.—
7:00 p.m. Farm and Antique tractor pulls, $10 adults & $5 ages 6-12
Wednesday, July 13, 7 p.m.—
Run What Ya Brung ATV Races, $10 adults & $5 ages 6-12
Thursday, July 14, 7 p.m.— Battle of the Bands, $5 adults & $2 ages 6-12
Saturday, July 16, 7 p.m.—Pullers Inc. Hot Farm, Truck & Smoker Tractor
Pulls, $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12
Sunday, July 17, 1 p.m.— Champion Demo Derby: Heats & Compact Cars,
$10 adults, $5 ages 6-12 and 6:30 p.m. Champion Demo Derby: Trucks, Consolation
and Finals, $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12
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