OC Fair Announces The Hangar's Complete Summer 2012 Lineup Featuring Tribute Bands, Original Bands and Celebrity Chefs
(firmenpresse) - COSTA MESA, CA -- (Marketwire) -- 06/05/12 -- The OC Fair (July 13-August 12) has announced the full summer entertainment lineup in for 2012. Added to the Fair's entertainment options in 2010, The Hanger is a 23,000-square-foot aviation-style structure featuring an incredible lineup of top-notch tribute and original bands. From classic rock and blues to '80s hair band tributes, will have Fairgoers singing along to their favorites all summer. As always, concerts include free Fair admission.
The Hangar's 2012 entertainment lineup includes:
The combined product of bay-area natives Perry Stevens, Ray Potter, Damion Mantle, Jimmy Wells and Dave Matthews, this is a salute to Journey's music that recreates the sights and sounds of the 1980s band.
Jefrey James, Stuart Horton, John Williams and Joel Pelletier have been playing all over the western hemisphere, from Anchorage, Alaska to the Dominican Republic since 2000.
Led by Tony Martinez on lead guitar and fronted by Billy Shelly, TNT presents a chronological look into the music of AC/DC.
With its seamless re-creation of Prince's raw energy, Purple Reign was the first-ever tribute/impersonator act to appear as the musical guest on Late Show with David Letterman in 2008.
This tribute to Queen was formed in 2004 and follows the mission of carrying on the musical torch and pay homage to the golden age of vintage Queen concerts.
A Southern California-based realistic rendition of the '80s super band The Cure performing a true-to-era 1989 Cure concert complete with music, costumes, lights and effects.
This tribute to U2 will commemorate the 25th anniversary of U2's The Joshua Tree by performing the album in its entirety live at the OC Fair.
This contemporary Christian music band from West Palm Beach, Florida, has become one of the brightest lights on the contemporary Christian music scene.
This Los Angeles-based act has 20 solid years of performance in the competitive L.A. music scene. The band will be celebrating the 45th anniversary of the classic Doors album, The Door.
(Free with Fair admission)
Robert Irvine is host of the No. 1 show on The Food Network, "Restaurant Impossible." He has previously been a part of "Dinner: Impossible," "Worst Cooks in America," and "The Next Iron Chef." He is the author of two cookbooks, "Mission: Cook!" and "Impossible to Easy."
No Duh mixes the experience and energy of a live No Doubt or Gwen Stefani concert with nostalgic visuals, styling and props of the band's music videos, complete with costume changes and even some humor.
This successful tribute band leaves audiences feeling like they went back in time, complete with polyester, flared bell pants, platform shoes, glasses, glitter and sequins.
Jumping Jack Flash honors the privilege of re-creating a Rolling Stones' live performance by delivering what audiences come to see: the theatrics and power of "The World's Greatest Rock and Roll Band" in its prime.
Known in England as simply "The Beat," the English Beat is a ska revival band founded in England in 1978. Their songs fuse ska, pop, soul, reggae and punk rock. Orange County band The Originalities blend the sounds of surf classics with reggae and ska.
Founded in 1995 in Gothenburg, Sweden, this band soon became one of the world's greatest selling ABBA tribute bands and has toured to more than 35 nations and appeared in several TV and radio shows.
(Free with Fair admission)
Chef Viviani appeared on the fifth season of "Top Chef" on Bravo TV and was voted "Top Chef Fan Favorite" by viewers. Viviani also works as William Shatner's private chef and appears in Domino's Pizza commercials advertising artisan pizzas. He is the author of "The Cafe Firenze Cookbook: Food" and "Drink Recipes from the Tuscan Sons."
Mötley Inc, composed of bandmates Timmy Craben, Joe Lester, Lance Turner and Scott Patterson, will pay homage to the '80s heavy metal band in a show that's guaranteed to rock. Pyromania brings Def Leppard music back to life in true authenticity with a live concert feeling.
With lead singer Dean Colley's remarkable resemblance to Neil Diamond, this band has played casinos, corporate parties, fairs and clubs all over the United States, Japan, Canada and England.
Los Angeles-based Which One's Pink? pays tribute to classic rock band Pink Floyd in a stunning display of vocals and visual effects.
With his enigmatic stage presence, German-born Ottmar Liebert has brought flamenco to mainstream America with a level of class and accessibility.
Michael Firestone brings Michael Jackson to life in an explosion of energy with his voice, costuming and dance that have dazzled audiences worldwide.
As the largest production of the Bee Gees in the world, this all-Canadian cast has been touring for the past 10 years, from Disneyland to Russia.
Composed of Freddie Morales, Brent Meyer, David Sepe and Brian Johnson, Strangelove brings a fun and staggeringly authentic Depeche Mode experience.
This eight-piece band has been fashioned after the original Oingo Boingo lineup, featuring a three-piece horn section, guitar, bass, keys, drums and a front-man so convincing that people sometimes believe that they are actually watching Danny Elfman himself.
Formed by Jose Hernandez in 1981, Mariachi Sol de Mexico offers traditional mariachi sounds embellished with fresh contemporary passion and powerful new rhythms.
Tickets for The Hangar at the 2012 OC Fair are on sale now via Ticketmaster or at the OC Fair & Event Center Box Office, which is open 3-9 p.m. Wednesday and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday. Tickets are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at or by phone (800) 745-3000. Concert tickets include free Fair admission for the day of the show.
The 2012 OC Fair, themed Home Sweet Home, is July 13 - August 12 and will bring 23 days of food, rides, exhibits, animals, music, action sports and fun, as well as the Super Pass, Toyota Summer Concert Series at the Pacific Amphitheatre, The Hangar and Action Sports Arena. The Fair is open Wednesday-Sunday. Concert tickets, action sports reserved seats, single-day general admission and the popular Super Pass are available for purchase online at or from the on-site Box Office.
The OC Fair & Event Center is located off the 405 and 55 freeways at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa. For more information, please visit , become a fan at , follow us at or call (714) 708-1500. Also, look for the free OC Fair iPhone and Android apps this summer. Get excited for the 2012 Fair! Watch our new commercial on YouTube: .
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