Hilary Duff, Brad Paisley, ZZ Top, Kelly Clarkson and Hoobastank are headliners in the Puyallup Fair’s solid music lineup today through Sept. 25.
Add Terri Clark, Blaine Larsen, Four Tops and Temptations, Patti LaBelle, Darryl Worley, George Thorogood and Third Day, and almost any date is a good date to Do the Puyallup and top off a day at the barns with a show.
The Puyallup Pro Rodeo runs today through Sunday Sept. 9-11, but Clark (today) and Larsen (Sunday) complement the action with concerts.
The performers for the first week of the fair are:
Terri Clark: The singer takes the traditional country path with her hits (“Easy on the Eyes,” “When Boy Meets Girl,” “I Wanna Do It All”). For almost a three-year stretch, she was the only woman in country music to have a number-one hit (“I Just Wanna Be Mad”). She’s also the first Canadian female to be inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.
Blaine Larsen: Larsen, a Washington native inspired by George Strait’s music, bought a guitar at age 13. Later his geometry teacher taught him chords and wrote a song with it, “Keep It Country.” This year he debuts with a major label, BMG.
Four Tops: Last year marked the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame group’s 50th year of vocal power and sweet harmonies over R&B lyrics. Its songs include “Reach Out, I’ll Be There,” “Baby I Need Your Loving,” “Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I Got”) and “When She Was My Girl.”
The Temptations: An essential cog in the original Motown machine, the vocal group turned out classic hits: “My Girl,” “Get Ready,” “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg,” “Runaway Child” and “Treat Her Like a Lady.”
Kelly Clarkson: The Grammy nominee and American Idol winner has three recent hits on Top 40 radio. Her debut album “Thankful” went double platinum, thanks in part to “Low” and “Miss Independent.” In May, she became the first artist to have two songs in the top three at the same time on Billboard’s Top 100 (pop radio airplay chart) with “Breakaway” and “Since U Been Gone.”
Patti LaBelle: Rhythm and blues royalty will be represented by two-time Grammy winner LaBelle, she of the four-octave voice best displayed in “If Only You Knew” and “You Are My Friend.” She’s also raised a family, written four books, launched a lifestyle TV show and has a line of clothing.
Hoobastank: The post-grunge four consider themselves to be average guys, which may be part of their charm. Hit singles include “Crawling in the Dark” and “Running Away,” although “Out of Control” is a little more aggressive, centering on opening one’s eyes after being blinded by total devotion.
The Puyallup lineup
Terri Clark (and the rodeo). 6 p.m. today, $29.50.
Blaine Larsen (and the rodeo). 6 p.m. Saturday, $23.50.
Four Tops, Temptations. 7 p.m. Monday $15 infield, free grandstand seating.
Kelly Clarkson. 7 p.m. Tuesday, 51.50, $56.50.
Patti LaBelle. 7 p.m. Wednesday, $40.50, $45.50.
Hoobastank. 7 p.m. Sept. 16, $32.50.
Fair facts
Dates/times: Today through Sept. 25 in Puyallup. Gates open at 10 a.m. daily. Building open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Fair admission: Discount gate admission tickets are available at Safeway stores and Columbia Bank.
Information: 253-841-5045, www.thefair.com
Concert tickets: In person at the Ticketmaster Ticket Center on the fairgrounds, by calling 206-628-0888 or online at www. ticketmaster.com.
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