Boogie Down With Disco at the Fair Friday August 19

The night Chicago radio personality Steve Dahl detonated disco records at Comiskey Park between a White Sox doubleheader and proclaimed "that blowed up real good" spelled the end of a music genre, at least in July of 1979. But it didn't kill it. And I predict there will be lots of boogying in and around the State Fair Grandstand on Friday night, August 19.

Harry Wayne Casey, KC for short, will lead KC and the Sunshine Band through a fun night of R&B and funk fusion that generated monster hits like "That's the Way (I Like It)", "(Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty", "Keep It Comin' Love", "Get Down Tonight", "Please Don't Go", and "Boogie Shoes".

Opening for KC and the Sunshine Band will be The Four Top. The Four Tops were one of the originators of the Motown sound of the '60s along with The Miracles, the Temptations, and The Supremes. While most probably know their hit "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)", or "Reach Out I'll Be There", the group has a slew of hits that encompass soul, R&B, disco, doo-wop, jazz, and adult contemporary music.

These days The Four Tops are led by original member Abdul "Duke" Fakir, along with Ronnie McNeir, Alexander Morris, and original member Lawrence Payton's son, Lawrence Payton, Jr.

The Four Tops and KC and the Sunshine Band will take the stage at 7:30 PM CDT.

Tickets for this, and all Missouri State Fair Grandstand shows go on sale at 9:00 AM CDT Tuesday, June 28 through Etix. And the State Fair box office will open at Noon for walk-up orders while tickets are available.

The State Fair Grandstand Concert Line Up is now set for this year's Fair. And Friday, August 19, don't forget your boogie shoes:

Thursday, Aug. 11 - Trace Adkins with Lonestar

Friday, Aug. 12 - Tesla with Fuel

Saturday, Aug. 13 - Sam Hunt with Sean Stemaly

Tuesday, Aug. 16 - Casting Crowns with We Are Messengers

Wednesday, Aug. 17 - ZZ Top, Raw Whisky Tour

Thursday, Aug. 18 – Charley Crockett with Stoney LaRue

Friday, Aug. 19 – KC and the Sunshine Band with The Four Tops

Saturday, Aug. 20 – Justin Moore with Heath Sanders

Our Visit to Lolly's Candy Store in Sedalia

What to do on a sleepy Monday afternoon when you don't want to work? Check out the vintage candy store and satisfy that sweet tooth. Lolly's Candy Store is located at 702 S. Ohio, in Sedalia. Their Facebook page says they're open 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM CST Monday - Saturday and 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CST Sunday.

Check Out This Large Historic Sedalia Home Available on Vrbo

Check out this historic restored 130-year-old home in Sedalia close to the Missouri State Fair, our historic district, and The Kay Trail. This four-bedroom home sleeps up to 11 people in seven beds. It might just be the place to book if you have lots of out-of-town family coming for a visit. Or you're holding a family reunion. This home is hosted by House Sedalia and available for booking on Vrbo. The hosts have ties to our community and occasionally use the home when they're in town with their children visiting family and friends.

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