Singer-songwriter Tyler Hilton and Central New York�s Grateful Dead cover band Dark Hollow are the latest announced artists to perform in the series.

�The Midway Music Series is a great opportunity to have national artists such as Tyler Hilton, and local bands such as Dark Hollow perform on the same stage,� said Dan O�Hara, Director of the State Fair.

Tyler Hilton began his professional career in 2000 with the release of his first studio album and has since been well known for his songs performed as part of his role on the television show One Tree Hill. He also appeared in the 2005 Academy Award winning film, Walk the Line as a young Elvis Presley. His third studio release, Forget the Storm, was released on Apr. 3 of this yearand features the new single �Prince of Nothing Charming.� Other singles include �When it Comes,� �That�s How Love Should Be,� �You�ll Ask for Me,� and �Sunset Blvd.� He�ll perform on Thursday, Aug. 23 at 8 p.m.

Central New York�s own Dark Hollow, a Grateful Dead tribute band, will perform on the Midway Music Series stage on Thursday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. Among the many Grateful Dead songs that may be performed include �Touch of Grey,� �Ripple,� �Casey Jones,� and �Scarlet Begonias.�

Acts that were previously announced for the Midway Music Series include pop/punk bands The Downtown Fiction performing at 8 p.m. Sept. 1, We Are The In Crowd performing at 8 p.m. Sept. 2 and Wallpaper. with openers AM & Shawn Lee performing at 7:30 Aug. 29.

All performances in the Midway Music Series are free with Fair admission. More New York State Fair concerts will be announced soon. The 2012 Fair will run from Aug. 23 to Sept. 3.

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Contact:
Troy Waffner
New York State Fair
315-487-7711 x1209
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