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Alameda County Fair
Out at the Fair®
We are excited to celebrate our return to the Alameda County Fair!
Date: 06.18.2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Location: Alameda County Fair
Stage: Grandstand Stage
Cost: Included with General Admission Ticket
Talent Line Up
Some Incredible talent for 2023, take a look at what we have in store.
WINTER GRAIN
Winter Grain: - 12:15pm
We are Winter Grain, a duo originally out of Salt Lake City but now in Manhattan Beach (Los
Angeles) for the last five years. Until recently we have been limited in our scope because Kate
(lead singer) is an Army helicopter pilot. She just finished her last deployment and is retiring
after 20 years. We've been very lucky to have times where we could record and even more lucky
was that time we spent with Ryan Hadlock out of his studio in Seattle (Bearcreek Studio). He's
helped shape the music of some of our favorite artists from Brandi Carlile to Allen Stone and
even Foo Fighters. What Winter Grain does best is taking snapshots of our own life and
harmonizing them -- quite literally. We've played local venues in LA including Hotel Cafe,
Whisky A Go Go, and House of Blues. The festival route has been fun for us and we have been
featured artists for the Wasatch Mountain Music Festival in Utah and POP Festival in Los
Angeles. Curve Magazine highlighted our recording process for our last EP and we are proud of
our queer reality. Though we have just barely gotten back into playing live music again we have
been blessed to see some traction on our Youtube channel with "A Better You" and on Spotify
with "Passenger Seat". Our most recent bit of news is a guitar sponsorship by Enya Music and
we were interviewed in our home for an upcoming documentary.
Though we started as a very bluegrass-influenced project we have let the ocean air wash over us
and meld our newer songs into a more pop arena. Winter Grain is more than a passion project:
it's our entire life and we love being able to share it with others.
ERICA AMBRIN & THE ECLECTIC SOUL PROJECT
Erica Ambrin & The Eclectic Soul Project: - 1:30pm
Erica Ambrin & The Eclectic Soul Project (ESP) are an ever evolving Hip-Hop Soul band from Northern California. The band, formed in 2015 while recording Ambrin’s debut EP Suga, is a collective of musicians from all walks of life – a jam band homage to music. Growing up in Los Angeles with a DJ father, Ambrin’s eclectic taste in music influences her writing – giving you vibes of Erykah Badu, The Fugees, and The Alabama Shakes. ESP’s unique dynamics fuse soulful lead vocals and deeply personal lyrics with high energy band bravado, drawing the audience in for an intimate experience.
ESP has performed all over California and has had the pleasure of opening for iconic musicians such as Nappy Roots, The Wailers, Martin Luther, and Anuhea. After gaining popularity as a contestant on American Idol, Ambrin moved to Maui to record her first hip-hop project Lucid Dreamer, released in 2018. “With R&B and jazz undertones, Ambrin spins lyrical narratives that
are romantic, vulnerable, and insightful.” - Terry Roland, The Journal of Roots Music. Erica Ambrin is currently back in Northern California working on recording two new projects.
Jeffrey Chan
Jeffrey Chan: - 2:45pm
With a sound that is heavily influenced by new wave and synth-pop, Jeffrey Chan is a singer/songwriter/producer who is unafraid to experiment and push boundaries. Having recently relocated to Los Angeles, Jeffrey grew up in Sydney, Australia where his passion for music was first ignited through classical piano lessons from the age of 5, but it wasn’t until later when he began to incorporate his piano training with his love for singing and songwriting. His deep vocals are set against an electronic backdrop, which both contrast and complement one another in telling stories through vivid lyricism and catchy pop melodies.
In a review of Jeffrey’s work Amelia Vandergast (A&R Factory) stated “Jeffrey has what it takes to be the breakthrough artist of the year”. From the release of his debut album FaultLine and the follow-up FaultLine: AfterShock, through to the slew of singles released between 2020 and now, Jeffrey has always proudly been at the centre of all his work; from writing through to recording to editing all the visuals; to ensure that his creative vision is executed to the best of its ability. With the release of his latest singles, Jeffrey has quickly amassed over one million streams in the past two years alone. His most popular single to date You Only Want Me When I’m Gone continues to resonate with new audiences around the world.
Jeffrey has had the opportunity to perform at both smaller events such as local festivals and fairs, through to those on a national scale back home in Australia. Whether he is performing as a solo electronic act behind his synth and workstation, or with his dancers to deliver a high-impact set, his live performances are both energetic and engaging!
KINGQUEEN
KINGQUEEN: - 4:00pm
KingQueen is a LA based pop-rock band. The band was formed by lead singer Ina aka Sabrina Petrini and consists of Adam Gimenez, Brandon Valerino, Jake Absher and Ella G. Burgos. KQ’s sound is best described as energetic and edgy, delivering sing-along choruses and vulnerable yet self-empowering lyrics.
KingQueen has been seen on multiple platforms such as MTV, VH1 & OutAt TV. They've been performing live at The NAMM show, American Music Awards, the Main Stage at San Francisco Pride, Orange County Pride & Long Beach Pride, playing with Quiet Riot at San Bernardino Fair, The Viper Room, DTLA Proud, The Troubadour
opening for Kat Cunning and Jax, LA Fashion Week, The Whisky a Go Go, The House of Blues opening for Steel Panther, The Out At The Fair tour & more.
In the end of 2020 KQ released their single and music video "Roller Coaster" which earned a nomination for 'Rock song of the year' at the 2021 Hollywood In Media Awards, 'Best Music Video' at the Munich Music Video Awards and won the 'Best Band' award at the International Music Video Underground awards in Paris.
In the beginning of 2021 KingQueen released their single "Live It Up". The song had it's radio debut on 95.5 KLOS Heidi and Frank Show, quoting Heidi “They’re just the full package”. The music video came out in June of 2021 and was nominated for 'Best Music Video Of The Year' at the QueerX Festival, Ojo Movil Fest & Noble International Film Festival And Awards!! In 2021 KQ also got endorsed by Eargasm and Xvive Audio.
In 2022 KingQueen joined the roster of 'LA Rock Collective'. The first event was held at Hard Rock Cafe in Hollywood and was covered on Spectrum News. KQ spent the summer of 2022 on their Golden State Tour touring the West Coast promoting their self-titled EP "KingQueen". They recently released their latest single "Burn This Motha" along with the music video directed and shot by K. Rocco Shields. The band also made the Music Connection’s HOT 100 list placing the spotlight on individuals and bands who delivers unique excitement, expert musicianship and intriguing songcraft to stages all over the U.S.
The Glam Show
You don't want to miss the 3rd Annual Glam Show at 5:00 pm & our 2023 Group Photo!
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