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For Immediate Release: Contacts: June 15, 2018 Rebecca Clark (217) 558-1546 Morgan Booth (217) 785-5485 AND LOVE AND THEFT ROUND OUT THE DU QUOIN STATE FAIR GRANDSTAND

Kendell Marvel to open for Brothers Osborne; Bishop Gunn to open for Blackberry Smoke

Du Quoin, IL – Phil Vassar with Love and Theft will be rounding out the Du Quoin State Fair grandstand by playing on Saturday, September 1.

“We’re thrilled to have Phil Vassar close out the grandstand at the Du Quoin State Fair,” says Assistant State Fair Manager, Tibretta Reiman. “This year features an eclectic lineup and Phil Vassar fits a perfect niche in the lineup.”

With hits like “Carlene,” “,” and “Just Another Day in Paradise” everyone is sure to have a favorite Phil Vassar song. As he is also a , you might recognize some of the artists that have picked up his songs: Tim McGraw, , and to name a few.

Vassar has many accolades behind his name including two ASCAP Songwriter of the Year awards and Billboard Country Songwriter of the Year, in addition to his own label, Rodeowave Entertainment.

“Songs should evoke something, whether it makes you happy and puts you in a good mood, or makes you cry and feel desperation…you know, whether you’re going through a marriage, or a divorce, or you’re in love or you hate somebody, or whatever it is… songs should evoke something,” says Vassar. (-more-)

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Love and Theft already has a number 1 hit, “Angel Eyes” and a Top 10 hit “Runaway”, but they are looking to add to those accomplishments. In the six years they’ve been recording together, Stephen Barker Liles and Eric Gunderson, have achieved milestones together, both personally and professionally, and their music reflects that.

Bishop Gunn will be opening for Blackberry Smoke on Saturday, August 25. The group has been doing non-stop touring, festivals, and opening for other acts recently. The Mississippi natives named their first album Natchez, which also happens to be their hometown. Listeners can expect to hear a mix of rock and roll, soul, and blues from these guys. In May 2018, Rolling Stone Magazine listed them as one of the “10 New Country Artists You Need to Know”.

Southern Illinois native, Kendell Marvel, will be opening for Bothers Osborne on Tuesday, August 28. Already armed with song writing awards for some of the biggest names in country including , , , and perhaps his most well know, “” by , Marvel has his sights set on his own album. His debut solo album Lowdown & Lonesome combines his down home country roots with some rock and roll vibes.

Tickets for Phil Vassar / Love and Theft will go on sale via ticketmaster.com on Saturday, June 16 at 10 am and via the Du Quoin State Fair box office on Monday, June 18 at 9:00 am. Tickets for all previously announced concerts are currently on sale.

Saturday, August 25: Blackberry Smoke / Bishop Gunn Tier 3 - $17 / Tier 2 - $20 / Tier 1 - $23

Sunday, August 26: Cheap Trick Tier 3 - $21 / Tier 2 - $24 / Tier 1 - $27

Monday, August 27: Dueling Pianos International Free Show – General Admission Seating

Tuesday, August 28: Brothers Osborne / Kendell Marvel Tier 3 - $29 / Tier 2 - $32 / Tier 1 - $35

Wednesday, August 29: Twilight Harness Racing Free Admission – General Admission Seating

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Thursday, August 30: POP2K Tour featuring O-Town, Aaron Carter, Ryan Cabrera, Tyler Hilton Tier 3 - $10 / Tier 2 - $10 / Tier 1 - $10

Friday, August 31: Gen-X Tour featuring , P.O.D., Lit, Tier 3 - $19 / Tier 2 - $22 / Tier 1 - $25

Saturday, September 1: Phil Vassar / Love and Theft Tier 3 - $15 / Tier 2 - $18 / Tier 1 - $21

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