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Five musical favorites at The Big Fresno Fair

1. Chicago

You should know: One of the most successful pop/rock bands of all time, Chicago also has been the most popular ticket at this year's fair. Not typically a fair act, the band is playing in Fresno, then doing an 11-show run at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas.
Artists you should know: The Dead GardenStarting in the summer of 2007, The Dead Garden has quickly climbed the ranks of Fresno metal bands.
Rising star Lovato to play Fresno fairIt has been a busy week for Disney star-in-the-making Demi Lovato. Last Friday, she filmed the first episode of her to-air-in-2009 Disney series "Welcome to Holliwood." Saturday, she was on a plane to New York, where she'd do a cover shoot for Seventeen magazine. On Tuesday, her Disney debut album "Don't Forget" was released.
Guitarists collaborate for Rock'n Rhythm RevueThere was a time when A.C. Myles, Cole Fonseca and Trey Tosh would have all been competing for the same job.
Five new musical faces at Big Fresno Fair1. The-Dream
You should know: The man who calls himself The-Dream has been living a dream for the past two years, both as an R&B solo artist and as a pop songwriter. He wrote Rihanna's "Umbrella" and Mariah Carey's "Touch My Body" -- two smash hits. He released his "Love Hate" album last December, and three songs became: "Shawty is a 10," "Falsetto" and "I Luv Your Girl."
Trans-Siberian Orchestra tickets go on sale SaturdayTrans-Siberian Orchestra will be back in Fresno this holiday season.
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Q&A: Fresno Fest
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Q&A: The Cab
Artists you should know: Glen Delpit

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