Local Bands to Perform at Yorktown Grange Fair

In keeping with the theme of the 88th annual Yorktown Grange Fair – “Local Pride Shared Countywide” – popular area bands and musicians will take to the stage to entertain fairgoers.

Following are brief descriptions of the performers and when they are scheduled to play:

Mojo Monde – Thursday, Sept. 6 at 6:30 p.m.

A Hudson Valley R&B/Rock band who live up to their slogan: “The Groove Makes you Move.” Mojo Monde features some of the area’s most respected musicians including Grammy-nominated keyboardist/vocalist Jon Cobert who has performed with John Lennon, Bruce Springsteen and Dave Matthews. 

Chain of Fools – Friday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m.

A rare performance by the seven-piece Motown covers band that features Larry Eidelman, aka Yorktown’s Public Safety Officer, on keyboards and vocals. Chain of Fools plays all the best Motown, R&B, and Funk from the 60’s through the 80’s. Come ready to dance!

Annie &The Natural Wonder Band – Saturday, Sept. 8 at 12:30 p.m.

Annie and her husband, Safari Bob, perform fun-filled interactive songs about the wonders of nature, and are a beloved favorite of Yorktown families with young children. The Grange Fair is delighted to welcome them back again this year.

Yorktown Teen Center’s First Friday Performers – Saturday, Sept. 8 at 4 p.m.

Featuring the following local teen musical phenoms currently making a name for themselves in the area:

• Zerena Lupo, a country singer-songwriter who has performed at the Hard Rock Café in Boston, The Bitter end in NYC, and multiple venues in Nashville.
• Guitarist Marc McIntyre, a  senior who has won two Battle of the Bands competitions and has performed at both The Paramount and 12 Grapes in Peekskill.
• Singer Amber Lewis, who has performed with Sloan Wainwright, won 2nd place in the Hudson Valley Young Artist Talent Search, and has performed at The Towne Crier and 12 Grapes. She will be accompanied by her sister Aiyana on piano.

The Sundown Band – Saturday, Sept. 8 at 8 p.m.

New York’s premier southern rock band, The Sundown Band, return to headline the Grange Fair this year. Featuring a dual guitar attack and performing classics by LynyrdSkynyrd, The Allman Brothers, The Outlaws, Marshall Tucker, and Molly Hatchet, The Sundown Band brings the true heart of southern rock n’ roll to Yorktown.

Unfunded Mandate – Sunday, Sept. 9 at 1:30 p.m.

Comprised entirely of staff including Dr. George Stone, the Lakeland Superintendent of Schools, Unfunded Mandate plays classic rock covers and recent performances at The Winery, and at Yorktown Community Day in FDR Park have generated local acclaim. Sponsored by the Lakeland Education Foundation, all proceeds from their shows are donated to fund student scholarships and special school projects.

“It’s the love of music and giving back to our community that makes this so much fun,” Dr. Stone said. “As a fund raising band you know we do it because we love the music.” 

“The Yorktown Grange Fair is proud to present such a diverse and talented slate of musicians this year,” said Peggy Derevlany, entertainment director of the fair. “Come see and hear the rich musical talent of our region live on the Grange stage.”

For more information, go to www.yorktowngrangefair.org.