SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV)– A soul-pop band that derives from New York City will be making their debut at the New York State Fair on August 28. The band Lawrence will be taking the Chevy Park stage at 2 p.m.
The band consists of eight members and is fronted by Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, two siblings who began their endeavor when they were little kids. According to their official page, after they had played music together for years, they decided to further their musical pursuit, they comprised a group of friends from childhood and college and formed their band, Lawrence.
NPR has described their rhythm as a “high-energy, keyboard-driven sound, which features tight, energetic horns and explosive lead vocals.”
The band’s website shares that they released their first album titled, “Hotel TV”, in July 2021, which was created under Beautiful Mind Records, the label of Jon Bellion, known for hit songs like, “Bang,” and “All Timne Low.” Bellion helped co-produce and co-write the songs on the album with Clyde, Gracie, and their bandmates.
The album has since gained millions of streams across all platforms and has had multiple viral moments on Tik Tok and Instagram. The band has also landed a spot on Jimmy Kimmel Live, where they performed their single, “Don’t Lose Sight.” They have also performed on Stephen Colbert’s Late-Night Show as well as played at the Coachella music festival.
“The Fair exists to highlight the best things made in New York, whether it’s food and drink or great performers,” said State Fair interim Director Sean Hennessey. “Lawrence is an exciting band with a bright future. This is a show fans of old-school soul, funk, and modern pop need to circle on their calendars.”
All concerts in the Chevrolet Music Series are free with Fair admission.
A full list of concerts is provided below:
- Steven Page on Wednesday, August 24 at 1 p.m. – Chevy Court
- PLUSH on Wednesday, August 24 at 2 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Jimmie Allen on Wednesday, August 24 at 6 p.m. – Chevy Court
- Chevelle on Wednesday, August 24 at 8 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Great White on Thursday, August 25 at 6 p.m. – Chevy Park
- The Art of Rap Featuring Ice-T on Thursday, August 25 at 8 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Jeff Rosenstock, August 26 at 1 p.m. – Chevy Court
- Niko Moon on Friday, August 26 at 6 p.m. – Chevy Court
- TLC on Friday, August 26 at 8 p.m. – Chevy Park
- The Ripcords on Saturday, August 27 at 1 p.m. – Chevy Court
- Tink Bennet & Tailor Made on Saturday, August 27 at 2 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Tesla on Saturday, August 27 at 6 p.m. – Chevy Court
- Avalanche on Sunday, August 28 at 1 p.m. – Chevy Court
- Foreigner on Sunday, August 28 at 8 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Chubby Checkers on Monday, August 29 at 1 p.m. – Chevy Court
- Infinity on Monday, August 29 at 2 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Max Weinberg on Monday, August 29 at 6 p.m. – Chevy Court
- Boyz II Men on Monday, August 29 at 8 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Herman’s Hermits Starring Peter Noone on Tuesday, August 30 at 1 p.m. – Chevy Court
- Big & Rich with Cowboy Troy on Tuesday, August 30 at 6 p.m. – Chevy Court
- Boy George & Culture Club on Tuesday, August 30 at 8 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Tionesta on Wednesday, August 31 at 1 p.m. – Chevy Court
- The Jess Novak Band on Wednesday, August 31 at 2 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Nelly on Wednesday, August 31 at 8 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Alex Miller on Thursday, September 1 at 1 p.m. – Chevy Court
- 38 Special on Thursday, September 1 at 6 p.m. – Chevy Court
- Riley Green on Thursday, September 1 at 8 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Tai Verdes on Friday, September 2 at 1 p.m. – Chevy Court
- Gin Blossoms on Friday, September 2 at 6 p.m. – Chevy Court
- 24KGoldn on Friday, September 2 at 8 p.m. – Chevy Park
- COIN on Saturday, September 3 at 2 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Dropkick Murphys on Saturday, September 3 at 8 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Midnight Star on Saturday, September 3 at 8:30 p.m. – Chevy Court
- NONEWFRIENDS on Sunday, September 4 at 2 p.m. – Chevy Park
- City Girls on Sunday, September 4 at 8 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Resurrection, a Journey Tribute Band on Monday, September 5 at 1 p.m. – Chevy Park
- Night Ranger on Monday, September 5 at 4 p.m. – Chevy Court
- Dire Straits on Monday, September 5 at 6 p.m. – Chevy Park