Back To Its Roots – Experimenting Cools And Country Forges Ahead Again As A Fairtime Staple

Date: July 1, 2006

The 2006 fair season is gearing up to be one of the best in recent years for many working musicians, especially country acts. Buddy Lee Attractions represents 60-plus clients and Tony Conway, president, said all of them are playing fairs, festivals and amusement parks.

"Our bookings are up 14 percent over last year. I guess it was just the timing; everything just all happened at once. It's a great thing. We have some dates already in '07." Dave Snowden,...