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Acton Fair welcomes JILLIAN CARDARELLI who will be performing on August 28th.
Jillian Cardarelli is a seventeen year old country singer. She has performed at many venues from festivals, country fairs, the John F. Kennedy Library to Fenway Park. Jillian and her band were the opening act for James Otto, recording artist and two-time Grammy nominee last July. They also opened for Dean Brody, a rising Nashville singer in September. Jillian co-wrote and recorded her first songs, “Daddy’s Little Country Girl” and “Lights of Graceland”, with acclaimed singer and songwriter, Don Campbell in Nashville. Jillian also worked and recorded with songwriter Robin Ball and producer Todd Bradley of Burning Blue Music in Nashville. In August of 2009, Jillian was the third place winner in WOKQ Radio’s talent competition and in 2008, Jillian was a finalist in the Colgate Country Showdown in New Hampshire.
Jillian recorded her CD, “Black Velvet” at the age of fourteen. The album was produced by Marty Walsh of Berklee College of Music and was released in March of 2008. Formerly of Supertramp, Marty has recorded with Leann Rimes, Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton, among many others. “Black Velvet” includes a variety of musical genres and was featured on The River 92.5 FM Homegrown Showcase. Jillian’s first CD, entitled “Christmas 2006″, features both traditional and contemporary holiday songs. She has been a soloist at Fenway park for the Boston Red Sox, hockey and basketball games, tournaments, Little League opening ceremonies and other civic events. Jillian was the chosen performer at the John F. Kennedy Library and Museum for the 2009 Federal Awards Ceremony.
Jillian’s new CD “Little Big Sky” was released on June 30th, 2010. This album features songs written by singer/songwriter Don Campbell as well as songs written by Susan Catteneo and Scarlet Keys, and Robin Ball of Nashville, TN.
Saying Goodbye is never easy…
This year we said goodbye to one of our 100 plus year old buildings that began its life as a paddock for horses during our early racing times. When horse racing was no longer at the fair the paddock evolved into the Extension and Museum building. Although we are sad to see it go with all its character and history we are happy to announce a grand new building built on site which will house our Museum Exhibits, 4-H displays and much more. We encourage you to come take a look and give us your feedback.
Fair Dates are: August 26-29th. Any questions? Email us.