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Gallery: A weekend of concerts at The New York State Fair

UPDATED: Sept. 4, 2017 at 11:26 p.m.

Cheat Codes has three original members (from left to right): KEVI, Matthew Russell and Trevor Dhal.
Cheat Codes has three original members (from left to right): KEVI, Matthew Russell and Trevor Dhal. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Cheat Codes performed on Syracuse's campus for Mayfest back in 2015.
Cheat Codes performed on Syracuse's campus for Mayfest back in 2015. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
DNCE's band name is a play on words for a way to drunken-spell "dance."
DNCE's band name is a play on words for a way to drunken-spell "dance." Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Its first hit single, "Cake by the Ocean," was released in September 2015.
Its first hit single, "Cake by the Ocean," was released in September 2015. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
DNCE was formed in 2015 by Joe Jonas, Jack Lawless and Jinjoo Lee.
DNCE was formed in 2015 by Joe Jonas, Jack Lawless and Jinjoo Lee. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
"Game of Thrones" star, Sophie Turner, visited rumored boyfriend, Joe Jonas, during his performance with the band.
"Game of Thrones" star, Sophie Turner, visited rumored boyfriend, Joe Jonas, during his performance with the band. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Its song "DNCE" is about drinking and accidentally spelling the word "dance" wrong, which is where the band's name came from.
Its song "DNCE" is about drinking and accidentally spelling the word "dance" wrong, which is where the band's name came from. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
DNCE gained an additional member, Cole Whittle, before its first single, but after the original band was created.
DNCE gained an additional member, Cole Whittle, before its first single, but after the original band was created. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
DNCE released its song "Kissing Strangers" in July with Nicki Minaj.
DNCE released its song "Kissing Strangers" in July with Nicki Minaj. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
The song "Kissing Strangers" was recorded in April 2017.
The song "Kissing Strangers" was recorded in April 2017. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
The band opened for Selena Gomez during her Revival Tour in February 2016.
The band opened for Selena Gomez during her Revival Tour in February 2016. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Lead vocalist, Joe Jonas, started his career as the lead vocalist in the band The Jonas Brothers from 2006-09.
Lead vocalist, Joe Jonas, started his career as the lead vocalist in the band The Jonas Brothers from 2006-09. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Joe continued his musical career through entertainment ventures such as the show "Jonas" and the movie "Camp Rock."
Joe continued his musical career through entertainment ventures such as the show "Jonas" and the movie "Camp Rock." Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
DNCE was featured in Grease Live in 2016.
DNCE was featured in Grease Live in 2016. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
DNCE performed at the Great New York State Fair on Saturday.
DNCE performed at the Great New York State Fair on Saturday. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Migos is a trap-hip hop trio from Lawrenceville, Georgia.
Migos is a trap-hip hop trio from Lawrenceville, Georgia. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
The group was formed in 2009.
The group was formed in 2009. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
There are three members in the group: Takeoff, Quavo and Offset.
There are three members in the group: Takeoff, Quavo and Offset. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Quavo is 26 years old, Offset is 25 years old and Takeoff is 22 years old.
Quavo is 26 years old, Offset is 25 years old and Takeoff is 22 years old. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Quavo's real name is Quavious Keyate Marshall.
Quavo's real name is Quavious Keyate Marshall. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
The three members are related. Quavo is Takeoff's uncle and Offset is Quavo's cousin.
The three members are related. Quavo is Takeoff's uncle and Offset is Quavo's cousin. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
The trio performed as a duo in 2015 while Offset was in prison.
The trio performed as a duo in 2015 while Offset was in prison. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
In addition to being a shorter form of amigos, the word "friends" in Spanish, it is also a term for a trap house.
In addition to being a shorter form of amigos, the word "friends" in Spanish, it is also a term for a trap house. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Offset is Kiari Kendrell Cephus's stage name.
Offset is Kiari Kendrell Cephus's stage name. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
Drake remixed Migos's song "Versace" in 2013, helping it achieve gold-status and top charts across the United States.
Drake remixed Migos's song "Versace" in 2013, helping it achieve gold-status and top charts across the United States. Colin Davy | Staff Photographer
All members of Kool and the Gang have known each other since elementary school in Jersey City, New Jersey.
All members of Kool and the Gang have known each other since elementary school in Jersey City, New Jersey. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Among the previous names of the band include: the jazziacs, the jazzbirds and cool in the flames.
Among the previous names of the band include: the jazziacs, the jazzbirds and cool in the flames. Paul Schlesinger | Asst. Photo Editor
Published on September 4, 2017 at 10:09 pm

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