The Dutchess County Fair does not mess around when booking musical acts, as witnessed by the many who endured the very rainy weather to see Cheap Trick.

Review and Photos by Lori McKone for RadioRadioX

Cheap Trick at the Dutchess County Fair (August 20, 2025) – photo by Lori McKone for RadioRadioX

As the rain continued its steady rhythm, Petersson stepped forward with his 12-string bass and delivered a performance that was both hypnotic and raw. His solo wasn’t just a break in the set; it was a sonic sculpture, textured and moody, with deep, resonant tones that seemed to echo off the soaked fairgrounds.

– Lori McKone for RadioRadioX